Lowertown Brewery

3.9

44 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

The land Lowertown Brewery was built on has been home to locally made beer for over 150 years! It used to be home to the Commercial Hotel Tavern, built in 1837, making it the oldest bar in the Ottawa area at the time. While the Tavern burned to the ground in 1982, its legacy lives on in the Lowertown community.

We offer retail beer from our Brewtique from 11:00am to 11:00pm

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Barbecue, Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am Thu–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(613) 722-1454
Website
http://www.lowertownbrewery.ca/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mathew Pinkus
Private party facilities
If you are looking for information on private or semi-private events, please contact Alex Sirois at asirois@ottawavenues.com

Location
73 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T2
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Dalhousie And William
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Rideau Center Train and Bus Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Kettle ChipsCA$9.50
Thinly Sliced and Crispy Seasoned Fried Potatoes. Served with House Made Dill Ranch
Jumbo Bavarian PretzelCA$16.75
Jumbo Pretzel with our own Bytown Beer Cheese Sauce and House Made Spicy Mustard
Sweet Potato FriesCA$14.50
Lemon and Parsley Garnish, Served with Chipotle Mayo
Bytown NachosCA$21.75
Mozzarella and Cheddar Blend, Pickled Red Onion, Fresh Jalapeño, Pico De Gallo, Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
- ChickenCA$6.00
- Pulled PorkCA$5.00
- BrisketCA$10.50
Lowertown PoutineCA$17.50
Golden Crispy Fries topped with House Made Gravy, Squeaky St. Albert’s Cheese Curds. Fresh Jalapeños and Scallions
Pork DumplingsCA$17.25
Sesame Seed, Garlic Oil, Green Onion. Served with Chipotle Aioli and Hoisin Sauce
Wings & FriesCA$21.75
1 lb or 2 lb wings with choice of sauce: Extra Hot, Nashville Hot, Medium, BBQ, Sweet Mild, Creamy Dill, Honey Garlic
- 1 lbCA$21.75
- 2 lbCA$35.50
Mac & CheeseCA$17.75
Baked Cavatappi Noodles with Bytown Beer Cheese Sauce Topped with Mozzarella, Fresh Herb and Green Onion

Flatbreads

Brisket WhitecoatCA$24.25
White Sauce Base, Mozzarella, Smoked Brisket, Crispy Onion, BBQ Drizzle
The Red GoatCA$23.75
Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Red Onion, Basil Oil, Roasted Red Pepper

Tacos

Catch of the Day (2pcs)CA$18.50
Beer Battered Fish, Flour Tortilla, Chipotle Mayo, Lemon, Red Cabbage Slaw, Fresh Dill
Pulled Pork Taco (2pcs)CA$18.75
House Smoked Pulled Pork, Flour Tortilla, Chipotle Mayo, Pickled Red Onion, Cilantro, Goat Cheese, Pico de Gallo
Roasted Veggie Taco (2pcs)CA$18.50
Peppers, Onion, Mushroom Served on a Flour Tortilla, Chipotle Mayo, Lemon, Red Cabbage Slaw, Fresh Dill

Salads

Caesar SaladCA$18.25
Romaine, Parmesan, House Made Garlic Croutons. Peppercorn Bacon, House Made Caesar Dressing
- ChickenCA$6.00
- Pulled PorkCA$5.00
- BrisketCA$10.50
Lowertown SaladCA$18.75
Spring Mix, Red Onion, Tomato, Cucumber, Pumpkin Seeds, House Made Dill Ranch Dressing
- ChickenCA$6.00
- Pulled PorkCA$5.00
- BrisketCA$10.50
Kale & SeedCA$18.75
Kale, Apple, Dried Cranberry, Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds, Lemon Olive Oil Vinaigrette
- ChickenCA$6.00
- Pulled PorkCA$5.00
- BrisketCA$10.50

Handhelds

Beef Brisket SandwichCA$26.25
House Smoked Brisket Served on a Ciabatta Bun with Grilled Veggies and House Made Spicy Mustard
Smoked Chicken Club SandwichCA$27.75
House Smoked Pulled Chicken on a Ciabatta Bun, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Served with House Made Lemon Basil Mayo
Pulled Pork SandwichCA$23.95
House Smoked Pulled Pork Served on a Brioche Bun, Creamy Red Cabbage Slaw, House Made Chipotle Mayo, House Made Pickle
Lowertown Veggie BurgerCA$23.95
Black Bean Burger, Served on a Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Ketchup and House Made Spicy Mustard
Nashville Hot Chicken SandwichCA$24.75
48 Hour Buttermilk Spicy Marinated Fried Chicken Breast, Tossed in House Made Hot Sauce, House Made Pickle and House Made Dill Ranch
Classic Double Smash BurgerCA$23.75
2x (5oz.) House Blended Signature Beef Patties Served on a Brioche Bun, Topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, House Made Spicy Mustard, House Sauce, Bacon, Green Onion
- CheeseCA$2.75
- BaconCA$2.75
- Fried JalapeñosCA$2.00
Skillet CheeseburgerCA$27.25
2x (5oz.) House Blended Signature Beef Patties Served on a Skillet with Sizzling Beer Cheese Sauce, Bacon, Green Onion
The CarnivoreCA$28.50
Brisket and Pulled Pork Served on a Brioche Bun, Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken, Brisket, House Made Pickles, House Sauce, Bacon, Green Onion
The Lowertown LinkCA$22.75
House Smoked Sausage on a Bun, Onion, House Made Pickle, House Made Spicy Mustard

