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The Cheshire Cat Pub

87/100 (4105 ratings)

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"The fish was excellent! Beer battered and still light. Not overcooked at all. Tartar sauce was lovely...."

Regan Stansfield

"What a great place! You know it's good when you struggle to find a parking spot. Good beer, good people and great food all located in little Carp...."

Jenne Bauer

"The Cheshire Cat is a restaurant I highly recommend. The food is always fresh and flavorful. They have an awesome beer selection and the vibe is..."

Chief

"We live in Orleans, and make the drive just for the fish and chips. It's a cute little place with good service and fair prices. One of Ottawa's best..."

Kevin Cleroux

"On a été agréablement surprises de découvrir ce petit bijou à Carp. La nourriture est bonne, le service est courtois et rapide...."

Josée

"Quirky British style pub just outside of Ottawa offering traditional pub fare. I've now been 3 times and haven't had a bad meal. They have an..."

Chris

"So I went to the CCP tonight for supper with my mother-in-law, but that wasn't even the best part!The 'Hot Beef & Yorkshire' paired with..."

Michael

"Great food and huge draft beer selection. It was super busy but I guess that is a good sign. Staff was friendly & attentive. Try the onion rings and..."

Yum+Yummer

"We've had many things here. We're never, ever disappointed. Good beer. Good Scotch. Good food. Good service. This place is one of our favourites in..."

Sarah Cybulski

"The Cheshire Cat never disappoints! The fish and chips are always delicious, the beer is amazing, and the atmosphere is fun & exciting - Would not..."

Cesur Kavaslar

"Fun place with a nice menu that's unusual for a pub. Worth at least one little field trip. I had the thai curry and was quite pleased with what I..."

Winston

"Yorkshire Beef is the best friggin thing ever. Apps are too expensive for what they are - baked brie was delish but way too small and there wasn't..."

Eathereagain

"One of my absolute fav places in Ottawa-West. I have been to TCC a number of times prior to the fire and many times since. They have not lost their..."

LP

"Best pub food and an amazing selection of craft beer. Owner and bar staff are awesome. Try the Cats miaow salad or the elk and bison tourtière. Fish..."

David Martin

"Excellent pub. First, the location. While it is a bit far away, this is a plus from my perspective as the location adds the right kind of..."

ED

"Pub fare done really well, along with good service, price and beer selection. Had the cottage pie (delicious take on shepherd's pie with tasty..."

Realie

"My second time to the Cheshire Cat Pub, I want to love it but I have to say I just like it. I love the atmosphere. First time I went I had the..."

HangryGirl

"Can't wait to go back!. My first time here and I can't wait to go back! We were a party of 14 and everyone was thoroughly satisfied with their meals...."

Summerescape2011

"Delicious food, wonderful beers. One bite into my Elk and Pork Tortierre and I was hooked. This cozy pub was the perfect place to spend a snowy..."

Chef M

"Feels like home. Went for dinner around 7 on a Tuesday night, the place was packed. We had to wait about 10 minutes for a table to open up, but we..."

Dinosaurusr3x

"Great Pub - Enjoyed Everything about it!. We went on a Saturday for dinner. The pub has a very authentic feel to it, i.e. English Pub.The..."

Thomasgbrowning

"Can't wait to go back. For years I've heard nothing but positive things about this English style pub in Carp and finally this month I made it out..."

JLN

"I love this place. The food, the atmosphere, it's all amazing. I've tried a ton of stuff here and I haven't been disappointed once. I lean more..."

Foodie & Wino

"Went there for lunch ... Went there for lunch. Ate the fish and the flavourful chips. Excellent!!! Will most certainly be..."

Tahini

"Dinner. This restaurant burnt to the ground a while back . I was hesitant to visit the new building as I thought it would be all drywall and TVs..."

Big Joe Mufferaw

"The jalapeños with maple syrup..."

Guyguy Val

"Busy place but fun!. They have a great beer selection and the atmosphere is awesome. I love their burger menu during the summer. I try to order..."

Golf Chick

"Great food and atmosphere. Discovered this restaurant just over a year ago and have been several times since. The food is always fresh tasting and..."

Jasmine

"An authentic British type Pub. The Cheshire Cat has been a favorite haunt of ours for several years. This is the place to come to for comfort food,..."

Sandracharlesbassett

"Charming. My husband and I love this place. Beer on tap is constantly changing and often features local breweries. The food is always excellent. The..."

Stephanie Norbury

"Very good! Had the yorkie and beef, amazing gravy, mmmmm. Would recommend for anyone searching for something authentic and..."

Genevieve

"Feels genuine. The Cheshire feels and tastes genuine to me. I swear that I was there at opening once and as soon as I got in there was already an..."

FlyingBanzini

"Nice Spot. The Cheshire Cat Pub is worth visiting in the Kanata-Stittsville-Carp area. It offers good food and a nice outdoor..."

GMV

"Cozy. I had the fish and chips, I liked them very much, fish was cooked nicely with a light..."

George

"Love it here! We came on Friday night, sat briefly inside while waiting for a patio spot. Patio music, both times we have sat there was really loud..."

