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The British Hotel

3.9
3.9
246 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Burgers
With gourmet burgers and artisanal pizzas, the Public House gives family favourites a refined modern edge, while conjuring the warmth and beauty of the British’s 19th-century beginnings. Its menu includes classic pub foods alongside its thin-crust pizzas and signature burgers, as well as vegetarian choices and meals made without gluten.



With 18 beer on tap and 60 varieties of whisky on the shelf, the Pub is a grown-up retreat from the modern world. Offering a menu of classic pub food alongside an extensive drink menu, it’s the perfect place for an after-work pint or an evening catching up with old friends.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Burgers, Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (819) 682-3000

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Yves Lafortune

  • Catering

    Whether you want elegant dining for a banquet in the Gold Room or fresh sandwiches for a company meeting, the British’s catering service delivers. You can also order our most indulgent desserts from our in-house pastry shop to share with family and friends…or just eat them yourself!

  • Private party facilities

    With its original 1834 stone walls, chandeliers and traditional Victorian woodwork, the Gold Room sets a formal stage for wedding receptions, conferences and other private events. It has a seating capacity of 130 and is equipped for modern multimedia needs, including Internet access.

  • Neighbourhood

    Gatineau

  • Cross Street

    Parker

  • Parking Details

    Free parking is available behind the British Hotel building via Parker Street.

  • Entertainment

    For decades, the British Hotel was known for great music and a fun night out. It was a jumping-off point for local music careers and a hotspot for impromptu jam sessions by world-famous musicians.Today the Public House continues this tradition, by housing a full stage and dance floor in the centre of the restaurant. In addition to showcasing local acts, the heritage building will also be the location of intimate dinner-party concerts by renowned musicians from around the world.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 246 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Ottawa

    Good for groups

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  1. Joanne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nous avons décider de s'asseoir sur la terrasse, il fesait très beau. Tout était parfait. La nourriture, la serveuse très gentille. Nous allons y retourner. Merci.
  2. basj02

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Très bon service. Bel endroit, bel ambiance. Dispendieux, par contre (avec les taxes et le pourboire, 35 $ pour un Perrier et une salade). Mais bon, les prix ont augmenté partout dans les restaurants. L'inflation a frappé fort.
  3. Flow

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Food was cold, forgot the goat cheese in the salad again. Not much food for the money. Tasted ok, nothing special.
  4. PHILIPW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    $$$ for a cold buffet. Croissants were great. Charcuterie was adequate(brie was not ripe, smoked gouda was great), smoked salmon was ok(no lemons?), bacon was just plopped on a plate and was cold. Chicken and bacon wrap was tasty. Desserts were overly sweet, two tiny spoonfuls of the chocolate "mousse" which had some kind of caramel flavour and that was enough, not special. Coffee was pretty tasty, staff were friendly. Average age in the room was 75ish. $90+ for 2 people, no alcohol. Room is nice. Poor value frankly.
  5. Barbara

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We went with friends, had drinks, ate food, watched a great band called Vibes and danced all night. The food and drinks were good at a fair price. Service was great, atmosphere was great fun and entertaining! We will go again!
  6. JoelleT

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience1
    Accueil et service de marde. Pas étonnant que leur salle a manger était pratiquement vide. Je ne recommande pas. Nous avons fini par aller à la cage où on a été mille fois mieux accueillis et mieux servis.
  7. MichaelC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent service by Francine, resto quiet at midday so 6 old men telling stories was no problem or disturbance, I enjoyed my 80th birthday experience... Thanks again, mc
  8. AraP

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Great food , lovely ambience and wonderful service.
  9. LeahC

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went with 6 people table was ready no waiting very good pub food.
  10. Anonyme

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Le service était remarquable et les gens étaient nickel. Gardez vos employés! La seule chose "négative" était que le niveau de bruit était tellement élevé qu'il fallait se crier pour s'entendre.
  11. DanielleV

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I recommend you add chicken pie or beef pie as is served in many Roadhouses in England!
  12. PRF01

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great pub atmosphere in the older- front part of the building. Great menue, professional staff. Great value for the money.
  13. DanP

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went out for a some snack foods, a couple of drinks and to enjoy some live music. Our order was taken in a timely and delivered in a timely manner. Would totally recommend to friends and family
  14. MichelineG

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Loved the atmosphere. Was busy so service was slow . Table was not set up for number we reserved for. They were friendly.
  15. DominiqueD

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drinks. Always a great place to chill with friends.
  16. NathalieK

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure… Our go to restaurant, well priced.
  17. KimberlyO

    Exclusive

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food1service2ambience4
    We went on New Years, the price was $125 each. Promised a high end 3 course meal, I was extremely disappointed. The food was not good, everyone in my party had the same experience. I will not return for New Years Eve next year.
  18. Zabe

