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Ottawa gay guide

Canada5 venues

Browse Ottawa’s LGBTQ+ nightlife archive, with clear closure information and links to current alternatives nearby.

Ottawa at a glance

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Showing 5 of 5 venues

Featured places

Rated 4+ with at least 20 ratings. Selected by rating across different categories.

Bar

Swizzles Bar & Grill

Downtown queer karaoke, drag and comedy

4.6(1,140)

Other

Kind Space

Queer peer groups and community gatherings

4.6(66)

More places

Bar

The Lookout Bar

Second-floor ByWard Market drag and dance bar

4.3(1,754)

Bar

T’s Pub

Somerset Street neighbourhood pub with a patio and food

4.1(309)

Sauna

Club Ottawa

Men’s sauna with continuous weekend opening

3.6(133)

Closed venues in Ottawa (2)

Reported as permanently closed. Open a listing for closure details and alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

How are venues in Ottawa rated?

Where available, each venue shows a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay member reviews together with Google and Yelp. The individual sources are shown separately on each venue page.

Can I suggest an update to a venue in Ottawa?

Yes. Open the venue's page and use "Suggest an edit" to send a correction. Updates are reviewed before they are published.

Can I add a missing LGBTQ+ venue in Ottawa?

Yes. You can submit a new venue. Submissions are reviewed before they appear in the directory.