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The Prescott, Ottawa, ON

The Prescott

4.5
4.5
5 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions

The Prescott, located at the corner of Beech and Preston Street in Ottawa, is one of the oldest licensed drinking establishments in the city, with roots tracing back to 1934. Originally the Preston Hotel, it was renamed The Prescott in 1941, symbolizing its role as the last watering hole between Ottawa and Prescott, 100 km down the highway. During WWII, co-owner Giuseppe Costantini, an Italian-Canadian, was interned by the Canadian government as an "enemy alien," temporarily shutting down the hotel. Despite these challenges, The Prescott continued under the sole ownership of his partner, Antonio Disipio, and became a fixture in the community. Over the years, it has hosted family events, sponsored sports teams, and remained an iconic spot for locals. Today, it stands as a retro eatery, preserving its legacy and charm as a cornerstone of Preston Street.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Burgers, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–00:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–02:00
  • Phone number
    (613) 232-4217
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Centretown West
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

5 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Vancouver2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the Prescott but some errors with the pizza I ordered. Still good, but the toppings were wrong and they didn’t do anything to correct it. Super Bowl was great! Live action and great vibes.

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  2. Craig

    Ottawa9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We went on a Saturday night and had an average night out. There were not enough servers on the floor, and they couldn't keep up to the volume. The server we had was working hard and seemed to cover half the dining room herself. She tried her best, but was obvious that she struggled with how many people / tables she needed to cover. Witnessed a male server behind the bar consuming shots. We waiting an hour an a half for our food to be served, drink service was slow as well.

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  3. Dana

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great. We had a private party with twice the number of people we were expecting. She served everyone really quickly and always with a smile. Everyone was very accommodating. The age range was 8-75 years and everyone had fun. Games for kids, company and sports on screens for adults. The GM checked in with us to make sure everything was ok and have a free drink to the birthday girl! We'll be back.

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  4. Shawn

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun staff, great spot to catch the game! Par-Tee Putt in the basement is also a lot of fun.

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  5. Richard

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff and the food was excellent. Try the meatball sandwich!!!

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FAQs

The Prescott offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 232-4217.

The Prescott is rated 4.5 stars by 5 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Prescott

379 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N1

Additional information

  • Area
    Centretown West
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–00:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–02:00
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Burgers, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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