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 is wildly friendly, food is AMAZING!!!! I highly HIGHLY recommend eating here. I got the hot beef and yorkie, might be the best meal I’ve ever had. Also my brother got the fish and it was massive. 2 giant pieces of fish and fries, this is a great place to checkout.

We came for lunch on a whim during prime lunch hour on a weekend in summer... it was busy, to say the least. We were told it would be about a 40 minute wait when we got there but it was closer to 20. The server was very knowledgeable. They had their normal menu and pizza menu available. We opted for regular. The food was good, and came out quickly. Service was a bit slow at times, but more than forgivable give how busy that patio was. It was a nice touch to have Muskoka chairs available for those on the wait list (you could order drinks too). Overall, well worth a visit

Nice place for fish and chips and brews. Very popular but dining rooms are small and intimate. Oftentimes very difficult to get a table. Reservations are pretty much required.

One of the best dinners we had. Great food, great place. Very engaging staff, especially Ben who made the whole experience memorable! He was very attentive and friendly. And he got all of our orders accurately without writing any but humble enough to deflect our praise! Loved the ice cream and beer! Highly recommended! We will surely visit again when in town.

I’ve been waiting ages to come here & I am so happy I finally made it. It’s definitely worth the hype. As someone with a gluten & dairy allergy, I was so happy to hear the amount of modifications & accommodations they could do for me. I felt like I could eat over half the menu. It made it so hard to choose ! I ended up getting the stuffed pork belly sandwich [the gluten free bun is so fluffy] and the chicken wings with fries. Everything was so delicious. I’m already eager to go back! EDIT: Went a second time this past Sunday with two friends. The wait for food was impressively long (55 minutes) & unfortunately, the sandwich buns (gluten free one & the smash burger one) came out pretty hard. In general, I’d say don’t get the smash burger. The friend who got it didn’t finish it, and the second friend tried it after thinking he was being picky and she also agreed it was not good. She got the roasted tomatoe soup and said it was worth the hype. I got the duck confit sandwich, it was alright, it was muccch sweeter than I’d prefer so I’d stick to the stuffed pork belly next time.

Loved this place! Super friendly staff, accommodating and helpful. Fair priced and delicious food, many, MANY beers on tap. The building itself is very nice and definitely gives the illusion of being elsewhere. Seating can get a little cramped, but it's to be expected when this place is just so good, obviously it will draw a large crowd. Would recommend if you are anywhere even remotely close to Carp.

This place is iconic. Insanely good food, vibes, and beer. My only complaint is I wish it was in Ottawa 😭 But that's probably for the best, because I would be here daily.

Unbelievable that I've never been here but stopped in on a Sens night and was lucky enough to get a table. Food is absolutely delicious and great beer selection too.

Love the place. Great food, great service, great beer selection and the place is beautiful! Will come back!

Had quite a nice experience, great atmosphere, service and food was good. The place is elaborately decorated with keepsakes and vintage signage. There was live music downstairs and our server was very pleasant.

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 excellent. The restaurant has a nice atmospheric vibe. Server was very nice. We were given some free beer sample for no reasons :)

We had a wonderful date night at the Cheshire Cat Pub. It is like being transported to another (more relaxed) world. The quality of the beer on tap was incredible, I have not had this level of quality since I was in Germany. The food was quality was incredible especially the French fries with finely ground black pepper!! It seems like a small innovation but it elevated these fries to the best I think I've ever had. The charcuterie board was out of this world. The cheeses, pate and jam deserve honorable mention. Finally the battered fish was so different, Pickerel is not usual but it is definitely great! The staff was also incredibly friendly and nothing better than being offered samples constantly through our dining experience! The reputation of The Cheshire Cat was well earned and must be experienced first hand! We will be back!

Always delicious, always friendly, always busy. Usually, we have to wait for a table here when we go, but it is usually not too long, and the staff are all so friendly and accommodating. A wide variety of things on the drink and food menus (vegan option!), we are never disappointed!

Incredible Pub!!! Not the quality of food you would expect from a pub....because it is so good!!!!! Some of their best dishes include: The yorkshire pudding, Fish and Chips, and Sticky Toffee pudding. Also great for kids. I've been going their ever since I could remember and have never been disappointed. They also have excellent ice cream that they get from the local Carp creamery that makes some of the best ice cream in Ottawa.

If 6 stars was an option I would give it. The service is impeccable and the food is even better. I accidentally made the reservation for 2 instead of 4 and Nick accommodated us with no issues at all. We sat in a cold part of the patio but they provided us with a heater and blankets and we had no issues and were not cold at all. All of the staff were very attentive and friendly and cared about our experience. The food was incredible. I had the hot beef and yorkie and it was amazing (I'm still dreaming of it today). I would not order that anywhere else now because I know it would not be as good:-) Others ordered the fish and chips, which was also amazing. I wish it was closer to my house so I could go more often.

