Ottawa Nightlife

With two universities and two colleges, along with a large population of young political staffers and high-tech employees, Ottawa has a thriving nightlife scene. Head to the Byward Market for trendy clubs, sleek restaurants and rowdy student bars, or Elgin Street for a smaller but still lively scene. The Hull sector of Gatineau, across the Ottawa River, isn't quite the late-night haunt it once was but still draws a party crowd.

Barrymore's Music Hall

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323 Bank Street

Ottawa's Largest Live Music Venue...
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Mercury Lounge

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56 Byward Market Square

Trendy Music Venue...
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Zaphod Beeblebrox

27 York Street

Gig-time, Folks!...
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Rainbow Bistro

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76 Murray Street
Near Parent Avenue

Live Blues...
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Maxwell's Bistro & Club

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340 Elgin Street

Restaurant, Bar & Club...
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Cafe Paradiso

199 Bank Street

Cool Jazzy Bistro...
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Bass Line Station

2557 Baseline Road

Intimate Live Music Venue...
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Irene's Pub

885 Bank Street

For the Love of the Glebe...
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The Lookout Bar

41 York St

Popular Gay Gathering Spot...
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Royal Oak Restaurant

318 Bank Street

Ottawa's British Pub...
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Mayflower Restaurant and Pub

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247 Elgin Street

British Experience on Elgin...
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Manx (The)

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370 Elgin Street

Cozy Basement Pub...
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Pure Gelato

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350 Elgin Street

Cheerful Gelato & Juice Bar...
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Mash

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360 Elgin Street

Modern Bar & Restaurant...
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Shanghai Restaurant

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651 Somerset Street West

Asian, Oriental Fusion...
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Lieutenant's Pump

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361 Elgin Street
At the Corner of Waverly

Atmospheric Dining...
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Brig (The)

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23 York Street

Neighborhood Watering Hole...
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Rainbow Cinema Saint Laurent Centre

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1200 Saint Laurent Boulevard
Saint Laurent Shopping Centre

Catch a Rainbow...
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Chateau Lafayette

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42 York Street

Ottawa's Oldest Tavern...
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E18hteen

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18 York Street

Teeny Lounge...
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