Restaurant

Apothecary Lounge

BarByWard Marketmoderate

Apothecary Lounge is one of the best bar restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in ByWard Market.

Apothecary Lounge is the kind of bar concept that could easily go wrong — a prohibition-era apothecary theme in a heritage cellar beneath the York on William building, a structure dating to 1875 in the heart of ByWard Market.

Date NightCocktail BarCocktails and snackscocktailsmoodysocial
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Taste Score 7.7/10
Rating (Google) 9.0
452 reviews
Ottawa
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7.7/10
Taste Score
Google 9.0 from 452 reviews
Best for
Date Night and Cocktail Bar
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
ByWard Market | in the cellar, 54 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T1, Canada
Price
moderate
Taste Score
7.7/10
Phone
(613) 421-0820
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What to order

Signature dishes at Apothecary Lounge

The Mortician
Botanical Bliss
The Embalmer's Closet
Market Catch Ceviche Bites

Sushi-grade fish cured in citrus and aromatics, radish slaw, micro greens

Signature Salmon Rosti

House-cured beet-stained gravlax, shredded crisp potato cake, topped with pickled shallot and a spicy aioli

Why go

What makes Apothecary Lounge worth the move

Apothecary Lounge looks like a good night-out option in ByWard Market in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Market Catch Ceviche Bites and Signature Salmon Rosti also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 452 Google reviews.

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Public rating
9.0 from 452 Google reviews
Best for
Date Night and Cocktail Bar
Style
Bar in ByWard Market
Spend
moderate

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Google rating: 9.0 from 452 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Market Catch Ceviche Bites, Signature Salmon Rosti, Sesame-Crusted Tuna Bites
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Google snapshot
9.0 from 452 reviews
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For now, Apothecary Lounge holds a 9.0 rating across 452 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
in the cellar, 54 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T1, Canada
Phone
(613) 421-0820
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
7.7/10
Google rating
9.0 (452 reviews)
Cuisine
Bar
Neighborhood
ByWard Market

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Apothecary Lounge serve?

Apothecary Lounge is a Bar restaurant located in ByWard Market, Ottawa. Apothecary Lounge is the kind of bar concept that could easily go wrong — a prohibition-era apothecary theme in a heritage cellar beneath the York on William building, a structure dating to 1875 in the heart of ByWard Market.

What is Apothecary Lounge best for?

Apothecary Lounge is best for date night, cocktail bar, cocktails and snacks, cocktails, moody, social. Apothecary Lounge looks like a good night-out option in ByWard Market in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Market Catch Ceviche Bites and Signature Salmon Rosti also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 452 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Apothecary Lounge?

Apothecary Lounge is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 452 reviews

What should I order at Apothecary Lounge?

Start with The Mortician, Botanical Bliss, The Embalmer's Closet and Market Catch Ceviche Bites. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Apothecary Lounge worth visiting?

Apothecary Lounge holds a 9.0 Google rating from 452 reviews. Apothecary Lounge looks like a good night-out option in ByWard Market in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Market Catch Ceviche Bites and Signature Salmon Rosti also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 452 Google reviews.

Where is Apothecary Lounge located?

Apothecary Lounge is located at in the cellar, 54 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Apothecary Lounge good for a date night?

Yes — Apothecary Lounge is tagged for date night dining. Apothecary Lounge looks like a good night-out option in ByWard Market in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Market Catch Ceviche Bites and Signature Salmon Rosti also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 452 Google reviews.

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