Place was packed, but it was justified. The atmosphere is great. Staff is friendly, and food and beer was amazing!! I highly recommend it!

My favourite restaurant in Ottawa and in Canada! I first heard of the Cat when I was moving to Ottawa and was researching restaurants by watching episodes of You Gotta Eat Here. Thankfully I worked in Kanata so the Cat was a great lunchtime option! Yorkshire Pudding is my favourite meal and would be my last meal request. Everything on the menu looks amazing but everything I’ve tried is actually amazing so I always end up re-ordering and not getting to try new things. Their fish and chips are truly the best ever (and massive fish portions) and other favourites are the Fat Cat Club, Curry, and Lamb & Blue Cheese pie. I always tell people visiting West Ottawa to try the Cat! With the pandemic we’ve been able to order so much takeout and love grabbing a pint of Carp Creamery ice cream or craft beers from their shop.

Amazing experience. Perhaps the best Jalapeño Popper’s ever eaten! Sat on the patio. Nice atmosphere. Server Krista was fabulous.

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 favorite place to spend an evening with great food, great beer selection, and sometimes lovely live music. I am so glad she brought me here years ago and continues to bring me back. It's her favorite place. Also the savoury pies they sell to bring home are a great treat. I had a local cider from iron prior and a lovely poutine with a bacon cheeseburger and my sister and her guy had the delicious smoked pork tacos that were there for "Taco and Tunes" Tuesday. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

I've been meaning to come here for ages and even with all the anticipation, this place did not disappoint. I don't usually think to make reservations for a pub but you should if you're visiting on the weekend and don't want to wait. The restaurant is in a cozy historic building and decorated with beer tap handles, portraits of the heads of monarchy, Cheshire cat decor and all sorts of British memorabilia. what a vibe. We ordered some classics: hot beef with a yorkie and mash and a fish and chips (sub onion rings to satisfy my craving). The portions here are generous! The fish and chips features pickerel and while it's not my preferred fish for this dish, it was still cooked very well. same for the onion rings. the real star is the hot beef and yorkie. thinly slices of hot beef that's tender served with an outstanding and beefy gravy. and pile of mashed potatoes, horseradish cream and yorkshire pudding to soak all that gravy up. even the charred vegetables taste great. So good that it's basically a guarantee that I'll get this dish every time I visit. also picked up a frozen sticky toffee pudding to take home. it comes in the large size which is a large tissue box sized container for $15. we baked it up at home and had it with ice cream and enjoyed the bittersweet caramel flavours.

This place is so cute, it was my first time here. I came on a Tuesday night and it was still a little busy, so I’d highly recommend getting reservations. The food was amazing, fish and chips was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. By far, one of the best pubs in ottawa, I’d highly recommend!

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 the "mad hatter sandwich". We each enjoyed a craft beer on the outdoor patio, and although it was a bit breezy, I was fine with use of one of the pub's deck blankets. Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, excellent service! We will be back :)

Loved it. Fantastic. Perfect date night pub. Get there before the lineups! This will be one of the first places I visit after the lock down is over

Great beers and atmosphere. I wasn’t really fan with the food but the service was really friendly. Went there on Saturday night with 9 of us together, it took us 1.15 minutes to get a table. Overall it was a good experience

Incredibly delicious food, super welcoming staff, and cozy boozy atmosphere 🥰 can’t wait to come back

The Chicken Bacon Pie at The Cheshire Cat is a savory delight, with a flaky crust complementing the rich and well-seasoned filling. The addition of bacon adds a smoky depth, and the creamy mash with gravy on the side enhances the overall experience. A must-try for those craving a comforting and flavorful meal.

What an amazing experience. The wait was only about 30 minutes and the food took about the same but that is nothing compared to the great experience. Not only was the staff extremely helpful and friendly they were talkative and so eager to ensure you had a great time. The food was so good! I ordered the smash burger, the other two members of my party had the mad hatter sandwich and a beef Yorkshire pudding. They were all amazing. The burger bursted with juices and flavours with every single bite. I upgraded to onion rings and that was a great choice. They were crispy and crunchy and so delicious. Everything about my visit was too notch. The only reason I rated the atmosphere 4/5 was because it was very loud. The noise level was not even much an issue for me or my party as it was laughter and people having a good time causing it, I just wanted to point it out for our noise sensitive friends out there. CONCLUSION: I strongly recommend if you are looking for an amazing experience with amazing drinks and food!

