3 Brasseurs - Sparks in Ottawa

240 Sparks St. Local C215, Ottawa, ON K1P 6C9, Canada

★★★★☆
(3154 reviews)
Categories: Brewpub Bar Restaurant

About

Premier Microbrewery offering premium craft brewed beers, generous and hearty meals and focused on providing the safest dining experience possible. Daily features available in store and also for delivery and take out.

Website
les3brasseurs.ca
Address
240 Sparks St. Local C215, Ottawa, ON K1P 6C9, Canada
Plus Code
C7CX+9C Somerset, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Monday
11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–11 PM
Thursday
11 AM–11 PM
Friday
11 AM–12 AM
Saturday
11:30 AM–12 AM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Food Food at bar Spirits Wine
Dining options
Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Paid multi-storey car park Paid parking lot Paid street parking Parking

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$3 Brasseurs - Sparks
240 Sparks St. Local C215, Ottawa, ON K1P 6C9, Canada

Reviews

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★★★★★
November 16, 2024

Les 3 Brasseurs offers a lively atmosphere with a great selection of craft beers brewed in-house. The menu features a variety of pub-style dishes and hearty mains. The service is friendly, though it can get busy during peak hours. Perfect spot for casual outings or enjoying a game with friends!

★★★★★
November 4, 2024

I’ve lived and worked in the neighborhood for nearly 20 years and have been visiting 3 Brasseurs since it opened in 2013. For the past 11 years, this brewpub has been one of my favorite spots to meet with clients, colleagues, and to bring our kids. The menu offers a great variety, with everything from handheld sandwiches to hearty plates of sausage and sauerkraut—all consistently well-prepared. 3 Brasseurs maintains a high-quality dining experience while adapting smoothly to the dynamic and evolving foot traffic in the neighborhood. The servers provide attentive service, even during periods of varying staff levels. I’m also glad they recently added water jugs to the tables—a thoughtful touch that enhances the dining experience. I highly recommend it for a casual lunch with colleagues or clients, as well as a relaxed dinner with family.

★★★★
October 1, 2024

Very nice spot for beers and bites. The chicken wings were quite tasty. I had a margarita, and it was pretty good (no watery or liquorless). Friendly service and vibrant atmosphere. Free street parking after 5:30pm a couple of blocks away.

★★★
August 24, 2024

Has a very average dinner at 3 Brewers tonight. Was greeted by a very unwelcoming hostess, who tried very hard to put us in a terrible corner table even if the restaurant was 1/2 empty. Waiter was excellent though he was over right away to take our order and was great thoughout our visit. I had the bacon and cheese burger and girlfriend poke bowl. Burger was ok but average at best. Poke bowl looks loaded with stuff and fresh, but the sauce they used seemed off, was way over spicy, and I usually like spicy stuff and it was too much for me. GF was not a fan either. Restaurant was quiet, not a lot of life for a Saturday night. Ok visit but one and done for us.

★★★★★
August 16, 2024

The brewery is perfectly situated in the heart of the city, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. The location alone makes it a gem, offering easy access and a vibrant urban backdrop. The food was nothing short of delicious. The atmosphere was pleasantly quiet, providing a relaxing escape from the city's hustle and bustle. The service truly stood out—my server had an uncanny ability to anticipate our needs, checking in at just the right moments without ever being intrusive. As for the beer, I sampled four different types, and each one was a masterpiece in its own right. The quality and flavour were top-notch. This is a place you can enjoy with friends or family alike. Whether you're there for a casual hangout or a special occasion, this brewery will not disappoint. Highly recommended!

★★★
August 11, 2024

Pretty great food. Forgot to take a photo till after the burger was already gone. Service was bad but in fairness it seemed like just an off day

★★★★★
July 27, 2024

We had the Southwest Bowl and Fish and Chips. With the Fish and Chips you can have one or two pieces of fish. I thought it was a good-sized piece of fish. Everything was excellent.

★★★★★
April 26, 2024

This was our first visit to this location and we can happily say it was a most positive experience. Very friendly greeting from the young lady at the entrance who seated us in a lovely spot by the huge window. Our server was at the table moments later with a friendly welcome and recommendations for drinks. We ordered the suggested beers and a pair of cheese and bacon burgers which were delicious. Finished off our meal with a yummy ice cream and waffle dish smothered in chocolate and a couple of cappuccinos. All around excellent experience, recommended.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

Food and atmosphere was decent , more over we didn t have a good customer experience we have been ignored all the time unless and until we bug someone passing by no one really were checking in what we need.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Fantastic spot with amazing staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Good catch up with a mate over excellent beer and burgers - excellent service too!

★★
December 15, 2024

Food was great and so were our servers. The person who seated us was very rude. We are a group of seven, including three children, travelling from Nunavut. For some, this is their first trip ever visiting downtown Ottawa and that interaction was disappointing.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

The food was great and our server Gerardo was even greater.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

The food was delicious and our server Gerardo provided us with great service. Definitely would recommend this restaurant!!!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Very great service. Went with our little girl late at night and the staff was just so caring and amazing with her.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Service was good. Drinks were cold. Their new Smash Burger is something worth trying.

★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

UPDATE: So I did send an email to Erin Walker but he did not bother responding back. This goes to show the level of service and follow through. ============== Had a terrible experience! Ordered Tuna Poke bowl and the fish was smelly and rice were undercooked. Three other colleagues also ordered it and I ask the one beside me if I was the only one experiencing the smell and she confirmed it wasn t just me. All of us also had the same experience with rice undercooked. Never had such a bad poke bowl.

★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Food was ok... Pizzas were decent but bbq sauce was too sweet. Caesar salad was good but croutons were literally rock hard and inedible. Poutine was bland. But the service was really bad. I was here for an event so I understand the service might be different than the typical experience but I would still expect some effort. Server didnt bring us water, and we had to ask for plates and utensils to be brought out after we recieved our food. Then as soon as the food was brought out she made us pay, never checked on us again. Not friendly at all. We had to find someone else to bring us a takeout box. Disappointing!!!!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great team!! We hosted a trivia night with over 40 people at 3 Brasseurs. Coordinating with the 3 Brasseurs team was so easy. They also had a mic and HDMI so we could display trivia on the TVs. Excellent set-up and the servers were fabulous. We hope to come back again for our next event!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Gerardo is the best server trust me beer is good food is good service is good

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Was great love this place Wheelchair accessibility: Great doors Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Perfect atmosphere and service was on point. Can t beat the location either.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Service was great (thanks val)!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Our server Drayden was absolutely wonderful

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Awesome food, fantastic drinks and best service in town! Thanks Val!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Friendly service, great atmosphere took them lot of time to bring the food but at the end all was okay. I recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Amazing food, great service

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Olivia is the best!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Really great place to have a dinner or lunch! Very extensive menu and beers are great, made in house! Great service! Really enjoyed our server Val tonight! Very knowledgeable and overall just a great personality! Great evening for me! Thank you, we will be back!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Chris is the greatest! I walk in and he always has my drink ready! 5 star service for sure!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

chris is the greaest bartender, always has my diet coke ready to go!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I had an incredible experience at 3 Brewers on 240 Sparks St. The service, food, and ambiance were outstanding. The menu offers a great variety, and everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a night out. A special shoutout to Gerardo, whose exceptional service made our visit even more memorable. His attention to detail and friendly attitude truly set him apart. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

My Team and I have lunch here every week - being so close to the Brewery from work. Food is always great, and our server CHRIS is the absolute best!!! Our drinks are poored and brought over before he even greets us! We love you, Chris!!!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Chris is excellent mixologist!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Chris is a rockstar!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great food, great beer and great service, especially from Chris!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Samantha (and her coworkers) were absolutely incredible, and do very well during an unexpected busy rush! I was recently in on a Wednesday, and it was shockingly busy due to a local conference on the neighbouring street. They were on their A-Game and did an amazing job despite the crazy amount of incoming orders. My meal and drinks came in a very convenient and expected frame of time, and regardless of the busy schedule, I felt like I received all my requests in a very timely manner. My food was hot, my beer was full, and I have nothing but great things to say about her and the staff. Thank you Sam for the great service, and cheers to all the other servers working together as a team to help serve all the conference goers on a surprisingly busy Wednesday. Great work!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Chelsea was a great server! Checked in frequently and brought drinks out super fast.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Chelsea is the best server! I could not ask for better service! She is kind, accommodating and quick! She knows exactly what she s talking about! Best server in town!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I had an outstanding experience on Tuesday night, thanks to our server Chelsea! Her beer recommendations were spot on, and I absolutely loved the Munich Queen paired with the pretzel. Chelsea s knowledge and enthusiasm made the evening even more enjoyable. Highly recommend her service! Five stars all the way!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Enjoyed my experience at this spot! The service was exceptional! Chelsea greeted my group with great energy and made sure we were good the whole time! She made good food and drink recommendations for everyone. Even made alternatives based on our dietary restrictions! 5 star!

