I had very good time at Rabbit Hole yesterday! I’ve been here few times and they have always been accommodating and extremely friendly. Both the steak and pizza were delicious. Especially the steak was cooked and seasoned very well. The drinks were good as well. But what made the experience exquisite was the staffs working there! The two girls, one in charge of the seatings/covid regulation, and the one in charge of serving were so sweet, helpful, and super friendly. And I’m sure it would’ve been swamped for them on the first day patio dining re-opened. I sure hope they get recognized and acknowledged for their work! Thanks for a good night!

We went with a group of friends and had some cocktails and pizza. The truffle chips was not tasty at all we ordered a red based and a white based pizza. The red was delicious the white was not great. Service was excellent except that at the end you could feel they want you to leave so they can seat others. The prices were good for the pizza 23$ over priced for the cocktails. The place is stunning.

Was seated downstairs and it was lively at 8:30 pm on a Wednesday. Oysters were great but cocktails were hit or miss. Atmosphere was fantastic, great for girls night, friends gathering and dates.

With such a great space to work with, Rabbit Hole certainly did it justice with an awesome atmosphere and vibe. And because of that, I expected a bit more from the food and drink. It's such a shame to set you up for this awesome dining experience, and then to juuuuust miss with the food & drink and service. You can tell the menu was given thought, but the follow-through wasn't 100% For a space that's meant to enjoy crafted cocktails, the cocktail lost was short. Which is fine if the cocktails are phenomenal. They were good, but not short list good. I will say, they did some cool things with aromatics with things like firing up a cinnamon stick, and their bar is stocked well with variety. I was impressed with what they offered and when it came to standard cocktails (as in not 'Rabbit Hole' cocktails), they did deliver. Food, again, was good, but not as good as expected. I'd give an average of 7/10 for taste and quality. The oysters were fresh and good and definitely a highlight. The prime rib burger was the winning main. Pizza is okay. Service as a whole was also just okay. There were certain staff that were amazing, but our server was slow. We were sitting at our table for a bit before we had to flag down staff to ask about service because no one greater us or came to take our drink order. The bar staff had to serve us until our server finally showed up. All in all, I would go back, but only because the space is super cool with lots of awesome hidden corners and coves for intimate dining.

Very interesting experience overall. We went to the rabbit hole and went down to the basement. It was a dark, stone building bar with lots of seating. We asked to go to the speakeasy “The secret bar” two doors down from the main building - you have to ask because it is locked and only staff can open the door. They bring you to this very ominous saloon speakeasy. The drink list is quite extensive. We went for the bartenders choice where the mixologist asks you a series of questions and crafts the drink to your liking. It was pricey but very good! The vibe is super cool and one of a kind. Would go back.

Very tasty pizza - I got the red 6 - grilled chicken and added fennel oil on top. It is a good size as well. Highly recommend the tequila on the rise as well. Service was friendly and quick. Everyone seemed to enjoy working there.

My girlfriend and I decided to try out this little hidden gem on Sparks st. We decided to be seated downstairs when asked by the waitress upon entering the restaurant. It was cozy, not too loud and the decor was quite unique. Our server provided excellent service and informed us of a few items that were sold out. We ended up ordering the Miss Cal and High roller cocktails which were pricey, but well worth it! For food, we grabbed the Pizza red three (tasted fresh although the dough was just a tad soft but most likely the amount of toppings they put weighed it down) and the pork belly (crispy on the outside and tender on the inside). The food was spectacular and definitely will be back for their cocktails and pizza!

Great place for cocktails. I really enjoyed the concept and all the different types of drinks they offer . Not a place I’ll recommend to eat tho, I had the pizza and the spicy nuts to share while enjoying the drinks and it was very average for the price, nothing special at all . Instead I recommend just ordering fries while you enjoy their cocktails. Cocktails prices go for about 12$ , I find it very fair considering the amount of alcohol you get, not water down at all .

