Wayne Radford (UncommonAdvisor)
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.
Natalie Arar
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!
Drew Goodwin
The food was tasty but unfortunately cold, i think it was cause they were to busy with to many new staff, but the cocktails were delicious and well done, tons of options, and the staff even tho were busy, still friendly. Our waitress gave a discount for the food that was very appreciated. Looking forward to coming back for a some hot food, and hopefully give 5 stars. Thank you
Bruno Ladouceur
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.
Amir hossein
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
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!
B. O
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.
Vera
Went for beer and dinner to The Lieutenant's Pump. I was by my self and was placed in a quiet corner. For me, it was nice, but the service sort of forgot about me, it took them at least 20 minutes to take my order. They did apologise, but after that really tried to make up for their mistake which was a bit annoying. Beer was good, food was also good but not very special. Would recommend eating at this place, when it is not so busy.
A.j. Francey
Drink selection is nice and the food looked good enough, but I've never had worse service in any establishment, period. I got my first drink and the menu after 10 minutes or so and then I was left for 40 minutes without any server asking me if I wanted food or another drink. I'm upset that I paid 8 bucks for the drink, cause they didn't even deserve that, hell if I didn't have a conscience I probably could of walked out without paying, not like I was ever noticed.
Michelle Robyn
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.
Michael Bradley
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!
Herminee Glen-Haywood
Visited from Brampton, Ontario... It was an amazing experience. I loved the atmosphere, the servers were polite and the food was excellent. Not much time after our order was placed from the time we ordered. I would come again also would recommend it to anyone.
Robbi Madonick Sobczyk
Ultra friendly bartender and waitress, delicious food and nice atmosphere. Highly recommend this English Pub.
Nenny Belle
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 �
Brenda Levesque
Great place, great atmosphere! The Food is good! Fast friendly service! One of our favourite pubs! We❤this place!!!🍻🍻
Brian Fagg
Great lively bar at whatever time of the day you visit. Enjoyed the place very much even though our presence must have raised the average age in the bar by a substantial amount�
Robin Gold
Excellent food great service and very classy atmosphere on a Saturday night it was a busy place
Emily Dobson
Terrible service - a waitress dropped a dirty knife on a friends back, noticed and walked away instead of apologizing or letting him know his shirt was now dirty. I felt like I was doing a disservice to my waitress by ordering. Had to ask multiple times for coffee and condiments. Would not return.
Steffan Skyler
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.
Henrique Figo
Astonishing pub. Very attentive waitresses, nice beers and foods.
Lauren René
Service is good everytime I go, food is always good and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting.
Chris Gauvin
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.
Kimby O'Brien
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.
Paul Donoghue
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
Alexandra Demers
We spend all night there during the fireworks day. We left 15 min to see the fireworks. When we came back my friend, who was our designated driver, got refuse the entrance to the bar because the bouncer thought she was too drunk. She just lost her step because she's not use to walking with heels, didnt take a single drink...
Cindy Royle Day
It was BINGO night. It was a lot of fun and will return to play again 👍
Sean Forbes
Sunday brunch is a must , after the party there on saturday night of course.
Josée Filion
Très bon service et nourriture excellente �
Sarah Quigley
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!
Rachel King Pronovost
Awesome selection of imported and local beers and by far best nachos in Ottawa!
Aar Mck
Knows an x-wing from a watch! The beer and wings sure aren't bad either.
Brayden St Pierre
Best place in the whole wide world!
Jonathan Koscik
Mmm mmm, breakfast goodness and pumped up not-yo-cheese! Plus tons of great beers on tap
Karina Salgado
Best place to work at!!! By far my fav employer......
Michael Towns
This was one of my favourite pubs in Ottawa, good food, cool jars of booze, football was on, and great scene... The one problem was that if it's a British pub... Please call it the Left-tenants pump. We hate the French word Lieutenant. It would never happen in England
Florin Munteanu
Always a great time there, summer or winter!