October 22, 2024

Service was non-existent. Food service ridiculously slow, no effort to make amends. Manager should be fired.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Chelsea was a great server. She took good care of us, and made sure our food came to us quickly. The nachos were tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great place and atmosphere. Some of the best apps and pitchers for groups!! Thanks to our great waitress Chelsea!

★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

This was my worst restaurant experience by far. I went here on a Sunday afternoon as a party of 6. The drinks came promptly and our orders were taken. An hour and a half went by before we recieved any food. One of our plates were sent to the wrong table, and they ran out of the ingredients so one of our friends didnt receive their food until we were all finished eating. My husbands dish was cold and unappetizing. It came in a cast iron skillet that was cold to the touch. His dish should have been sizzling. We asked for the manager while waiting for the one dish that was sent to the wrong table, and she never came to speak with us. It was about 20 minutes after 5 of us were served before the substituted dish came out. You could see the manager and our waitress avoiding eye contact as they passed by. My guess is our waitress forgot to put our order in and went on break because other tables that came in after us had eaten and left before any of us received a meal. No one came to check on us and only the one meal was comped. We didnt even have the opportunity to express the issues we experienced. The food was alright, but the service was the worst Ive ever recieved. I would skip this location if I went back to Ottawa. Vegetarian options: They had multiple vegetarian options. Dietary restrictions: Accommodating. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

We were staying in downtown Ottawa and this restaurant was a 5 minute walk. We made a reservation online for our group of ten. On arrival, everything was ready. The service was fabulous and the food was hot and delicious.

★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I recently tried the tuna poke bowl at this restaurant, and it was a huge disappointment. The fish had an unpleasant odor, indicating it was far from fresh. The rice was undercooked and hard, making the entire dish difficult to enjoy. Overall, it was a very unsatisfactory experience, and I would not recommend this place for poke bowls. The server took the bowl to kitchen and came back to offer a free fries - Seriously !

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I come to 3 Brasseurs on Sparks from time to time after work for a quick bite and drinks, and it never disappoints. The staff here are consistently friendly and helpful, making every visit enjoyable. I usually sit at the bar, and the bartender is always super cool and attentive, which adds to the relaxed vibe after a long day. The drinks are great, and the food comes out of the kitchen surprisingly fast and always tastes fantastic. Whether youre just stopping by for a quick drink or looking for a good meal, 3 Brasseurs has you covered. Highly recommend!

October 22, 2024

I had gone for lunch today with coworkers. I ordered Buffalo wings and fries as my meal. As soon I received my food and had 2 wings I realized the wings were not Buffalo. I spoke to server indicating that I did not like the wings ( because they were BBQ) and I said these were not the buffalo wings I ordered and would not eat them and that she can take away the plate. She asked if I wanted them re made I said no, it seemed as though she was taking away the wings but then put them back on the table and instead brought Buffalo sauce on the side, which doesnt change the fact I told her I would not eat them because I did not like them. Since she left them on the table my co workers picked at the wings and I only ate my fries. When I got my bill I saw that of course BBQ wings were on the bill which was her mistake that she punched in and she was charging me FULL PRICE. She said because my colleagues ate them she had to charge me, which to be honest I am a server and that is not good costumer service I clearly indicated I did not like them because they were BBQ and would not like a remake. She then billed the wrong person and ended up giving me 40% off my bill. So I paid 16 dollars for a plate of fries! Honestly I will not be coming back after this experience. Sent emails on July 15 with no response from manager. Not really professional, currently October 11.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Good service! Nice location! Close to downtown attractions. Food was delicious.

October 22, 2024

The expensive poke arrived with under cooked rice :(((((((((((((. All of my colleagues who ordered the same thing had the same problems.

September 22, 2024

My wife and I are visiting Ottawa from Newmarket, Ontario. The hostess didn t bother to open the door for us when heading to the patio, she slammed the door in my wife s face. We sat on the patio for 20 minutes and nobody came to take our order. WE WALKED OUT. We got great service Nextdoor at The Office . I vote with my wallet.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great time here, we will be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The chicken sliders were delicious the patio chairs were comfortable and our waiter was really nice!

★★
September 22, 2024

Yesterday I went with 3 friends, that was my second time in Brasseurs. The last time (before yesterday) my friend asked about happy hour because we started al 2:30pm, she told us that if we stayed at the bar and paid the bill during happy hour, we would get happy hour pricing. Yesterday was sooo different. We paid the bill after 4 pm (we arrived at 1:45), the waiter did not allow us to pay for the beers we ordered before 3 during happy hour. When we complained about the last two, his attitude was terrible. He got very angry with us and what he did was not charge for the beer, we just wanted him to adjust the price (even though the last time they told us if we paid at 3 the price was during happy hour), with each payment he violently removed the receipt from the dataphone, obviously we chose not to tip and when we left he looked at us with a lot of anger. It was a shame because the place seems very good to me, good beer, but I want to say that yesterdays experience left me very scared.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good beer and good burgers. Nice service. Theres nothing more to say

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

We entered the place, been seated and only 30 minutes later we were told that our food choices were not available.