Going to the Rabbit Hole last night was such a disappointment. We’re visiting Ottawa and this was one of the first places we added to our “must-visit” list based on the great reviews. We were seated at a very wobbly table and told our server would be with us shortly. No one came to our table or acknowledged us despite it not being busy, and after 25 minutes I had to go to the bar and ask the bartender if we had to order from him. He told us he’d make sure someone came to our table immediately. A server came over—a middle-aged bald gentleman—and he didn’t acknowledge or apologize for the long wait. He took our drink orders and we didn’t see him again for another 15 minutes. He finally came over with our drinks and apologized it took so long, saying it was because I ordered a drink off-menu that they don’t normally make. This was a bald-faced lie as we were sitting next to the bar and saw the drinks being prepared and waiting to be delivered for about 10 minutes prior. We were later approached by another server who said she’d be taking over our table. There was no hand-off or explanation from the male server I’ve come to expect when dining out; he just disappeared and left someone else to do his “dirty work”. He was truly one of the worst servers I’ve ever had. The cocktails were okay and the decor unique, but unfortunately they can’t redeem this place from its inexplicably long waits and rude, disinterested servers. Go to The Apothecary instead—we visited afterward and the difference was night and day.

Absolutely loved this place! The vibe is great! Music goes up post 11 and the tracks played are fantastic! We tried about 3 dishes and all of them were fantastic! Pizzas are customizable and are light. Cocktails are made to perfection! Service is good too! Cassandra was a great host! Overall, would defiantly come by here again!

Do yourself a favour and head down [to] the Rabbit Hole as soon as humanly possible. It's a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, and a helluva fun ride for thirsty cocktail-lovers. Check out the details in the furniture and decorations; sip on masterful craft cocktails by swift and friendly bartenders; and don't miss out on their outrageously yummy pizzas served by ultra-cool waitstaff. When you first enter this classy joint, take a moment to be wowed by the fairy-lights ceiling - but don't stare for too long. You'll want to head further down the rabbit hole by descending the subtle staircase to a whole new landing space. And, if you're lucky (or if you're in the know OR one of the fortunate few to get selected) you may just become privy to Ottawa's best kept secret: their hidden basement speakeasy, Jackalope. A night out in Ottawa honestly isn't complete without a Rabbit Hole experience. So, get your Alice in Wonderland on, and head to this magical spot on Sparks Street for a wild ride.

I recently visited the Rabbit Hole for the first time and had a mixed experience. While the drinks were delicious, they lacked the strength I was hoping for. I tried the Midsummer Night Cocktail, the Forbidden Mai Tai, Tequila on the Rise, and the BlackBerry Mamba, and all of them had a pleasant taste but were not very potent. I would give the drinks a solid 3 out of 5. For food, I ordered the Truffle Chips with Dill Dip and the "Red" Cheese & Basil Pizza. Unfortunately, when the pizza was first brought out to me, it was burnt. The server informed me that this was how customers usually ordered it, but I didn't enjoy it and sent it back. The restaurant promptly brought me a new one, and it was absolutely delicious. The Truffle Chips with Dill Dip were tasty as well. Overall, while I had some issues with the drinks and the initial pizza, the Rabbit Hole redeemed itself with the excellent replacement pizza. The service was prompt, and the ambiance was lovely. I would recommend giving the restaurant a try and hope that the drinks can be made a little stronger in the future. I would rate the pizza a solid 5 out of 5, while the drinks would receive a 3 out of 5.

I usually have a good time at rabbit hole for drinks, so imagine my surprise when my group of 4 received mediocre service on a Saturday night! Although promptly seated in their patio by Bank Street (so not their main patio due to some weird design where the patio space is shared with several other restaurants), the 3 rotating servers (2 female, 1 male) never paid our group much attention. In fact, they sent our first round of drinks to the wrong table (who had a similar order but ordered way after us). Although they apologized, the drinks took a very long time and the servers did not come to us to inquire about a second round of drinks despite our empty glasses. We also wanted food, but it was hard to flag down our servers. Overall, the drinks and food were good, but the service was so off putting.

10/10 incredible

I love Rabbit Hole I dedicate my life to Rabbit Hole I love Rabbit Hole We all love Rabbit Hole is so good

Dealer's choice was such a fun experience! The bartenders really know their flavours. Each drink was carefully crafted with creativity. The bartender asked us about the flavours we liked, the types of drinks we preferred and we were served with something even better. Dealer's choice was about $20/drink which was reasonable considering we were not ordering from a menu. Steak and Frites was average, but they give you large portions.

