The Rowan is one of the best gastropub restaurants in Ottawa for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in The Glebe.
The Rowan has accumulated the kind of neighbourhood credibility that most gastropubs spend years chasing and never quite land: its regulars in The Glebe treat it as a standing appointment rather than a considered choice.
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The Rowan looks like a good night-out option in The Glebe in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Scotch Egg and Fish & Chips also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 822 Google reviews.
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For now, The Rowan holds a 9.4 rating across 822 Google reviews.
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The Rowan is a Gastropub restaurant located in The Glebe, Ottawa. The Rowan has accumulated the kind of neighbourhood credibility that most gastropubs spend years chasing and never quite land: its regulars in The Glebe treat it as a standing appointment rather than a considered choice.
The Rowan is best for brunch, glebe dinner, dinner, warm, local. The Rowan looks like a good night-out option in The Glebe in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Scotch Egg and Fish & Chips also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 822 Google reviews.
The Rowan is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 822 reviews
The Rowan holds a 9.4 Google rating from 822 reviews. The Rowan looks like a good night-out option in The Glebe in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Scotch Egg and Fish & Chips also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 822 Google reviews.
The Rowan is located at 915 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W5, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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