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Prohibition Public House, Ottawa, ON

Prohibition Public House

4.7
4.7
61 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Dining areas

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 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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Prohibition Public House offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests love the "wonderful" outdoor patio, diverse menu, and knowledgeable staff. Enjoy standout dishes like the charcuterie board and unique cocktails. While wait times can vary, the inviting ambiance and "superior hospitality" make it a must-visit.

61 Reviews

  1. Samantha

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very happy we came here! We don't normally bring our 10yo daughter to nicer places but the experience was fantastic. Sam is such a kind person and we are always taken care of with them. We were in a time crunch to go see a performance close by and the team made us ready to go right on time. Food is always spectacular, atmosphere is lovely.

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  2. Jim

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience. Where we were seated, it was a bit noisy.

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  3. Gilles

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, the bartender/server made our evening magical, ver funny and attentive, we were hosted like royalty. The food, drinks and atmosphere all get a perfect grade. First time there, we will go back for sure.

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  4. Steven

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good vibe, food was tasty, staff were excellent - the fries had a maple flavour to them, which was a nice surprise. It was a little pricey for the experience. I think it cost me $250 for a couple burgers, french fries and a few drinks. Food was slow to come out, but they did give us a heads up that it would be. Cozy spot but value for $$ was better in the summer on the patio with a charcuterie board

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  5. Kristan

    Ottawa

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I don’t even feel like it’s worth bothering because we told the servers and they didn’t care either.

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  6. Simon

    VIP

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    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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  7. Tony

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Mike

    VIP

    Ottawa

    34 reviews

    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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Prohibition Public House is rated 4.7 stars by 61 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
    Downtown
  • 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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