We had an excellent double birthday here the other night, and while the food and drinks were excellent, it was really the service that took it over the top! The wait staff was attentive and funny, and the management team came over multiple times to check in on us. Additionally, they really made sure to make our birthday boys special, which was incredibly appreciated. Would definitely recommend this spot for special events. The ambience is dark and moody, especially in the basement with the exposed stone walls and the plush velvet seating. It's surprisingly spacious! And the food was delightful, with the pizza crust having a great chew that you know only comes from a long proof. Overall, would definitely recommend and would love to try more of their sharing plates and creative cocktails next time!

Love it! Service was actually amazing! Definitely coming back for a THIRD time! Totally recommend!!

This place is very cool! You can tell right away these folks care about their cocktails; they were delicious and unique. Everything was elegant, colourful and made from scratch. Eric and Shawn were very enthusiastic and passionate about their ingredients and mixology. service is friendly, casual, and somehow still professional. They made us feel happy to be there. The patio is quite nice, but the inside is phenomenal. The way that the building has been decorated is an homage to it's heritage while still looking updated and neat. A great place to go for some nice drinks and a decent menu selection. Thanks so much for having us, we'll definitely be back!

Cool spot and chill environment. Lots of staff to serve and many benches to accommodate smaller groups for hanging it. Really enjoyed the time and the music being played.

Nice and friendly staff. The food was okay the drinks were interesting!The atmosphere and decor is really unique and interesting. There is an upstairs and downstairs to the place with two bars. Lots of dining area. You can come casual or dress nicely here.

Beautiful spot! And what a surprise once you head downstairs to the larger dining area. I preferred the upstairs though, a bit more intimate . We just had some oysters as we already had dinner reservations elsewhere later on, but the menu looked great. Oysters were super fresh!! We had a few cocktails they were fantastic ! Staff were great as well, chatted for a bit. If we’re ever back in the area again this is on our list to eat . Will definitely return !

Hidden gem on Sparks Street Yesterday my wife and I went on our first date since the birth of our twin girls. Our anniversary was 2 days after their birth. Being able to go out just her and I for the first time in 10 weeks was awesome on its own. But the RabbitHole brought our experience to a new level. The drinks were awesome, the food was astonishing, the staff were amazing, the resto's design was breath-taking and the vib was sensational. After dinner and drinks we walked the street and RH was definitely the best vib in town. Made for an amazing night and a date with my wife to remember till the end of time. We will most definitely be come back with our family and friends. Thank you for the chef, hostess, waitress and bartender for this successful evening.

I was here as a work lunch thing and absolutely loved the place. It was my first time coming and love love love the atmosphere. The basement area is so cozy and the ambiance is legit nice. The food was so good. Most of us got pizza on the table and absolutely loved it. Service was nice but 4 stars because it got super late to get our food, other than that everything was on point.

Your food was very good. service was amazing the inside was so pretty coming back for sure so amazing

Do not miss this place!! The atmosphere, cocktails, and service was like nothing else we experienced in Ottawa. We had Cocktails off the menu as well as dealers choice. For dealers choice you are asked spirits of choice and then a few questions regarding flavors that are preferred in your cocktails. The resulting dealers choice cocktails were phenomenally balanced and brought so many subtle notes and nuances to our favorite spirits. Each sip was better than the last. Stop in and allow the bartends to show you their creative skills!

Incompetent staff- don't expect to get your things back from coat check

10/10 would not recommend.

Atmosphere ✅ Custom Customer Service ✅ Observing kitchen making magic out of high quality ingredients ✅ Custom cocktails based on your imagination from best of mixologists being Emily ✅ Come on in and indulge yourself with experience.

Food was incredible, atmosphere was upscale and like no other place we've been. Try the shrimp fra diavlo appetizer! It was perfectly spiced, and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. The ahi tuna was also a must try. My husband loved the curried carrots on the side. His dish came with fries woth truffle aioli, it was addictive. Overall, highly recommended.

