TERRIBLE! Total tourist trap, everyone is extremely pushy and the drinks are not good. It costs $20…read moreto get in and you'll want to leave the second you get inside. Save your time and money and go somewhere else. Only positive was the DJ played great music. If you're 17 - 18 and wanting to have a drink spilled on you while it smells like a dumpster, this place is for you.

The staff are incredible. The food is amazing and authentic. The different types of appetizers you…read morecan get make it easy to taste everything. The Chef definitely knows what they are doing. Inside could be updated as banquets are torn but all in all a great place

Wagyu, Vibes, and Soda Shock: A Memorable Après-Ski Experience!…read more Popped in for a quick bite and some après-ski vibes. We devoured wagyu burgers and fries that were so tasty, they made us rethink every other burger we've ever had. The music? Eclectic but fire. The service? As friendly as a golden retriever on a sunny day. Now, I get that in Canada they don't do refills like in the U.S., but we each managed to get one (because let's be real, salty fries demand soda). Spent nearly $50 CAD on drinks without a drop of alcohol - yeah, a little steep for just soda, but hey, the vibe made it worth it! Other than that, solid experience!

Came here for aprés ski and it was so much fun. A great way to close out after a day on the…read moremountain. Will definitely be back to try the food.

This is the highlight of my ski trip at Mt. Tremblant. Everything was amazing about this, from the…read moremains, desserts, and the cocktail options. The owner, "Ross the Boss" came and talked to us and had a delightful conversation. We also had the benefit of having live music serenade us in the background. Most of all, we loved the cabin ambiance, but in a very class vibe!

This rustic cabin restaurant is so cute and cozy! The vibe and atmosphere is perfect for date night…read moreor group gatherings for apres ski! They had a guitarist perform live during our dinner on a Friday night. The owner of the restaurant is very friendly and down to earth. We had escargot and French onion soup as starters and both were phenomenal. It's nice to finally eat escargot that is not drenched in just butter. For our main entrees, we had the fish & chips and cedar plank maple glazed salmon with a homemade chimichurri. First of all, I'm huge on fish & chips, and I can say this place has one of the best I've had. The batter is perfect and the tartar sauce is homemade! You can taste the freshness. The salmon was cooked perfectly. Not overdone at all. The chimichurri sauce was really good too. We finished off with the crème brûlée, and that was probably my least favorite. It's not bad, but just mediocre. I highly recommend making reservations, especially on a weekend. It gets very busy!

Amazing drinks, classy, and relaxing atmosphere for a date or meet up with friends. I would…read moredefinitely come back again with a group of friends. The DJ was great and were definitely contributing to the lifting and vibes atmosphere.

My husband and I went to Vol de Nuit on an impromptu cocktail-themed work function, and it probably…read moreranks as one of the most delightful places I've ever been to in Montréal. The interior is splendid and gives off vintage first date vibes, and the service is equally pristine, with a polished selection of superb cocktails. Kudos on our hosts that evening, who made sure to prep our orders in a timely and flamboyant fashion. My husband rolled on very tasty IPAs and I had a rosemary lemonade and a couple of Zubrovka shooters. We'll definitely go back!

Hidden away behind an unlit sign in a nondescript strip mall, Le Lounge surprises with it's…read morefunky-yet-cozy atmosphere. Staff are attentive without being overbearing. Large selection of beers and cocktails with fun ski-themed names.

Still one of the cooler, more laid back hangouts in Ottawa. Truly deserves the "lounge" part of…read moreits name. Note that this isn't a go early and have beers type of place, most nights it's not even open for business before 10pm and even then, people don't really start coming in until 11 - midnight. Go early (10pm) and you're guaranteed a spot on one of its few loungy sofas (very comfy), but you'll also probably be alone with your companions. Great music as advertised, they always have good DJs.

