The nightlife of Ottawa becomes extremely enjoyable due to the large number of clubs, bars and pubs of the city. Ottawa people enjoy music, dance and comedy programs in the pubs and bars. The ByWard Market, Elgin Street and Hull are the three most popular places of nightlife entertainment in Ottawa. The bars of Ottawa remain open till 2 am. Some of the well-known pubs of Ottawa include Absolute Comedy, Pub Italia, Parliament Pub, Zaphod Beeblebrox, etc. Zaphod Beeblebrox features live band performances and is the favorite hangout of the entire city. The club remains open from 4.00 pm.
The following are the restaurant/bar in Ottawa:
- Big Daddy's Crab Shack & Oyster Bar
- Blue Cactus Bar & Grill
- E18hteen
- Foundation
- Hard Rock Cafe - ByWard Market
- Lone Star Texas Grill
- Metropolitain Brasserie
- Parliament Pub
- Pub Italia
- Social
- Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro
The following are the well-known dance clubs of Ottawa:
- Maxwell's Bistro
- Zaphod Beeblebrox
- Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza