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    La serveuse ne venait pas souvent à la table, on devait aller la chercher au bar. Elle était très gentille mais nous avons dépensé 500.00 $ alors on aurait aimé un peu plus de service, mais le reste était très bien et l'assiette de saumon n'était pas fameux mais le boeuf était très bon. Le band était très bon et les Beattles c'est bon mais pour une vieille du jour de l'an j'aurais aimé avoir de la musique plus variées.
  19. AMANDA

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is delicious, the drinks are amazing and the service is more then excellent. Always a great time.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time celebrating my daughters 18th birthday! The service was excellent and the food amazing!!
  21. JeanB

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Un bon repas avec des amis dans un resto chaleureux. Service excellent.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Party de retraite! Fut un succès nous avons tous eu une très belle soirée merci :)
  23. PascaleB

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Menu varié et sélection de bières de base (mais suffisante). Nourriture de type pub, mais de qualité. Le service était sérieusement impeccable! J’y retournerai!
  24. NancyK

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bon service. Excellente nourriture. Menu restreint mais au moins très rapide.
  25. CindyP

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food and great staff ...wish table was farther away from big group but otherwise great time
  26. LyneA

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very fun evening, great background music not too loud you cant hear yourself talk and food was delicious. All on point-Thank you would go back again.
  27. Lindsay

    Montreal

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    All was just OK Caesar salad could do without the store bought croutons Fish n chips; fish was a little too greasy. The oil needed to be dabbed off. Service was alright. Nice server but didn’t ask us how everything was or if we wanted dessert. Long wait for her service.
  28. AnaM

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for offering such a fun time for my little one! There were lots of families there and I think more will come next year! Please think of doing special lunch activities for families on other occasions like Christmas because Halloween was a lot of fun for us! We for sure will be coming again 😊
  29. MelissaM

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Smooth evening with great food and excellent service. We loved the ambience for our get together with friends. Will be back again soon.
  30. Navan

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    I had the steak frites. It was delicious and the steak done exactly as I asked. The noise level was very very high as the dining room was full. The music was too loud and could even have been interrupted given that noise level.
  31. SianJ

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and great service! We will come back for sure.
  32. SuzanneM

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice place to have a gathering for any event.
  33. NancyB

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Service very good Fish was cooked in old oil Disappointed Seats need reupholstering
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Food was mediocre and expensive. We have been there before and loved it. This time was not a great experience
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Group of 8 for lunch on a Friday. Server (Sheila) went beyond call of duty to set up tables and umbrellas. Her colleague supported her throughout the meal. Staff was attentive and always there. Her food /meal suggestions were perfect. Staff even put out mixtures to control bees… many many bees.! Management may want to look at controlling bees by consulting health unit .
  36. Traveller

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We split a hot sausage pizza and a Caesar salad. Both very good. Two remaining pizza pieces lunch tomorrow!
  37. DonnaM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great night out to see the capital Beatles band play!
  38. FrancoisB

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Went on a Wednesday and so many things were missing in the kitchen/bar. No Daiquiri mix, no Pina Colada mix, no more home fries... Don't they restock after the weekend? I had a burger which I only ate half of because it tasted a bit off. The rest of my party seemed to have enjoyed their food. We usually go on Fridays or Saturdays and normally, the food and service are good. But I was quite disappointed this time around.
  39. AudreyG

    Montreal

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Première fois pour nous au British et pas dutout impressionné… Le service est extrêmement lent et peux professionnel. Ont as du tuer une 10e de mouches à fruits à notre table. La qualité de la nourriture très ordinaire vue le prix. Ont as vue sur instagram le plateau de charcuterie, ont as eu envie de l’essayer, fausse représentation! Ont as reçu le 1/3 de ce qui étais sur la photo, du smoke meat et du parmesan? Voyons donc… en plus plus la soirée avançait plus il avait d’affiche indiquant les plats non disponibles? Vraiment mais vraiment pas impressionné.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great pub food, good portions.

FAQs

The British Hotel is rated 3.9 stars by 246 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 6 times today
Google Map for The British Hotel

71 Principale, Gatineau, QC J9H 3L6

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Parker

  • Neighbourhood

    Gatineau

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Burgers, Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Free parking is available behind the British Hotel building via Parker Street.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Yves Lafortune

  • Entertainment

    For decades, the British Hotel was known for great music and a fun night out. It was a jumping-off point for local music careers and a hotspot for impromptu jam sessions by world-famous musicians.Today the Public House continues this tradition, by housing a full stage and dance floor in the centre of the restaurant. In addition to showcasing local acts, the heritage building will also be the location of intimate dinner-party concerts by renowned musicians from around the world.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (819) 682-3000

  • Catering

    Whether you want elegant dining for a banquet in the Gold Room or fresh sandwiches for a company meeting, the British’s catering service delivers. You can also order our most indulgent desserts from our in-house pastry shop to share with family and friends…or just eat them yourself!

  • Private party facilities

    With its original 1834 stone walls, chandeliers and traditional Victorian woodwork, the Gold Room sets a formal stage for wedding receptions, conferences and other private events. It has a seating capacity of 130 and is equipped for modern multimedia needs, including Internet access.

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