A LOCAL GUIDE TO GOOD BEER IN THE CAPITAL REGION
Ottawa · Nepean · East End · and more

Good beer.
Great city.

Find the places making Ottawa’s next great pint. Browse local breweries, pick a neighbourhood, and learn a little about what’s in your glass.

Tasting flight of craft beers inside a warm brewery taproom

Ottawa beer is best enjoyed one local stop at a time.

Breweries & barsReal places to visitMore than one kind of pint
THE LOCAL BEER MAP

Where to pour up.

A growing map of breweries and bars pouring craft beer. Search by name or area and choose a pin for details.

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Map needs an internet connection. Check each business site before visiting. Pins are approximate. Calabogie Brewing also has a Kanata taproom; see its website for both locations. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; tiles by OpenFreeMap.

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Enjoyed here.
Featured local brewery · Nita Beer

Meet Nita Beer.

Based in Nepean, Nita Beer makes a range of Ottawa brewed beers, from crisp lagers to IPAs, brown ales and sours. Make its Colonnade Road taproom a stop on your local beer route.

190 Colonnade Road, Unit 17
Ottawa, Ontario

Featured local brewery. Check Nita Beer for current beer and opening hours.

A LITTLE BEER KNOW-HOW

Find your kind of beer.

New to craft beer? Start with a style you already enjoy and try a local take on it.

Lager

Crisp and clean. An easy starting point if you like a refreshing finish.

Pale ale

A little more hop flavour, often with citrus or floral notes.

IPA

Hop forward and fragrant. Bitterness and fruit notes can vary a lot.

Stout

Dark and rich, often with roasted, coffee or chocolate notes.

MAKE A DAY OF IT

One city. Plenty of pours.

Start with the map, pick a few nearby stops, and plan a safe ride home.

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STORIES FROM THE CITY

The Tap Trail.

Notes on local beer and the places to enjoy it.