Ottawa Foodies

I don't know what to say here that hasn't been said before - the beer selection is pretty good, the price for a pitcher hovers around $15, the menu items are reasonably priced (most around $10). The zucchini sticks w/ tzaziki were tasty, and from scratch which is rare these days. The hamburgers are real, handformed patties, thumbs up all around from my group, and the daily specials were pretty good as well. The french fries were fresh, not from a bag. The salad was just a standard side salad, nothing phenomenal. There are usually a few vegetarian options on the menu or the daily specials that are really appetizing (cajun spice dusted portobello burger, veg burger). I think they have daily specials on regular menu items. The atmosphere is "standard pub", with a TV on at the bar. It seemed to attract a few neighbourhood regulars and some ultimate frisbee & slo-pitch superathletes. Be forewarned, I do not think there's A/C at this establishment. Regardless, if I lived in the area, I would probably be a regular!

there is always a special on mon - fri of 25% off something (burgers or wraps, beer & nachos, appetizers (on fridays))

the food is standard pub fare with interesting nightly specials - think simple, comfort food type meals. patrons are a mix of ecletic regulars and government workers.

as previous poster said, it is a very unpretentious spot. decor hasn't changed in years. if you like the beer offered, it is a good place to go for a pitcher with friends to sit around and talk. i like the appetizers (pierogies or veggie tempura with spicy dipping sauce), or i get a wrap and my husband gets the special.

fish and chips come in two sizes.

decent bread pudding for dessert.

Good pub atmosphere (not pretentious at all), reasonable prices, decent food (pretty standard pub fare), and a great beer menu.

two new taps were added recently.

waupoos cider from county cider in picton, ontario
from web: WAUPOOS PREMIUM CIDER
Made from late harvest and European cider apples, Waupoos Premium Cider is semi-sweet and sparkling. Perfectly balanced, it offers a lively body, full fruity flavours and refreshing finish

corporal punishment from scotch irish brewing company in fitzroy harbour.
from web: CORPORAL PUNISHMENT/CORPORAL'S BITTER BROWN ALE
Our bitter brown ale is our most complex beer to date. This ale is wonderfully bitter and incredibly malty. This nicely hoppy brew is a rich mahogany in colour. This ale blends flavours of fresh bitter coffee, dry caramel, nuttiness, light dry chocolate with woody hop and citrus notes.

rochester also carries stuart's by scotch irish, creemore, mcauslan...

Surprisingly good selection of beer here: among others, Steam Whistle, Creemore, McAuslan (Griffon extra pale and red ales, plus the oatmeal stout). Reasonably priced, too (before tax, under $5 for a pint, $14ish for a pitcher, even of the good stuff).