Ottawa Live Music Restaurants

Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro is the perfect choice for an evening getaway. Located in Ottawa’s ByWard Market, this elegant bistro has something for everyone. Be it an appetizer, light meal, or full entrée, all meals are prepared using fresh ingredients. An outstanding selection of wines, malt whiskies, and imported beers allow your taste buds (and perhaps yourself) to dance the night away. Enjoy a causal, relaxed atmosphere at Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro, with local live jazz every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 7 - 10pm.

Hours of operation:

Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 11:00pm

Friday & Saturday, 4:00pm - 12:00pm

Metropolitain Brasserie invites you to come experience a dinner in Paris, without leaving the city. Conveniently located in downtown Ottawa, Metropolitan Brasserie offers a Parisian-inspired fine dining experience that is just as romantic and beautiful as Paris itself. Look no further for the finest breakfast, seafood dish, or for the largest fresh oyster bar that this city has to offer. Come in to Metropolitain Brasserie for quality food and drinks to share with your loved ones.

Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 1:00am

Saturday, 9:00am - 1:00am

Sunday, 9:00am - 2:00pm ; 4:00pm - 12:00am

Heart & Crown Irish Pub - ByWard Market is a local favourite in downtown Ottawa. Swing by for the after-work pint, sit down for a hearty meal, or tune in to the live music available 7 days a week. Choose from a menu packed with globally-infused Irish goodies, including their famous fish & chips. There is no bad seat at Heart & Crown, made up of a total of five pubs under a single roof, with six patios that catch the sun at all times of day. Heart & Crown in the ByWard Market has all the character and personality you want from an Irish pub, and always serves up a good time.

Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 2:00am

Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 9:00am - 2:00am

Breakfast is served weekends & holidays, 9:00am - 11:30pm

Heart & Crown Irish Pub - Preston Street is one of the most beautiful pubs in Ottawa, with Irish-inspired furniture and decor. Admire the rich mahogany wood found on the inside or enjoy a seat outside on Preston Street’s largest patio. Come in to Heart & Crown for the after-work pint, sit down for a hearty meal, or tune in to the live music available 3 days a week. Choose from a menu packed with globally-infused Irish goodies, including their famous fish & chips. Heart & Crown on Preston Street has all the character and personality you want from an Irish pub, and always serves up a good time.

Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 2:00am

Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 10:00am - 2:00am

Brunch is served weekends & holidays, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Aulde Dubliner & Pour House is an authentic two-storey Irish Pub found downtown Ottawa. With a hand-crafted cast iron mezzanine patio overlooking the gateway to the ByWard Market, and two other patios along the side and front, there is no better patio in the market. Come enjoy live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights in the Pour House upstairs, or indulge in a variety of hearty and healthy Irish entrées. Make Aulde Dubliner & Pour House your destination for tasty bites and cold pints.

Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 2:00am

Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 8:30am - 2:00am

Breakfast is served weekends & holidays, 8:30am - 11:30am

Das Lokal Kitchen & Bar is a Canadian European bistro with German-inspired cuisine. Found downtown in Ottawa, Das Lokal is a new spot bringing in crowds from around the city. Whether it’s the friendly atmosphere or deliciously unique food that speaks to you, everyone is sure to find something they love. Das Lokal proudly serves farm fresh ingredients that are locally sourced. Come on in to this modern European restaurant, where they believe laughter and love are brightest where food and ambiance are best.

Hours of operation:

Monday, 5:30pm - 10:00pm

Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30am - 2:30pm ; 5:30pm - 10:00pm

Sunday, 10:30am - 3:30pm

James Street Pub is Bank Street’s ultimate sports bar and live entertainment hub. You can watch the big game from inside or head outside and grab a seat on the patio, that has TVs with sound. Come if for a bite and enjoy Ottawa’s best daily pub specials, served by the friendliest staff in town. With the biggest patio on Bank Street, and some of the best live entertainment, James Street Pub is Ottawa’s sports and entertainment headquarters.

Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday & Sunday, 11:00am - 2:00am

Saturday, 10:00am - 2:00am

Options Jazz Lounge is found in Brookstreet Hotel and meshes perfectly with the boutique hotel’s classy ambiance. A cosmopolitan interior, boasting thought-provoking architecture, is juxtaposed with bright windows offering panoramic views of the spacious patio and adjoining Marshes Gold Course. Enjoy a menu featuring contemporary sushi and other mouth-watering culinary creations, while swaying to the sounds of live jazz, playing seven nights a week.

Hours of operation:

Sunday - Thursday, 11:00am - 12:00am

Friday & Saturday, 11:00am - 1:00am

Located in one of Ottawa's oldest buildings, experience modern New Orleans ambience at this upscale Louisiana-themed restaurant. Enjoy a magnificent display from Ottawa's only dueling pianos, with a delicious drink and some classic Louisiana cooking!

Patty Bolandʼs Irish Pub & Eatery is one of Ottawaʼs favourite spots in the ByWard Market. With Irish and local roots at its foundation, Patty Bolandʼs is a place for everyone to come and create memories. This Irish pub offers a menu packed with delicious Irish food and drinks, while maintaining a warm and friendly atmosphere. Whether its dinner with the family, dancing with friends, a gathering with the office, or a wind down after work, come in and join the party at Pattyʼs. The fun never stops as there are live bands every night and a DJ on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. When you visit Patty Bolandʼs you may arrive as a stranger, but youʼll leave as a friend.

Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday: 11am - 2am
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 2am

Fare Blend Restaurant serves a delicious mix of International Cuisine and features unique musical guests. Set in a stunning turn-of-the-century home, the unique blend of International décor complements the outstanding food, stellar service and incredible music of Fare Blend. The restaurant’s daily table d’hôte menu awakens the taste buds while the music from around the globe satisfies the soul. Perfect for a business lunch, a big family get-together or a romantic night out, the highly trained staff look forward to providing you with an experience that is second to none.

Hours of operation:
Tues – Fri: Lunch from 11:30am
Tues – Sat: Dinner from 5:30pm

*Note: Groups of 6+ on Sun and Mon, by reservation only please.