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Mercury Lounge
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56 Byward Market SqOttawa, ON K1N 7A2
(613) 789-5324
- Hours:
Mon 5:30 pm - 12 am
Tue 7 pm - 2 am
Wed-Sat 7 pm - 2:30 am
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- DJ, Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Wed, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
4 reviews for Mercury Lounge
4 reviews in English
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Review from Sandra M.
12/6/2011
While visiting Ottawa on Dec 2nd-4th, my husband and I were out to enjoy Ottawa's night life. We found the Murcury Lounge and I was very impressed.
It is a smaller, intimate space with interesting/unique artwork and decor. We stayed on the second level, though there was a dance floor on the 3rd level. The bathrooms were clean and modern. I suspect that 2 is sufficient for theb small space. I did not experience any waiting.
Our bartender certainly knows what she is doing! I had the Chocolate Martini, followed by the Lychee and Ginger Martinis. They were incredible and very smooth. So smooth in fact that I had all 3 with in just over an hour.
The bartender was kind enough to ensure that I was aware of the 2oz content of each Martini before serving the 3rd. She came across as genuinely caring about her clientèle and our best interests. She was attentive and near, as soon as she was needed. -Side note, I personally have a high tolerance for this consumption level though I understand that is uncommon of most women my size.
The music was perfect for the classy setting on Friday. On Saturday the live DJ for both levels was very enjoyed. I had to go back for another of the Ginger Martinis on Saturday.
I would love to go back during future trips to Ottawa and will highly recommend.
I only wish there was a place like this in Halifax. -
Review from Minh D.
Gatineau, QC
Still one of the cooler, more laid back hangouts in Ottawa. Truly deserves the "lounge" part of its name.
Note that this isn't a go early and have beers type of place, most nights it's not even open for business before 10pm and even then, people don't really start coming in until 11 - midnight. Go early (10pm) and you're guaranteed a spot on one of its few loungy sofas (very comfy), but you'll also probably be alone with your companions.
Great music as advertised, they always have good DJs. -
Review from Darren M.
Ottawa, ON
11/19/2010
This is one of the best places to be on a Wednesday night in Ottawa. That is if you like to dance and enjoy a drag show. And who likes to dance and DOESN'T enjoy a drag show?
Mercury is a very tasteful lounge in the heart of the Byward Market. It's really a late night place only as you'll probably be a lonely person if you show up there too early in the evening.
The bar is located just as you walk up the stairs and there's usually a large crowd around it so you're best to head up the next set of stairs to the upstairs bar which also has a balcony area that you can look out over the dance floor. The music, lights and of course drag queens on Wednesday night are worth the cover charge. Either jump onto the dance floor or watch from way up above.
Be prepared for a lineup if you show up past midnight so you'll have to time it just right -- don't go too early but don't get caught outside in line all night. -
Review from Amanda D.
Ottawa, ON
12/10/2008 2 photos
This is one of my favourite spots I've been to for live music. It's a pity I haven't returned. Don't read anything into that though! It's a really awesome lounge.
The Mercury Lounge mainly specializes in variations of jazz music, but it also includes some of the other stuff as well. The atmosphere is very relaxing with warm reds and yellows. The stage is a perfect focal point as it's framed by two twelve foot high (at least) windows that look out into the market from this heritage building.
Unfortunately, there's not a lot of space, especially if you arrive with a large group and want to stick together. You may have to resolve yourselves to separate a bit for the night if you want to sit down to enjoy the music.
Unlike many bars in Ottawa, this place is open until 3AM.
