Afterlight

Tucked away underground with a cool NYC vibe, this spot feels like a hidden gem. Think metal seating, stone walls, and warm Art Deco lighting that sets the mood just right. It’s usually a nightclub on weekends, but now it’s open on weekdays too—which is a win. The cocktails are creative, the snacks hit the spot, and the music? Always on point thanks to their in-house DJs. Perfect place to take someone if you want to impress without being over the top.

Had a great time at the Afterlight – even on a ‘not-so-busy’ Tuesday night.

The cocktails were fantastic, with a well-balanced taste and just the right amount of alcohol to ‘slightly’ lift your spirits without regretting it the next day 😉

Bartender was friendly and knew what he was doing. DJs did a good job as well.

I’m so happy there’s a place to go on weekday evenings to enjoy really good music and delicious cocktails in Ottawa! This place has a really awesome vibe perfect for date nights or an evening out with friends. They have different specials throughout the week like $5 bar rails on Tuesdays and never any cover. I’ve gone for date nights with my husband and with groups of friends, each time the DJs were amazing and we loved it! Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Great ambiance, music, fantastic service and drinks. I went there for post work catch up with a friend and the bartenders were so nice. Mikayla made delicious signature cocktails on request which is rare in Ottawa. The venue could use a better wine list and snacks but outside of that, I highly recommend it.

Dim underground lounge with a New York City vibe—metal seating, stone walls and Art Deco lighting. This space was a nightclub on the weekends and the owner decided to open it up on weekdays. The menu is cocktails and snacks. They hire their own DJs. Come here to impress or surprise someone.