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10 Overall Closest Nightlife
Helsinki
(Nightlife - Lounge)
15 George St ByWard Market, Ottawa  K1N 8W5 • 613-241-2868
Distance: ~193 m *
        Description: Taking a design cue from the land of ice and snow, the sophisticated Helsinki creates a cozy and stylish setting with blonde wood and snowy white upholstery, jazzed up with icy blue accents. It's the ideal destination when you have a relaxed evening with friends or a romantic tête á tête in mind. Refresh yourself with a colorful specialty cocktail, or perhaps a glass of wine or beer – despite its chilly color scheme, this place is hot!
       

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D'Arcy McGees
(Nightlife - Live Music)
44 Sparks St, Ottawa  K1P 5A8 • 613-230-4433
Distance: ~231 m *
        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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Mercury Lounge
(Nightlife - Lounge)
56 ByWard Market, Ottawa  K1N 7A2 • 613-789-5324
Distance: ~324 m *
        Description: Located upstairs above the Collection, the Mercury Lounge boasts an eclectic, Euro-style atmosphere that includes sleek, velvet furniture, modern artwork and beat-driven international music. Expect to find an interesting hodgepodge of clientele here, from young professionals to trendy students. Worth noting: the Mercury's martini menu tops out at about 20 or so, and rumor has it their bartenders mix what just might be Ottawa's best. The Mercury also has a dance floor where the beautiful people shake the night away under the supervision of some of Ottawa's hottest celeb DJs.
        User Rating: 8.5 / 10
       

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Collection & Bar 56
(Nightlife - Lounge)
56 ByWard Market ByWard Market, Ottawa  K1N 7A2 • 613-562-1120
Distance: ~325 m *
        Description: This ByWard Market hotspot literally pulsates with dance music from Thursday to Saturday, hosting some of Ottawa's top dance parties. Indeed, this is where you go to be seen and a part of the scene in the capital city, whether you're in the mood for grooving to some mid-80s classics or lounging on one of their cozy couches, "in repose, with martini." Upstairs, you'll find the ultra-hip Mercury Lounge.
        User Rating: 9 / 10
       

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Suite 34
(Nightlife - Lounge)
34 Clarence St ByWard Market, Ottawa  K1N 5P3 • 613-789-7770
Distance: ~369 m *
        Description: One of Ottawa's most fashionable addresses, Suite 34 draws a trendy crowd who enjoy the rooftop patio, spacious dance floor and extensive menu of designer martinis. Whether you're in the mood for lounging or dancing, this is the place to do it. But be sure to wear your most stylish threads!
        User Rating: 8 / 10
       

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The Black Thorn
(Nightlife - Pub)
15 Clarence St ByWard Market, Ottawa  K1N 5P4 • 613-241-0712
Distance: ~399 m *
        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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Avant-Garde Bar
(Nightlife - Bars)
135-1/2 Besserer St, Ottawa  K1N 6A7 • 613-321-8908
Distance: ~425 m *
        Description: Avant-Garde's Russian owners have created an unusual (and popular!) spot, where part of the fun is taking in the décor – bold colors, curved mirrors, Soviet propaganda posters, Kandinsky and Lissitzky prints, and Russian knickknacks. The menu includes a variety of interesting Russian vodkas, salads, sandwiches and pastries, plus blini prepared several ways. Entertainment runs the gamut, from poetry readings and live bands to DJs and films.
       

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Irish Village
(Nightlife - Pub)
67 Clarence St ByWard Market, Ottawa  K1N 5P5 • 613-562-0674
Distance: ~448 m *
        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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Earl Of Sussex Pub
(Nightlife - Pub)
431 Sussex Dr, Ottawa  K1N 9M6 • 613-562-5544
Distance: ~467 m *
        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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Patty Boland's Irish Pub & Carvery
(Nightlife - Pub)
101 Clarence St, Ottawa  K1N 5P5 • 613-789-7822
Distance: ~0.506 km *
        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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