Joelle Henri
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.
Daniel H
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.
AaronBoBaron
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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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). <br/><br/>I highly recommend this place if you can avoid being there for the dance parties.
Hang T
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!
WKDFROG
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.
A
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.<br/><br/>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!<br/><br/>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.
Maria D
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
Jessica Parent
Came here for brunch, and ordered their special, which was french toast with a strawberry compote, and fresh fruit.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.
PetitePlus, Meow!
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!
TheFoodFella
This popular Elgin Street favorite packs 'em in almost every night . It has become a landmark on the popular eating and drinking scene for the past 30 years and has managed to make a name for itself by being better than most people would expect when it comes to "pub food" in downtown Ottawa.<br/><br/>A menu with variety and a staff of friendly people as well as a unique venue help set this pub apart. Parking on Elgin, like with most restaurants on the street, is the only issue.
TanYa
Went on a week night with a group of 10. I must admit that given the fact that it's a pub and considering the reviews on this site, my expectations were pretty low. They have a nice selection of beer on tap, and it was served cold. I had the Table 23's Burger and it was decent. I was pleasantly surprised. The fries were pretty good too. A few had the Southwestern turkey croissant sandwich and raved about it. The service was alright; no complaints. Overall, I enjoyed it more than I expected.
Mmmd
25$ pitchers of Stiegel, what a deal!!
Christina
NOT gluten free friendly!. Seriously folks, all I ordered for breakfast was the low carb breakfast. Scrambled eggs and fresh fruit. I told the waitress it had to be gluten free. She acknowledged. I was sick as a dog for a week and a half from gluten contamination. Never again! Wasn't even that good.
Hoxjennifer
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.
Geewhiz
Coffee price outrageous. Okay i love the pump. so much. i go way too often, and the food is really good. especially the brunch. but the price of the coffee blows my MIND. i understand that it's a way to get higher bills and whatnot but its not even worth it. yes, its bottomless. but you can get a medium coffee at any of the chains down the street for less than that. it just drives me wild!!!!
Martingstuart
Hot and cramped inside, I envy the patio seats!. Good food (considering I expected average pub fare) and a nice enough place... It was a bit hot in the basement area but the patio looked nice. Both times I've gone my group was too large to all sit on the patio, but everything about our experience was fairly positive, if not a little hot and sweaty. Staff was quick and efficient, and the DD of the group got free iced tea all night.
Restaurantcritic
Not satisfied. Not happy with management, firing staff for ridiculous reasons and having a lack of communication with hard working employees. I will never support a restaurant thats does not take value for the people who work so hard for so little.
Dzeksplowing
Excellent food and service. Food was good and Service was excellent - our club sandwich came with tomatoes when we asked for no and the server realized without us mentioning and took it back right away and brought a New one and a free cheese cake. We went back for breakfast the next day and we're not disappointed.
Commeah
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. <br/><br/>On Saturday nights, it can get busy quick, and service can be spotty. But, that can be expected at any pub on Elgin.
A. Olsen
Waste of time. Wow. What can I say but thanks for nothing. It always amazes me when you see the waitress see you, then continue to ignore your existence until you slowly get up and leave. What made it worse was watching her serve the same regulars over and over while talking and laughing with them. <br/>Some advice...dont bother printing the nice menu if you have a crappy staff to "serve" it.<br/>Never again.
RG
Best wings! Thank you for making me like Wednesdays again!
Spooner
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.
John Rose
Great Brunch. Went in for brunch yesterday and I must say the atmosphere was great, and the food was awesome. I had the "English Breakfast" and the whole plate was big and delicious. The fruit was ripe and tasted very fresh, eggs were tasty, and the chocolate topped it all off! I'm definitely headed back this weekend!
