Irene's Pub

Ottawa


Friendly and funky, if a little grimy in the thick of a busy weekend, Irene's is the three-decade-old spiritual home for the Glebe neighborhood's artists and musicians. It offers live music, with a good line in Celtic, folk and blues, and other entertainment a few nights a week. Enjoy a great selection of whiskeys and local craft beers on tap.


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