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.
Ottawa beer is best enjoyed one local stop at a time.
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.
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.
Enjoyed here.
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.
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.
One city. Plenty of pours.
Start with the map, pick a few nearby stops, and plan a safe ride home.
The Tap Trail.
Notes on local beer and the places to enjoy it.