CityCornerDirectory
$10–30

Bar

The Laff

4.42,169 reviews

Ottawa

Been here?

Write a review

Is this your place? Claim this page

About The Laff

Historic tavern with live tunes & bites. Legendary watering hole dating from 1849 featuring live music, pub grub & a lively ambiance.

“Oldest pub in Ottawa with a killer live music feature on Sunday afternoons!”

  • Bar
  • Live music venue
  • Night club
  • Pub
  • Restaurant

Ratings

4.4

2,169 customers have rated The Laff. Our ranking weighs the rating by how many people gave one.

Find it

42 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A2

Opening hours

  • monday11 a.m.–2 a.m.
  • tuesday11 a.m.–2 a.m.
  • wednesday11 a.m.–2 a.m.
  • thursday11 a.m.–2 a.m.
  • friday11 a.m.–2 a.m.
  • saturday11 a.m.–2 a.m.
  • sunday11 a.m.–2 a.m.

Good to know

Service options

  • Dine-in
  • Takeaway

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Onsite services

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Washroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking garage
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking

Around the corner

More bars in Ottawa

  • $10–60
    4.8528 reviews

    Bar · Ottawa

    “Great vintage bar, amazing atmosphere and good music.”

    Open on SundayWheelchair accessible
  • $20–30
    4.8463 reviews

    Bar · Ottawa

    “Cool kitchy Canadiana pub with decent grub and very friendly staff.”

    Open on SundayWheelchair accessible Call
  • $20–30
    4.71,551 reviews

    Bar · Ottawa

    “Great little spot to get together and catch up over a drink.”

    Open on SundayWheelchair accessible Call