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Prohibition Public House, Ottawa, ON

Prohibition Public House

4.7
4.7
89 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Gastro Pub
337 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J8

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Prohibition House is a modern Canadian gastropub designed in a New York style, offering cocktails and contemporary Canadian cuisine in a space adorned with wood elements and vintage decor. Since its inception in 2016, Prohibition has become a cornerstone of the Centretown restaurant scene.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 3:30 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alex Pruner
  • Private party facilities
    We have several rooms available depending on size. A small quaint private dining room that seats 8-10 guests. A larger more formal dining room room that seats up to 25 guests.A larger private event space, equipped with its own bar that can accommodate up to 65 seated guests, and up to 100 people for cocktails and canapés. Minimum spends required.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch

What 89 people are saying

Prohibition Public House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prohibition Public House offers a "fantastic experience" with a cool vibe, "excellent and attentive service," and delicious, uniquely crafted cocktails. The menu, though small, features locally sourced ingredients and standout dishes like brisket and mushroom tostada. The venue's warm ambiance and attentive staff ensure a memorable visit. "Highly recommended!"
89 Reviews
  1. Shannon

    Ottawa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful night, it was our first time there and our waitress Rebecca was patient and lovely and the whole experience was great. We will definitely be back and will be recommending this to our friends and family who have never been before.

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  2. Sarah

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic drinks, food, and service! We will definitely be back.

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  3. Danica

    Ottawa1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience is like an elegant pub vibe and I’ve been to Prohibition house a few times now. Drew was our server and had us laughing all night. I got the pasta which was nothing extraordinary but my 2 friends got the burger which they said was the best burger in Ottawa (also the fries are maple bacon flavour unlike anything I’ve tried!!) Charcuterie has always been my fave! Would definitely recommend Prohibition House:)

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  4. Michael

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience for my first visit to Prohibition Public House. Cool vibe, excellent and attentive service, delicious cocktails, locally sourced ingredients - overall everything was excellent. It may have been my first visit but it certainly won’t be my last.

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  5. Natalie

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delightful, and the cocktails were delicious. Our server, Sam, was phenomenal—attentive, charming, and made the experience even more enjoyable.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. Everything was perfect from start to finish. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to everyone!

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  7. Zarina

    Montreal14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Prohibition pub. The food is amazing and service is always great. Servers are always attentive and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.

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  8. Patty

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were second to none. Definitely going back to have other items I did not get to try. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love the pork belly, sausage, cheese, especially the blueberry jelly with a yogurt-like texture, not sweet, just keeps the natural flavour of blueberry, a little surprise!

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  10. Siva

    Ottawa7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great! I think food wise it wasn’t for me. They have a great drink menu!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Prohibition Public House

337 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J8

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 3:30 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Pruner
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have several rooms available depending on size. A small quaint private dining room that seats 8-10 guests. A larger more formal dining room room that seats up to 25 guests.A larger private event space, equipped with its own bar that can accommodate up to 65 seated guests, and up to 100 people for cocktails and canapés. Minimum spends required.
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