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The Newfoundland Pub

Restaurant Bar Pub

👍👍 We came in for lunch and we’re not disappointed! This place definitely has a neighbourhood pub atmosphere… warm and inviting. The food was really good, too. If you ask for it (because it is not on the menu) you can get fries and dressing with gravy! This was a comfort food landfall … I would prob... People often mention good, great, friendly, Great, service, staff, atmosphere, amazing, fish, chips,


Address

940 Montréal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4E5, Canada

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+1 613-745-0962

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (368 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (20) great (20) friendly (13) Great (11) service (11) staff (11) atmosphere (10) amazing (9) fish (8) chips (8)
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  • 5/5 Joanne S. 2 years ago on Google • 64 reviews
    We came in for lunch and we’re not disappointed! This place definitely has a neighbourhood pub atmosphere… warm and inviting. The food was really good, too. If you ask for it (because it is not on the menu) you can get fries and dressing with gravy! This was a comfort food landfall … I would probably have been better off just ordering this and maybe I wouldn’t have eaten so much LOL. The cod was just too tasty to leave behind, though. So yummy … every bite!!!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James C. 1 year ago on Google • 419 reviews
    I had a really pleasant experience eating here. Kudos to both my server, who was very attentive, and the chef, whose fish and chips plus house salad was quite good. Thanks to them, I would be happy to come back here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David H. 5 years ago on Google • 320 reviews
    I heard this restaurant has a long history, beloved by local people! The breakfast is until 2 p.m. during the weekends. I had Old-fashioned, and this traditional western breakfast attracted me a lot! I would love to try other menus here.

  • 1/5 JS E. 11 months ago on Google • 279 reviews
    Kraft singles is the cheese they use. Fries tasted like old fries (beef patty was the only good thing) - no waitresses you need to go to the bar to order -too loud

  • 5/5 David L. 6 years ago on Google • 172 reviews
    Real authentic downhome feel and food. Portions are good and the prices are excellent. Had the burger with newfie poutine and the dressing was great. (The total with tax and tip was under 14 dollars!!) The daily specials and homemade soup of the day are also tasty and a good value. A++

  • 5/5 Rebecca F. 6 months ago on Google • 158 reviews
    Great little place. Fish fingers were fantastic, and the service was great!

  • 2/5 Terri L. 4 years ago on Google
    The guy working there didn't actually want to work. He didn't want to serve us food so what's the point? He only wanted to feed people booze and free shots for the ladies and himself. The food is good however... Just gotta fight to get it..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Connor 4 years ago on Google
    Visited Ottawa from out of town on Thanksgiving weekend. Everywhere we tried to go had an hour or more wait. We ended up spotting this place. The food was very good and the staff friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darren F. 2 years ago on Google
    Went by after work for a beer and some dinner. I had read many glowing reviews about Jay the bartender and he didn't disappoint. Warm conversation, great beer, and delicious food. What a great atmosphere!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosalita 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing! Fantastic staff, great service, excellent food especially wings and Fish and Newfound Chips. Definitely my favourite pub!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Blue F. 2 years ago on Google
    My girlfriend and I came in for our first time just before the holidays. The food was crazy good, but the service was even better! Jay the bartender made us feel at home right away, helped with any questions we had about the menu, and even got us involved in conversation with some of the regulars. 10/10 spot really worth a visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DrJUMPMANE 1 year ago on Google
    Been in a few times. Jason? Or Jay as the regulars call him is phenomenal! He made us a Caesar that I can't find anywhere else. Nobody comes close. So good. If You're looking for a night of chill and drinks the Newfoundland Pub is the spot!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Frank W. 1 year ago on Google
    In Cod We Trust. Amazing Jam. Love the vibe, the ambiance, the decor and the most freaking cray cray service in Ottawa. If you don't leave 5 stars, the Newfy Gang will take it personal. PS. We dig Firecrackers!!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 K P. 1 year ago on Google
    A great local institution in Ottawa. An old, clean, not updated restaurant, but it has charm because of the many pictures on the wall. Decent food, and beer. Nothing upscale or fancy, but who needs that! Staff are down-to-earth and friendly as are the patrons. This time we went for brunch which is served on Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. A basic 2 egg breakfast with sausage, ham, or bacon, home fries, and coffee costs $9.50. Only 4 offerings for breakfast, but too much choice isn't always necessary. My only complaint is that it took about 45 minutes for our group to be served our meals, the place was not busy, and we seemed to be the only ones eating breakfast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina M. 1 year ago on Google
    Decided to try this place out as we are new to the area and it was a blast! Bartender was amazing and the wings are the best we’ve had in the city. Will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 EBE M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to be! For a local pub, the food is absolutely amazing. The bartender Jay is a awesome - it's always a good time at the Newf when Jay is there. His hilarious and will find a way to make you laugh! Check this place out, it's worth it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 YOW G. 6 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    This is a pub, with pub food. It hasn't been updated probably since the 90s. It's an ok place. The food is ok. The prices are a little higher than I expected for a pub. The service (especially on Saturday ) is excellent and the server is friendly and she remembers your drink order, even after one visit.