★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Whoever decided to hire that hostess needs to reconsider their standards

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good food, decent service, fantastic staff

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

First time there tonight for my Birthday Souper and it was great My waitress Laura was the Best and she treated me very well with some goodies for my Birthday !!! The atmosphere was really good and the food too So yummie

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Phenomenal service!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Food is pretty decent. Service is good, not great.

★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Went for a team lunch today. Cost me $36 dollars for tap water and a salad (frisée, sparing amount of blueberries and finely chopped strawberries, burrata, and two crostinis)...$36 for a lunch salad! The tables were old and gross with chips and giant wet ring stains, the floors were dirty, our colleagues table got served so much before us that they were basically done when our side got the food after waiting an hour and my colleague had to insist they get it done. The only reason I give it two stars is because at least the salad was decent even if there was a significant lack of fresh berries. I will never go here again if I can help it. Compared to Montreal the other day, I got a full dinner of osso bucco with incredible service and atmosphere for the same price. Honestly though...a lunch salad at a pub for $36, I truly feel ripped off.

September 22, 2024

Very unprofessional stuff

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great burgers, good summer variety of beers. Love the patio.

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I went to 3 Brewers on Spock Street on Sunday 21st July 2024. This restaurant has rapidly gone downhill from 18 months ago. The patio was extremely dirty. It is as though no one bothers to sweep or clean or dust. The corners were gross looking and unkempt. The staff were lethargic and unenthusiastic about serving customers and were too busy chatting amongst themselves. We ordered the beef dip sandwich and the fish and chips. The beef dip was dry, not tasty and they tried to make up the taste with congealed cheese. The meat was insufficient and the fries were cold. Fish and chips. the fish was not cooked properly. The batter was gooey. The fries were cold and they gave us garlic sauce instead of tartar sauce and when I mentioned it it took another half an hour for the tartar sauce to arrive. We tried to order some drinks but the ones we wanted were unavailable. Apparently they ran out. We ended up ordering ginger ales, that will allegedly allowed refills but no one ever asked us and our glasses remained empty for the duration of the meal. The waiter never asked us how we were or if we had any concerns. The meal was lackluster, overpriced and disappointing.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Decent enough spot. Food was good and server was very friendly but, sitting outside, service left a lot to be desired. Seemed like each server had a table or two outside, so service was only every 30 minutes - servers that were assigned other tables came out, checked on their table or two, then eyes down and back inside - disappointing as it would have been a solid 4 star pub, if not for the dearth of service.

★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Service very slow, took nearly 15 minutes from being seated to receive a drink. Food was greasy and bland Food : 2/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great happy hour

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Their beer selection is fabulous.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good food and great beer.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Too bad we couldnt have been served in French. As for food and atmosphere, its good.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Very good and very good service. On the other hand, it took a very long time to receive our dishes.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

First time eating at this location, service was beyond great by all the staff, our server Kelsey was one of the friendliest and most efficient servers I ve had in a long time. She made our experience a great one Good hire :) Food was great and well presented!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great experience, drayden was amazing his service one some of the best we have had. Overall I could see the staff are having fun yet working hard and that is what it should be like, creates a great environment for the guest. Bravo!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

No complaints, I will be going back.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I had the Tuna Poke Bowl when we went for an office lunch which was delicious.

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Pizzas are great since they have a nice thin crust thats not burnt or undercooked. However the chicken avo sandwiches werent good. The chicken was too chewy and didnt taste fresh at all, seemed like it was reheated several times. Now when it comes to the servers, they seemed ok, but I dont blame them for not acting great as they seemed understaffed and overworked. Although, the server that took our order was lovely! Overall, the atmosphere of the place was good but can be elevated with a few upgrades, such as getting new chairs and tables for the outdoor patio. Thank you for a good time!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Drayden is an exceptional server! Their attention to detail and friendly demeanor truly made my experience great. Would recommend!

