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10Best Pub
Cheshire Cat
(Nightlife - Pub)
2193 Richardson Side Rd, Carp  • 613-831-2183
        Description: Set in an 1870s-era schoolhouse, the Cheshire Cat looks for all the world like a traditional British pub. The food and beer menus, too, are reminiscent of what you might find in a public house across the pond, although you'll also find some local microbrews on the list. And the clientele includes not a few Brit ex-pats. So if Ottawa just feels too "Canadian," or if you're homesick, or if you're an Anglophile, or if you just love bangers and mash, this is the place to go. Special events include wine tastings, British trivia nights, and euchre tournaments.
       

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Chez Lucien
(Nightlife - Pub)
137 Murray St ByWard Market, Ottawa  K1N 5M7 • 613-241-3533
        Description: An extremely popular spot in the ByWard Market, Chez Lucien is a pub with a difference. The atmosphere is fantastically welcoming, the staff is friendly, and the food takes "pub grub" to the next level. The menu is short but sweet and augmented by daily specials; everything is wonderfully fresh and well-prepared. There's a good selection of microbrews and wines, and the jukebox (free!) has probably the most eclectic array of tunes in town. A gem!
       

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D'Arcy McGees
(Nightlife - Pub)
44 Sparks St, Ottawa  K1P 5A8 • 613-230-4433
        Description: Ottawa's favorite Irish Pub, with an interior crafted in and imported from the Emerald Isle itself, is a terrific place to visit and soak up a little local color and history (not to mention a pint or two). After all, namesake D'Arcy McGee, the "Father of Confederation," was assassinated on nearby Sparks Street in 1868, just a few short paces away. The pub boasts excellent selections of single-malt scotches and Irish whiskeys, as well as all the standard ales. A full Irish menu is available, including such traditional favorites as Guinness steak, shepherd's pie, Finnegan's Fry and corned beef and cabbage.
        User Rating: 9 / 10
       

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Earl Of Sussex Pub
(Nightlife - Pub)
431 Sussex Dr, Ottawa  K1N 9M6 • 613-562-5544
        Description: Ottawa doesn't lack for British and Irish pubs. The Earl of Sussex ranks among the best, with over 30 beers on draught and a huge patio on which to wile away summer afternoons. Great pub food (fish and chips, steak-and-kidney pie) keeps taste buds and stomachs happy. Live music on weekends makes the already fun atmosphere even more so.
       

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Glue Pot Pub
(Nightlife - Pub)
340 Queen St, Ottawa  K1R 5A5 • 613-594-8222
        Description: This popular hangout is ideal for those wanting to catch the big game and enjoy some pretty terrific pub grub – believe it or not, the buffet is always a huge hit. This casual pub boasts what may be Ottawa's most energetic waitstaff. Try your hand at pool or your voice at karaoke!
        User Rating: 9 / 10
       

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Irish Village
(Nightlife - Pub)
67 Clarence St ByWard Market, Ottawa  K1N 5P5 • 613-562-0674
        Description: Irish Village is actually a collection of bars at ByWard Market, each with its own take on the traditional British or Irish pub. The Heart and Crown, Mother McGintey's, the Snug Pub and Roisin Dubh share a kitchen (which turns out reliably good pub grub) and all have street-facing patios, which are packed during warm weather. Live music is scheduled several nights a week at The Heart and Crown and Mother McGintey's.
       

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New Edinburgh Pub
(Nightlife - Pub)
1 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa  K1M1M2 • 613-748-9809
        Description: With its big rooftop terrace (the largest in town) and great views over the Rideau River, the New Edinburgh has many loyal fans. Add to that several big screen TVs, a great selection of import beers and microbrews, and satisfying pub grub and it's no wonder the place gets packed. If you're not looking for a full meal, the menu features a wide variety of traditional apps, from wings and nachos to crab cakes and bruschetta.
       

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Patty Boland's Irish Pub & Carvery
(Nightlife - Pub)
101 Clarence St, Ottawa  K1N 5P5 • 613-789-7822
        Description: Ottawa has plenty of choice when it comes to Irish-style pubs. The two-story Patty Boland's has ample space, with fireplaces, cozy corners and two patios. The food menu runs the gamut, from fish and chips to elegant salads to rack of lamb. There are a couple dozen draught beers, plus a bunch of bottles, so you should easily find something to your liking.
       

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Pub Italia
(Nightlife - Pub)
434 1/2 Preston St, Ottawa  K1S 4N4 • 613-232-2326
        Description: Here's an interesting twist on the pub. Known as Canada's first Italian pub, it opened in 1994 and has been popular ever since. Choose from 36 draught beers (over 200 beers in all), 13 by-the-glass wines and 16 brands of scotch. Enjoy a plate of spaghetti and meatballs, a pizza, or one of eight different preparations of mussels. If the weather is nice, try to snag a table on the patio.
       

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The Black Thorn
(Nightlife - Pub)
15 Clarence St ByWard Market, Ottawa  K1N 5P4 • 613-241-0712
        Description: One of the town's top public houses, Blackthorn encourages patrons to relax and enjoy its homey charm and laidback atmosphere. On game nights, it's not uncommon to find the place crowded with execs who are counting on the Blackthorn's famous "pub grub" to sustain them through the night. In the warmer months, the patio area is a great place to kick back and take in the day's events.
        User Rating: 8 / 10
       

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