Winter weather has arrived, and what better way to stay cozy than by sipping on a boozy beverage? Scarves and sweaters can't quite compete with the soul-warming abilities of a good cocktail or two. In the spirit of Christmas, you can sip on some delicious wintery cocktails around the city that will fill you with cheer. These Ottawa Christmas cocktail spots are must-tries this holiday season.
Get some friends together, or go on a festive date to one of these cocktail venues.
With delicious holiday flavours, it's like sipping Christmas in a cup.
Enjoy traditional mulled wine, spiked hot chocolate, creamy eggnog, and more, for the most lit holiday season yet.
You can visit two themed pop-up bars in Ottawa this season, and both are brimming with Yuletide splendour.
Sippin' Santa will transport you to a Christmasy beach, where you can sip tiki drinks and bask in holiday decor.
Miracle is returning with more merriness this year and everything from the menu to the walls in decked out in holiday style.
Don't let the season pass you by without visiting Ottawa's first European style Christmas market, where you can indulge in mulled wine, eggnog, hot chocolate, and more.
Get in the Christmas spirit with these Christmas spirits, and check out these festive cocktail bars.
Das Lokal
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: German
Address: 190 Dalhousie St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: This venue is the only place in Ottawa that offers traditional Gluhwein, a delicious mulled wine.
Sippin' Santa
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Holiday Tiki Cocktails
Address: 360 Elgin St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Spend Christmas on the beach at this festive tiki bar.
Fauna
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Local, Canadian
Address: 425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Too Soon cocktail comes with shaved nutmeg, giving you Christmasy flavours with every sip.
Miracle Ottawa
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Christmas cocktails
Address: 3659 Navan Rd., Navan, ON
Why You Need To Go: Sip on over-the-top themed drinks at this boozy holiday pop-up.
Lieutentant's Pump
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Pub fare
Address: 361 Elgin St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Order from one of the many creamy hot chocolates available, and ask to add in a boozy shot for extra warmth.
Ottawa Christmas Market
Price: Free
When: November 29, 2019 - December 22, 2019
Address: 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Experience Ottawa's first European-style Christmas market while enjoying mulled wine, eggnog, and more.
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