Dominion Tavern — Restaurant in Ottawa

This is basically a punk rock bar. It's quite laid back and the music isn't cranked up too loud. It's a great place to sit and talk. No one cares what you look like. This is not a trendy location. Don't ask them to put on any music other than punk or metal. However, the regulars are a good bunch and I've never once seen a fight there. The washrooms are down a steep set of stairs, so it's not wheelchair friendly. You can get quarts of beer, including Labatt 50, at very good prices. They have Corona there, for the gluten-free beer drinker. They have a nice patio that's typically well kept in the summer months. The atmosphere is not exactly a high priority. Again, punk bar. Don't be shocked. There are two perfectly good pool tables. This place might not appear to have a kitchen but they get their food from another nearby establishment. The food is quite good. The entrance to the Dominion can be easy to miss. It's right between the Lookout and Barefax strip club. Keep in mind that paid city street parking is also in effect...

Weird experience. I went in there today with a friend and I thought yay! I love bars like these. Pabst blue ribbon cans, pool table, great spot reminds me of my younger days…. But

I went for a cigarette and came back to my stool at the bar. The spot I was sitting next to had a different regular client in it.

When the man who had been there before came back he asked me to move instead the other regular who was in the seat he had been in.

I told him weren’t you in the other seat? And told him I was just finishing my beer.

I left after my beer. This bar is really meant for a handful of super regulars.

It sucks because when I went in I was like yay this is like when I used to hang out on crescent street in Montreal.

Anyway it was weird. The guy has a red heavy metal tattoo below his right ear.

I sound intense but it was...

Alway's a good time. Great staff, friendly customers. I was there recently and forgot my jacket with valuables, called the next day, they had my jacket and all my valuables were there. 10+ staff and customers!!!

If you're looking for a trendy place, this is not for you. If you're looking for a place that will treat you as you treat the staff, this is the place for you. Punk rock, metal and rock is one the menu.Great ontario microbrews and shots. Great little patio out back for those hot summer nights. Unfortunately it's not wheelchair accesible as...