This is one of my favourite spots I've been to for live music. It's a pity I haven't returned…read more Don't read anything into that though! It's a really awesome lounge. The Mercury Lounge mainly specializes in variations of jazz music, but it also includes some of the other stuff as well. The atmosphere is very relaxing with warm reds and yellows. The stage is a perfect focal point as it's framed by two twelve foot high (at least) windows that look out into the market from this heritage building. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of space, especially if you arrive with a large group and want to stick together. You may have to resolve yourselves to separate a bit for the night if you want to sit down to enjoy the music. Unlike many bars in Ottawa, this place is open until 3AM.

Hands down the best speakeasy or cocktail bar we visited while in MTL. It's behind a hidden door…read morenext to the smallest bar in Canada, which is so fun. You want to be brought in and it's dark and moody with the BEST craft cocktail list. The theme is duck - which is so fun. Our bartender was OUTSTANDING. He gave not only the best drink recommendations, but also gave us a hand written list of his favorite spots in MTL (drinks, dining, activities, etc). I wish we would've gotten his name because I cannot praise him enough!

The Coldroom is a fantastic bar and definitely worth visiting. We actually ended up going twice…read moreduring our trip, and each visit was a little different. The first time, the music was extremely loud, and it seemed like they were short-staffed. The bar was completely packed, and there was only one bartender making drinks, so the wait was a bit longer than expected. We decided to give it another try, and I'm so glad we did. The second visit was amazing! The bartender working that night was incredible--she clearly knows her craft and made our drinks quickly without sacrificing quality. Every cocktail was delicious, and the overall experience was much more enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend The Coldroom. My only suggestion would be that, with a space that busy, the bar could really benefit from having an additional bartender during peak hours. It would help keep wait times down and make an already great experience even better.

I checked the websites and reviews of many restaurants in Ottawa to find an interesting place for…read moredinner my first night here. Apothecary Lounge seemed to have many things I knew I'd enjoy, such as the menu items and the atmosphere. It surpassed expectations. Upon entry, going down the stairs, I noticed an enjoyable aroma, but it took me a minute to realize what it was - cocktail smoke from the wood chips used to smoke many cocktails. That eventually included my first drink, the Mortician. Later in the evening, I took advantage of the Dealer's Choice menu option, to have the bartenders craft a drink to my whim. I requested a variation on an Old Fashioned using Canadian Rye and something other than simple syrup as the sweetener. My drink was interesting and complex, including Amaro Nonino (a favorite of mine) and yellow chartreuse. Well done! We ordered both small plates and entrees while there. Everything came out really quickly, everything was fresh and full of flavor. Of everything I ordered, my favorite was the Bang Bang Shrimp. Unfortunately, the wonderful lounge mood-lighting made it difficult for me to take good photos using my older phone. But the highlight of the evening was the service. We could tell we were going to be in for an enjoyable time the minute he greeted us, wearing a tiara, and joking about how he got it and why he wore it. He was friendly and chatty, while being very knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive, checking on us every few minutes with more banter. he had an infectious laugh that he brought to every table, and it was clear he was enjoying what he was doing. I've had probably thousands of meals out over the years, and most service blends together. This waiter, this service, will be memorable, which helped make the entire experience memorable.

We were looking for a good Martini and Cal did not disappoint. He also recommended the favourite…read moreones and was making sure we were satisfied

Leo is an elevated experience with beautiful views through the massive windows, excellent food and…read moredrink. The service is beyond compare with thoughtful attentive staff. Not pictured is the omelette breakfast option that would be my preference when we return this week. The omelette is filled with spinach, mushrooms and sauerkraut, which didn't sound appetizing but turned out to be a phenomenal surprise of a combination. The coffee is strong and a delicious blend that had us each downing three cups. A medium roast that isn't watered down like most places, piping hot with all of the options to create the morning coffee of your choice. We are excited to try dinner here soon!

This is one of the few places in The Village that is worth eating at. We got The Leo Burger & Steak…read moreSkewer for lunch. Our waiter was so nice and professional. The food was delicious and the outdoor patio was beautiful. I highly recommend Leo!