One Up Cocktail Pub - Ottawa, Ontario

Always a good time. Great staff and fun and lively atmosphere.

I didn't have any cocktails, so I can't speak to those. But the Windsor Chicken sandwich with fries was great, as was the Skor Cheesecake. I was there for a busy event and the wait staff were fantastic.

This place needs better management. For example: As I write this review I’m watching a live show yet google says it’s temporarily closed. It has mono sound mounted in the ceiling. Ive never seen a live show without stereo unless it was a street performer. The lighting isn’t terrible but ... it’s fixed and doesn’t capture more than one performer. The whole place is painted light grey (they call a black box theatre ‘black’ for a reason and this isn’t it.) There’s no stage. I an see 8” risers flipped up against the back wall but they’re too lazy to use it. The whole place was designed by someone who’s seen a lot of live shows but doesn’t understand how or why live shows work. If you’re a professional musician, I wouldn’t recommend playing here because it’s built by amateurs who don’t understand the craft. For a couple $K and a coat of paint it could be decent but they seem determined to do it do it this way instead. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Read more

Amazing Special Events Pub!! I recently held my 60th birthday bash at the One Up Cocktail Pub. Brittany the manager did a great job liaising with us regarding all the particulars of the event well in advance of the big day. Everything from the music, food, drinks, ... cake and decorations that we had customized for the event was seamlessly coordinated with the staff. We had a group of nearly 30 women in attendance and Ellie and Colin were dedicated to taking care of us that night. They delivered top shelf service, very pleasant and great at anticipating our needs. The bar food we ordered was also excellent. Ellie was a very experienced bartender and with Colin's assistance they made fantastic martinis and other celebratory cocktails for our guests. The evening lasted long past the intended time and we were never rushed or hurried to leave. The venue was classy, well-lit and perfectly tailored to a premium celebration which included dancing. I can't thank the One UP Cocktail Pub enough for such a super event. Thank you Brittany, Ellie and Colin for a most memorable evening. Read more

Just came in off the street when the Royal Oak staff below was unresponsive, and what luck. First time - amazing time. The layout was classy, laid back and comfortable; the drinks were delicious, in many ways unique and made perfectly; and, the food was amazing without it being too expensive ... (e.g. $35 steak but also a $18 homemade pot-pie and fries). After all that, tonight they tested out the first of live Friday crooner nights - with Johnny Vegas belting out some classics. Just amazing. Read more