The Laff
Bars & Pubs

The Laff

★★★★★ 4.4 (2,061 reviews)
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← Byward Market
Dine-inTakeout

ABOUT

Legendary watering hole dating from 1849 featuring live music, pub grub & a lively ambiance.

HOURS

Sunday (today) 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Monday 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Tuesday 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Wednesday 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Thursday 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Saturday 11:00 am - 2:00 am

RESTAURANT DETAILS

♿ Accessibility
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance ✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating ✓ Wheelchair-accessible washroom
🍽️ Service Options
✓ Dine-in ✓ Takeout
⭐ Popular For
✓ Groups
🥗 Offerings
✓ Beer ✓ Wine ✓ Cocktails
🏠 Amenities
✓ Washroom ✓ Outdoor seating ✓ Live music ✓ Sports TV
👥 Crowd
✓ Groups
💳 Payments
✓ Credit cards ✓ Debit cards ✓ NFC mobile payments
🅿️ Parking
✓ Paid parking lot ✓ Free street parking ✓ Paid street parking

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42 York StreetOttawa, ON K1N 5S6
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🥗 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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Vegetarian-friendly
Good vegetarian options on the menu
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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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Kids menu
Has a dedicated kids menu or child-friendly options
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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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