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great server!( Brady )

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great Canada Day lunch on the patio. Good food and great atmosphere. Thanks Jessie for the great service! 10 out of 10 + 1!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

My friends and I had an excellent time there today. The service was perfect - Thanks Jessie for being so great and bringing us an amazing food!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Wonderful place, with great service. Jessie made the experience most pleasant.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Drayden was wonderful - it was super busy on Canada day but he was very nice and attentive, very professional! Would come back again :)

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We were here on Canada Day and our server Drayden did not disappoint. Ok what a perfect place to be today as the air show flew over and we were able to enjoy the planes and Skyhawks flew by! Drayden was so professional and encouraged us to stay and experience the entire show with some yummy beers of course. Our Nachos were delish and it was the perfect Canada Day in the capital!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The serving is very slow, and everything is in the best German beer hall style.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Greatly enjoyed sitting on the huge patio watching the Snowbirds on Canada Day! Thanks to Jessie B for her awesome service especially on a crazy busy day!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Service was amazing! Beca made sure we had everything we needed and we had all our order right and in a really good time (even on July 1st!) Will recommend!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We had such a great experience and our server was absolutely amazing, fast, and kind. Thank you drayden for making our experience fabulous. Teri Food

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Even though it was Canada day the service was fast, our waitress, Beca was very attentive and checking on us often, food was good

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Had a fantastic experience at 3 Brewers! The beer was great, but what really made my day was our server Drayden. He was great! Thanks for the amazing service, Drayden!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

My partner and I went on Canada Day, before the Fireworks. It was busy but Emmanuel, our server, provided a great experience, got our drinks quickly, and kept us updated on wait times for food.

★★★
July 22, 2024

The service wasnt good and food took forever to come out. Also, they were serving a limited menu so I couldnt get what I actually wanted. The food was okay. However, I really loved the drinks

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The team at the Sparks Street 3Brewers are fantastic and welcoming! Our server Drayden was knowledgeable of the menu and the extensive beer offerings. I highly recommend this location for a great patio!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We were warmly welcomed and served very courteously. The food was very tasty and the brewerys own beer tasted very good. We moved on later with a fair bill.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great food and service.

★★
July 22, 2024

The food and service was alright, but nothing special. Before you get your heart set on something you saw on the menu online, they are currently only offering an extremely limited food menu (less than 50% of what they show online).

★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food was okay but not great. Small amount of chicken for sandwich and odd texture to the chicken. Wife s burger had maple syrup sauce of some sort, but was way too sweet. Fries were good. Was told only half the food was available due to kitchen staff shortages. Waitress was just okay but not overly helpful or attentive. There were rotating taps not listed on the menu and we had to ask about them (waitress didn t tell us the special or any seasonal features). And finally, a mouse ran under our table during our meal. I ve never seen a rodent in a Canadian restaurant before. Overall, blah.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I dont know if it was because it was a soccer day, but there were quite a lot of people. I thought it was a local restaurant. Unfortunately, I wasnt able to take pictures of the food. But I felt like the food was just ordinary. It was nice to have a beer. The atmosphere was good.

July 22, 2024

Ian the Bartender was insufferable. Needs to work in any other industry besides service. Ordered a flight and he couldn t be bothered to tell me what they were. Kept washing dishes in front of me so it splashed all over my drink, talked down to his coworkers, and talked smack about the other customers as soon as they d leave. Also my food was bland and weak. This place looked great online but I will never be returning.

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Honestly a great location, but our server was pretty bad. Considering that there was only about 12 to 15 people (6 tables) tops in the restaurant, and definitely more than enough servers to cover the place, we could never get his attention. The only time we could ever get his attention is when we ask another server to get our server to come to us. On top of that they forgot 1 of the 2 food orders that we made. Thinking about it now I cant believe I tipped him.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

So great! Service from Jessie was so welcoming and warm! Will be back very soon!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

We really enjoyed our stay and Olivia was super nice. It was delicious! Will definitely recommend! Food : 5/5

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Dumpster fire. When Thale was there service was great. Ive been in twice in last 6 months. Ive sat there 40 minutes and had a total of 0 drinks. This is the worst bar in Ottawa

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Its just ok. Not very good poutine at all unfortunately.

★★★
June 22, 2024

I ve been there many times and I feel the service has changed a lot lately. My last experience was not pleasant, specially with the waiter and it s sad when you are paying for a bad service

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Dogs not allowed

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Its a good place to sit down and pass the time. The draft beer has a good flavor and is smooth to drink. This time I drank white, which is very suitable for women or people who try it for the first time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Fantastic poutine. Great beer. Was great to find some dark beers. Pretzel was good too.

