Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Ottawa

"This cozy Centretown pub is the epitome of welcoming neighbourhood watering holes — a wide-ranging beer selection will satisfy high and low-end tastes alike, and the Manx offers some of the best pub grub in town. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Michael Canty (@mjcanty1) on Feb 17, 2019 at 2:35pm PST"

"The beloved Elgin Street pub is offering up some specials along with their regular menu, including a beet salad, braised short rib and sticky toffee pudding. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Manx Pub (@manxpub)"

"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"

"Approximately nobody thinks of Ottawa as a destination for Southern food — and, yet, here we are. Union 613 is doing fancied-up versions of catfish, fried chicken and side ribs, but the quality is tip-top and the restaurant’s ethos is just as good (it offers staff health plans, for example). It’s got brunch takeout on Sundays (think fried chicken and waffles) and a stellar cocktail, craft beer and wine list that can be taken to-go as part of Ontario’s COVID rules."

"Ottawa’s reigning champions of southern food aren’t afraid to make political statements; they also do a fine brunch with options from chicken and waffles to shrimp and grits, accompanied with buttermilk biscuits. There’s a tidy cocktail selection beyond the tired old mimosa. A post shared by Viktor S. DeVice (@viktordevice) on Oct 29, 2017 at 7:47am PDT"

"Satisfy your craving for some sweet, sweet Southern soul food. I’m tempted to just say: chicken and waffles, mic drop. But that would be an injustice to the other delectable items on the brunch menu at Union 613."

"While at first glance Fauna may appear to be an oh-so-serious dining experience, the premise behind the restaurant is simple: to have fun. The menus consist mainly of local ingredients prepared in playful and unique ways that are conducive to sharing and savoring as a group. Note that private rooms are also available upon request for groups of 8 to 12 guests—which can be a lovely option for gatherings or celebrations."

"Located on 425 Bank Street, Fauna is a restaurant that has spent two years on designing and renovating their restaurant to provide you an ultimate experience of cocktailing. So there is no way you’ll be disappointed with the interiors. They use local ingredients that depend on season, and they also serve smaller plates so you can enjoy more variety of their exotic food."

"Image Source One of the best cafes in Ottawa, the Art House Cafe is a suitable place for studying during the day. A very friendly and helpful staff manages the entire shop. The name “Art House” cafe comes from the fact that this shop is decorated with various art pieces of all sizes collected from more than 100 local artists."

"If there is one restaurant you CANNOT miss during your stay in Ottawa, it's Café My House. This place takes vegan and gluten free cuisine to a whole other level. Have you ever seen a devilled egg that contained no egg?"

"We went here over four years ago because of a yelp rating and this place is still the best little pub!. The food is amazing and the service is fantastic!"

"Located at 56 Byward Market Square, it’s a great nightclub with two dance floors!. What’s especially great is that each floor plays different kinds of music, so there’s something for everyone. Apart from the great DJs and music, they also host film screenings."

"Home of Wednesday HUMP night Including The Collection (fantastic martini bar) and Bar 56 in the basement, this is a high-end, three-floor, three bar complex. Queer on Wednesdays with HUMP Wednesdays..."

"Inspired by an actual covered bridge on their residential property, husband-and-wife team John and Kathy vanDyk started Covered Bridge Brewing a few years back after John unexpectedly fell in love with home brewing. It was clearly kismet: The brewery has won wide acclaim, including a gold medal at the 2016 Canadian Brewing Awards, for its 11.5-percent alcohol, bourbon-barrel-aged barley wine beer. Like most microbreweries, Covered Bridge Brewing whips up a carousel of one-offs and small-batch brews alongside regulars like Dirty Blonde and Amber Rose, blonde and amber ales respectively, as well as a potent mocha stout by the name of the Covered Bridge Double-Double."

"Located in the historic Byward Market in the heart of Ottawa, SOCIAL offers a sumptuous and elegant atmosphere. Traditional French and contemporary North American cuisine marry with a playful air. Experimental flavours demand unique and classical wine pairings inviting holistic approach to dining."

"This Little Italy restaurant offers a perfect combination of casual and classy, perfect for anything from a family get-together to a group business dinner to a date night on the large sunny patio. Have the Mio thin-crust pizza with grilled chicken and sopressata or a succulent entrée like the eggplant roulade. Gluten-free diners rejoice – Caffe Mio will specially craft your pasta dish to suit your dietary needs."

"This family-owned restaurant started out with two fratelli (brothers) and their parents running the kitchen and dining room at the original Glebe location in 1996. The family restaurant ambiance persists with family photos covering the beautiful brick walls. You’ll love the tasty wood-burning oven pizzas like the Roberto with mixed wild mushrooms, mozzarella, parmesan, porcini mushroom, pancetta and black truffle aioli."