Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
27 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Rachel
May 25, 2017
I would say this used to be a secret spot, but not anymore! This is Ottawa's oldest (dive) bar that recently got a facelift and expansion. A host of quirky clientele makes it the spot to be. In the day, you can enjoy plenty of board and card games and the *jukebox* with your pint. You haven't lived until you've seen the Lucky Ron show on a Saturday afternoon (turned evening, turned night, turned early morning...)
I would say this used to be a secret spot, but not anymore! This is Ottawa's oldest (dive) bar that recently got a facelift and expansion. A host of quirky clientele makes it the spot to be. In the day, you can enjoy plenty of board and card games and the *jukebox* with your pint. You haven't live…
Saïd
April 4, 2018
Oldest bar in Ottawa! Over 160 years old.
Lili
December 14, 2014
This is Ottawa's oldest Bar, also known as the Laff. Its very causal and unpretentious. Dont leave Ottawa with out having a drink here!
Joseph
March 2, 2019
Legendary watering hole dating from 1849 featuring live music, and board-game menu & a lively ambiance. Great place to gather after cheering on our Senators! Don't forget to go see Lucky Ron perform on Saturdays; he hasn't missed a Saturday in 19 years! Cheers!
Chloe
November 14, 2018
The oldest bar in Ottawa features a great selection of beers (get a quart of Labatt 50 or a pint of local craft) and live music, including the weekly 4 p.m. show by Ottawa legend Lucky Ron. There's also a stack of board games to play.
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