  • 5/5 sophia_ d. 4 years ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Loved the bartender/server. It was a nice place to get a quick bite. We ended up sharing 3 apps between two people and we were pretty full. It's a "divey" place I guess, but nothing bad about it. Would come back if we ever go to Ottawa again.

  • 5/5 Bruce N. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Can I give this place 6 stars? Jason was friendly, helpful, even let us bring in outside food cause the kitchen was closed. And when I tried to leave and my car didn't start...he (and the patrons) tried their best to help. Talk about Newfoundland hospitality!

  • 5/5 Luc B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great prices. Not a great assortment on menu but food was warm.

  • 5/5 Darryl D. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service, food and friends!

  • 5/5 Joseph D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great friendly service and the fish and chips were awesome. I will be back to try the breakfast after Thanksgiving

  • 5/5 James K. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome fisherman's platter yummy scrumptious no lies necessary C Ya's soon bye...lol

  • 5/5 dominique g. 2 years ago on Google
    Best wings in town. Best bartenders. Friendly AF! The owner and the cooks are absolute beauties. Always a good and entertaining time🍻

  • 4/5 Nick F. 3 years ago on Google
    Super friendly staff and nice environment for the area

  • 1/5 Denis D. 3 years ago on Google
    Grill needs major cleaning it stinks real bad every morning smokes out my place every morning

  • 5/5 Tracey D. 2 years ago on Google
    Just an amazing place to go for a drink and the staff there is amazing very friendly and the food was amazing I will definitely be going back there soon Friday night Karokee is super fun

  • 4/5 Fern B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice, Cod was excellent as usual...if you haven't been there large portions reasonable prices. Owners are great people ...take time and enjoy a good meal!

  • 5/5 jean c. 3 years ago on Google
    I really enjoy this place

  • 5/5 Di G. 3 years ago on Google
    I would say, it is my favourite pub in Ottawa. Dishes and beer are yammy. There are pictures and lights on walls that makes an atmosphere like at home. Overall, it is a good place to take a rest and enjoy evening with a family and friends.

  • 3/5 Lynda K. 2 years ago on Google
    After reading such great reviews about the fish and chips, I was disappointed. They were ok but sadly not great. There was no malt vinegar and to be authentic one needs malt vinegar.

  • 5/5 Adam 1 year ago on Google
    Good staff, relaxed and well lit atmosphere. Barkeep recommended the breaded wings and we didn't go wrong.

  • 1/5 Candyrose F. 2 years ago on Google
    Very Prejudice Against Native Folks, Especially The Blonde White Bartender And The Chinese Owner. I Was Kicked Out For Asking For Hot Water, Don't Drink While Out. My Birthday Wanted To Sing. She Kicked Me Out Because She Is Bigoted!!!! I Have Been Going To The Neuf. For 25 Years Easy... I Will Never Return And My Heart Is Broken.

  • 4/5 William R. 3 years ago on Google
    Fish and chips good. Service even better.

  • 5/5 Nancy Y. 1 year ago on Google
    I have driven past this place many times, today I decided to stop in for fish and chips to take out. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The fish and chips were really good. Will definitely stop in again.

  • 5/5 Kayley M. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great first experience here! Our server was super awesome, friendly and helpful. We will be back :)

  • 5/5 Philippe P. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been coming to the bar for like 10 years.I met the bartender jay five years ago and he hasn't done a great job cleaning the place out phenomenal service great times lots of laughs awesome food karaoke night is a hoot. Hands down best local pub in Ottawa.

  • 4/5 Roger J. 1 year ago on Google
    Ya things need to improve with the dj kareoke to be played to accommodate the clients & not so much playing mostly songs from actual artist especially when people come to do kareoke & that's why we left.

