Clock Tower Brew Pub

Where to sip locally brewed craft beer in Ottawa

Sure, there may be other Clocktower pubs around town that are newer and shinier than this one, but this is the city’s first brewpub, opened in 1996, and it’s where Clocktower’s brewing takes place. Among the five regulars on tap is Kolsch, a sweet, light brew that’s a good starter for craft beer novices. Seven additional taps rotate through seasonal brews such as traditional Vienna ales and a hearty IPAs. Much of the pub’s food incorporates its brews. For example, there’s brown ale in the house gravy and ESB in the braised cabbage.