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Prohibition Public House, Ottawa, ON

Prohibition Public House

4.8
4.8
56 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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
    (613) 565-2704
  • Website
    https://www.prohibitionhouse.com/
  • 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.

Menu

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What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prohibition Public House delivers a "phenomenal experience" with excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fantastic" patio, diverse drink options, and delicious dishes like mushroom tostadas and duck confit. While some experienced slower service, the attentive staff and charming environment make it a must-visit spot.

56 Reviews

  1. Simon

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and server! Always a great time at Prohibition.

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  2. Tony

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great venue and very friendly servers. The food was top notch and the drinks exactly as expected. I would recommend the Prohibition Public House to all ny friends and colleagues.

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  3. Myra

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superior hospitality, truly delicious food and inspired cocktails in a warm and cosy ambiance. Fantastic spot for a fun night out with friends. Staff all seem genuinely happy to work together and welcome you to their space.

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  4. Trisha

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, unique layout. Multiple dining areas over 2 floors. Tastefully decorated older home converted to a bar/ restaurant. Small-ish food menu yet still something for everyone. Satisfying portions. A foodie must.

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  5. Mike

    Ottawa

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is definitely a place that I will return to. The mushroom tostada was superb, the duck confirm was spectacular and the orange almond cake was the perfect finish.w

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  6. Amanda

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, drinks and food! Loved the ambiance and the server Sam was excellent. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to go back. Brisket was 10/10!

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  7. Stephanie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gold star service. Hard to find this level anywhere anymore.

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  8. Deborah

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and environment. Food was amazing! One of favourite places to go when in Ottawa and never disappointed

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  9. Andree

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was exceptional as she notified the kitchen staff of an allergy to avocado that was not mentioned on the menu.

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  10. Sarah

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing waitress, food, and ambiance. And such a cool place!

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Prohibition Public House is rated 4.8 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Prohibition Public House

337 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J8

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Website
    https://www.prohibitionhouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (613) 565-2704
  • 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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