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D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON

D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street

4.2
4.2
278 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
D'Arcy McGee's first opened its doors in August of 1997 and is located near Parliament Hill and across from the War Memorial and National Arts Centre.
We offer an authentic Irish Pub atmosphere with classic and modern pub fare and a good selection of local and import beers on tap .
LIVE music on Fridays and Saturdays, no cover!
Come check us out :)

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Gastro Pub, Irish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30–23:00 Thu 11:30–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–01:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Ottawa
  • Cross Street
    Elgin Street - Right across from the National War Memorial
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 278 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Lively

  • Ottawa

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
D'Arcy McGee's on Sparks Street offers a "fun ambiance" with "great food" and "fast service." The pub is perfect for pre-show dining at the NAC, conveniently located and welcoming. Reviewers highlight "excellent service" and a "cozy atmosphere." Despite minor seating issues, the overall experience is widely recommended.
278 Reviews
  1. GillesC

    Montreal2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Nourriture, excellente, mais même après une réservation avec une table basse dans une section calme …. Nous avons eu une table haute qui n’est pas bonne pour ma conjointe qui est trop petite, finalement nous avons une table au sous-sol pour deux très passant autour de la table avec quasi pas de service … et très froid 

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  2. Jacques

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Un peu d'attente au début maïs ça s'est corrigé par la suite excellent service hôtesse très accueillante et en polie Bouffe correcte pas plus et Prix raisonnable Seul gros problème bruit excessif dans la petite salle a l'entrée a droite . Bref nous avons passé un bon moment

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  3. TaraP

    Ottawa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fast service. Great food. Fun ambiance. Great view and location.

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  4. Mimi VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The server was an amazing person handling many different things at once, including customers who were best at home… they may have started celebrating earlier in the day. Regardless, she was very thoughtful and kind while serving our food which was tasty and generous. I would go back !

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  5. Jacques

    Bremen2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ultimate St-Paddys experience.: food, service, atmosphere, people, location, live music, did I say service? Ultimate. Thank you D'Arcy!!!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, and the service was good also.

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  7. Sylvain

    Ottawa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was excellent. Our server, Vanessa, was wonderful. We always enjoy dinner at D'arcy McGee's before a show at the NAC.

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  8. Alessia

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great staff, and such a cozy and classic pub vibe. Will definitely be back!

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  9. SuzanneB

    Tampa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good pub atmosphere. Good food choices. Mahi-mahi taco app was delicious. Fish and chips delicious but the steak and fries grisly, beef was poor quality.

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  10. KRISTINA

    Ottawa1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was very loud and our table was almost in a doorway so the amount of times my chair was hit by someone walking by i lost track. Also everytime someone came or went outside we got quite a breeze of very cold air. Was a minus 17 in Ottawa. I understand restaurants wanting to make money with putting in as many patrons as possible but consider the experience to the client.

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D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 230-4433.

D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street is rated 4.2 stars by 278 OpenTable diners.

D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street

44 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A8

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Elgin Street - Right across from the National War Memorial
  • Area
    Ottawa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30–23:00 Thu 11:30–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–01:00
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Gastro Pub, Irish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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