Since the mid-1990's there has been an explosion in Irish-/British-style pubs across the city. In the core you will find:
Patty Boland's, Clarence St. Feels like an old tavern, but big. Friday and Saturday nights Patty's has live music so expect to pay cover, and mandatory coat check in the winter. During the musician breaks there is a dance floor with Top 40 music.
Black Thorn, Clarence St. Upscale, great food, huge patio with good views.
Irish Village, Clarence St. Ottawa's largest pub complex, including the eponymous Irish Village (loud, lots of live music) and The Heart and Crown.
Lieutenant's Pump, Elgin St. British style pub with a good variety of food selections and inexpensive draught.
The Manx, Elgin St. Great microbrews, wide scotch selection, bohemian/hipster feel.
Pub Italia, Preston St. A large selection of beers from the world, especially Belgian. Excellent pizza and pastas. Interior design is a bit strange but the patio is very nice.
D'arcy McGee's Sparks Street & Elgin St. Beautiful architecture with impressive food selection
Clocktower, Clarence St. A microbrewery with 4 locations throughout downtown. Excellent beer at a good price with a very tasty and well priced menu. Also a location on Bank St. and Pretoria.
Minglewoods, (The corner of Waller St and Rideau St). A great place to drink for cheap! Pitchers of domestic and premium beers are priced under $11 so if you're on a budget this is the place to go. It is close to the University of Ottawa so many students frequent Minglewoods between or after class. There is a good selection of pub fare, also for reasonable prices. On the weekend there is a packed dance floor on the second level. �
Centretown pub (CPs) A gay pub located near the corner of Bank and Somerset.
Chez Lucien, 137 Murray St. (corner Dalhousie): one of the few pleasant, non-faux-Irish pubs downtown (a favourite along with the Manx). Serves good pub fare (including excellent fries), can get busy especially after work. A good selection of microbrew beers.
Quinn's, 1070 Bank St., is a small but cozy sports bar and pub located next to the Mayfair theatre. Expect good pub fare, a nice ambiance and good selection of beers.
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