Nice atmosphere and good drinks. The pizzas were really fresh and tasty (White 2 and Red 2). I wasn’t expecting the Red 2 to be a bit spicy but I enjoyed it. The Mezze Trio wasn’t my favourite but I think it’s more my tastes rather than it not being good, though the hummus specifically wasn’t great. I had a Rosey Mary cocktail with my meal and I really liked it and would definitely have it again. Overall great spot and would like to come here again to try some other parts of the menu.

Was in town for work and this place really popped out when walking around the city. Booked a reservation and it is really, really cool inside. Drinks were great and the vibe was awesome even for a weekday. I had the pork belly which was OK, but the whiskey jam and potatoes were unbelievable as sides. Our table also had oysters, pizzas and tuna and everyone raved about their plates. Great spot downtown. Kitchen was rammed so it was a bit slow but worth the wait.

Had a lovely time here! Upstairs looks magical and downstairs really lives up to the rabbit hole name. Felt like a place that gentleman rabbits would hang out lol. The drinks were very flavourful and boozy! Got the spark st (?) Mule and it got a real good ginger kick! We got the oysters, a pizza and the wagyu burger. I liked that the burger came with both fries and salad. But the bun was a bit soggy. The salad was well tossed but flavours were too strong with the pickles and capers. Felt like they put the charcuterie ingredients into the salad. I really loved the fries!

My friends and I experienced the jackolope for the first time and it was amazing. Our server (I believe his name was Issac) was entertaining, educated, and seemed so excited to help us. It was warm and inviting and the ambiance of the speakeasy is gorgeous. Can't wait to go back down the rabbit hole!

Very cool bar, lovely staff! I reserved online and added in the notes of the reservation that me and my friend were in town to shop for my wedding dressed and asked to be seated in the coolest spot in the bar. They did not disappoint! When I arrived, the girls were so sweet and all asked me to see my wedding dress which obviously made me feel super special! I did not get the name of my waitress that served us last saturday but she was the absolute sweetest! Cool bar with great service and very friendly staff!

I just wanted to say this was a 10/10 dining experience. From the phenomenal customer service to the FOOD. My friends and I ordered the pizzas. The pizzas are made in house and you can taste the freshness. Best pizza I have had in Ottawa. Ask to be seated at the speakeasy and ordered the White Pizza #6 or #2. You will NOT regret it.

Fabulous cocktails, Delicious food. Gracious waitstaff. An over-all awesome experience.

We were a group of six out to celebrate our daughter moving to Ottawa for medical school and the Rabbit Hole made our evening special. From the wonderful ambiance of their downstairs space to the food and most importantly, the service, it was a fantastic evening. All of our food was fantastic, but I especially have to give a shout out to their pizzas. I've travelled the world including Italy multiple times and the pizza I had was probably the best. Kudos to the staff and management.

The cocktails and pizza were to die for. Each cocktail was better than the last. Bartender was so great. She got part of our order wrong and got us a free drink and fixed it up right away. Vibe 10/10.

I came to the rabbit hole for a cheeky cocktail with my boys before we went to the symphony. Now that we are 26 we are looking for a more sophisticated space, and that's exactly what we found at Rabbit Hole. The establishment appears unsuspecting when you walk in, then you are transported to the basement, which has prohibition speak easy feel. The lighting and the music create a mysterious atmosphere, that adds to the fun all night. We each tried one of the cocktails, and were blown away. The perfect stop before we appreciated fine music. Shoutout to our server Cassandra, who joked around with us all night! Even making a deal with me, that if I can return here with a tinder date, I will be provided with a free appetizer. I have been swiping!

Great location and atmosphere. Food looked good, though we had already eaten and were only there for post dinner drinks, so didn't try anything. Drinks were alright. Lost some points with me as the drinks were pretty expensive.

