The Best Places for Happy Hour in Ottawa
There is nothing better after finishing a long day of work than a good Happy Hour deal. Whether you’re looking for an inexpensive appetizer to tie you over until dinner, or a cold beer, Ottawa has some great Happy Hour deals all across the city. Listed for the best deals of the day, here are the best places for Happy Hour in Ottawa.
Monday
D’Arcy McGee’s Restaurant Pub
On Mondays, treat yourself to a 20oz domestic draft beer for only $3.99 during Social Hour from 4pm-6pm and 9pm to close. At 44 Sparks St, D’Arcy McGee’s is the perfect place to grab a beer after the Monday grind.
Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro
Visit their restaurant in the Byward Market for all-you-can-eat Monday Mussels for only $15.95 a person. Pair with one of their fine wines, as Vineyards boasts of the most outstanding wine lists in the world.
Tuesday
The Grand Pizzeria and Bar
Their Market Hour is Monday to Thursday from 3–6pm and features half-price select pizzas, $5 Kichesippi beer, and cheap sangria. Located just a few steps from CF Rideau Centre and in the heart of the Byward Market, The Grand is a great spot for a Tuesday evening Happy Hour, and my personal favourite.
Pub 101
If you’re feeling a bit more wild on a Tuesday evening, Pub 101 offers $3 shots of cinnamon-flavoured whiskey for Table Dancing Tuesdays. Be sure to order some food of their delicious menu, which is only $6.11 all day, every day.
Wednesday
The Standard Luxury Tavern
With Happy Hour from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, enjoy 6 items for $6, from appetizers to select beers and house wine. Located on Elgin Street, Standard is a great place if you’re tired of the Byward Market and looking to head somewhere different.
Shore Club
Located in the lobby of the Westin on Colonel By, Shore Club hosts Happy Hour from 4 to 7pm on Monday to Friday. One of the busier restaurants in Ottawa after work, Happy Hour deals include $1 oysters and $7 glasses of wine.
Thursday
Clocktower Brew Pub
With locations throughout Ottawa, enjoy Clocktower’s daily (Monday to Thursday) Happy Hour wherever it is most convenient for you! From 3 to 6pm, Clocktower offers 40% off their appetizers.
Moscow Tea Room
Another Happy Hour located in the Byward Market, Martini Night Thursdays are Moscow Tea Room’s special deal. Martinis are only $5, and the best part is that it’s all day long.
Friday
Crazy Horse
A little bit further out in Kanata, but definitely worth the drive out. Crazy Horse’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Fridays features $4 pints of beer and featured wines. If you’re a country music fan, this is a great spot for you!
Patty Boland’s
Another Byward Market hit, Patty Boland’s offers its Friday Happy Hour from 3 to 11 pm. $5 appetizers and pints of Alexander Keith’s should be enough to keep you going for a while.
Weekend
Mill Street Brew Pub
Ceasars at Mill Street are only $2.99 all day long! Along with their delicious menu, Mill Street is the place to be in Ottawa on a Saturday.
Lone Star Texas Grill
Sunday is Family Fajita night! The whole family can enjoy Lone Star’s legendary fajitas together for a discounted price.
If you’re going out anyways, might as well get the most bang for your buck and hit up one of Ottawa’s best Happy Hour spots. What are your favourite places for Happy Hour in Ottawa?