Pub | Sybaritica
Date of Visit: March 16, 2013
On the last full day of my recent week long trip to Ottawa, I felt like a relaxing day of doing not too much. I had been everywhere I wanted to go, seen what I wanted to see, and a pleasant afternoon reading in nice surroundings while being served a little food and drink seemed perfect. I settled on the Earl of Sussex Pub down on Sussex Drive and was well-rewarded in my choice… Read more
Date of Visit: December 7, 2012
I have passed by the Lunenburg Pub many times as it sits just around the corner from Les Suites Hotel, which is where I usually stay when I am in Ottawa. For a long time, I had the impression that the place was out of business as I could never see any evidence of activity inside. It turns out, however, that it doesn’t open until 4 pm most days (which is a point to be noted for those wishing to visit). On my most recent visit to the capital, I had a look at the menu they have posted outside the entrance and, seeing that were still indeed a going concern, made a point of checking them out… Read more
Date of Visit: December 5, 2012
The Exchange is actually inside the Rideau Centre, in premises once occupied by the ‘Elephant and Castle Pub’, a place I used to visit quite regularly whenever I was in Ottawa. The new owners must have gutted the old place because nothing is recognizable now. It is much more open and airier, attractively appointed with lots of brick and wood, and definitely more chic. I rather miss the old place, but The Exchange makes a pretty fine replacement… Read more
Date of Visit: December 5, 2012
The Heart and Crown is one of a group of twelve associated pubs, one of which is the Auld Dubliner Pub, reviewed by myself earlier this year. I seem to recall stopping by the place with my wife some years ago for a drink, but this is the first time I have ever visited for a bite to eat. The menu is typical pub fare, including burgers and a shepherd’s pie, but they also feature a Guinness beef stew and a ‘Chicken Curry with Chips’, which, interestingly, they describe as an ‘Irish Standard’. I rather wish, after sampling their steak, that I had chosen the curry instead… Read more
62 William Street, Ottawa – (613) 241-0066 – Website
Date of Visit: July 26, 2012
The Aulde Dubliner sits in Byward Market just beside The Highlander Pub. I have been here before a couple of times (once with my wife) but only for drinks and never a meal. On this trip to Ottawa, I planned to have a steak as at least one of my restaurant experiences and, after working up a thirst shopping in the Market for a couple of hours, I decided to stop at this place for lunch… Read more