Service was a little slow, but great! We ate dinner at the patio and then went downstairs, which was an amazing atmosphere with a DJ that was so good at his job. We were just passing through Ontario and got an amazing impression of the city just stopping here. We had Veronica as our server and she was very friendly :)

I have always heard about this place from friends as a cozy spot to hangout, and I've also noticed the lines each time I've walked down Sparks street in the evenings. So I was excited to finally come here to catch up with a friend from out of town, and experience the cozy lower level dining area. Upon entering you'll notice the high ceilings and twinkling lights on the first floor, which is more brightly lit than the lower floor. However, the lower level is definitely cozier as it's dimmer, and you can choose to sit at the bar (what we did), or at the dining tables. Here are the dishes that were ordered: Red 3 ($20) Pizza with San Marzano Tomato Sauce: With pepperoni, smoked sausage, sundried tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers. This pizza was well made! The crust was nice and puffy and light, and the pizza tasted good overall. Small plates: Smoke Salmon Tartare ($23): quick pickled cucumber, lemon tarragon crème fraiche, everything bagel spice, salmon roe, and crisps. I have never had salmon tartare with smoked salmon, so had to try this! It tasted better than what I was anticipating - the richness of the smoked salmon went really well with the pickled veggies, and I always love having crisps with tartare as I find it lighter than bread. This was definitely the prettiest dish! Probably my favourite out of all 3. Large plates: Shrimp & Waffles ($22): pickled beans, chili lime glaze, jalapeno: the shrimp were the tastiest part of this dish with the chili lime glaze, but I felt the waffles were a tad dry. Some more sauce would have gone well with the dish! The atmosphere is perfect for catching up with friends, or even for a date! The amount of background noise was perfect - not too loud, but enough to keep your conversation private. It was fun to sit at the bar and watch drinks being made too! I would suggest checking up on your order if it takes more time than anticipated - we did, and were told the system lost the order by accident.

And down The Rabbit Hole we went🥕🐰!! A delicious evening on Sparks!! Charcuterie boards were yummy and their Churros with cinnamon sugar, and dulce de leche to die for!! Delicious food, attentive service and cozy atmosphere, always a great combo!

Wow! Crazy place! Extremely popular in Ottawa and usually, it is very very busy place. Must book in advance. There are a few "holes" in this place. The main floor first with tables, then the lower bar with DJ, and the last hole, is a super fabulous, a SECRET VIP room with the unique bartenders. The VIP bar is in a separate location.

I love how cozy the place is and how private the booth is. You can be totally comfortable with your friends and the best part is the atmosphere is very calm and charming and then it’s a fantastic loud night club. Perfect mix between fun loud and noisy and also cozy and hip

Nice decor and ambiance, big place, a lot of people. I liked a lot shrimps main dish, my friend ordered chicken piccata mains and she didn't like it. Calamari was so so, posters was good 👍

Feels like a Speakeasy. Great cocktails.

Food is great. Love their ability to accommodate so many dietary needs with this menu!

Coat check is not good. This place probably has to steal and sell coats on the side to stay in business.

Best negroni ever... only had coctails and all of them were excellent. Will be back for pizza and more cocktails.

Loved the ambience! Cocktails and food were delicious. Server was very sweet and knowledgable about the menu.

Love this place ! Thank you

The food was incredible!

Good people, the vegan pizza is really good -- ask for chilli flakes

Good service. Friendly staff. Food was just ok. Nothing special, but it was ok.

One of the only bars in Ottawa that seems to care about atmosphere, staff quality and drink selection. Upstairs is great but go down The Rabbit Hole to the basement and enjoy an open dance floor, multiple booths and group tables.

Super cool bar with lots of offerings. They have a pretty cool pizza menu where you can even customize the crust. We got everything bagel style last time.

I LOVE DIS PLACE IT EES DA BEEST AND I EAT THE FOOD AND THIS PLACE IS MY LIFE! ALL THE WAITRESS' ARE AMAZING! I LIKE DID PLACE!

Delicious cocktails, the bartender really knows what he's doing

My son and I had a lovely lunch on the patio yesterday. Yes it was chilly but we were lucky enough to keep warm by the fire table. I had a delicious red pepper soup of the day and the best coffee I've had in years (Lavazza). My son had a scrumptious hamburger platter with salad and fries. Thank you so much for the wonderful meal and service! We were happy to help a local restaurant during this especially challenging time.

Cocktails were outstanding. The bartender was super personable. The vibe was great for a date or just having some casual libations with the gang. The speakeasy is cool and downstairs has a great vibe as well.

