Friday
- 8:00 PM
Riviera
Modern Canadian · $$$ · DowntownKick the night off — Old bank turned glittery brasserie.
Why this pick- ·Built for a real boys' night — high energy, late hours
- ·Keeps you in Downtown — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 10:00 PMThe Rec RoomFamily · Entertainment district
Arcade, axe throwing, virtual sports and shareable plates — works rain, snow or shine.
Why this pick- ·Built for a real boys' night — high energy, late hours
- ·Keeps you in Entertainment district — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 2:00 AM
El Camino
Mexican street · $$ · ElginLate-night fix — Tacos and mezcal, basement vibes.
Why this pick- ·Built for a real boys' night — high energy, late hours
- ·Keeps you in Elgin — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
Saturday
- 12:00 PM
Atelier
Molecular tasting · $$$$ · HintonburgRecovery brunch — 44 surprise courses — Ottawa's most experimental.
Why this pick- ·Built for a real boys' night — high energy, late hours
- ·Keeps you in Hintonburg — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 3:00 PMByWard MarketFood & Drink · ByWard
BeaverTails, farmers stalls and late-night patios.
Why this pick- ·Built for a real boys' night — high energy, late hours
- ·Keeps you in ByWard — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 8:30 PM
Beckta
Canadian tasting · $$$$ · CentretownWine country in a Victorian mansion.
Why this pick- ·Built for a real boys' night — high energy, late hours
- ·Keeps you in Centretown — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 12:30 AM
Bar-hop the district
Pick the busiest nightlife strip and crawl three rooms — sports bar warm-up, cocktail lounge, then dance floor.
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