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Ottawa Nightlife

Ottawa's nightlife has a hopping pub scene focused on Elgin Street, Bank Street and the ByWard Market. Dance clubs, blues joints, karaoke and a multitude of Irish pubs draw a student and young professional crowd to party the night away. Last orders are at 0200 and bars stay open till 0245.

Check Ottawa's online arts and entertainment guide at The Humm (www.thehumm.com).

Bars in Ottawa

Grace O'Malley's Pub

This spot serves typical Irish pub fare with live music throughout the week.

1150 Ogilvie Road
Tel: (613) 842 0220.
www.gracies.ca

Social

This is a Martini bar with great mojitos. It has an inviting atmosphere with live jazz, and draws a buzzing crowd.

537 Sussex Drive
Tel: (613) 789 7355.
www.social.ca

The Heart and Crown

Situated in the ByWard Market, this is a popular Irish pub to drop in for a pint and some live music.

67 Clearance Street
Tel: (613) 562 0674.
ww.heartandcrown.ca

Clubs in Ottawa

Caliente Latin Night Club

Learn to dance the salsa or merengue at the sizzling Caliente Latin Night Club.

110 York Street
Tel: (613) 562 0698.
www.calienteclub.net

The Mercury Lounge

This is is a true soul club, attracting the jazz and blues crowd.

56 ByWard Market Square
www.mercurylounge.com

Live Music in Ottawa

Barrymore's

Is Ottawa's premiere live music club, drawing top bands from around the country.

323 Bank Street
Tel: (613) 565 9999.
www.barrymores.on.ca

Fat Tuesdays

Fat Tuesdays
Is famous for its duelling pianos on Friday and Saturday nights.

62 York Street
Tel: (613) 241 6810.
www.fattuesdays.ca

Opera in Ottawa

National Arts Centre

Catch Canada's top performing art talent on stage at the National Arts Centre, including The Ottawa opera company, Opera Lyra.

53 Elgin Street at Confederation Square
Tel: (613) 947 7000.
www.nac-can.ca

Dance in Ottawa

Turtle Island Tourism Company

See native Aboriginal dancers perform at the Turtle Island Tourism Company's summer village on Victoria Island.

Portage Bridge.
Tel: (613) 564 9494.
www.aboriginalexperiences.com

Theatre in Ottawa

Odyssey Theatre

During the summer the Odyssey Theatre performs professional outdoor theatre at Strathcona Park.

West bank of the River Rideau.
Tel: (613) 232 8407.
www.odysseytheatre.ca

Ottawa Little Theatre

Ottawa Little Theatre
There are a number of theatres in Ottawa. Local theatre productions can be found in English at the Ottawa Little Theatre.

400 King Edward Street
Tel: (613) 233 8948.
www.ottawalittletheatre.com

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