My sisters and I enjoyed a fabulous dinner last night! The food was wonderful and the server was attentive & funny. A few free samples were shared throughout the evening (beer and appetizers). Top marks for this local business!

Ate here a while ago and it was so good!! Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding.. very friendly staff.

Nestled between a busy road and a garbage disposal centre, this pub should have gone bust years ago. That it has not is a testament to its outstanding food, charm (located in an 1800s era schoolhouse), friendly service and loyal local fan base of people young and old, British descended (lots of them) and from everywhere else. Visiting here is like a quick trip to a pub in rural England.

Service was beyond slow. Atmosphere is amazing. Prices a bit steep based on the food. Beer selection is very good.

Went for lunch after a round of golf. The perfect place to remain outside on a patio yet stay shaded from the hot sun belting down. Lots of great pub fare. My guest was celiac and therefore gluten free was a must. Not a problem at the Cheshire cat! I had a curry plate with haddock and I highly recommend that too.

This place is great. It's a bit of a ways out but it's worth the drive. Great food and great service.

Great spot to hang out, have a beer or a meal. Great service and good food.

Excellent time at the Cheshire Cat Pub! We walked in without reservation and had wonderful service. Our server took the time to explain a bit of the history of the pub and to highlight the most popular options on the menu. When I couldn’t decide on the beer, he brought me four samples to try. The food was fantastic - large portions and really tasty. The place itself is cozy and has lots of character. Definitely worth the drive!

Found this pub while looking for restaurants in the area. So glad we went: a really interesting setting, there's so much to look at! The food was amazing and the beer refreshing. A perfect stop for lunch on the way to Ottawa.

If you're not from Ottawa, this is THE place to be. If you're from Ottawa, this is ALSO THE place to be! The amazingly delicious comfort food of British variety, wide array of rotating beer, cozy inside ambiance, beautiful outdoor patio, and their events, are all on point. And you know what? Their social media and sign are on point - the humour is just always nailing it. They also sell an assortment of local frozen goods to go and beer to go. If you want to support local businesses and always have a good time, go here. As a beer nerd, their Untappd presence is extremely competitive in Ottawa (rivalling Bar Lupulus, and a few others) meaning a visit is worthwhile just for a brew. Seeing that the place is in the countryside, be prepared for a semi-distant drive/Uber/taxi.

This spot is next level good and definitely a local gem. The atmosphere and decor inside is incredible, and their patio in the summer months is equally charming. The staff is also really friendly and attentive; definitely plus a big part in why I love the Cheshire Cat. As for the food: unreal. On a cold winter’s day, you NEED the Hot Beef and Yorkie; it’s like a big, warm hug. Big portion sizes make the prices reasonable, and the pub has a great selection of craft beers as well. Overall an amazing spot!

Have been taken to this very nice place in Carp, just after arriving from Amsterdam and visiting Canada. First impression was a very beautiful pub, and the atmosphere was just great. All the staff was super friendly and making sure we were all okay. From the moment I stepped in, felt at home and taken good care of. Very laidback atmosphere and everyone was welcome just as you are. Hopefully will come back soon. Great food and drinks (Beers and Sangria were amazing)!!

Great service, delicious food, excellent drink selection. The atmosphere is always great!

Excellent staff, service and food in a great environment. We celebrated a 60th Birthday and it was fantastic! We have been here many times and will be back again.

My new favorite pub! Went there for team gathering. Was a little concerned with so few choices for dishes before going there. However, once I stepped in, instant love! The waitress has that open welcome charm. The decoration of the pub is just awesome. The food is GOOD! The meat is fine (my first time trying elk), but the vegi are fantastic! Every piece of the vegi in the plate is fresh and cooked perfectly to have individual taste and texture brought out amazingly. The portion is good/big. One of few pubs can actually fill me full with one dish. Lastly, this place is BUSY! Out at nowhere, but the pub is endlessly busy! Elderly, kids, lined up alllll the time! With this, you know you are at a right place! My new fav!

Good food and okay service. Interesting menu options and specials. Definitely worth a visit if you've never been.

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. One of our Favorite Restaurants.

Impressive selection of craft beers on tap. Tried the pizza - yum! Service was great.

Great quality pub foods and an unmatched beer selection

Excellent service for pick up, even growlers! We can't wait to return in person.

Delicious take out. Packaged really well so that nothing gets soggy. Amazing as always.

For take-out lunch today we had the best Fish & Chips. By far the best in the city! Love the Cheshire Cat Pub! Steve Sargent

Food is awesome! Great service in spite of covid

Had the frozen Elk and mushroom pie, and the Tom kha gai soup...both were absolutely delicious! Worth the drive from Ottawa to stock up on yummy, satisfying food for nights you dont want to cook.

