We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Highlander Pub

115 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
6135625678
Update restaurant details
Ranked #104 of 1,224 restaurants in Ottawa
Price range: RM21 - RM60
Cuisines: Pub
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Write a Review

102 reviews from our community

65% Recommend
    38
    29
    23
    6
    6
Rating summary
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
Date Rating
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Coming from the city of Irish pubs (Montreal), we were quite happy to see a Scottish pub. The wait staff were very warm and kind, and awesome-looking in their kilts ;). Try the Claymore lager...you won't regret it. Wish I had had the stomach space to try the food!

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by StefGreenwood for Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

There were 6 of us having a late lunch on Sunday afternoon and everyone enjoyed their meals (salmon and feta wraps, wings, fish and chips). The fish was about the best I've ever had! And my ceasar was very good as well, loved the spicy bean and olive garnish. I will definitely return.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Buzzus for Ottawa
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

What a great place! Service is friendly and quick! We had the Scottish Cottage Pie, I don't know what the side dish was called that it came with but it was delicious, I think it was made with carrots, yams, turnip maybe, came with salad as well and was equally as good...yum! The cottage pie was so good, comfort food...... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 8 more reviews by Linda K for Ottawa
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

This is the place to be for a great meal and a wee bevy in Ottawa. The location in the byword market is perfect to hook up with friends.it had been recently renovated and the atmosphere is electric. There are many different types of scotish meals to satisfy everyone and many types of ale to wash it down. The staff... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by Steve S for Ottawa
Ottawa Canada
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

We actually went for drinks so we didn't eat here. The food we saw around us looked good though. One thing that seemed odd was a man beside us had Caesar Salad and it had whole strips of bacon on top. ??? Hubby enjoys scotch and they have a huge selection here. There are "flights" where you can try ones... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 15 more reviews by Stewartsix for Ottawa
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

My favourite place to eat in Ottawa. It's a small pub right on Rideau Street that serves great steaks at a very reasonable price. Their luncheon specials are very good, and very filling. I kept going back there again and again. All of the staff wear kilts - get used to it!

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 5 more reviews by Paul U for Ottawa
Russell, Ontario, Canada
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Took my entire staff out there for the Christmas 2011 lunch. Everybody liked it so much they asked to go there again for 2012. Again, a great hit with the 20 or so guests that spent the afternoon with us. Most of us took some authentic cuisine dishes recommended by the servers and were not disappointed. I recommend you be... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 6 more reviews by Andre F for Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

The food at highlander pub is always good but the service lacks sometimes. Some of the waitresses are snobby and don't apologize for mistakes...

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by jlunn for Ottawa
Ben J, General Manager at Highlander Pub, responded to this review
24 February 2013

I'm sorry to hear that you had lackluster service at The Highlander. Obviously your experience did not meet the standards that we strive to achieve regularly. We appreciate your comments and will make sure that any future experience at The Highlander is fantastic. Again, our apologies for your unsatisfactory service. Please call me or any of our management team to... More

Montreal, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

We headed down to Ottawa for my husband's birthday weekend with the intention of stopping in at the Highlander Pub. My husband is a scotch lover and this pub was reputed to have over 200 scotch variations. I had heard good reviews and thought that we would give it a try. We had the best restaurant experience that I've ever... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013 via mobile

Here on a CUPE convention had lunch there on Tue. Feb 5 service and food top notch will be back later this week ttttttto try the different beers they have on tape

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by APPLESLAYER1551 for Ottawa

Travellers who viewed Highlander Pub also viewed

 

Been to Highlander Pub? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Highlander Pub, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing