10 Best Breweries in Ottawa

"Bicycle Craft Brewery’s name speaks to its founders’ love of the outdoors — and love of beer, of course. Husband and wife Fariborz and Laura Behzadi opened their brewery in 2014 and have enjoyed a steady stream of praise since. The On the Lam Vermont-style IPA and Patio Sunshine American Pale Ale have major fruity aromas, with the former showcasing “full, juicy hop flavors of pineapple and ataulfo mango.” Meanwhile, the Simcoe SMaSH IPA — named for “single malt and single hops” — pairs brazen citrus notes with milder pine ones."

"Famous for: Bonhomie APA, Happy Robot IPA, Etheral Gose with Blackcurrent, Velocipede IPA, Frequency APA, Songbird Pale Ale, Mr Templeton’s Wee Heavy"

"Visit over four dozen breweries within the city, order their brews in restaurants, pubs or or at events, and take fun bus tours."

"Famous for: Focus Single Hop Ale, Danger Sauce Belgian Quad, Turbo Cobra Ninja Belgian Strong Ale, Second Hand Smoke Rauchbier, Gravity of WInter Porter, Cosmic Latte White Stout, Rye Guy IPA, The Darkness Oatmeal Stout, Yummy North East Pale Ale, Pink Fizz Wheat Beer, Aromatherapy American IPA, Breaking Bitter"

"Beyond the Pale Brewing Company is Brewing beer for the locals of Ottawa since 2012. Situated right in Ottawa’s heart, it facilitates the visitors with a big Taproom and patio, perfect for enjoying one of sixteen beautifully crafted beers pouring on tap!. Yes, they have 16 different beers to serve."

"Beyond the Pale is a local, independent brewery that has a taproom and hosts events in the city. Relax on the patio on nice days and sip on a beer while munching on a sandwich. Reopens June 11thAddress: 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106, OttawaPhone: 613-668-2337Website"

"It is one of the fresh breweries added to the Ontario Craft Beer Market. In the Lowertown Brewery, you won’t just get to taste the variability of beers and great food and cocktails, even wines!. Lowertown Brewery was opened in June 2014 and showcases a wholly working brewery and open-concept kitchen, crammed with a smoker and chicken rotisserie to meet all of your hunger pangs."

"On bustling York Street in the ByWard Market area, you’ll find Lowertown Brewery’s large front patio. Grab a seat in the sun at one of the large wood tables, order one of their craft beers (brewed on site) and choose from their made-from-scratch menu."

"Famous for: 1826 Gold Blonde Ale, Red Fife Tavern Red Ale, Timberslide IPA, Sapper's Stout, Harvest Loaf Ale, Lowertown Smoke Grätzer, Autumn Spiced Amber Rye, NEPA #1 Pale Ale, El Camino Lager"

"Famous for: F'n'L British IPA, Trans Canada Trale English Pale Ale, This Sh*t is Bananas!. Banana Hazlenut Brown Wheat Ale, Troublmakr Black Imperial IPA, Risque Sexy Stout, Alt Schule Altbier, Root of Evil Pre-Prohibition Lager, Atomic Orange IPA, Ok Lah!. Ginger Coriander Cream Ale, Inukshuk Canadian IPA"

"Website: Click HereWhere: Bells Corners – 14 Bexley Place unit 106  Must-try: Ok Lah!. Ginger Corriander Cream Ale. Whiprsnapr is located in the heart of Bells Corners and coins itself “everyone’s favourite secret spot”."

"Famous for: Area 51 Cream Ale, Chemtrails American Pale Ale, New World Order Hybrid Hopped Ale, Grassy Knoll Belgium Wheat, Project MK/Ultra Session IPA, Staged Landing Blonde No Goal!"

"Website: Click Here Where: Various locations – Flagship location in Nepean – 2750 Iris Street  Must-try: Award-winning Big Rig Gold – Lagered Ale. You can’t talk about Ottawa’s best west-end breweries without talking about Big Rig. Big Rig has deep roots in Ottawa and has a solid foundation among the hockey community."

"Broadhead’s origin story begins in a basement, where two friends learned to make beer. It moved above ground about five years ago to a decidedly nondescript manufacturing area in the Ottawa suburb of Nepean. The brewery embraces its unusual location, though: “Finally, an excuse to go to Nepean!"