Food is alright. Staff always seem overworked and running around wildly. Had errors with food orders the last two times and was not impressed. Gluten free people beware! Cross contamination, no dedicated fryer and lack of knowledge with food sensitivities.

Good beer! Good service ! Excellent fries!

Ridiculously good, local food. Go out of your way to get it, you won't regret it!

Delicious meals and friendly staff

Great food, large selection of interesting beers. Super friendly.

Excellent service, great selection of drinks. We didn't order food but everything that passed the table looked great. Will definitely come back for dinner.

Open, with reduced seating. I went to pick up a frozen pie. Looked very cheerful and welcoming, reservations utterly necessary

This is arguably the best restaurant in all of Ottawa. Customer service is fantastic, the food is delicious and always arrives on time, and the British pub vibes make is nostalgic and fun. We will be going back.

Very nice cozy place. I ordered a spicy beef dish which was very good, just wished I had a little for warning haha was much spicer then I thought but very good. Thanks

Been here three times over the past four years or so; once for a brunch upstairs (memorable and elevated), once for a bachelor party stop at the bar (fun and accommodating), and once this past weekend (see photos) for a birthday dinner in the heated, covid-era outdoor tent (delicious and cozy). Great experiences all three times, and I’ll definitely be going back again. Grabbed a few frozen meals to take home with me... can’t wait to dig into the duck and cranberry pie!

I sent hubby to pickup some Carp Custom Creamery ice cream. He brought home the steak and mushroom pie and Pork Tourtiere. It was the most expensive pies we have ever bought, but we realized why it was pricey after our first bites. They are the most high quality delicious pies we have ever had. The flakies crusts. High quality ingredients. Flavourful. So delicious!

This place is absolutely incredible! The food is always awesome, the staff is always friendly, and when you can visit, the atmosphere is great. It's elevated pub food with an incredible beer list she is a place you should do your best to try at least once. Let's be honest though, one visit is enough to solidify most people's desire to return here. Treat yourself, you deserve it!

The food is wonderful, drinks tasty with so much variety. The only reason this is not a 5 star rating, is that their service and reservation process doesn't quite seem to be figured out yet. Your reservation is limited to a time, but we were seated 30 minutes late, but still had to leave on time, so our visit was cut short. But I'm hoping this was a one - off.

Great food, amazing staff, excellent patio, great beers, what more do you need?!

What to do on a long weekend go to Cheshire cat pub my daughter says. Everywhere else is closed. Call in advance make sure they're open yes they are No reservations booked with only a few walk-ins. Get down there wait about an hour get in and enjoy one of the most best experience I've had at a restaurant. The food was great the staff was greater I would recommend this place to anybody that loves pub food. But if I did that they all would come here and I would never get a chance to sit at the table again.

Excellent food, service, and great selection of beers.

Good food. SLOW service. It's popular for a reason (food). You won't be disappointed. Yorkshire puddings are really good.

Excellent food and excellent service! COVID precautions well instituted. Highly recommend!

Lovely as always, staff us always wonderful.

Loved it

One of my favorite restaurants in Ottawa. The food is always excellent!!! Even during the pandemic they have not let their standards down.🍻

Exceptional food. Exceptional service.

Great spot. Great service

Best fish and chips. Very friendly service.

Great food, great service. Covid procedures in place. Highly recommend!

Lovely place, great local ice cream, food and beer the best

Food and services was excellent. Greatly enjoyed our night

Friendly fast service, hot food, very tasty.

Moved to Ottawa with a quest to find decent fish and chips. Totally disappointed everytime and everyplace until today. My Co worker told me about Cheshire Cat I was like who? No one has mentioned it to me before. Search fish and chips ottawa and this place isn't mentioned!! The chips are good. Nothing special or horrible..but the Fish!! Portions are excellent The batter is light and complements the fish Cooked perfectly Solid 5 star fish and chips here *note... Did take out because of stupid covid world and it was excellent Fresh from the kitchen would rock!! Already planning next visit

Don’t miss out on the cat’s pandemic takeout and frozen meals, very worth it. Pork tourtiere pie from the freezer was cravable leftovers for 3 meals for 2 people. A ready to eat Hot beef and Yorkie also survived (and thrived through) a 30mins drive home and I’ll do it again soon...

Always great service and take out food top notch.

Such a lovely place! My friend and I enjoyed a delicious, cozy lunch here yesterday and I am already planning my next visit. We ordered the spicy chicken sandwich, fish and chips- both were prepared to perfection. Our server was such a pleasure and even took the time to explain some of the history of the building which was very much appreciated. I believe her name was Kristy or Krista (my apologies). Many thanks for a great afternoon! Can’t wait to visit again :)