Lucy Clement
Delicious Breakfast!!. I visited the Lieutenants Pump for brunch last weekend and had a wonferful time. The staff were all friendly and the food was delicious. I had the ham & cheese omelette and my husbands had the spinach omelette with feta and mushrooms. WOW what delicious omelettes, the eggs were cooked perfectly and everything was so tasty! You can always count on the brunch at this place. Yum!
Habsmom
Extremely pissed off with the service. My husband and I went there on a Wednesday evening. We sat down and waited for over 10 minutes. Servers passed by us and yet no one acknowledged us at all. One person even came over smiled at us bent and picked up some garbage off the floor and walked away. When I finally got up to leave I asked to speak to a manager. The person who picked up the garbage came to speak to me. I told her my husband and I were leaving after waiting over 10 minutes of nothing. A server came over and told us she had been involved with this large group and was busy. So the little tables don't count. There were two sets of tables waiting. So we left. I doubt I will return.
John Couse
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. <br/><br/>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<br/><br/>John Couse<br/>Owner - The Lieutenant's Pump
Riddler123
Pump Food. The staff are excellent ....however the food is horrible..consistently bad...
Tamara Hayat
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 :)
Mountaingirl
Great service. Love the nachos! Mmmmmm.
Lee
It was 30+ degrees in there and we were told to close the windows. We showed up at 2:15pm on a Sunday and couldn't order lunch as the menu called for brunch until 2:30. We waited until 2:30 and were then told that they needed until 4pm to reset the kitchen. We ordered a brunch that wasn't too bad less the mould on the strawberries.
Foodie613
Extremely understaffed! As a fellow server I felt bad for the waitresses who were scrambling to keep up with the customers...one girl was managing the entire patio, and could tell was very overwhelmed. This is disheartening when there were staff members standing around doing nothing, especially the hostess who looked extremely displeased to be there. When we arrived she was not friendly, pointed to our table and told us she would bring us menus (which she never did!). We had to wait 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. I didn't hold it against our server because she was only doing what she could. She remained positive and was very friendly despite being so busy, and even had a table beside us walk out commenting on the terrible service. It wasn't her fault - and she sure as heck wasn't bad at her job, she just didn't seem to have ANY help. You would think the two hostesses who didn't have anyone waiting at the door or walking in could have given her a hand?<br/>This will hurt long term business because no one likes slow service!
Paul Levesque
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!
ZedDeeCee
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!
Breadnbutterfly
Really unlikable servers. It's really too bad - i used to really enjoy the Pump, but it's gone downhill since the summer. While the food is ok, and beer is pretty on par with Ottawa pubs trying to bring in a certain clientele, the service was appalling. <br/><br/>we went in on a monday night sitting fairly close to the bar. It was really disappointing to hear all of the gossiping the staff did about their customers and colleagues. Maybe they've worked there long enough that they feel comfortable with that kind of talk, but as customers we were disgusted. It makes you wonder what they say about you when you leave! <br/><br/>Will not be going back. can find overpriced pints somewhere friendlier.
John Couse
Must be mistaken. I am the owner of the Lieutenant's Pump and am surprised and shocked at the statement by JChef that our food is 80% pre-prepared. Perhaps he is confusing us with some other restaurant. I would be happy to show him or anyone else our food operation. <br/><br/>In fact 90% of food is made fresh in house the old fashioned way. We grind our burgers fresh every day from quality top sirloin. Our Garden burgers are made from scratch and the french fries are cut by hand. <br/><br/>Just about all of our soups and sauces are made in house from proprietary recipes. We use only the best ingredients such as Hellmans mayonnaise and Becel margerine. The chicken is un-pumped. We roast our own turkey breasts. The eggs are from local grain fed, free roam chickens. All of our desserts are made in house except for gluten free brownies. We use 5 different bakeries to deliver fresh breads. We source many ingredients not found locally. For example our green curry paste comes direct from Bankok. and our coffee is roasted for us every week by Balzacs in Stoney Creek On.<br/><br/>I could go on, but the point is that we deliberately avoid pre-prepared foods as much as we can. So JChef, you owe me an apology. Please call me, John Couse at 613-238-2949
JChef
Meh.... I used to frequent the lieutenants pump when I was a student because the food was incredibly cheap and they had a lot of beer on tap. If thats what you're looking for then you've come to the right place.<br/>If you're actually looking for good food though... its hard to wash out the taste of processed food once you leave. 80% of their menu is pre-prepared and they just assemble it allow for a speedy service, its almost like eating retirement home food. DEFINITELY not a first date location or anywhere that you could bring someone you want to impress but if you're broke and don't feel like doing the dishes head on down.
