Cocktail bars in Ottawa
If cocktails are the plan in Ottawa, start here: 12 cocktail bars listed locally, sorted by what drinkers actually say. Check hours before you head out, since small-town listings change faster than big-city ones.
Cocktail bars in Ottawa
Cocktail bars and speakeasies around Ottawa, best-reviewed first. The good ones reward sitting at the bar. Bartenders remember regulars — introduce yourself and tip well.
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Drinking cocktails in Ottawa
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Ottawa is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Ottawa vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Ottawa
Ottawa, ON, Canada (coordinates 45.42, -75.70, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Ottawa: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
More cocktail bars nearby
If Ottawa itself is thin on this one, these nearby towns have their own guides:
- Cocktail bars in Gatineau (8 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Cornwall (87 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Brockville (92 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Mont-Tremblant (115 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Kingston (146 km away)
Common questions
Where do these Ottawa cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Ottawa with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Ottawa?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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