Montgomery Scotch Lounge - Gladstone Ave

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   Terry Lynn

   Ottawa

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   I did not eat the food so cannot comment on that. We specifically went to the lounge to see and LISTEN too the musicians that were booked - paying $15 each for the cover. Unfortunately, during the entire 1 hour set (of some great musicians by the way) we could hear people in the back of the bar talking very loudly -- significantly impacting on our enjoyment of the music. When we talked to the staff about it, they said they would speak to the people but it doesn't seem that they did as the talking continued until my husband went back to do it himself. Needless to say we were thoroughly annoyed and we weren't the only ones! If this is the way the Oat Couture is managing a music venue then I would recommend that interested individuals go elsewhere for a better experience. Perhaps the Oat Couture needs to decide what they want the lounge to be - a music venue at times or a bar. If they continue with music then we would suggest that before the set is due to start, the staff make an announcement to turn off cell phones and respect the silence while the musicians are playing.
   

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   shawn

   Ottawa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the Scotch, to the music, to the ambience, to the service, to the entertainment, Montgomery Scotch Lounge was an amazing experience. Special thanks to Leslie our server, and the band. You both made our evening out a remeberable experience! Till next time!
   

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   Meadow

   Palm Springs

   1 review

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   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 November 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   This restaurant recently moved location, and unfortunately, Uber guided us to the original location. After hopping into another car and arriving to the correct location we discovered the venue was actually closed despite having been able to make a reservation on OpenTable and confirming on the website with the venue is open on Thursday. Huge bummer really disrupted our night.
   

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   Patti

   Tampa

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 25 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Louis was fantastic. The real deal with a wee authenticity. Thanks for your help & knowledge choosing our flights!
   

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   Emilie

   Berlin

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 20 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Some of their scotches, especially the fancier ones (so exactly those we'd be there to taste as they're the ones we don't own at home) aren't currently available as they're "redoing" their menu (or are they closing the lounge?) Their scotch-based cocktails weren't fantastic, and certainly lacked some creativity. Acoustic wasn't the best for a jazz show, but what made it really worse is that the people at the table behind us wouldn't stop talking during the performance, so much that we couldn't really enjoy the show (for which we PAID), and no one told them anything about that. Ambiance was lacking. Would not go there again.
   

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   Susan

   Ottawa

   7 reviews

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   2.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 19 October 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   You need to expand your food menu! If people book for 5:30 and/or 7:00 they're expecting a meal!
   

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   Susan

   Ottawa

   7 reviews

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   2.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 5 October 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   I am generally dismayed with the poor communications about the venue’s change in direction. It seems to be a slap in the face to the patrons who supported live jazz music over the years. I’ve no wish to be subjected to Muzak like background music like I can have in any elevator. Your food menus is a joke and overpriced. I’m not planning to return unless you keep some live music (not background), I.e., Ed Lister and upgrade your menu
   

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   Marek

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great live music. Very limited choice of food. Great selection of drinks
   

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   Marion

   Ottawa

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 6 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love ambience and service Wish menu selection A bit wider. Staff laughing and talking behind bar interfere with the performers during more melodic pieces
   

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    Susan

    Ottawa

    7 reviews

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    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    You need to update your menu. It’s quite pathetic. Also so gentle reminders for diners to keep their conversation levels down while music is on. I have friends who would come to your music events if MSL was more of a listening room
    

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