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Bar•Centretown•moderate
Afterlight
Afterlight suits a night out in Centretown when you want bar that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.8
Based on 59 reviews
Centretown · Ottawa
Best cocktail Restaurants in Centretown
The highest-rated cocktail spots in Centretown, Ottawa — sorted by Google rating and curated by TastyPals.
10 restaurantsAvg rating 4.5Updated June 2026
Top cocktail picks in Centretown
Fast answers for diners comparing cocktail restaurants in Centretown, Ottawa.
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Contemporary•Centretown•moderate
Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine
Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine is a contemporary pick in Centretown in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Ceviche Raphaël and Tiradito Nikkei also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Elgin Street night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 692 reviews
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Contemporary•Centretown•moderate
Harmons Steakhouse
Harmons Steakhouse is the kind of contemporary room in Centretown you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Ahi Tuna Crudo and Foie Gras Torchon also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Elgin Street night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 552 reviews
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Contemporary•Centretown•moderate
Gitanes
Gitanes is the kind of contemporary room in Centretown you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Tuna Crudo and Lamb Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Elgin Street night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.5
Based on 456 reviews
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Contemporary•Centretown•moderate
Manor Lounge
Manor Lounge is the kind of contemporary room in Centretown you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Elgin Street night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.5
Based on 394 reviews
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Mexican•Centretown•value
El Camino (Elgin)
El Camino (Elgin) is a mexican restaurant in Centretown in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 2348 reviews
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Google
Contemporary•Centretown•moderate
Giulia
Giulia is the kind of contemporary room in Centretown you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Burrata from Puglia and Tuna Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Elgin Street night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 743 reviews
8
Google
Mexican•Centretown•value
La Fiesta Latina
La Fiesta Latina is a mexican restaurant in Centretown in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 726 reviews
9
Google
Bar•Centretown•moderate
Charlotte
Charlotte is a bar pick in Centretown in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Dirty Horse and Pacific Petals also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.4
Based on 535 reviews
10
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Contemporary•Centretown•moderate
Good Neighbour
Good Neighbour suits a night out in Centretown when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Elgin Street night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.2
Based on 109 reviews
Common questions
What are the best cocktail restaurants in Centretown?
The top cocktail restaurants in Centretown, Ottawa include Afterlight, Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine, Harmons Steakhouse. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings and editorial judgment.
How many cocktail restaurants are in Centretown?
TastyPals currently tracks 10 cocktail restaurants in Centretown, Ottawa.
TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →
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