Melissa
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?<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Dinner is nothing great though.
GeorgiaGray
Great patio and atmosphere. Menu is so-so. Service isn't great.
Angela89
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.
Renee
Bad service...went on a Sunday and didn't get a menu for 10 minutes..then I waited 45 minutes for my meal and when it came the order was wrong, so I has to wait another 15 minutes for my actual food. The food was mediocre and to top it off their debit wasn't working
Ryan
I have been goin to the the pump for a while and never had amazing service or food. Yesterday I asked about the fish and was told that it was not fresh fried which in this town is pretty much in unacceptable. The portion size was very small. So I decided to order a meatloaf sandwich. First they send me a club sandwich and then when I send it back they make me take my hot poutine bowl with my Barr hands and wait for the rest of my food. The story doesn't end here. When I receive my sandwich it comes covered in burnt onions and has a pile of mushrooms in it when the menu says nothing About them. I hate mushrooms! When I asked the server about them she just said she didn't know and never answered me properly. All in all they don't seem to know what they are doing and I will choose one of the other better patio places on Elgin for now on.
Waiter
Good food, good prices.. Considering the price and ambiance, the food is surprisingly high quality, and in some cases even rather inventive. I don't think I've had a bad meal at Lieutenants Pump ever. On occasion I received less than ideal service, but that can be said for any restaurant on occasion. I would recommend it for a relaxed meal and drink.
Ginger
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.
Herb
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.
Susan Graham Tam
Decent Breakfast. This place has a decent breakfast and for a good price. The eggs were poached with a soft yoke, just as I asked. Lots of slices of fresh fruit accompany the toast, bacon and hash browns. I am not a huge fan of the hash browns but I wouldn't put too much stake in what I say as I am not much of a potato fan at the best of times. A few too many servers wandering around looking lost.
David Worrall
Good food, excellent prices, and a nice patio.
Iheartfood
Not good. Went with some friends for brunch and wasn't expecting much but was still disappointed. Maybe the worst breakfast I have ever had. I ordered eggs benny with brie and mushrooms - mushrooms were from a can, powdered hollandaise was lumpy and the english muffin was hard as a rock.
B-lo
Great breakfast. I reeeeally enjoy coming here for breakfast - they do a great english breaky and its good value. <br/><br/>however, i find alot of the dishes on their regular menu are disappointing.
Chantal Sarkisian
Great and cheap for breakfast!. This is a usual hang out spot for the family for Sunday Breakfast. It's simple, cheap and tasty.<br/>The atmosphere is a little dark, but what else do you expect... it's a pub!
Valerie Gapp
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!
Gary S
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.
Capital City Hunger
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.
M M
Really really slow service, standard bar food doesn't outweigh the wait.
Meg
I took the advice of this Ottawa blog and ordered the special. The scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and homemade cinnamon bread was amazing and I loved that you could order a side scone.<br/>
John Thompson
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…
Annie Chu
It's not somewhere that I would choose if I only had 24 hours in Ottawa, but you can never really go wrong with the Lieutenant's Pump!
JayandSueReview
the service was great and the food didn’t suffer.
Michael Suddard
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).<br/><br/>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.". <br/><br/>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.
FoodiePrints
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
BiteMe
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
Rachelle
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
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