The Bridge Public House

Name: The Bridge Public House
Address: 1 Donald St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1K 4E6
Telephone: (613) 741-9219
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

26 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Pub

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2 people

Mar 13, 2025

9:30 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

We are an iconic destination housed on the banks of the Rideau River in a green space setting at
1 Donald St., where the Adawe Crossing spans the Rideau River. A walking, cycling path
meanders outside our doors, and we are an access point for the Rideau Winter Trail. Since 2017
Rideau Sports Centre and The Bridge Public House have been open to the public offering tennis
and a variety of sport activities on the location of the former Rideau Tennis Club, which operated
for over 100 years. At The Bridge we offer great tasting food cooked from scratch and warm,
friendly service.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Pub, American, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 741-9219
Website
https://thebridgepublichouse.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1 Donald St, Ottawa, ON K1K 4E6
Neighbourhood
Vanier
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Bridge Public House offers a "relaxing atmosphere" with friendly service and delicious food. Highlights include "unreal burgers," "great service," and its "beautiful location" near Rideau River. Ideal for brunch, casual gatherings, or celebrations, it features an inviting terrace and varied menu. Some patrons note occasional slow service, but overall, it's a neighborhood favorite.

26 Reviews

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Chris
Unspecified1 review
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Booked a table for two on Valentine’s Day. Found out upon arrival that there was an event booked that involved an entire kids camp group. They also had someone with a mic and a loud speaker doing trivia throughout the evening. The staff was also very clearly overwhelmed by the amount of people so service was extremely slow, if your order wasn’t completely forgotten like mine was the first time I made it. People were nice and food was good but after all this I would say it’s extremely unlikely I would ever come back to this place, which is a shame due to its beautiful location and delicious food…
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Donald
Ottawa4 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good spot for a casual hangout. The food is a bit overpriced unfortunately.
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William
Charleston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Bridge is a handy place to grab a bite to eat while out for a walk, after tennis, or just for a pleasant meal with friends. Service is always good, and servers are friendly. The atmosphere is relaxing and everyone has a good time. There are often new items added to the menu, and old favourites like fish and chips.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Montreal2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service, location! We go there regularly and are never disappointed.
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Kim
Ottawa1 review
4.0
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were there for a team lunch and needed to be gone by 1pm. The server did his best to accommodate and was very friendly.
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Jeff
Ottawa2 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
So tasty, unreal burgers but make sure you have time as service is very pleasant but a little slow.
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Sue
Montreal5 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
No where near as good as it used to be. Only had Ontario wines available. Cobb salad had too much dressing. Husbands pasta was just so/so.
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Mimi
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the restaurant as we live close by. We do not play tennis but enjoy watching players
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Sarah
Ottawa7 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
They forgot our table 3 times. Took 40 min to even get water despite going to servers to ask where our server was. Food was really good though once we got it.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our bartender/Server, Chris was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable about the wine and beer selections. His recommendations for food were appreciated and helpful. His service was impeccable. It’s been a very long time since we received service like that. The ambiance was perfect. A fun, relaxing place to have drinks and or dinner with friends. In addition, myself and a colleague organized a retirement party at the Bridge and we were very pleased with how smoothly everything went. We had it outside on the upper deck. It was beautifully decorated and the food and service was great! Michelle looked after us and she ensured we had a stress free fabulous party.
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The Bridge Public House is rated 4.1 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 13, 2025

9:30 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

1 Donald St, Ottawa, ON K1K 4E6

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Vanier
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Pub, American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://thebridgepublichouse.com/
Phone number
(613) 741-9219

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What 26 people are saying

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