Visted from Hamilton. Really cool atmosphere and decor! Amazing food with great portions for a great price, also loved all the fresh fruit as an added bonus! Highly recommend and will definitely be back for dinner and drinks as we went for brunch this time.
Dropped in for lunch yesterday, great food, good beer selection and an unbeatable server, a real ‘sweetheart’! You know who you are! Made our Ottawa visit just that much more fun! Happy Easter!
Robbi Madonick Sobczyk
+5
Ultra friendly bartender and waitress, delicious food and nice atmosphere. Highly recommend this English Pub.
I'm in visiting from Saskatchewan! Loved this place , beautiful atmosphere & couldn't get over how big it was inside! definitely would recommend to anyone �
Great place, great atmosphere! The Food is good! Fast friendly service! One of our favourite pubs! We❤this place!!!🍻🍻
Excellent food great service and very classy atmosphere on a Saturday night it was a busy place
Great pub, wouldn't call it "British" tho. Great selection of beers, quality food, nice conversations and very friendly staff...plus busservice from the bar to Senators games, ideal for visiting hockey fans, like me.
Astonishing pub. Very attentive waitresses, nice beers and foods.
Was there for a friend's birthday last night. We had the back bar to ourselves for most of the night and had a terrific time! Shoutout to our fantastic bartender - pretty sure it said Julie on the receipt? She was on her game, knew her beers (good on you guys for supporting craft!) and really helped make a great night better.
Really busy with tons of people and so many tables you can barely walk thru and yet somehow intimate and not too noisy. Food was good and staff super friendly.
Great place to hang with friends, make new friends. Great service from servers, bar tenders and of course John the owner - all are very welcoming. One more thing the food is consistently awesome! Thumbs up
It was BINGO night. It was a lot of fun and will return to play again 👍
Sunday brunch is a must , after the party there on saturday night of course.
Très bon service et nourriture excellente �
The Pump is an awesome place to hang out, have a few drinks and chat. The service is excellent any time of day. Check them out for brunch on weekends!
Awesome selection of imported and local beers and by far best nachos in Ottawa!
Knows an x-wing from a watch! The beer and wings sure aren't bad either.
Best place in the whole wide world!
Mmm mmm, breakfast goodness and pumped up not-yo-cheese! Plus tons of great beers on tap
Best place to work at!!! By far my fav employer......
Always a great time there, summer or winter!
I always recommend Lieutenants Pump for delicious food. Service is always excellent, and food is served quickly. Always fresh and delicious. I have loved everything I have tried. I definitely recommend the Basil pesto chicken club sandwich.
We had the Duck Poutine and it was very good. Service was OK but not outstanding. I would go back but it’s not a place that I would make a point to return.
I think this is one of the better places in Ottawa for a casual social gathering. The food service at heaviest occupancy is still reasonably prompt, and the food quality is what you expect for the price.
The only thing I would point out is if you can't have Margerine or any other hydrogenated cooking oils, ask if they are in your food. I think they might use it instead of butter from time to time.
The only negative part about this place is their recent decision to host a nightclub on the weekends. There is an awkward transition period of people still trying to eat dinner, and people coming in to dance. Also the people who are going there for the nightclub are a little unsavoury (bro culture etc).
I highly recommend this place if you can avoid being there for the dance parties.
Very nice place to grab a drink or dinner as large group but the place can use a bit more light. Trivia night as a group is definitely fun after work!
Great pub with 32 interesting choices on tap and a nice menu selection. We had a fantastic broccoli and cheddar soup of the day and in fact ordered another bowl it was so good. The chipotle burger was very good and the lamb kebob special was ok, not great. Service was swift and with a smile. Lovely for families, groups or couples with lots of nooks to call your own. Well priced and well placed.
Quickly became my boyfriend and I's favourite weekend breakfast spot - I always order the eggs any style and have never been disappointed! Perfect portions, served with a variety of fruits, and my picky need for eggs over medium have always been cooked perfectly.
Only been for dinner once - I ordered the Basil Pesto Chicken Club Sandwich on rye with sweet potato fries and LOVED it. My boyfriend had the fish and chips and wasn't as impressed, said his fish was overcooked.. but that being said he's incredibly picky. He enjoyed both of his draught beer picks while I sipped on a Magner's pear cider. It was much busier than when we go for breakfast so obviously service was a little slower but still great!
I just love the atmosphere - SO cozy, + an amazing patio, especially for people who don't love patios; lots of umbrella coverage and visible televisions.
Very good had eggs benny here. Good service and the server was very sweet we will be coming back! More hollandaise sauce next time is the only thing
Came here for brunch, and ordered their special, which was french toast with a strawberry compote, and fresh fruit.
The portion was generous. The fruit was fresh and tasty. The French toast was good, and with the strawberry compote, it was the perfect level of sweetness. It came with syrup on the side, but I found that is actually made it too sweet, and detracted from the rich flavour of the compote. My only complaint would be it could have used more whipped cream, all of which dissolved into the compote before I finished my fruit.
The service was very friendly. The speed of it was about average, but it was pretty busy and all the servers were working hard so with that in mind it was pretty good. First cup of coffee was a little burnt, but the second cup was better.
I had been here once before, but I forget what I got, but I remember feeling it was all very mediocre. Today however, I was reasonably impressed. I would come back again for brunch.
Super tasty brunch spot!!! They've got several options for eggs Benny...which is a dream come true. Cozy ambiance...and seemingly family friendly with highchairs available upon request. And the mimosas....Amazeballs!!! 😍 It was all delish!
Surprisingly nice pub!. From the outside it really doesn't look like much - but inside, the venue is very large. The drinks (cocktails) are wonderful and beer comes in many varieties (some better than others). Service is also great - waitress when I came last night was very attentive and accommodating. The food is average, but I only sampled a little bit. I will agree with the previous posts that for some reason, it's oddly very hot inside & one other downside is that the music, frankly, sucks. But overall, a surprisingly good pub that exceeded my initial expectations.
A classic on Elgin. I've gone to the 'Pump' before for brunch, special occasions, dinners, or informal nights out. It has never let me down. I find the food is consistent in its delivery. For the ~20 or so times I've gone, I've had one minor snag (a small bit of egg shell in my breakfast), and the manager came over, profusely apologized, and comped the breakfast.
On Saturday nights, it can get busy quick, and service can be spotty. But, that can be expected at any pub on Elgin.
Best wings! Thank you for making me like Wednesdays again!
Been here many times. I've had excellent breakfast on the weekends and some delicious fish and chips for lunch but it's the zucchini sticks and nice patio that keeps me coming back. Service has always been pleasant and they seem to really value their customers. From time to time, I've seen them give out gifts like free Lieutenant's pump beer glasses to take home at Christmas or even just the extra thought of adding their regular chocolate treat with every breakfast order. Cozy pub. Will continue to go there.
Dear Mmmfood,. My opologies for the poor experience that you had at The Lieutenant's Pump. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I would like the opportunity to investigate the incident with you in private. Without more information I am not in a position to prevent this from happening again.
The last thing we want to do is upset our customers. I regret that this has happened. Our food and service are always unconditionally guaranteed. Please accept a full refund or gift certificates for your troubles. You may contact me at the Pump 613-238-2949
John Couse
Owner - The Lieutenant's Pump
Excels in comfort food! Amazing fish n chips. Fresh crudités appetizers with great dipping sauces. Very generous portions. Nice staff. Came here on a hot summer day and sat outside but the inside looks like a cozy speakeasy somewhat underground lodge with brick walls, intricate bar decor and maroon leather seated booths. For an appetizer and 2 mains with beer, it was about $50 . Loved it :)
Great service. Love the nachos! Mmmmmm.
The Saturday night steak and wine special is great. $40 + tax, you can't beat it. We first went to steak night in 2006, when we moved here and have been going 5 to10 times a year ever since. The service is hit and miss though, something that I think could be fixed, but otherwise the food is great and love eating in the celler or patio. Cheers!
Definitely my favorite pub in Ottawa! With an incredibly fun, freiendly and attentive staff and the best selection of micro brews in the city makes the lietennants pump a staple in the Ottawa bar scene!
Breakfast is Fantastic! But Be Prepared to Wait.. Recently started going here for breakfast a few times per month - it is surprisingly great! Who would think that a pub would do a great breakfast?
My favorite is the low-carb breakfast, with toast. So much food, all fresh and great. They put Cora's to shame in both taste and price.
It takes a bit of waiting to get a seat, and then more to get food - but this is usually because they're swamped with customers on the weekends for breakfast. Well worth the wait, if you have the time.
Dinner is nothing great though.
Great patio and atmosphere. Menu is so-so. Service isn't great.
Not bad!. I couldn't eat most of the food on the menu, but the waitress was very sweet and understanding as I went about ordering a "customized" fruit plate. Their home fries are incredibly addictive. I would go back just for the fries.
Crowd pleaser for brunch. Always go here for ladies brunch with my friends (typically a group that can vary from four to ten people) as they are always accommodating to large groups. I love the french toast - the bumble berry sauce is so good! They also make an excellent coffee. I find their diverse selection excellent - something for everyone. Over the years, I've gone with tons of friends and never heard a complaint. Also kid friendly! There's almost always a wait so plan for that.
Brunch good, dinner bad. The brunch was good food at a great price. Dinner was a bad steak and a bad chipotle turkey croissant for my companion. I still gonna say like, but this one was close.
