ottawa hidden bars

If you'd rather be singing "Mele Kalikimaka" with an umbrella drink in hand surrounded by palm trees, this hidden Christmas bar in Ottawa can satisfy that feeling for the night.

Sippin' Santa is returning to The Standard for its third year and from November 24 to January 1 you can swap your ugly holiday sweater for a Hawaiian shirt and pretend it's Christmas in July.

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If you're craving the sunshine and patio season, you're not alone. Take your meal to new heights and hit up the Ottawa patios with the best views.

Spend an afternoon or evening feeling like you can touch the sky as you sip on boozy cocktails. Ottawa has a bunch of outdoor patios and there are some new rooftop patios that just opened this year and last. Don't miss out on the atmosphere of rooftop dining outside.

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Are you overdue for a night out with the girls? Yeah, we know you are. Gather the ladies for a night out in Ottawa sipping craft cocktails in seriously Instagram-worthy bars.

These cocktail lounges in Ottawa have different vibes so whether you're feeling tropical greenery, granny chic, rooftop patios or dimly lit bars, you'll find the perfect spot for a night on the town.

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The city of Ottawa has a new rooftop patio where you can sip cocktails while looking down on the historic Byward Market. Get ready to soak up the sunshine from new heights.

While Rooftop Ottawa was not planning to open just yet, they couldn't resist the sunshine and opened on April 12 in a pop-up fashion. They will be serving food and drinks from the restaurant York On William (YOW). You'll get a new view of downtown Ottawa, from the tallest freestanding building in the city.

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You can transport yourself to the luxury cocktail lounges of Los Angeles and New York City, here in the Ottawa region. A new Italian restaurant opened in Gatineau, and it's the next place you need to have cocktails with the girls or a fancy date night out.

Spritz restaurant and lounge opened last year and has two outdoor patios that will be opening for the first time this spring. The rooftop lounge overlooks the Agora public square where you'll spot colourful water fountains and can often enjoy live music and shows at a distance.

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