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Deacon Brodies Pub is located at 247 Elgin Street in Ottawa Canada
Monday through Friday 11am-2am
Saturday 9am-2am (brunch 9am-3pm)
Sunday 9am-2am (brunch 9am-3pm)
Monthly Scotch Tastings
Live Music: Fridays and Saturdays 9pm-1am
Check out our recent news & other blogs we have been featured on below.
St. Patrick’s Day at Deacon Brodies – Guinness, Live Music & Prizes
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Deacon Brodies on Elgin Street with Guinness specials, live music from Scott Amey, tacos, prizes, and a kilt bonus. Join us from 11AM–2AM for a full day of festive Irish cheer in downtown Ottawa.
Highland Icons: The Macallan & Clynelish
Join us at Deacon Brodies in Ottawa on Sunday, March 1, 2026 for Highland Icons: a guided Scotch whisky tasting featuring Macallan and Clynelish. Dave Sharp, four pours, snack plate, and paired chocolates included.
Super Bowl Sixty Sunday at Deacon Brodies - Sound On, Game On
Watch the Super Bowl at Deacon Brodies with sound on, 10 TVs plus a projector screen, game-day drink and food specials, and giveaways throughout the game.
Winterlude 2026: Walk from Deacon Brodies to Ottawa’s Best Winter Attractions
A simple walking guide from Deacon Brodies (Elgin St) to Winterlude 2026 highlights, including Rink of Dreams, Confederation Park, and the Rideau Canal Skateway.
BURNS NIGHT CELEBRATIONS
Celebrate Robbie Burns Weekend at Deacon Brodies Pub in Ottawa on January 24 and 25. Enjoy live piping and music, a guided Scotch whisky tasting, Burns Night traditions, and Scottish festivities honouring Scotland’s national poet. No cover for evening events.
Robert Burns Day Whisky Tasting
Celebrate Robert Burns Day with a guided Scotch whisky tasting at Deacon Brodies in Ottawa. Join us on January 25th 2026 for five carefully selected single malts, expert-led tasting notes, and a relaxed afternoon honouring Scotland’s national poet. Limited seating available.
A St. Andrew’s Day Dram Fest
Join us for a special Scotch Tasting on Sunday, November 30th from 2–4pm, featuring five whiskies, chocolate pairings, and a cozy guided presentation by David Sharp. We’re starting early to make room for St. Andrew’s Day celebrations at 6pm, complete with pipers, haggis, Scottish treats, and a proper toast to St. Andrew. Kilts welcome! Reserve your seat and let us know if you’re staying for the festivities.
Four Drams to Warm the Soul: A Scotch Tasting at Deacon Brodie’s
Experience “Four Drams to Warm the Soul” at Deacon Brodie’s Whisky Bar in Ottawa on October 19th 2025. Enjoy four Scotch whiskies with paired chocolates, snack plates, and a guided presentation by Dave Sharp.
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2025 at Deacon Brodies with a Classic Turkey Dinner in Ottawa
No cooking, no cleanup, just comfort. Join us at Deacon Brodies this Thanksgiving for a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings (and pumpkin pie, of course!). Available dine-in or takeout, Monday, October 13th only.
Tropical Seas to Highland Breeze: Scotch Tasting at Deacon Brodies Whisky Bar in Ottawa
Join us Sept 21 at Deacon Brodies in Ottawa for a guided whisky tasting. Five single malts, chocolate pairings & snacks. RSVP required.
Waves, Wood and Vapours — An August Whisky Journey at Deacon Brodies
Join us August 17 at Deacon Brodies Whisky Bar in Ottawa for Waves, Wood and Vapours — a guided tasting of four single malts with chocolate pairings, hosted by Dave Sharp. Reserve your spot today.
Legacy In A Glass
Looking for a Father’s Day Gift? Celebrate Father’s Day with a Scotch tasting at Deacon Brodies on June 15th at 4 PM. Enjoy four premium whiskies, light snacks, and chocolates. Perfect for dads, father figures, and whisky lovers alike. $86 plus tax. Reserve your spot today!
From Sea Breeze to Sherry Cask
Join Deacon Brodies Whisky Bar in Ottawa on May 18th for a Scotch whisky tasting featuring five coastal-inspired single malts from Campbeltown, the Isle of Harris, the Highlands, and Speyside. Hosted by David Sharp, this guided experience includes light snacks and complimentary chocolates. Limited seating – reserve now!
Official Sens Mile Bar!
Join us for EVERY Ottawa Senators game right here on SENS MILE! Experience the excitement of the 2025 playoff action on ten high-definition TVs and a BIG SCREEN projector.
We may even have the train running for GOALS!
Catch all the playoff excitement—join us on SENS MILE for Ottawa Senators games! Don’t miss out!
Sherried Elegance to Coastal Fire: A Whisky Journey Awaits
Join us for April 13th 2025, for Deacon’s Monthly Whisky Tasting and you will get to try the SOLD OUT 2024 Laphroaig Cairdeas 2024, alongside 2024 Talisker 8 (Tidal Churn), Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo, Glenrothes 11 Sherry Cask by Gordon and MacPhail, and The GlenGrant 12. RSVP to our Scotch Tasting today!
Ottawa St Patrick’s Day 2025
Come celebrate St Patricks Day 2025 all weekend with us at Deacon Brodies live on Elgin Street in Ottawa. We will have live musicians (mostly playing NON-Irish music - we are a Scottish pub, you know!)
We have Guinness & Jameson just waiting to be drank up by everyone.
As Seen On Narcity Ottawa
Thank you to Narcity for the lovely mention in their list of charming Ottawa restaurants that feel like dining in the UK. We love seeing Ottawa’s pub culture celebrated, and we’re proud to be part of it.
Whisky, Spice, and Everything Nice
Join Deacon Brodies Whisky Bar in Ottawa on Sunday February 9th 2025 at 4pm for a pre-Valentines Whisky tasting, and stay for the Super Bowl afterward!
RSVP required :)
The Bard and the Barrel: A Scotch Tasting Tribute
Celebrate Robert Burns with a Scotch Tasting at Deacon Brodies Whisky Bar
Join us on Sunday, January 26th, 2025, at 4 PM at Deacon Brodies Whisky Bar in Ottawa for a scotch tasting experience inspired by Scotland’s beloved poet, Robert Burns. This event is hosted by whisky connoisseur David Sharp, who will guide you through the stories and flavours of five exceptional whiskies.
Burns Supper 2025
Celebrate Burns Night 2025 at Deacon Brodies Pub in Ottawa!
Join Deacon Brodies Pub on Friday, January 24th, and Saturday, January 25th, from 6 PM to 9 PM, as they honour Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Each evening features a lively performance by the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band, followed by local live music to keep the celebration going. There’s no cover charge, but reservations are highly recommended—call the pub to secure your spot.