Great bar, great food, great drinks, will return again ..... but seriously Management needs to work with the serving staff on how to check on tables frequently. Rather then a $98 bill happily would have spent $500 but our table was neglected & we had to literally get up and go find our server who was barely coming by. Several other couples in our section asked if the service had been like this for awhile as they only had glasses of water, they actually got up and left and cancelled their orders. Management, your servers should be stopping by tables way more often then once every 30 minutes & if they can't notify other staff and have them come by. Again great place and happily would have spent 5x the amount I did if we could get service more then every 30 minutes.

The food and vibe were incredible! We celebrated an engagement here with friends on the weekend dinner and drinks. We havent been out much with Covid but we felt very safe with the all physical distancing and how clean the restaurant was. We started with oysters, charcuterie and the signature old fashion which was the on point to say the least. For dinner i order the steak frits and my wife ordered the seared tuna which we both just shared. The steak was cooked perfectly and the demi glace was really beefy and rich with subtle notes of fresh herbs. There are no short cuts here! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the miso pesto sauce was very good. After speaking to the server about how great the meal was the executive chef visit our table to chat about the meal and congratulate our friends on the engagement. The staff were great the food was second to none! The vibe and decor were like none other. Do yourself a favor and experience this place.

Went during the lunch rush so my order was slow. Got the chicken parm. Slightly overcooked but decent. Chips are great. Basement dining room is pretty cool. I'd go again but maybe just for cocktails.

We don't normally hang out around sparks street but went specifically to check this place out. The interior is beautiful in the dim light. Who knows maybe it's gross with the lights on. They have a patio on sparks and bar on the ground floor. The bar in the basement is very nice as much of the 100+ year old building structure is exposed. Comfortable booths and attention tive service. We were only here for drinks but were well taken care of. Their kitchen perhaps closes around 11 so we could order any food. We also went up to the roof top patio. No amazing views but on a hot night it was nice to be enjoying the outdoors. They have DJ playing electronic music. The roof top patio accepts cash only though. Had a great time and will be back.

Love the ambiance, drinks and vegan options! The basement in particular looks really cool and is perfect for parties, drinks with friends or even a romantic dinner.

I didnt eat anything, but there is a good beer selection. The staff are all quite young, but nice and attentive. The place is incredibly loud because of all the metal decor. It feels a bit like a club, so definitely wouldn't recommend to anyone 30+ if they're uncomfortable in that type of setting.

Excellent gin selection!

Steak and frites are very well made and good portions. Good service and drinks as well.

Food is mediocre at best. Unfortunate. Won't be back.

Cocktails are okay. Service is very hit or miss (mediocre at best). They force you to use coat check and pay their coat check fee (may as well include in the high-priced cover). Turns into a douche club after a certain hour. Not much of a ‘cocktail bar’.

Interesting menu and setting. Friendly service. Window seats offer a nice view of pedestrian mall on Sparks street. Lower level is like another world. Beautiful stone foundation walls. Warm wood furnishings.

The pizza at the rabbit hole is amazing probably the best pizza in Ottawa! The staff are super sweet Veronica was my server she is the best!

This is a great cocktail bar. Friendly staff. Good decor. Fine small menu.

Great food, sexy vibes! And a secret door!

Drinks were good. Pizza was average. As we were leaving we paid our bill and left tip in cash on the table. We were approached by waitress who said nothing other than “um you didn’t tip me and if you don’t I have to pay 2.5%”. My husband politely asked if she looked at the table to see the cash we had left. She hadn’t. We informed her it was incredibly rude for her to approach us this way and perhaps she shouldn’t assume customers didn’t tip her. A tip is NOT mandatory and her service was terrible. She is lucky we left anything. I would definitely think twice when visiting this establishment unless you want to be confronted and hounded to leave a tip (even when you’ve left one on the table!!)

Delicious drinks and amazing food!

First visit and got seated beside the basement employee entrance/exit cost $40 for 2 drinks and 3 minutes of conversation

Very interesting decor. The menu was interesting and the food was fine. Music was too loud for a lunchtime conversation.

Fun cocktails, but quite expensive. The pizza is a good deal and there's a good variety to choose from