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Overlooking the action in the Byward Market, this upscale and unique lounge is perfect for any event. The exposed stone walls, unique 18” ceilings, classic period chandeliers, and crushed velvet booths give it a Moulin Rouge feel. It is an open style room that is ideal for presentations, sit down dinners and cocktail parties. The Velvet Room is also the home to Ottawa's only murder mystery dinner theatre.

Ideal for corporate and social events, the Velvet Room can accommodate and be tailored to your specific needs. Conveniently located in the heart of Ottawa's Byward Market, it's only blocks away from some of Ottawa's biggest attractions.

Located in one of Ottawa's oldest buildings, a heritage tavern built in 1844, come and experience stylish New Orleans ambience at this stylish Louisiana restaurant. Innovative Cajun creole cuisine is complimented by a variety of contemporary cuisine. Enjoy a magnificent evening from Ottawa's only duelling pianos. Take in the Byward Market atmosphere from the front or side patio.

Recommended for large group events, live music, and wrap parties.

Welcome to the Cornerstone of the Byward Market. This urban market location with a wrap-around patio and a contemporary dining room provides a chic yet casual dining experience. An adjoining modern bar with 4 large flat screens televisions is great for presentations. A live DJ plays every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. The Cornerstone is the perfect meeting spot for all your business luncheons, dinners and meetings.

Recommended for cocktail receptions, lunch or dinner meetings, sporting events.

Pier 21 is a touch of Nova Scotia in the heart of the Byward Market. No other venue can compare to the rustic décor, complete with dark wooden accents, kitschy props, and patriotic touches. Sprawl out in one of the comfy booths, or dance the evening away on the oversized dance floor that provides nothing but feel good tunes all night long. This large, open concept bar is a great location for large corporate functions.

Built for staff parties, casual social functions, live music, and group events.

This three-level sports pub with a street front patio is conveniently located right in the heart of the Byward Market. The second floor provides a comfortable environment to kick back and watch the game and the third floor is great for private events of 20 - 80 people with a dance floor and private washrooms. Full menu is available.

Recommended for sporting events, social functions and large group events, and intimate gatherings.

The Whiskey bar is an urban 'chalet style' club with deep brown interior booth seating and sturdy hardwood floors. The venue features a contemporary lounge area highlighted by a stone-faced fireplace and leather couches arranged for intimate group seating. Wall-to-wall windows open to provide an open-air patio atmosphere and a spacious dance floor also provides staging opportunities. The Whiskey bar is a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for any corporate  or private function.

Built for casual social functions, concerts, and large group events.

My Condo Cocktail Lounge is a seductive mixture of a modern day loft and an urban pub. My Condo was intentionally designed to entertain, resembling an urban condo complete with a working open concept kitchen (main room), recreation room, second floor bedroom, walk-in closet and rooftop spa patio. It's unique design and layout makes its perfect for events such as team building programs, product launches, and corporate presentations, and the perfect setting for any cocktail party.

Recommended for corporate functions, fashion shows, cocktail receptions, launch parties, large group functions, staff parties, after work functions, and filming.

This versatile, modern, ground floor lounge is great place to plan any event or celebration. A warm interior, two VIP lounge areas and a front patio offer the perfect atmosphere to make your corporate dinner, product launch or presentation a success. The Drink is a sensible choice of location to host birthday and bachelor/bachelorette parties as well.

Recommended for large group parties, casual social functions, and staff events.

Located in the heart of the Byward Market, The Great Canadian Cabin has been a staple of Ottawa's entertainment scene for over 14 years. With its come-as-you-go attitude, it's a great place to hang out with friends or make new ones! This truly Canuck, cabin-style bar has large TV screens, a gorgeous all wooden interior, lush leather couches, a large dance floor, a rec-room style basement, and a spacious patio. The large basement, with private access, can  accommodate large groups.

Recommended for live music, fundraisers, wrap parties, and large group events!

Require a chic, warm, intimate space for your next gathering? Look no further than the impeccable Industry Room.Modern suede booths and elegant lighting are contrasted with urban brick walls to create a rustic chic ambiance. Anescape from the hustle and bustle of the chaotic Market, Industry Room sets itself apart from other locations with itsunpretentious, low key elegance.

Recommended for large group events, casual social functions, staff parties, and cocktail receptions.

Liquor Store is an impressive, playful take on the classic liquor store. Known in the city as the ultimate party zone, Liquor Store will take any event or launch to new heights, and will surely put the fun in your next function. The stage area is grandiose and the comfy booths are the ideal settings for intimate conversations and networking. A DJ booth is also conveniently available for all your event's needs.

Recommended for casual social functions and large group events.

Boasting a spacious stage area, intimate concert-style seating, distinctive furnishings, and ultra-modern audio/visual equipment, Live lounge is a suitable space to accommodate all your prospective function’s needs. Here, you get the chance to live out your rock star fantasies by sharing the stage where talent acts such as Metric and Arcade Fire have previously performed! Live Lounge is also Canada’s first live music venue to be run in conjunction with a radio station.

Recommended for  concerts, live music events, and comedy and fashion shows.

Parliament is a chic, modern venue that, with its grandiose ambience, lavish touches, and timeless architecture, is much like the Parliament buildings themselves. Host your big event in style, and share the stage that performers such as Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga have performed on. The luxurious booths, world class sound and light system, HD projection screen, and in house techs make this the deal setting for your next cocktail party, and the opera-style balconies make Parliament a dream location for your next corporate affair.

Designed for cocktail receptions, seminars, wrap parties, fashion shows, live shows, large corporate functions, small trade shows, concerts, large group events.

With its upscale, contemporary ambiance, STeaK is a playful, modern take on the classic steakhouse. With its lavish décor and a catering menu that will far surpass your guests' expectations, STeaK is a refreshing escape from mediocrity and the ideal location for your next corporate function.

Recommended for cocktail parties, wrap parties, fundraisers, launch parties, and private parties.

Ritual nightclub, with its intimate lounge-type atmosphere, spacious dance floor, and on-site state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, is the perfect setting for any cocktail or networking event. The location’s unique duel-leveled design, with a sprawling top floor and an elegant bottom floor hideaway, demonstrates precisely why Ritual nightclub is considered a venue like no other in the city.

Designed for fashion shows, live music, fundraisers, wrap parties, large group events, launch parties, and filming.