Bar Lupulus

Bar Lupulus is by far one of the best restaurants in Ottawa. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and very friendly, and the food is AMAZING. They definitely serve the best charcuterie in the area. The chef is a master with sauces and pickles and the selections are wonderful (mmm duck!). Even the sourdough crackers are better than any other crackers I’ve ever had! Everything is fresh and delicious and every dish is super well thought out. The menu changes often, so there is always something new to try and everything (including all the pasta and bread) is made in house! The beer list is the best in town (so many awesome sours!) and the cocktails are delicious and creative. This is also the place for you if you’re into funky wines. The atmosphere is lovely - lighting, music and all. Can’t wait for the stunning patio to reopen! Definitely highly recommend.

We were looking for a spot that decided to keep vaccination requirements, and found Bar Lupulus. I have been meaning to try it, and can't explain how happy I am that we finally did. Atmosphere: fabulous Food: wonderful for sharing (we only got small plates) Service: fantastic. Server had us laughing and smiling the moment we walked in the door We'll be back!!

Follow my food blog on Instagram for restaurant reviews: @mimi.munches! 💖 I want to share my favourite spot in @wellington_west with you guys! ❤️Every time I've been to @bar_lupulus , it has blown me away. Each time I've gone, I've also had amazing company too! 🥰The interiors are seriously cozy, the food is DELICIOUS, the service is excellent, and what's most unique to me is that they offer 4oz sizes drafts of a TON of beers/ciders - I can sample a huge variety at a reasonable price! . I went with my friend @lusiisun and we had an amazing time. She took this awesome photo 📸! My stomach always hurts from laughing with you! ☺️ The drinks 🍺 I tried this time were: Nanaimo Imperial Stout - Double Pastry Stout with Toasted Coconut (10% ABV!), from @bellwoodsbeer WHOA. This stout was SMOOTH. I love coconut 🥥 . Zhuzh (Strawberry) - Strawberry 🍓 Farmhous Ale (3.2% ABV), @matronfinebeer . Funkhaus Cider (7% ABV) - from @farmgatecider . Vines (No. 6) - American Wild Ale w/Chardonnay (9.3% ABV), from Bellwoods Brewery . In my opinion, the best appetizer to have with any drinks is a charcuterie board - theirs has crackers, pickles, and preserves, and meats and cheeses are $8 each! We chose: Meats :🍖 Cured trout (elderflower) Smoked duck proscuitto (sumac/lightly smoked) . Cheeses: 🧀 Beau's Abbey (semi-soft beer washed abbey style cheese) Amazing Grey (hard goat's milk cheese) . For mains, these are the dishes we tried: . Charcoal Grilled Octopus 🐙(amarosa potatoes, baby leeks, green romesco, wild rose, vinaigrette, field sorrel, hazelnut) $26 (The octopus was so tender)! . Slow Roasted Lamb 🐑(miso glazed lamb, "creamed" sweet corn, black garlic salsa, sour corn, crispy garlic) $28 (I thought I would like the octopus more, but I was blown away by how tender the meat was here! We both found the sweet corn went really well with the lamb). . The only thing I would change is to reserve early and try to get a seat on their backyard patio, that I've been wanting to try forever 🥺; but I think that'll have to wait until next year!

Named one of Canada's Best 100 in 2021, it's not surprising that Bar Lupulus is amazing. Its upscale ambience yet unpretentious atmosphere continues to attract a crowd. However, a fan since 2018, I love Lupulus for a different reason - Anthony Spagnolo's ability to assemble a team who continually reinvents the restaurant. Whether it's Chef Lewis Robinson pairing wildly opposing flavours with innovative techniques, Marc Bosse crafting both classic cocktails and inspired concoctions, or Graham Larose bursting with excitement as he explains a new dish, everyone exudes the enthusiasm of contributing to something great. Offering some of the best value in the city, I go regularly knowing that each outing will be a unique and special experience. This place deserves all the recognition it has gained.

Expensive cocktails but food was gorgeous, delicious and worth it. Had the scallops, which were served cold with a delicious sauce, strongly recommended. Good for sharing. Also had the paw paw mousse and Graham cracker iced cream. Also delicious and really interesting. Customer service was excellent. The staff make you feel like they are there for you and are very knowledgeable about their food. Cocktails were interesting, I couldn't decide and had the staff recommend two. They were definitely different then cocktails I have tried before, and I quite enjoyed the surprise. Also, vaccinations are still required, so you know they are making sure to keep their staff and other patrons safer. Overall excellent experience and I will be returning. (Photos of the scallops and mousse/icecream)