Charlie's Girl

"Great pub food. Great feel in the old structure (perhaps old church?). Low ceilings make it a little loud. The food was very good. The pulled lamb..."

Herb

"Best Pub Food In Ottawa!. This was our second visit to this restaurant and I can't give enough praise to it. Unlike the Royal Oaks,..."

KenV

"Gluten Free Friendly. Not only is there great food and brews the menu clearly defines gluten free dishes. They are..."

Lynda

"Evolution of a Pub, not to be Missed. We have been regular customers for a number of years, but recently we attended a monthy event at The Cheshire,..."

Ed

"Was looking for somewhere different to eat before a Sens game. This place was perfect! A comfortable, warm, English Pub. The service was fantastic..."

Jordon

"The Cheshire Cat Pub is an incredible value for your money. You would expect to pay a lot more for the food you get there - absolutely delicious. We..."

Boomer

"Great!. As ex-pat Brits, we are always looking for home comforts, especially when it comes to eating out! The Cheshire Cat is the closest we have..."

Annalouise

"Wine and food pairings, whisky lectures, superb food, this place is a gastronomic oasis in the ocean of fast food bleugh. Don't go when I plan to be..."

Haggis N Neeps

"Our first time at the pub: great dinner location for a pre-Scotiabank Centre concert with good beers on tap and very tasty upscale pub food just like..."

Maketracks

"I like the place service is Pretty good, downs is a little far to get there. Will repeat..."

Val

"Loved It!. What a pleasant surprise! My family and I wanted to try something new, so we took the Urbanspoon slots for a spin on iPhone. We're getting..."

Patra_beaulieu

"A Bit of Merry Olde Right Here!. Having visited Merry Olde and customed many a public house on my travels I can honestly say the Cat is as close as..."

Dine With Me

"Great beer, great food. Great beer selection and great food. Had the burger special - cheese, bacon, chorizo, and bbq sauce. One of the best burgers..."

Mmmbacon

"Great spot. A quite little spot on Carp road. Always seems busy. Great fish and..."

William Skorupinski

"Great pub!. Best spot to grab a meal before a game/event at Scotiabank..."

Nelson

"Make this one a "Regular". I'm shocked that 100% of raters didn't like The Cheshire Cat; I've never had a negative experience here and I've never..."

Randerful1

"Worth the drive. This is one of those fun out-of the way locations that can be very rewarding. Although the list is "pub-fare", the description is..."

Candu

"Great staff get together kinda place!. If you're looking to have a staff function to end a busy work week, this place is great! The 'century home'..."

Happy Mom

"From the second I saw this place, I felt like I was going to my Grandma's house for dinner. The sun beaming over the rooftop and big beautiful trees..."

TheFoodnatic

"The menu is full of traditional english pub goodies such as the ploughman's lunch , welsh rarebit, and bangers and mash; and I do believe they are..."

Anusha

"A friend of mine recommended I grab a bite to eat at this little gem during a road ride. I just got into road riding this year and did a 100k ride on..."

Rachelle

"Believe me when I say this food is next level pub food. It’s so amazing, if I could give it 10 stars out of 5 I would. Atmosphere is so fun, staff..."

Natalie Cantle

"This is a phenomenal local pub with a great deal of heart. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, and this is my sister and her fellow's..."

Tony Kilt

"A lovely lunch out at The Cheshire Cat Pub today. First time dining here and I was thoroughly impressed. I had the cheddar bacon soup and my son had..."

Dawn Abercrombie

"Excellent dinning area. We had the Hot Beef/Yorkie and the Fun Guy Burger. The Yorkie is probably the largest meal on the menue. Both tasted..."

Al

"Loved this place! Super friendly staff, accommodating and helpful. Fair priced and delicious food, many, MANY beers on tap. The building itself is..."

Nick

"Second time in Ottawa for business purposes. My client the owner of ServiceMaster Restoration suggested this pub and Wow what a incredible..."

Suha S

"Great experiences are always had here. Fantastic food, amazing plating, and a great list of beers and beer art to keep everyone amused. Kids are more..."

Travis Howard

"This place had a fun and whimsical atmosphere with endless eye entertainment. Everyone at the table got a different meal, and all of them were..."

Kahra Fishburn

The Senate Tavern On Clarence

87/100 (1198 ratings)

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"Incredible sports atmopshere with excellent food and service. Right in the centre of the market, there is no better place to catch a big game;..."

Ian Cahill

"First time there last night and have to say I would highly recommend this place! Both food and service were great, wonderful friendly atmosphere! And..."

Sue Broeders

"This place rocks! Great staff, great drinks and not a bad seat in the house where you can catch the sports on one of their..."

Alan Currie

"Fantastic sports bar! Great food, great beer and great service..."

Jeff Musgrave

"My local watering hole. Best staff who put up with all kinds of people and their..."

Phil Landry

"Great place. Caters to all fans. Son got to watch basketball while playoff hockey ( Sens game) was on. Great..."

Alastair Neill

"Goose Island is great and the fish and chips are the best this side of the South Saskatchewan..."

Philip E. Labossiere

"Had a blast on Saturday night Ottawa and Leaf rival night! Great fun. Highly recommended checking them out on game night. Also the peanut butter,..."