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great location. Nice variety of beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Greate place for a good lunch or other dining deligths! Happy to visit again

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

This is the sort of place that fits perfectly within the consensus of lowered expectations that Ottawa is so keen to support for some reason. Yes, its conveniently located. Yes, you can make a reservation for 12 people easily with little forethought. Yes, you dont need to leave the office to have a sit down meal. No, you will not receive your order within 45 minutes. No, you will not have well-brewed house beer. No, you wont get good food nor value. Yet, people still eat here and its always packed. Do yourself a favour and skip their beer. Also dont bother ordering food if youve got a 1pm meeting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Food is delicious but small proportions, probably a little understaffed, the lady serving me forgot to bring my drink 3 times coz she was atleast handling 10-15 table orders. Usually a little crowded. Overall, its a good place.

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Service was terrible. Waited forever for the waiter to take our drink orders. Never came back to check on us until 1 1/2 hours later and then we decided to leave. My colleagues meal was disgusting...she told the waiter at which time he said nothing in response. My colleagues and I will never go back and Ill definitely not recommend this place at all.

June 22, 2024

Went for lunch, 1.5 hour wait. The Waiter was very apologetic, but we wasted our lunch hour.

June 22, 2024

I feel bad leaving a bad review because the server was very apologetic, but the wait times for food were unacceptable. I used to come here quite regularly but probably wouldn t return after today.

June 22, 2024

We had a group reservation at noon on a Thursday. We were about 15-20 people. By 1:30, more than half our group still didn t have meals. Some of our group had to leave without ever getting their food, some of us eventually got our meals in take out containers. Some only got parts of their meals. And we had to ASK for a discount for the poor service which they only gave to those who didn t get their food until close to 2pm. I ended up back at the office with undercooked chicken and cold sweet potato fries.. which I had paid full price for ($25!) Absolutely awful experience. Over an hour and a half to receive subpar food. Terribly managed and ruined what should have been a nice outing for our team. We asked for management, only to be told they weren t available because they were in the kitchen. One of the two servers who helped us was apologetic. The other one was very nonchalant about it all. At one point we asked about our colleague s missing fries.. and his response was simply no . Group reservations, on a weekday in downtown Ottawa really should not be this difficult. Hopefully this saves another group from experiencing the same.

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I was sitting at the bar and it was half empty. The bartender was not attentive at all. He was more attentive to his friends. I have to grab his attention to get a drink. The burger was decent and the slaw was nothing to write home about.

June 22, 2024

If youre eating food here and dont eat animal muscle thats easy enough, there are the several options, but its impossible to avoid lactation fluid from cow or goat nipples, its in most of their items.

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Go somewhere else. Drinks are the only good thing about this place. Service is terrible and food is subpar.

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Was excited to visit, unfortunately something happened with one of their managers and they were serving a limited menu. It wasnt made clear upon entering the restaurant and we sat for 5-10 minutes before anyone approached us and explained the menu issue.

★★
June 22, 2024

We went here for my husbands Birthday , knowing it was Rib fest and it would likely be busy. We made a reservation because of that. Upon arrival, we werent even greeted with hello, or how are you guys today, just theres going to be a wait The same person that greeted us loudly complained about other diners. Our waitress was nice enough, just overwhelmed. The people outside with Ribs, and only ordering drinks, seemed like they had much better service.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Laura and Amr were very hospitable and respectful to our attendance this evening. They should be rewarded for great customer service. Thank you very much for the great evening provided by these individuals.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Excellent food and beer highly recommended

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Ill be honest, food is great, service is amazing..... Beer sucked. Really not the best beer... It might hurt but its true.....

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Nice atmosphere, they had lots of drink options which was great tried the elderflower sangria which was delicious. The flammerkeche was pretty nice, light which was easy to eat. They also reuse aspects of their beers in their meals which is super cool. Service was a bit slow but we were a large group. The house salad was a bit bitter and could have used a bit more dressing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Always amazing service at this location. A positive work environment really shows. I had camembert which was great, the views are very nice as well of sparts street

★★
May 22, 2024

Came here for a group lunch on Wednesday of this week. I was hesitant to leave a review but my table received their chicken burgers and they tasted and smelled like cigarettes. The waitress and manager I spoke to took care of the meals but I wasn t comfortable eating anything else they offered after that. Service was fast enough, and my issue was dealt with quickly, I guess. I would consider coming back for drinks but never food.