  • 4/5 Andrea B. 3 years ago on Google
    This place was around the corner from our house. We used to walk over after work and have some supper with or without the kids. They had a big screen and let me watch my football games on it during the CFL season. It is a cozy place and friendly. The food was always good. Karaoke night was fun for a change.

  • 5/5 Dan T. 10 months ago on Google
    Great people, great food,, great pub! Spent an entire week at the newfoundland pub while traveling for work, the staff are very helpful, caring, and a blast to talk to, this place rocks man, best pub in Ottawa 100% hands down

  • 5/5 Stef W. 10 months ago on Google
    Service is above average, but regulars are remembered and treated very well. Simple meals, but served efficiently and are satisfying.

  • 4/5 Jessee D. 10 months ago on Google
    Great place having a fun night with friends. Food is good. Better chicken wings than kfc for sure!

  • 5/5 Henny O. 3 years ago on Google
    The newf makes you feel at home, they have great food, great customer service and such an amazing atmosphere! Jay is such an amazing bartender, I always love coming by when his working! I love fruity drinks and he always makes extra efforts to makes me something delicious!!

  • 5/5 ginny O. 3 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere was very enjoyable. Their food dishes were absolutely delicious. It's a nice warm homecoming feeling and welcome.

  • 4/5 David H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good fish, shrimps, scallops and fries platter and the beer was nice and cold! Parking is always a bit tricky, hence the 4 stars instead of 5

  • 5/5 carleeism 4 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite spots to visit in Ottawa - wish you were located in Alberta! 😄

  • 5/5 David M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere makes the beer even better

  • 4/5 Anne C. 4 years ago on Google
    Just go there to play darts Tuesday night. Good food

  • 4/5 Chris R. 4 years ago on Google
    Neighbourhood watering hole, from a time when gasoline was leaded, and microwave ovens were hot new tech. I wouldn't have it any other way!

  • 1/5 Tim T. 4 years ago on Google
    Bar tender acted like she was doing us a favor by serving us first and last time i go there if u dont like serving people change jobs !

  • 4/5 J L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food but very bad parking.

  • 5/5 Les H. 4 years ago on Google
    Unreal.

  • 5/5 Ian O. 4 years ago on Google
    Place to call home, very friendly, they also have a pool table!

  • 5/5 Ian T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great, chill atmosphere

  • 4/5 Pierre B. 4 years ago on Google
    Tons of fun!!

  • 5/5 Mike O. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 david a. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place

  • 5/5 Lee W. 4 years ago on Google
    Good times

  • 5/5 Jeremy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Best wings ever and wonderful staff

  • 5/5 Yummy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Attentive service. Food tastes great and proper sized plate. I ordered the fishermans platter. Darts and pool table available. Great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Monica F. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, awesome.DJWayne, perfect sized dance floor, excellent fish and chips - what's not to love?

  • 5/5 Brenda B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great music, great food, friendly service. What more could you ask for!

  • 5/5 Mostafa Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant moment (Original) Agréable moment

  • 5/5 Fabian B. 4 years ago on Google
    My brother is the entertainer and the food is reasonably priced.

  • 3/5 Dennis F. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, decent prices for frosty beverages, small town feel like a neighbourhood pub, fun staff ready to serve, awesome fish and chips.

  • 5/5 angel c. 4 years ago on Google
    Wing special on Wednesday night after 4pm they are amazing. I'm glad I don't live close by I wouldn't be waiting till Wednesday.

  • 4/5 Gerald P J. 4 years ago on Google
    Started our Winter season dart league. First time I have been to this pub, but it seems to have a great atmosphere with friendly staff. Others were complimenting the food they purchased and the prices appeared very reasonable. The one downside to this pub is the parking, which is quite limited and awkward to get in and out.

  • 5/5 Manon C. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome bartender... Took my allergies seriously... Great DJ, good mix of music and karaoke... Altogether a glorious night

  • 5/5 WILL T. 4 years ago on Google
    I will go again and again. very good food for a descent price

  • 3/5 Richard Y. 4 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Friendly staff and a nice and cozy environment but not exactly what we were expecting. My mother is a full blown Newfie and was expecting a bit more of a back home feel, but the music was all generic modern pop from the radio. The food was just okay, my brother ordered nachos with no onions that was covered in onions, the deep fried mars bar we ordered was bland and barely melted. Maybe we just went on an off day?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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