BeLow : Les Brasseurs du Temps is a lively place to gather with friends over local craft beer
Mill Street Brew Pub on the Ottawa River
Bar Lupulus With 20 beers on tap , a selection of natural wines , and a Mediterranean- Canadian menu , this bustling new Ottawa restaurant is attracting beer lovers , wine connoisseurs , and foodies alike . The upscale menu was designed to complement the drinks lineup , and the welleducated staff are quick to answer questions or propose a pairing . An open-concept kitchen and a decadent atmosphere — exposed
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discover new brews — and beautiful views — at unique pubs specializing in craft beer
brick , dark colours , and low lighting — make Bar Lupulus a space where food and drink can be savoured and celebrated . 1242 Wellington St . W ., 613-759-4677 , barlupulus . ca
Les Brasseurs du Temps A short drive from downtown Ottawa , this Gatineau destination offers more than a dozen in-house brews and a solid menu of pub favourites ( and poutine , bien sur ).
Try the popular Horloge ( French for “ clock ”): 12 samples arranged around a large platter and organized from lightest to strongest . The heritage building has a large waterfront patio that looks over Brewery Creek , which got its name from the many brewers who have called the area home over the years . A museum dedicated to local beer history deserves a visit . 170 , rue Montcalm , Gatineau , 819-205-4999 , brasseursdutemps . com
Flora Hall Brewing This recent addition to the craftbeer scene is housed inside a beautifully repurposed garage . Various seating options , restored historic windows , soft lighting , and unobstructed sightlines create a backdrop for a lively evening out . On tap are all the in-house offerings plus a few beers from neighbouring breweries and cideries . Canned beer is also available for purchase . A full kitchen provides a creative array of comfort foods . 37 Flora St ., 613-695-2339 , florahallbrewing . ca
Mill Street Brew Pub The handsome location — within the 175-year-old Thompson- Perkins Mill , along the banks of the Ottawa River — means this restaurant is an attraction in itself . The large windows allow for bright natural light and provide fantastic views of the river and the roaring rapids . Where once grain was milled into flour , beer takes centre stage : two bars , a full kitchen , and a beer store round out the offerings . Six core beer types plus seasonal varieties are on tap to complement the pub-style dishes and shareable plates . 555 Wellington St ., 613-567-2337 , millstreetbrewery . com
Pub Italia An Ottawa staple and a trailblazer in their appreciation for quality beer , Pub Italia makes drinking a pint a religious experience . Beer isn ’ t just put on a pedestal here ; it ’ s treated with holy veneration . Their Beer Bible lists over 200 beers and 36 draft taps . Outdoor seating in the Abbey Courtyard , stained glass , pews , and religious iconography complete the experience . For over two decades , owner Joe Cotroneo has been offering the Preston Street neighbourhood — and beer lovers from around the world — a unique space to enjoy a pint . 434 Preston St ., 613-232-2326 , pubitalia . ca
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