Good food, excellent prices, and a nice patio.
Great breakfast. I reeeeally enjoy coming here for breakfast - they do a great english breaky and its good value.
however, i find alot of the dishes on their regular menu are disappointing.
Great and cheap for breakfast!. This is a usual hang out spot for the family for Sunday Breakfast. It's simple, cheap and tasty.
The atmosphere is a little dark, but what else do you expect... it's a pub!
Amazing weekend brunch! The menu has a great selection, the wait staff is super friendly and always prompt with the coffee refill, and the food is delicious. Best of all, two people can eat for $15!
One of the few places in Ottawa that does a Sunday beef dinner like I used to get in the UK, complete with Yorkshire pudding.
Good brunch, sometimes.. Use to hit up the brunch here often. Too busy now, and it is a dominoe effect from the floor to the kitchen. Great food for brunch, great location, wait not great.
I have planned to visit this place ever since I first saw it from the nearby, but now defunct, Big Daddy’s Crab Shack . As it happened, it was only on this last trip to Ottawa that I finally got around to it but I am happy to report that the visit was worth the wait…
While my family was visiting from Toronto a couple of weeks ago, we decided the last meal before they returned, a brunch, would be at Lieutenant's Pump Pub (361 Elgin Street, Ottawa).
We tried calling ahead to make a reservation as our group would be eight people including a small child. The response was "we do not take reservations after 10 A.M.".
I could understand the no reservations after 10, as I know "The Pump" can be a busy brunch place on weekends. Nothing disturbs people more than a large empty table with the little "reserved" sign on it while the place is lined up out the door.
A month ago, the brunch club, I belong to, hit the Lieutenant's Pump on Elgin Street (361). We arrived at 11:00 am, but discovered the Pump a very popular place for Sunday brunchers. The lineup of eager patrons stretched out the door. Yet, everyone patien
Nelson @ Ottawa: I was visiting Kitty for Winterlude and sadly it was too warm to skate on the canal. We did enjoy a nice breakfast at this Irish pub. Kitty had the Sunny Side up eggs with sausage and home fries ($6.25). She added a white chocolate scone for 55 cents. I love how it came with such a wide variety of fresh fruits. The home fries and sausage were good here as well. As good as the white chocolate scone sounds, it didn't turn out to be that good, but still enjoyable. I had the roast Sirloin Croissant sandwich ($10.95) with roast sirloin beef, tomato, onion, lettuce and sprouts with cracked peppercorn mayonnaise. And it was amazing. The excellent taste of the quality beef shone through and was nicely accented by peppercorn mayo. The vegetables were all extremely fresh and tasty all wrapped in a fresh croissant. Surprised by the quality of this sandwich at a Irish pub! Enjoyable breakfast/brunch at a surprising location. No wonder there were lineups! Previous Categories: B
This used to be one of our regulars. It still kind of is but we don't make it there as often anymore. It's a great place to meet up with friends, especially if you're going to be a large group. And if you live in the area you can pretty much guarantee y
Wayne Radford (UncommonAdvisor)
+4
Recommended.
Great Breakfast, good presentation, good client service,, good value, tasty options. Lots of comfortable seating and dining space. Great bar service for several sections. Lots of beverage varieties. Great summer patio space. Ideal for weekend brunch with friends.
The Salmon Meal exceeded expectations! Highly recommend! Our server also took extra steps to get us dessert after the kitchen closed! My best culinary experience in Ottawa/Outouais in the past 5 years! The food was made to perfection! Thank you to the Chef and Sous Chef's of the evening!
Nicest waitress we ever had the pleasure to encounter. My girlfriend and I were charmed by the service and the food came quick too.
Only negative point was the hostess who did not seem to like a job at all. I thought it was maybe a one time deal, but when I left I saw two guys getting answered in a similarly nonchalant manner and they commented on it.
That interaction does not represent the establishment and I hope customers won't get turned off by it.
I love this place. I have tried burger nachos and ... the food is reasonably good.
Very polite staff.
I like their sour bear its called Jelly king 😋.
But be careful I found this place a bit mismanaged for reservations when you want to have Birthday gatherings or .... for example they accepted to do the decoration but they didn't had helium gas for balloons and they reversed wrong table for us. But overally, I give this place 5 stars.
And it's my first choice for weekend.
Christopher Stephenson
+5
I was very happy with our brunch on Sunday. They were really nice and quick. Everyone was having a good time enjoying the sun.
The breakfast was really good too!
I was here some days ago and I had the bbq wings&fries, the Bbq wings tasted like it was over fried/too dry but I love the ranch sauce dip it came with.....Our host (an elderly woman)was really friendly and suggested beers for my husband to try,I didnt get her name cause she was so busy waiting alot of tables. I rated 4stars cause of my chicken wings asides that everything else was good.
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