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Clock Tower Brew Pub
Categories: Nightlife Bars Pubs Restaurants Canadian (New) Pubs, Canadian (New) [Edit]
575 Bank StOttawa, ON K1P 5K9
(613) 233-7849
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 12 am
Sat-Sun 10 am - 12 am
Sun 10 am - 11:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
9 reviews for Clock Tower Brew Pub
9 reviews in English
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Review from Sebb J.
Vancouver, BC
3/1/2011
Good food, good brews, friendly staff. Need I say more?
The service tends to be on the slow side and parking is a bit problematic weeknights. -
Review from Nandan F.
Ottawa, ON
1/24/2011
Went here for dinner with a bunch of colleagues after a long day at work. The place was packed for a Wednesday evening. The service was good and orders arrived in pretty good time considering the brisk business.
I love places that brew their own beer. Their brown is pretty darn good. The food was alright. I ordered french onion soup which was average. The steak was a bit over cooked for a medium rare. The evening ended with some cognac. The reason why I mention that is because this place has pretty much no insulation and is freezing inside. Combine that with sitting next to a single pane window and the door and don't be surprised if your jacket is crispy cold at the end of the night....seriously! Their heat bills must be insane!! -1 star for promoting 'alcohol to stay warm' ideas. btw...don't go there only for the food since it may not be worth it. But overall I had a really nice evening and would go back here especially to enjoy their patio. -
Review from Brian H.
Ancaster, ON
2/13/2011
Went to have dinner and watch a hockey game.
I'm a huge fan of micro beers. This place has a great selection.
Had the buffalo burger. The burger was over cooked.
Over all. I'd go to have pints there but not for the food -
Review from Dani B.
8/5/2010
Not the best food I've ever had but it was pretty amazing considering this is a pub. I came with a friend of mine who brought her baby and dog and the staff were really accommodating.
They make beer on site and it was super refreshing, I went with the lager I believe. They have everything fried you can imagine and you can't go wrong with that. The calamari was a bit rubbery, but the zuccini sticks were fried to perfection and the onion rings and sweet potatoe fries were done well too.
Amidst the fried food I went for the warm goat cheese salad. The goat cheese and garlic bread were great but the salad was just ok considering it was $12. However, it was really refreshing to see some greens after all the fried food. It's not in the center of town but it has a nice patio and I would probably go back again. -
Review from Duck D.
Brampton, ON
Had a great time here on a Friday night although we had to wait about 10-20 mins for a table. Tried every single kind of their house beers and they were all pretty acceptable, not on par with brewpubs in Quebec of course but still much better than drinking crap like Canadian or Blue. Date had the bowtie pasta with bacon (it was a daily special) and it was pretty tasty, I had some kind of grilled chicken panini with peameal bacon and it definitely hit the spot too. Only downside is it was a very expensive final bill, those beers really add up I guess. Still, I would definitely return if in Ottawa again! Was way better than some of the other bars/pubs we visited the next night in the Byward Market
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Review from Amanda D.
Ottawa, ON
11/25/2008
The best things the Clock Tower has going for it are its seasonal beers, large patio and downstairs games room. The food and main floor ambiance are average. This pub seems to be more popular in the summertime due to its patio that looks onto Bank Street. People can stop by on the way home from work or after playing some sort of organized sport and enjoy a cold one outside with friends, co-workers or family. My favourite beer is their raspberry wheat. The downstairs portion is exceptional because few pubs offer a den-like games room to casually bond with friends while you distract yourselves with games and alcohol. Both the patio and den can get busy, so try to avoid peak times.
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Review from Carol W.
Ottawa, ON
8/30/2010
I went here for a late lunch and beer with my daughter, it was ok. the food was nothing out of the ordinary the service was good and the beer list was not overly extensive.
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Review from Jason D.
Ottawa, ON
10/17/2008 2 photos
My wife and I went out on the town (I like to show the ladies a good time!) and we decided to stop in for a drink at the Clock Tower Brew Pub. There are many pubs along Bank Street, but what drew us to the Clock Tower was a) it's distinctive building - it is a large, two-level building with a large clock tower (hence the name) and b) it has a private parking lot, which is useful on that busy stretch of Bank right up next to the 417. We arrived at around 8pm on a Tuesday night and the parking lot was full - not to worry, there was parking around the corner on Strathcona. Anyhow, the lot was full because the Clock Tower was jammed packed with customers. It is a happening place to hang out and, since the tables are placed close together, it is easy to meet new people. The real delight with the Clock Tower is that, as the name suggests, they brew a selection of their own beers. And their beer is tast-y! If you are the type of beer drinker who avoids watery, tasteless lagers in favour of rich coloured and flavourful brews, then the Clock Tower will have what you are seeking. The food is traditional pub fare (wings, nachos, etc.) at reasonable prices. Downstairs is a games room with TVs, a pool table and board games. It has a real den-like atmosphere down there. My advice is to get there early though - it is VERY popular and people tend to linger.
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Review from Tyler S.
Ottawa, ON
6/14/2009
The best time to go to the Clock Tower is during happy hour (4-7 week nights I think) for half price appetizers or cheaper drinks. If you are lucky enough to get a table on Tuesday you can cash in on cheap wings but be prepared to wait especially if you are in a large group. Their micro-brew beers are pretty good and they have Beaus!
