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Irene's Pub Restaurant
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Coat Check:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
4 reviews for Irene's Pub Restaurant
4 reviews in English
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Review from Jean-Philippe D.
Ottawa, ON
4/24/2012
I absolutely love Irene's. Its charm and character isn't forced, and it isn't usually bursting at the seams. The drink selection, particularly beers, is great, with several local brews for Ottawa or Ontarian flavour.
I'll admit, though, that what really draws me is their Sunday evening house bluegrass band, the Dusty Drifters (link below). Even if you're not into bluegrass - and believe me, I never thought I was - definitely drop by one Sunday to check them out. There's something immensely appealing about sipping a cool beer listening to these guys.
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Review from Karen M.
Ottawa, ON
8/9/2009
Irenes Pub is a restaurant pub but is also music venue on the weekends and is situated in the Glebe neighborhood of Ottawa. Over the years many renovations have been done to improve the music venue portion of the bar with the sight-lines being improved and getting a new PA. These days you will find the bar consistently booked on Friday and Saturday nights with both local and out of town bands. A great feature of Irenes is the back patio, it is pretty big and offers ample seating as well as a window into the bar so you can stand outside and watch the bands, smokers seem to particularily like this feature. The food at Irenes is pretty standard pub fare, nothing out of the ordinary but fine if you are a looking for a quick bite. The staff is friendly and the bar prices are excellent.
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Review from Amanda D.
Ottawa, ON
10/2/2008 1 photo
Irene's Pub has character. It blends phenomenal blues musicians, local art, darts, pool, community camaraderie and deliciously intriguing social misfits into one dark and exciting space. This pub doesn't have an ounce of pretension; it feels like you've walked into the hot night spot in a small town rather than a pub in the Glebe.
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Review from Jason D.
Ottawa, ON
11/13/2008 1 photo
There are a million bars in Ottawa, and tonnes around the location where Irene's is situated. These bars are well populated all week long. In fact, it can be darn difficult to get into some even during a week night. I have been to Irene's twice now - on a Monday night and a Tuesday night - and both times the place was thinly populated. It is a really neat, tidy and comfortable bar - wood, exposed brick, soft lighting. They have live music on a regular basis. Their menu has all the pub grubs - sandwiches, nachos, chicken fingers. They serve great beers on tap (almost 20 brands available). But, for some reason, it is a little quiet. But, perhaps that is its strength - the idea that you can head in and enjoy a good quiet time without the mad crush or head-thumpin' music other pubs inflict on you.
