Speakeasy Tapas Lounge
Brunch & Breakfast

Speakeasy Tapas Lounge

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← Byward Market
Dine-inTakeoutCurbside pickup

ABOUT

Located in the Byward Market at 55 York Street, this brunch and breakfast bar serves cocktails, wine, and beer alongside vegetarian-friendly dishes in a casual pub setting. The venue features live music performances and outdoor seating, making it a social spot for daytime dining and drinks. With a 4.5-star rating from over 300 reviews, it draws consistent crowds for its food and beverage offerings.

HOURS

Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday 4:00 pm - 1:00 am
Saturday (today) 4:00 pm - 1:00 am

RESTAURANT DETAILS

β™Ώ Accessibility
βœ“ Wheelchair-accessible entrance βœ“ Wheelchair-accessible seating βœ“ Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
🍽️ Service Options
βœ“ Dine-in βœ“ Takeout βœ“ Curbside pickup
⭐ Popular For
βœ“ Lunch βœ“ Dinner βœ“ Brunch βœ“ Groups
πŸ₯— Offerings
βœ“ Vegetarian options βœ“ Beer βœ“ Wine βœ“ Cocktails βœ“ Coffee
πŸͺ‘ Dining Options
βœ“ Lunch βœ“ Dinner βœ“ Brunch βœ“ Kids menu
🏠 Amenities
βœ“ Washroom βœ“ Live music βœ“ Outdoor seating
πŸ‘₯ Crowd
βœ“ Families βœ“ Groups
πŸ“… Planning
βœ“ Accepts reservations
πŸ’³ Payments
βœ“ Credit cards βœ“ Debit cards βœ“ NFC mobile payments
πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking
βœ“ Paid parking lot βœ“ Free street parking βœ“ Paid street parking

REVIEWS

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C R
February 2, 2026
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Thank you so much for making my birthday celebration a moment to remember. My friends, my husband and I had a fantastic time. The food, the service and the atmosphere were top notch – I couldn’t have asked for anything more or better. In fact we had so much fun that when we looked at our watches it was already 11 o’clock and it felt like we had just started. Thanks to Andrew for doing an amazing job at managing the food, the drinks and the guests. He was always level headed, professional and accommodating. He’s a gem!!!

Overall we were delighted and Speakeasy not only lived up to the reviews, I would say it surpassed them. 10 out of 10 on all aspects right from the beginning of our plans.

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Megan MacFarlane
January 6, 2026
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We bought tickets for the live Jazz duet based on a tribute to Frank Sinatra. The music was excellent!! Peter Woods on saxophone and Nick Gummeson on piano and vocals made a terrific pair!
The environment was conducive to watching and listening with nearly all the patrons chatting and eating quietly and responding positively to the music and the food and service.
I would definitely recommend this venue!
We enjoyed the tapas as well πŸ™‚

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Fa
December 26, 2025
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The entire place was rented for holiday gathering. Staff was very nice , welcoming was great. Tapas were amazingly delicious. Bar staff was cheerful and excellebt music.
I will try to visit during regular days

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Brandon Macdonald
December 20, 2025
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The jazz group we saw for the sinatra tribute, woods and gummerson we absolutely phenomenal! The sounds was perfect the vocals were amazing and the solos were extremely tasteful .
I reallyhopethe have a second sinatra tribute night because Frank has so many great songs .
The staff was extremly friendly and helpful, also the manager and chef Rashid had an amazing 3 course meal pre determined with wine pairings for each course that matched perfectly.
The environment was more than we could have wanted and everyone there dressed the part for franks tribute. We will definitely be back for years to come…
I cant say enough great things about this establishment.

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Stacie Giller
October 24, 2025
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A group of us went for food and drinks and had a blast! Lance was out server, he was very attentive, made sure we got our order in quickly enough to get the half price deals.
The food was amazing, the only thing that didn’t hit was the Korean Wings. The rest was so great, the pear and brie, halloumi, duck confit, steak, tuna and so much more! The drinks were very fun and dangerously good!
The icing on the cake for me was I accidentally ate something spicy and Lance was very quick getting me milk in order to sooth my burning mouth.
Great atmosphere, great service and great food and drinks!

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Carmen LaRue Grijalva
September 19, 2025
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We made a reservation for the Jazz performance and dinner. The singer was simply amazing! We had the duck spring-rolls, pasta with chili and chicken. All great and very good portions for value. We also tried a couple of their cocktails and they were really good. The only thing I would say that could improve is the decor, maybe too cabaret? Remove the Jim Carrey character? But overall, recommended!

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πŸ₯— Dietary
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Halal
Serves halal meat - even if they don't advertise it
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Vegan-friendly
Has solid vegan options even if it's not a vegan restaurant
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Confirmed Vegetarian-friendly
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Gluten-free options
Has gluten-free dishes or can accommodate
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Kosher
Serves kosher food or has certified kosher options
✨ Features
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Open past 10pm
Kitchen or bar stays open late - good for night owls
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Happy Hour
Has a regular happy hour with drink or food deals
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BYOB
You can bring your own bottle - call ahead to confirm
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Confirmed Accessible
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Private dining room
Has a private space for events or groups
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Quiet / low noise
Good for conversation - not a loud scene
🍽️ Amenities
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Confirmed Patio
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Confirmed Live Music
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Dog-friendly
Welcomes dogs on the patio or inside
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Confirmed Kid-friendly
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Confirmed Full Bar
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Takeout
You can order food to go - call or walk in
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Delivery
Delivers directly or through a third-party app
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Cash only
Doesn't accept cards - bring cash
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