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Bar Lupulus, Ottawa, ON

Bar Lupulus

4.8
4.8
1159 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
Top tags:
Cozy Craft Beer and Natural Wine Bar with a Backyard Patio Oasis. Serving locally sourced & seasonally inspired comfort focused plates by Chef James Bratsberg. 22 rotating taps & over 500 funky bottles available for dine in and takeout through our online bottle shop!

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Wine Bar, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Tue, Wed 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue, Wed 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 759-4677
  • Website
    http://www.barlupulus.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Lewis Robinson
  • Private party contact
    info@barlupulus.ca: (613) 759-4677
  • Location
    1242 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A4
  • Neighbourhood
    Hintonburg
  • Cross Street
    Holland
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,159 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Ottawa

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  • Ottawa

    Innovative

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Great for outdoor dining

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  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Best Overall

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambience

  • Ottawa

    Best Value

  • Ottawa

    Innovative

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ottawa

    Lively

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    Most Booked

1,159 Reviews

  1. PamelaS

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lovely meal. Service was outstanding. Tastes a bit complicated for us but enjoyed it all.

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  2. Chad

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food and service with a great tap list - highly recommend!

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  3. SZQL

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is truly extraordinary. The servers know much about the food, the flavours and how to pair with wine or beer. Truly, this is a perfect spot for an incredible evening. The patio is quaint and comfortable. I will be sorry when outdoor dining season ends.

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  4. Paul

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Food was very good, but a bit to expensive for what you get. The dish of my friends were really good but my pasta dish was literally Spegatthi with a tiny bit of braised veal cheeks. The noodles were really good but sauce was normal. The bad part was when we were anoht to pay. We waited in total 45 min to get the check and pay.. When we finally got the check, the waiter went off again without making us pay, came back 15 later to place other tables, then went to pay another table while we are still waiting with the bill in hand. Very unprofessional It was my second time and will not ce back again

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  5. AnaV

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food and cocktails were delicious! Good value for quality. Would return just for the scallop crudo and a cocktail!

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  6. Mangebien

    Toronto

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Amazing service! Our server was amazing with my intolerances. The bartender made a stellar mocktail for my tastes with yuzu and cucumber. This is our go-to place for drinks. Great craft beer and natural wine list, especially.

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  7. Katt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was very excellent. Food 10/10, cocktails 10/10 and the service 11/10. The steak tartare was the best I’ve ever had. We already made a reservation 1.5 months ahead.

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  8. MackenzieW

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    The food was very mediocre, which we were all disappointed by as the menue seems so curated, and it’s not inexpensive either

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  9. VictorL

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great beer selection. Good eats. First time eating in the patio. Would come a little later next time for the outdoor dining to avoid the August wasps.

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  10. JulianH

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible service. Well thoughtout indoor layout. Excellent original and delicious food. Recommend highly to all.

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  11. VinceC

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. Everything is great. Yesterday my portion was a little bit small but i will return to lupulus again for sure!

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  12. KristinaD

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Food was overpriced for what you get. Seared tuna was just ok and the dumplings were a disappointment. The dumplings were on the oily side with not a lot of flavour. Overall the place is trying too hard to impress without the flavour dimension to back it up. Our group likes to spend money on really good food, and having been the person to have picked the location has left me feeling a bit embarrassed.

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  13. Timm

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, drink, and service. I'll be back!

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  14. Sundeep

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A new favorite! Bar Lupulus exceeded our expectations offering fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere.

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  15. KarenM

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was amazing and creative. The service was excellent. Definitely one of my go to places for a nice evening out.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Great beer. Good service. On the patio is a great spot to visit with friends.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy the service and vibe at Bar Lupulus - they love what they do and they do it well! Getting to check out the back garden patio for the first time was a treat

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  18. FrancisGuay

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service by very knowledged servers. Food was amazing and pretty cheap for the very high quality of the products we got. The menu is a perfect size. We will definitely come back.

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  19. MikeK

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service and beer selection can't be beat

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal. Great service. Thanks so much for a great night out.

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  21. TashaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service are always top notch. This is always our go to spot, especially when we have friends visiting from out of town.

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  22. JustJoe

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was my first time at Bar Lupulus, and I had a very pleasant experience. The staff at the front where very helpful and friendly and seated us right away,(I did have reservations for me and my date). They had a nice wine selection and the draft beers were good also. We ordered appetizers and when they came I was like that's it?? The plate looked small, but then we tasted it and the flavor was amazing. We both ordered pasta and when the food came the staff took their time to describe the dish to perfection both of our dishes were amazing and flavorful. Overall it's a great place to enjoy the company of another person with Good food and drinks.

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  23. NancyL

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service the food and cocktails were the best we’ve had in a long while. We will definitely be back.

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  24. Mike

    Ottawa

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, fabulous wine list, outstanding service. But noisy when full.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great date night! Hubby and I loved the cocktails, the food, and the awesome staff!

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  26. Sherry

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice dining experience. Good food, good wine and ambience and friendly, knowledgeable service. One issue was the small and overcooked shrimp in one or our dishes, but otherwise a really enjoyable evening.

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  27. EmbyBari

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal, lovely service. Will definitely come back.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was the best restaurant I went in a long time I will go again for sure. Service was excellent. Staff were super cool, and the food was out of this world

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  29. RanaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Speak to the servers they know the menu well and make superb recommendations. We were 2 people we had a combo board with 2 meat and 2 cheese, a salad that we shared and were the ideal starters; then we each got a main (hot plate - 1 pasta and 1 beef) and we shared a dessert. In addition to the excellent taste, the dishes were beautiful! Michelin level. Always a favorite!

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  30. RyanR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The ambiance was nice in the patio backyard. The time it took to get a charcuterie board was not to expectation. The choice of beer was predominantly IPA and their ice was good. The price to value was not meeting expectations as 9$ for small potion of Brie was a bit high.

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  31. IgnacyP

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food with amazing staff to pair, the backyard oasis felt comfortable and the atmosphere was lovely but still able to hear those I came with. Recommend the delivery boy cocktail and the carbon lumache.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great beer, as always. Good food. Staff was great, as always.

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  33. Kobus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great food, great cocktails! Will be back again and again.

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  34. ClintonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the few higher scale bars where the price is truly worth it. And definitely still affordable for anyone

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  35. Starry

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Food quality was not as good as previous visits sadly. Service was also very slow.

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  36. LOVEedibleART

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing in every way. The staff were friendly, attentive and loved the food and drinks they were serving. We sat on the back patio. It was like an oasis and cozy. Oh yes! The food and drinks were delicious and presented beautifully. I would definitely recommend and go again very soon. So happy to have found this place. Bravo 👏 👏👏

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  37. LaurenR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    A return visit is in order! Great food, service !!!

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  38. ScarletP

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Keep coming back for the Scallop Crudo. Cocktails are delicious. Back patio is so beautiful.

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  39. GabyR

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drink selection is excellent. There is always something new to try. It was the first time eating on the patio and I loved it. The indoor space gets noisy at times.

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  40. Melanie

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bar Lupulus hit the mark. We had a great meal paired with some pretty outstanding beers. Most outstanding was our server who figured out our beer preferences pretty quickly and convinced us try some amazing beers we would have passed up on description alone. Will definitely be back!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Bar Lupulus offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 759-4677.

Bar Lupulus is rated 4.8 stars by 1159 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bar Lupulus

1242 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Holland
  • Neighbourhood
    Hintonburg
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Tue, Wed 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue, Wed 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Wine Bar, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lewis Robinson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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