Checked out the rooftop patio for the first time. Very disappointing experience. We started off ordering a bucket of Sol. Only for our server to come back and say they were out of Sol. We asked if we could substitute for another type of beer in the bucket. He said no and we'll have to pay the price per beer. Ok fine. Only to come back again and say they're out of bottles and we had to order cans. He was nice enough to offer a discount for our bill. We had ordered Calamari to share and it was very good. However we were done eating the food before we even got our drinks. It was a very annoying experience. It shouldn't take 25 minutes to get a drink especially after your first 2 requests cant be fulfilled. My fiancée had a whiskey sour and she said it was great. We heard their cocktails were great so they have that going for them. We couldn't help but notice 3 other tables had issues. One with food being messed up, one for things taking too long, and one had an issue with no server and waited way too long before getting up and leaving. The overall vibe of the place seemed like no body cared. No sense of urgency when dealing with customers and being at a place with multiple dissatisfied tables is a real turn off. I don't know if this was an off night for them. But definitely not an experience that made me want to return.
The four of us headed downstairs into the Apothecary after a dinner in Starling Restaurant. We had 8 drinks: 1765, Bel Automne, 54 York, The Undertaker, The Emilia, Open Liqour, and the Swalwell. Thanks to our server Camryn - she added to the great experience. 5-star rating. We plan on going again.
I recently visited this cocktail lounge on my trip to Ottawa. The drinks were amazing. I ordered bartenders choice and they were able to change it for me because I didn’t like it. The food was great. The charcuterie board was very filling. My second drink took a little longer due to the busy bar however the server was extremely apologetic and did not charge which I extremely appreciate. I will recommend this lounge to anyone visiting Ottawa and will be back on my next trip. Also the Decor is 10/10 worth a visit!
Very recommended place for drinks . Their basement bar is so cute and cozy , their menu is like 90% drinks and they have an small mostly sharing plates. However I did not tried the food, but I heard what they offer is pretty good .I was expecting thei cocktail menu to be a bit bigger, as this was the main reason this plave caught my attention. We had the cocktails “dealers choice” as our first choice wasn’t fully available (weird for a cocktail place) . The drinks were tasteful and very fair in the alcohol, each cocktail goes for an average of 18$ that I find it fair with the market right now . They are opening a rooftop patio in the summer and cannot wait to visit as it looks simply awesome just by looking at it from far .
Good bar located on the lower floor of the building. Good vibes. Would recommend to ask for a customized drink from the bartender!
The food was pretty good, but the waitress was really slow and did not seem to care about us very much. I asked for a gimlet, (2 ingredient very popular cocktail) they would not make it, but more importantly didn’t even know what it was. I wouldn’t go to a cocktail bar if they are only going to make the 5 specialty drinks they have on the menu.
This is one of the best cocktail bars I’ve ever been to.The underground seating area is charming and warm, and the servers are knowledgeable and friendly. Our server was able to answer all of our questions and explain what the different liquors were that we weren’t familiar with.We tried four different cocktails and loved every one. We’ll definitely be returning on our next visit, and we’ll be sure to get food as well.
Absolutely a great place, very home feeling and relaxing, definitely a great place to have a professional lunch with co-workers or even just out with friends! Our waitress Camyrn was absolutely amazing and I can 100% say I give her and this beautiful place a 10/10! Definitely will be back
New favourite place! Fun ambiance and great food/drinks. Will return for sure
Great spot to go to in the Market! Pleasant subterranean lounge ambiance, delicious food, delightful cocktails, and attentive servers make for an all-roubd excellent experience. Looking forward to returning soon!