"Famous for: Silver Fox Ale, Nuts & Bolts Pecan Brown Ale, Tight Squeeze Tangerine IPA, Blue Print Blueberry Blonde, Underdog Pale Ale, Stone Grind Amber Ale, Long Shot White Wheat Ale, Back Bone Standard Golden Ale, Night Shift Stout"

"Famous for: Wheat Kings Canadian Wheat beer, Walkin' On Sunshine New England IPA, Saison of the Witch, Red Velvet Milk Stout, Nothin' But Sours, Dunkalicious Dunkelweizen, Haus of the Rye-sing Sun Golden Rye Ale, Make Me Wanna Stout Milk Stout, Stardust Nano IPA, Kashmir Norwegian Pale Ale, Bad Roommates -Double IPA"

"Website: Click here Where: Stittsville – 6081 Hazledan RoadMust-try: Kashmir, Norweigan Pale Ali. Brew Revolution is a fun, local spot ideally placed in Stittsville and very easy to access. This great brewery offers 10 beers currently, including seasonal brews."

"Monday-Thursday: 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM"

"Just outside of downtown Ottawa sits the Central Experimental Farm, the research facility for Canada’s Department of Agriculture. The Farm also serves as an attraction, and it is open to the public throughout the year for various seasonal events. Major attractions on the farm include an arboretum, ornamental gardens, a wildlife garden, and heritage buildings and greenhouses."

"Ottawa has its very own stunning sunflower field that you need to capture for your Instagram feed. In late summer the Central Experimental Farm has a large sunflower field that makes the perfect backdrop for a selfie. Another favorite photo spot that you can use all year is at their Tropical Greenhouse which has a gorgeous white structure."

"In late summer the Central Experimental Farm has a large sunflower field that makes the perfect backdrop for a selfie. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1SZz9CFScn/?. utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet"

"While 47 in total can be found dotted along the Rideau Canal, it is the steep set of almost step-like locks at its northern end that attract the most attention. Known as the Ottawa Locks, they can be spied in between Chateau Laurier and Parliament Hill with the flight of eight locks making for some fabulous photos. Completed in 1831, the small series of locks really are an astonishing engineering achievement as they connect the Rideau Canal to the Ottawa River 24 meters below."

"Perched on top of a hill, overlooking a moat, and decorated with turrets – there’s a chance that Canada boasts one of the world’s prettiest Parliament buildings. So scenic, Parliament Hill is not just where decision-makers meet to create legislation, it’s also a cultural and community hub. Every morning during the summer months, you’ll witness the Changing of the Guard Ceremony."

"Even if you have only one day in Ottawa, carve out some time to visit Parliament Hill. Home to some of the most fascinating heritage architecture in Canada, Parliament Hill is striking in its appearance. Set on the banks of the Ottawa River, the buildings are splashed with gaping archways and patina-splashed copper turrets."

"Parliament Hill is an impressive group of buildings that house Canada's government. Free tours are offered throughout the year and the Hill is also the setting for national celebrations, like Canada Day - a holiday when Ottawa really comes to life."

"This cozy izakaya is home to some of the best ramen and sushi in Ottawa but the Japanese bar and restaurant also boasts a handful of appetizers and various bar snacks (like gyoza, tempura, and karaage) that were made to pair with the rotating Japanese beer and whiskey menu. Trust us when we say it’s very easy to waste a good couple of hours knocking back high balls and karaage in the cozy, dimly-lit space."

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"The name may be a little silly, but it’s not wrong: this daytime-only spot downtown does creative breakfasts, sandwiches, and salads. The menu shuffles frequently but has included herby mushroom melts, spicy peanut beef sandwiches, and a vegan Buffalo cauliflower sandwich."

"Karen was thoughtful when it came to menu options, there was something for everyone. Payment was easy to make online and th..."

"Located at 14 Byward Market Square, Zak’s has been an Ottawa staple for over 30 years, this 50’s style 24-hour diner offers a variety of interesting foods, but the deep-fried mars bar is a special treat. It’s a regular mars bar wrapped in pastry, deep fried, and then loaded with ice cream, whipped cream, and caramel sauce- perfect for those late nights in the ByWard Market neighbourhood. If you’re looking for something a little more classic, try Zak’s apple pie, which can be served with ice cream or melted cheddar."

"Zack’s Diner has two locations in Ottawa and is famous for their deep fried Mars bars!. If you’ve never had one, you can try one at Zack’s anytime, because they’re open 24 hours. They also feature all-day breakfast platters, which is always a plus!"

"variété de hamburgers, dans une gamme de prix allant de 11$ à 25$. Ce lieu apprécié est ouvert 24 heures."