May 22, 2024

There were a lot of empty tables. The hostess gave us a table, but the waitress said we had to leave because her sector was already closed. Then we were given another table right next to the noisy company, we asked to change the table, as there are free tables. We were ignored. We decided to leave, we were clearly not welcome there

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The bartenders have lots of attitude and knocked it out of the park with service

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We had a huge dinner reservation at 3 Brewers Sparks for my birthday celebration and everyone keeps telling me they had a great time. Our servers were Val and Lauren, and they were absolutely amazing and we loved them. The food was delicious, and upstairs was perfect for a large gathering. There was even room for more people than our reservation for a Friday night, which was amazing. I have come to 3 Brewers Sparks for a Paint Nite in the past, and really enjoyed my time there at that time. I usually go to another restaurant for my birthday, but wanted to do something different this year. And I wanted everyone to be able to come who could. This place is perfect for that as its close to the LRT Parliament station, and there are lots of good parking options nearby, including at the Sun Life Centre and the World Exchange Plaza. We were asked to customize our menu due to the group having over 19 people, which is fine with me. The options we had to choose from were amazing, and I got my friends to vote on the menu so they could feel included in the planning and understand they were getting a limited menu. We had a lot of fun with it and even did polls for it. People who never met got to know each other before the party because of it. As I always like to plan my events far in advance, I planned my birthday for two months. Therefore I made my reservation early, which the staff really appreciated. I ended up talking to several people at this restaurant during my planning process, who all had amazing customer service skills. Its very clear this restaurant goes above and beyond for their guests. Thank you so much for hosting me and my friends, and thank you for taking care of our cakes and being prepared to deal with ice cream cakes...letting us bring our own knife and even including spoons for the cakes so they would be easier to eat. We really appreciate your time, and the staff who worked late especially on the night of my party. You are all amazing, and people already want to come back and are hoping I host a celebration with you again. I will add that this venue is really well set up for big gatherings on the top floor. Including with a gift table, lots of places to take photos, washrooms so you dont need to go downstairs, a mixture of booths and tables so people can sit where they are most comfortable, etc. Im gonna sign this off with thanks again for the amazing night and I hope you always get enough business to stay open forever. - Carol

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

We came in today with a large group, although we had no reservation, the hostess was able to accommodate us! Our waitress Olivia was fantastic and very attentive, despite it being busy. the lunch special is a great deal, we will definitely be coming back here.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Mackenzie was an awesome server and it was her first shift as a server!!! Keep up the good work! We ll come back!!

★★★★
April 22, 2024

Tried Alibi on launch day. At 5.9% it s dangerously crushable! Has me jonesin for patio season. Mmmmm.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

It was a delicious meal! And the beer was great. The service is always top shelf. Sorry Alex only left a 4 star I was not with him.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Very good gastropub, enjoyed the meal and the beer very much

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We visited 3 Brewers on a trip to Ottawa. The atmosphere is really great and comfortable. We were seated immediately and the wait-staff were extremely accommodating and helpful. They have such a great selection of beers on tap and our server was amazing in helping us choose which one wed like to have a pint of with our supper (we were able to taste them before committing!). We shared a plate of Nachos for our appetizer. They were delicious and loaded with toppings. My husband had a burger and I had fish and chips. Both were also very delightful. I thought that it was neat that they use their spent grain from their brewing in some of their food dishes. Overall a great experience and supper.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Nice place very busy. The food is spectacular. The service was amazing atmosphere is loud, if you don t mind that then it would be five stars also. The pork shank is an amazing value and is full of flavor. It s big enough for two, but one person can really enjoy but you will feel extremely full, I would highly recommend coming and the beers are great to match the food.

★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

In Ottawa for work. Food is just okay. Gets busy during lunch and service is a little sparse. Got the spicy chicken burger with Caesar salad on the side. Wasn t bad. Water never got refilled unfortunately.

March 22, 2024

Ordered a Caesar salad through skip and a beer. Skip called me to argue they didn t have the beer but it was there in the bag. Salad had no dressing (how hard is it) and they only refunded me the dressing, sure I m going to eat lettuce and croutons. Great place!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Went there today with my coworkers. A table of 20. What an amazing service today. Really friendly waiter. Everyones food looked amazing except mine. I ordered a salad and it came with so much ranch sauce on it, it was a soup. I totally recommend this place - just dont go there for the salad

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Everything went well, food was good, beer as well. Not very crowded (Sunday around 2PM). Not far from the Parliament.

★★★★
March 22, 2024

Ate at bar and the service was very good. The bartender recommended the Flatbread, and it was delicous. Had an IPA, then the Bourbon stout, and I bought one to go. The place was a little slow due to the March break.

March 22, 2024

10 minutes waiting, bar was empty, servers saw us and nobody came to serve, they just ignored us. Just left the place.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Thank you, Darlene and everyone at 3 Brasseurs for accommodating a large group of me and my colleagues today. We were young and risky so we didn t book a table, but Darlene made it happen for us. She s awesomeee. Also $4 Mocktails on Wednesdays are the bomb!

