Went in here, not expecting too much - and were pleasantly surprised. The place is A-OK - and I'd go back for beer, conversation with friends and pub grub.

Decor is what you'd expect for an irish pub. Our server was pleasant and the place had an overall good vibe.

Would I return: Yes
Would I recommend: For a beer and conversation in the market area, yes.

First time in Ottawa, and was in the Byward Market area. I was greeted by a hostess and I guess since I was with two females, they didn't charge cover because everyone else was being charged.

Food was pretty good, but the drinks are crazy expensive in my opinion. Maybe I'm just comparing it to back home in the states, but a pitcher of some trash (less than 5 percent abv) craft beer was like... more

Incredibly rude service! Both the bouncer and the woman taking cover were extremely rude. I get that it's the standard for the Market for bars to take cover, but there's no need to be incredibly rude. Once we got inside, it was very hard to get a drink from the bar. I did not notice any bar servers around, but they called Last Call fairly quickly so I was only able to get and drink one beer. I... more

Now, this is not a review of the pub as a whole, it is more of a review of their St. Patrick's day, in particular the blatant price gouging and reduced food quality (and selection) on the Irish national day. Maybe I am naïve in thinking that this is something only Patty Boland's does, but it doesn't make it any less maddening.

We came to Patty's primarily because we knew one of the musicians... more

Food was OK...typical pub fare, but they had several local brews on tap that were great. Service was great. This was a tough call btw 3 and 4 stars. Having been to some really great pubs I'm a little snotty I guess.

Love the food,love the atmosphere this is a great place for a quiet lunch.

Unfamiliar with the Byward Market area of Ottawa, I found this restaurant by chance. I was greeted outside on the sidewalk by a hostess who seemed eager to bring my family and I in for a meal.

The atmosphere inside was your typical pub-scene: loud, packed and energetic, but the food was definitely what helped this place stand out. Large portions and creatively delicious burgers, I was... more

Wow, the service was absolutely amazing! I couldn't believe it: so friendly and helpful. And the Monday specials were an absolute steal! I wouldn't hesitate coming here again especially on a Monday evening when the food deals are absolutely amazing.

Silly ol' me ... on the way home from my lady's place we thought we would stop by Metro or Loblaws to pick up some groceries to make a nice dinner... duh??? what was I thinking it of course was January 1st - New Year's Day... everything was closed. Off we went in search of restaraunts that you could stop in and get a bit to eat. Figuring the Byward Market would be a good place to check out that... more

I was here recently on a Friday evening. We were a group of 14 people.

On Fridays from 3pm-11pm they have all appetizers (except the Bar Basket and the Crab Cakes) for $4 and Keith's pints are also $4. Since the regular prices of the appetizers run from $8 to $13, this was a very good deal.

So my husband and I shared 6 appetizers. We got the calamari, perogies, bacon wrapped scallops, citrus... more

While I had many a fun evening here in my early twenties, this review is for standout service I had awhile back.

I came here after a local concert at around midnight on a weekday and expected them to be closed, or at least closed to the idea of happily serving anyone. Other than one other regular sitting at the bar, my date and I were the only ones there. It was still warm out, so we chose a... more

Home made veggie burger is absolutely delicious. The staff is friendly and the service was quick even on a busy Friday night. overall experience was great.

Patty B's used to be my favourite watering hole in the city. It has gone through a bit of a transition over the last couple of years -- or perhaps I'm just turning into an old man -- at age 26.

There's often cover now and they hold the line like their neighbours down the street at Heart and Crown. As others have mentioned, expect mandatory coat check.

If you're going there for food it... more

So fun! Went on a Wednesday night, $2.50 cover, walked right in. The place has everything you need from patio space, chill bar area downstairs, chill and larger bar area upstairs, dance floor, dj. I even hear they serve food? Maybe that goes down on the main level because where I was -upstairs- this was no time for food, just dancing. At least that was my mindset.

The bar staff were really... more

I went to Patty Boland's for the first time on Saturday night. After being turned off by the mandatory coat check ($1.50 + $4 cover), I was pleasantly surprised the rest of the night.

The bartenders are friendly and fast (and pretty cute), there was a big crowd with a good mix of both genders, and the music was good. They had a live cover band, and the dj spun the latest hip-hop as well as... more