10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Ottawa

"Bicycle Craft Brewery’s name speaks to its founders’ love of the outdoors — and love of beer, of course. Husband and wife Fariborz and Laura Behzadi opened their brewery in 2014 and have enjoyed a steady stream of praise since. The On the Lam Vermont-style IPA and Patio Sunshine American Pale Ale have major fruity aromas, with the former showcasing “full, juicy hop flavors of pineapple and ataulfo mango.” Meanwhile, the Simcoe SMaSH IPA — named for “single malt and single hops” — pairs brazen citrus notes with milder pine ones."

"Famous for: Bonhomie APA, Happy Robot IPA, Etheral Gose with Blackcurrent, Velocipede IPA, Frequency APA, Songbird Pale Ale, Mr Templeton’s Wee Heavy"

"Visit over four dozen breweries within the city, order their brews in restaurants, pubs or or at events, and take fun bus tours."

"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"

"It is one of the fresh breweries added to the Ontario Craft Beer Market. In the Lowertown Brewery, you won’t just get to taste the variability of beers and great food and cocktails, even wines!. Lowertown Brewery was opened in June 2014 and showcases a wholly working brewery and open-concept kitchen, crammed with a smoker and chicken rotisserie to meet all of your hunger pangs."

"On bustling York Street in the ByWard Market area, you’ll find Lowertown Brewery’s large front patio. Grab a seat in the sun at one of the large wood tables, order one of their craft beers (brewed on site) and choose from their made-from-scratch menu."

"Famous for: 1826 Gold Blonde Ale, Red Fife Tavern Red Ale, Timberslide IPA, Sapper's Stout, Harvest Loaf Ale, Lowertown Smoke Grätzer, Autumn Spiced Amber Rye, NEPA #1 Pale Ale, El Camino Lager"

"Our brewery specializes in fresh, uncompromising, palate-awakening craft beer in a world that has been flooded with bland, uninspiring, and lifeless commercial beer. Our beer is all-natural, punchy but accessible, and brewed the way we like it. Address:501 Lacolle Way, Ottawa, ON K4A 5B6"

"Famous for: This One California Common, Anytime Pale Ale, Shaggin' Wagon IPA, Jeanne D'Ark Oatmeal Stout, One Hop Wonder- Azacca IPA, Jagged Little Pilsner, Whiskey Barrel Aged Baltic Porter"

"It’s worth crossing the river for this craft beer powerhouse, located in a historic building in Hull. With 15-plus beers on tap (not to mention cask ales regularly on offer), BDT skews a little towards hoppy options and classic ales, but there’s enough selection to please everybody."

"This one is technically in Gatineau, but it made the list because it’s very easy to get to from Ottawa. Les Brasseurs du Temps (known as BDT) is on the Gatineau River, with a beautiful waterfront patio for summer. If you love beer, this is the place for you."

"Famous for: Et La Lumière Fût, Bouillon de la Chaudière, Allumante, Mille Neuf Cendre, Nuit des Temps, Carpe Diem, Grande Rivière, Au Pied du Courant, Asticou, DumDuminator, Diable au Corps, Quelques Arpents de Neige"

"Before Ottawa became a settlement, the river that ran through it was called Kichesippi. So it’s fitting that a hometown brewery would honour its roots. Kichesippi Brewing is one of Ottawa’s most popular breweries, and you’ll understand why after tasting a few."

"Kichesippi tells stories about Ottawa that need to be told with its fresh, clean beer. They strive to find a perfect balance, kind of like Ottawa."

"Famous for: Billy Bob Bison APA, Wit Willie Tropical Witbier, Kölsch Me Ousside Lagered Ale, Hellz Ya Session IPA, Smokin’ Brown Ale, Black Hop Down Imperial Stout, Sid’s Vicious Imperial IPA, Juicy McHazy New England IPA"

"This cozy izakaya is home to some of the best ramen and sushi in Ottawa but the Japanese bar and restaurant also boasts a handful of appetizers and various bar snacks (like gyoza, tempura, and karaage) that were made to pair with the rotating Japanese beer and whiskey menu. Trust us when we say it’s very easy to waste a good couple of hours knocking back high balls and karaage in the cozy, dimly-lit space."

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"Sometimes, places will skimp on the octopus but here, each piece of takoyaki was given two good sized chunks of..."

"Got takeout, and it was some of the best sushi I've had in Ottawa. Definitely better than a place around Merivale & Baseline that I won't n..."

"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"

"Hy's Steakhouse is one of Ottawa's oldest and most established restaurants. In the heart of the financial district, Hy's is located minutes from the Parliament Buildings and most major hotels. The elegant atmosphere filled with dark mahogany and centered around a glass encased charcoal fire pit offers an escape from the haste of daily business."

"The historic Glebe neighbourhood just south of downtown Ottawa features a few great patios, including the Craft Beer Market at Lansdowne. Choose from over 100 beers on tap and sip a few on the lively terrace. With its busy location on the corner of Bank Street and near TD Place Stadium, this patio is a great place to people watch, especially when a sporting event or concert is on tap next door!"

"Head to Lansdowne where you’ll find CRAFT Beer Market among many other great restaurants and businesses. CRAFT Beer Market offers tasty food as well as 100 craft beers on tap. Ask to try some of Ottawa’s quality craft beer options."

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"With over 36 years in west-end Ottawa, the Rose Bowl Chophouse & Lounge continues it family tradition of serving patrons with exquisite service and memorable visits in the jazzy and contemporarily designed restaurant. Owner and Chef Danny Skaff brings his years of culinary experience to the Rose Bowl Chophouse with an exciting lunch and dinner menu. The entire staff is dedicated to bringing you the very best cuts of succulent meat, delectable entrées and freshly made desserts in an atmosphere second to none."