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Food isnt as great as I remember from before COVID

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Good selection of beer and other beverages, but the food is nothing special. I had the fish and chips it was okay but nothing impressive. I would definitely come here for drinks over food. Service was also great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

We went there for my wive s birthday and as soon as we got there we were seated very quickly and in about 5-10 minutes we ordered our food and in about 20 minutes we got our food. The food was incredible and everything was else was good Kid-friendliness: Very good

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great service, good food, came super quick and had a huge selection of fun drinks. Very nice place with glass walls and second floor. Our server packed up our dessert to go for us too!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great local haunt. Iconic! Great beer and location! The place is packed during lunch. The food is good and so is the service. I strongly recommend their French onion soup!! But, probably wouldnt have the spicy chicken sandwich again.

★★★★
February 22, 2024

It took a while to receive my food, but it was delicious, and I plan to return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

I love the French onion soup!

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

I went on a February Saturday evening. I ordered the candied bacon burger with a house salad and mozzarella sticks as an appetizer. The mozzarella sticks were ok, but small and the dipping tomato sauce was not enough. The burger patty tasted like nothing, no flavor. The bun, bacon, cheese and onions were ok... But the patty makes the burger. The salad was ok. It was cold inside, a lot of people kept their jackets on. But the service was pretty good.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Everything was so perfect! The food was good and the service was awesome!!! The steak was tender! The cauliflower sweet and spicy wow!!

★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The food is quite bad, the only thing with a decent flavor is the fast food but the more elaborate dishes, which are few, do not taste good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Super satisfied, the French Dip is delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Truly, my congratulations, I was looking for a beer with good foam and it met my expectations, congratulations. Try the seasonal one

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Our favourite restaurant in Ottawa! Always great deals, amazing bear, very friendly crew. Highly recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Good place for large groups.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good overall

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice brewery restaurant in downtown Ottawa. Tasty food and great beer, exactly what you need to escape the cold weather.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

2 words - flammekuchen lilloise. Order it. Great location, great atmosphere. Upstairs looks great for a private party. On site brews are great and taste finished, no bitterness here! The service was good, but far between. We waited around a really long time to get a bill, pay, order dessert, etc, but I think our server was just in the weeds. She was really friendly and offered great menu suggestions... Would just be nice to see other staff helping out during busy times.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We were there for a large group dinner, over 70 people, half of them 12 year old girls. The food came in a timely manner, the staff were patient and handled the kids with ease. Only quibble was that it took them too long to sort out the bills at the end, but otherwise it was a great experience with decent food and great service. Should also note that for the large group they had a cheap, but good, kids menu.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Noisy, no bilingual service, the sauerkraut a little lukewarm. Disappointing.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was good, worth the price. Nice atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The fruity blonde beer was amazingly good, & surprisingly affordable ($7ish a mug I think) & the tuna poke was tasty. The customer service couldve been a tad bit more atentative though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great atmosphere here for a casual meal.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent place for an after work gathering. Excellent drinks :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was delicious Absolutely amazing atmosphere Would highly recommend to anyone in the area Delicious chilled beers great location for sightseeing Vegetarian options: Lettuces Parking: Close by parking but its expensive Kid-friendliness: Very professional wait staff Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food is good soem items much better theb others ...dank cauliflower bites ...the servers and staff all seem wonderful an upbeat I forgot to get the bartenders name but she is amazing xo always knows my drink super smiles and friendly never in a bad mood in prob 6 times shes served me extremely good bartender Vegetarian options: Cauliflower bites r dank!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Slow service, good food. Very noisy. BEWARE they charge automatically 20% tip when groups of 6 or more. They say its 18%, but they charge that on the taxed amount, so it rounds up to just over 20%, also bills were all mixed up and we were a small group. I dont mind if you add tips automatically for groups, but be truthful about it. 20% is a bit excessive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice informal pub in downtown Ottawa. Ive been there several times and food is always great. Beer is crafted on site - you can see the brewer work his magic with the larger copper stills. Nice selection of brews and all meals have accompaniment recommendations.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place. Recommend it.

★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is pretty good. The service is good. The upstairs bathroom smells.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I am really surprised about what happened to us at this location, We arrived around 6, ordered our food, waiter came and said we are out of soup tonight which was fine, I looked for alternatives when she came again few minutes later and informed us that the main I ordered is also unavailable, we decided to go somewhere else, unfortunately they charged us the 2 coke that we ordered with the food and not touched!!!