Denise Gordon

"Excellent pub with much sports, good food and drink with a classic staff! Kev..."

Kevin McCarthy

"The venue is perfect for watching the big game. It does not have a corporate feel, and the food and beer are decent. Great site lines with an..."

Chris Wong

"Great food, staff and vibe. Fav sports bar in the..."

Christie Hugman

"Im not a too big fan of fish and chips but i love their fish and chips, 'are amaziiiiiiiiiiiing!!! Definitely go back for..."

Jen Chan

"Amazing Sports Game atmosphere! Speedy and Friendly Staff! Reasonable..."

Marie Catherine Bretin

"Great place to meet friends and enjoy sports events - great staff and a good time for all.. Sens best bar in town . Now lets Go Redblacks..."

Paul Cochrane

"We only stayed for a few drinks but their drink menu was excellent. They had a great selection of wines and well priced drinks. We did enjoy the..."

Allie

"I have eaten at this place twice and very pleased with the food I ate. I first ordered the buffalo chicken wraps, which I very very spicy, a little..."

Crackerjacker

"Best sports bar in the city by far. Perfect feel and the food is way better than what you'd expect at your average sports bar. Try the fish and chips..."

Buddyryanfromottawa

"Typical bar food, small town sports bar vibe. Ottawa needs more places like these and less generic sports bars like boston pizza. Had a burger and..."

Henry Burton

"This is my favourite spot to watch a game in Ottawa. Not as busy or overpriced as Real Sports. As a Jays fan, I love the fact that they play all the..."

Nael Hajjar

"I moved to Ottawa about a year ago and live close to the market. I regret not finding this place sooner. I've visited a lot of the pubs in the area..."

Trugoy

"First time, It won't be the last.. I had to show a friend around town and we decided to eat somewhere in the Market in the evening and The Senate was..."

MySecretHideout

"Just what I needed!. I went on my birthday in December, it wasn't a Sens game night so it was pretty quiet. I was very excited to see that I could..."

MjstcLsk

"Fish chips was great. Good service. Hockey on the French channel for Habs bruins game - good..."

Daniel Cayouette

"Been a loyal customer on a regular basis. Excellent food, fantastic friendliness, beautiful servers always impressed. Owners are fantastic and I will..."

Geoffrey

"Senate. Amazing steak sandwich!! Great staff... Feels like home. Tons of TVs and unreal..."

Teej

"Loved it. Yummy food! Fun..."

Liser Gagne-Hohner

"Great place! Definitely recommend it. Try the burger with the peanut butter, so tasty! Plus super friendly and attentive..."

Foooooodmaniac

"Great Game Nights!. Our group of friends typically make it out to the Senate Sports bar for Senators game nights. Even on hugely busy event nights..."

Kristie Dunlop

"Great food, great service and definitely try turducken..."

Matt

"Great Eats!. Amazing food, at a fair price. Great game day specials, amazing atmosphere, and friendly staff! Will definitely go..."

Evan Grainger

"Great Sports Bar!. The food was really good (Buffalo Wrap and Tequila Pulled Pork) and the staff was very friendly and attentive. Even if we hadn't..."

Becky

"A Real Sports Bar. The best sports bar in Ottawa. If you are a Sens fan, this is the place to..."

Rex89

"It was about time!. Finally a Sens sports bar in the heart of Ottawa!Great location, nice place, gorgeous waitresses, very good service, many..."

Max Kiasso Magi

"The place to be for Sens games!. Everything a sports bar should be. Affordable food, great atmosphere and fan- and customer-focused service. Try the..."

Lewy Smith

"Warm, Friendly and Fun.. I’ve been twice with a group of friends and had a great time the service was fast and the Food is very good and the beer..."

Markusdilligaf

"Friendly, Great Food, Good Beers!. I've been to The Senate a few times now and the food has been the most outstanding thing I've noticed. It's..."

Naugs

"Awesome spot with great atmosphere and good food..."

Cryan

"Check this place out. I must say, what a great overall experience. The food, staff, atmosphere, everything was terrific. Only thing missing was..."

Chris Burns

"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Had a great time!!! Staff was fantastic, friendly and attentive. Owners were in the building and enjoyed meeting the customers...."

Fred

"Popped in here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised! Great food, quick and very friendly..."

Snacktime

"Great Spot!. I wouldn't call my mother and I sports fans but we saw that the Senate was new in town and thought we'd test it out for the fun!I'm..."

Dream Job

"A Great Find!. I recently went to the Senate for lunch with some friends from out of town and thanks to the recommendations from our server we tried..."

ToriaLeigh

"More then just sports!. Found a great new sports bar to enjoy the other day. It has a warm and freindly feeling that you don't find often in a..."

Therealdeal

"Great Food Great Atmosphere. Had the pleasure of dining at this locally owned and run sports bar. They offered a variety of traditional pub foods..."

Blondie

"Finally an awesome sports bar in..."

OttCity613

"Turducken!!!. Stopped by to watch the College Football game last night with buddies and was pleasantly surprised. They have an impressive collection..."

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