I had never been here before! We stopped for an after-…read moreevent outing on a Wed on a hot, summery night. We sat on the patio for one, small glass of wine and got eaten alive by mosquitos! The usual! The wine was good and our server was very sweet. Inside, the bar was sleek and I loved the stain glass all over. I need to look up the history of this place. The bathroom is wayyyy downstairs so, beware if wearing heels! Bar staff seemed aloof, not super present.. opted to leave for the trek home after our one glass outside but curious to come back and perhaps try some food.

I had a craving for fish & chips and Aulde Dubliner was where I chose to fill that need. Good…read morechoice. First $24 you get a large piece of Nova Scotia Haddock and delish crispy chips. I liked the fact that it wasn't a piece of fish with a ridiculously thick batter. It was delish and will return next time I return to Ottawa. There is a good beer selection to choose from. I enjoyed the setting situated between ByWard Market and Rideau Centre. Great place to grab a bite while shopping.

Just hit up this place last night, pretty cool crowd and the owner is pretty chills. Definitely…read morecoming back again!

Was in the area and stumbled into this place with my girlfriend on a friday night. Food portions…read morewere generous, service was great, and the beer selection was plentiful. Will definitely come back again.

Came in from out of town. Loved the space. The bartender and regulars were super friendly. Had a…read moregreat time there. Will definitely be back for more.

This spot is more for one time visit IMO. The setup is…read moresurely instaworthy. The drinks and the food not so much. I tried the chicken curry which was underwhelming and tiny portion. Baked potato being more like potluck item. Guinness which should have been the star/selling point wasn't well poured and below average (I am not an expert but fellow diner who drinks this a lot commented they have had better pours in Ottawa) Sure I guess the LIVE band would push the ambiance up a level otherwise I don't see a point to revisit. The billing and ordering is very odd as one has to do it separately. Service is kinda slow as well.

Walked around Ottawa finding the perfect restaurant and bingo. We found it…read more Excellent service excellent food cold beer I can't say enough. The fish and chips was so crispy crunchy in the burger was gigantic. Get the spinach dip appetizer you will thank me. It is creamy and so wonderful and it comes with bread and chips. Our server was Darren. He was the best!! His recommendations were perfect!

Nice patio on a sunny Sunday afternoon. They have a good beer selection. I had the Poutine with…read morebeef brisket which was delicious!

Came on a weekday afternoon, for an early dinner after a long day at the museum…read more A cozy and inviting place, with friendly staff, and lots of boardgames available to entertain while having a pint. Food was only okay: dinner menu was an eclectic take on pub classics. The lamb curry wrap was quite tasty, with a yogurt sauce cutting the slight heat of the curry. Black bean dip, burger, and pasta dish was okay, average, nothing memorable. This place is great for a drink, and their brunch options look wonderful as well, but perhaps not for an evening meal.

Over the years, I've fallen in love with The Manx, so time to do an update…read more Due to my brother's love of pubs and Guiness we end up here whenever he's in town. It is a wonderful place for a beer and a coze. On a cold wet winter night, this almost cave like spot is perfect. This past Friday we stepped in for dinner. We ordered off the concise menu. My choice was the Lamb Curry Wrap, lamb in a curry sauce, with roasted mushrooms, and melted cheddar in a wrap, and herbed sour cream. It was delicious and came with a salad (option for fries instead if you wish) which was a perfect compliment. There is also a Specials board so check that out too. They have a nice selection of beverages: beer, wine, mixed drinks. Something for everyone. One thing I always like here is the accoustics 'bubble'. Conversation is all around me, yet I can have a great conversation in my group and not hear what any other group is chatting about. Service by the way is top notch. Attentive when you need something but not hovering when you don't. That is, someone shows up when you need them.

Absolutely wonderful experience at this place! My wife and…read moreI were in the neighborhood for an appointment, and it was lunch time, so we decided to stop in. A glance at the menu drew me to the smoked meat spring roll, but upon hearing the daily special of the salmon wrap and butternut squash soup was what I chose. My wife's fish tacos were equally very very tasty and the salad dressing was possibly the best we've ever had in the 31 years that we've been eating out. Highly recommended, and we intend to return to visit again! Ambiance is typically of this style of pub - comfy and cozy. Service from our friendly host was excellent.

My companion ordered the club wrap. It consisted of a pita containing two strips of bacon, two…read moreslices of deli chicken, a Romaine leaf, and two thin slices of tomato, with mayo. I ordered the Reuben. It consisted of two slices of light rye, plus three or four slices of smoked meat topped with a melted slice of processed Swiss cheese. I had a domestic draft beer on tap. My friend had water. Total bill with tip: $79 Service and atmosphere pleasant enough.

As I've said in my review of the Black Rose, I'm not a fan of the Irish Village. This is mainly…read morebecause I've never gone here to find it reasonably full of people: it's always suffocatingly packed. Given, the pub has a good selection of beer, tasty food from two menus (depending where you're sitting) and several fantastic patios. Sometimes they even have a good Celtic band, although it's usually a terrible cover band. I even like the idea of having four pubs attached, so you can pull yourself through crowds to see where you'd rather sit....if you can find a seat, that is. I also think the four pubs look basically alike, so it's not like you're selecting a different atmosphere as your cross thresholds. My main reason for always suggesting an alternative when friends suggest the Irish Village for an evening out is because I don't like big crowds. Also, and this will sound mean, but this pub(s) also attracts a large percentage of guys who I would normally compare to a certain feminine product... That can be especially annoying if you just want to relax with friends. Still, check it out because many people love this place.