From the Smoker

Brisket PlatterCA$35.25
1/2lb Brisket Served with Sautéed Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms
Half Rack/Full RackCA$28.75
Half or Full Rack House Rubbed Smoked Ribs
- Half RackCA$28.75
- Full RackCA$38.75
Quarter Chicken PlatterCA$25.75
House Smoked Chicken
Chicken and Rib ComboCA$32.25
1/2 Chicken Leg and 1/2 Rack of Ribs
Ribs and Wings PlatterCA$39.95
1/2 Rack and 1 lb Wings with choice of sauce: Extra Hot, Nashville Hot, Medium, BBQ, Sweet Mild, Creamy Dill, Honey Garlic
Butchers ExperienceCA$42.50
4oz Brisket, 5x Smoked Chicken, Smoked Sausage, 4oz Pulled Pork

Kids Menu

BurgerCA$10.95
Beef Patty Served on a Bun with side of Ketchup. Served with Fries, Salad or Kettle Chips
Chicken FingersCA$10.95
Three Strips and Plum Sauce. Served with Fries, Salad or Kettle Chips
Cheese PizzaCA$13.95
House Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella

Desserts

Dad’s Root Beer FloatCA$9.99
Dad’s Root Beer Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Skillet Chocolate Chip CookieCA$9.99
Chocolate Chip Cookie Served with Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel Drizzle

What 44 people are saying

Lowertown Brewery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

44 Reviews

V
Vanessa
Edmonton8 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The beers are good, small selection but something for everyone. The food is hit or miss, the pulled pork sandwich and kettle chips were great but their brisket sandwich was very small and bland, also fatty so not great cuts of meat. The server never came to take our dirty dishes off the table. We requested a booth in the reservation notes and were not given one…On a Monday night so not overly busy. Overall not the best experience.
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Chantal
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice evening, the waitress was professionnal and attentive to our need The ambiance (Oktoberfest music group playing) was absolutely entertaining. The food is OK but very greassy. It was a special menu for that evening.... I recommend this restaurant Chantal
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RodolfoN
Montreal4 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 30, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friendly staff, great food and delicious beers. Definitely worth a visit
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time had at Oktoberfest! Staff and food were great!
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KevinD
Toronto7 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Prompt and freindly service!! Thanks! Beer selection was welcomed Decent menu - food options Would happily return
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal1 review
4.0
Dined on August 5, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Excellente ambiance. Les arcades et la terrasses sont vraiment très bien. En plein cœur du marché By, c’est un bon stop.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa1 review
1.0
Dined on June 8, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food was cold and tasteless. Waited for a waitress for a long time to come, so I can tell her. waited for a long time and when it came back it wasn’t warm again. Seemed like leftovers
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omclaugh
Ottawa1 review
1.0
Dined on May 13, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food took 2 hours to get to our table and when it arrived it was burnt and cold.
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Shelly
Atlantic Canada2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 13, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately was not a great experience! We waited 45 minutes after placing our order for the food to arrive. We didn't mind really as we were having great conversation and we understand that things don't always arrive quickly so this part didn't bother us at all. But when our food finally did arrive the disappointment set in. The food came cold. All 4 of our diners cane very cold. Can you imagine eating cold hamburger and fries or nachos. The cheese wouldn’t even melt on the nachos, it was literally globbed on. The brisket was also cold but less bad to eat cold. I am hoping this was just an off day at the the restaurant! None the less it was my first and last time spending my money there!!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
2.0
Dined on February 19, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Super slow service, and an unpleasant smell wafting up from the bathrooms.
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FAQs

Lowertown Brewery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 722-1454.

Lowertown Brewery is rated 3.9 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

73 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T2

Additional information

Cross street
Dalhousie And William
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am Thu–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Barbecue, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Rideau Center Train and Bus Station
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mathew Pinkus
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lowertownbrewery.ca/
Phone number
(613) 722-1454
Private party facilities
If you are looking for information on private or semi-private events, please contact Alex Sirois at asirois@ottawavenues.com

Lowertown Brewery

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Kettle ChipsCA$9.50

Jumbo Bavarian PretzelCA$16.75

Sweet Potato FriesCA$14.50

Bytown NachosCA$21.75

Lowertown PoutineCA$17.50

Pork DumplingsCA$17.25

Wings & FriesCA$21.75

Mac & CheeseCA$17.75

Flatbreads

Brisket WhitecoatCA$24.25

The Red GoatCA$23.75

Tacos

Catch of the Day (2pcs)CA$18.50

Pulled Pork Taco (2pcs)CA$18.75

Roasted Veggie Taco (2pcs)CA$18.50

Salads

Caesar SaladCA$18.25

Lowertown SaladCA$18.75

Kale & SeedCA$18.75

Handhelds

Beef Brisket SandwichCA$26.25

Smoked Chicken Club SandwichCA$27.75

Pulled Pork SandwichCA$23.95

Lowertown Veggie BurgerCA$23.95

Nashville Hot Chicken SandwichCA$24.75

Classic Double Smash BurgerCA$23.75

Skillet CheeseburgerCA$27.25

The CarnivoreCA$28.50

The Lowertown LinkCA$22.75

From the Smoker

Brisket PlatterCA$35.25

Half Rack/Full RackCA$28.75

Quarter Chicken PlatterCA$25.75

Chicken and Rib ComboCA$32.25

Ribs and Wings PlatterCA$39.95

Butchers ExperienceCA$42.50

Kids Menu

BurgerCA$10.95

Chicken FingersCA$10.95

Cheese PizzaCA$13.95

Desserts

Dad’s Root Beer FloatCA$9.99

Skillet Chocolate Chip CookieCA$9.99

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Lowertown Brewery offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lowertown Brewery restaurant rated?

Is Lowertown Brewery currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information