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Prohibition Public House, Ottawa, ON

Prohibition Public House

4.6 (92)
CAN$30 and under
Gastro Pub
337 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J8

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Prohibition House is a modern Canadian gastropub designed in a New York style, offering cocktails and contemporary Canadian cuisine in a space adorned with wood elements and vintage decor. Since its inception in 2016, Prohibition has become a cornerstone of the Centretown restaurant scene.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 3:30 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Pruner
  • Private party facilities
    We have several rooms available depending on size. A small quaint private dining room that seats 8-10 guests. A larger more formal dining room room that seats up to 25 guests.A larger private event space, equipped with its own bar that can accommodate up to 65 seated guests, and up to 100 people for cocktails and canapés. Minimum spends required.
  • Neighbourhood
    Ottawa
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch

What 92 people are saying

Prohibition Public House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prohibition Public House is a vibrant dining spot with "fantastic drinks, food, and service." Guests rave about the "amazing" cocktails, "locally sourced ingredients," and the "attentive, charming" servers. The ambience is a blend of elegance and casual comfort, with a lively atmosphere perfect for enjoying the "best burger in Ottawa" and unique fries. "Highly recommended!"

92 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone at Prohibition Public House was super friendly and attentive to our table’s needs. We were greeted with, “Hello beautiful people!” and it incredibly kept getting better from there. The ambiance is really cool. We loved all the wood and stone around the restaurant. The booths are so fun and comfortable. Then the drinks and food came out. The cocktails were beautifully presented and all the food was fantastic. We ordered the mushroom pasta, brisket, turbot, and the lobster/shrimp tools. All were outstanding. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and hope to come back when we visit Ottawa again.

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  2. Hollie

    Toronto6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a great spot. Super ambience, if noisier than some would appreciate around dinner time. Service is friendly (over friendly?), quick and the booze in offer is good. Generous portions, so no one is going to leave hungry. Looking forward to trying the patio.

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  3. Vickie

    Ottawa7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us went for drinks and sat in the bar area. It is bright and well decorated so you feel comfortable right away. Our server was very attentive without being intrusive. After looking at the menu we decided to have appetizers. The charcuterie board with 5 items was great value and we also had sourdough bread with mango and ricotta which was amazing. There is a good variety of beer, cocktails and mocktails. On a warmer day we could have opted to sit on the large patio. If you have not been, you should give Prohibition House a try. There is a paid parking lot on the corner if you can't find street parking.

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  4. Shannon

    Ottawa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful night, it was our first time there and our waitress Rebecca was patient and lovely and the whole experience was great. We will definitely be back and will be recommending this to our friends and family who have never been before.

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  5. Sarah

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic drinks, food, and service! We will definitely be back.

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  6. Danica

    Ottawa1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience is like an elegant pub vibe and I’ve been to Prohibition house a few times now. Drew was our server and had us laughing all night. I got the pasta which was nothing extraordinary but my 2 friends got the burger which they said was the best burger in Ottawa (also the fries are maple bacon flavour unlike anything I’ve tried!!) Charcuterie has always been my fave! Would definitely recommend Prohibition House:)

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  7. Michael

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience for my first visit to Prohibition Public House. Cool vibe, excellent and attentive service, delicious cocktails, locally sourced ingredients - overall everything was excellent. It may have been my first visit but it certainly won’t be my last.

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  8. Natalie

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delightful, and the cocktails were delicious. Our server, Sam, was phenomenal—attentive, charming, and made the experience even more enjoyable.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. Everything was perfect from start to finish. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to everyone!

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  10. Zarina

    Montreal14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Prohibition pub. The food is amazing and service is always great. Servers are always attentive and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.

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2 people
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Booked 10 times today
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337 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J8

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Ottawa
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 3:30 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Pruner
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have several rooms available depending on size. A small quaint private dining room that seats 8-10 guests. A larger more formal dining room room that seats up to 25 guests.A larger private event space, equipped with its own bar that can accommodate up to 65 seated guests, and up to 100 people for cocktails and canapés. Minimum spends required.
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