Maxwell's Bistro & Club
Maxwell's Bistro & Club, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1M6
613-232-5771 Fax: 613-232-5842 | Website
It’s a bar! It’s a bistro! It’s a nightclub! It’s all three!
Category:
Bars/Clubs
What:
| Ambiance | | Dance Club, Lounge |
| Music Genres | | Hip-Hop/Rap |
| Payment | | Interac, MasterCard, American Express, Visa |
Where:
| Neighbourhood | | Centretown |
| Cross Street | | Gilmour Street |
When:
| Dining Room: Sun–Tues: 11AM–10PM Wed–Sat: 11AM–11PM |
Profile Last Updated: September 03, 2008
Lunch, Dinner and a Fab Brunch
This street-level bistro, decorated in Southwestern earth tones with colourful paintings, glass and wrought iron accents, features a long and eclectic menu that’s sure to please. Appetizers such as calamari, oysters and spring rolls are a touch exotic, while the page of pizzas and pastas will satisfy any carb craving. Steak, lamb, chicken and fish from the grill are great for dinner, while a selection of entrée-size salads and sandwiches make a nice light lunch. Diners can select from an impressive list of 35 different wines by the glass, half-litre or bottle (all at the same price!) or sip one of several beers available on tap. Maxwell’s Sunday brunch is legendary. Try a smoothie, or even a champagne cocktail, with their waffles, eggs Benedict, pancakes and omelettes, or just stick to the freshly brewed coffee.
Go Clubbin’
The nightclub’s atmosphere is inviting and friendly. With two bars, plenty of cocktail tables for relaxing or chit-chatting and 14 satellite TVs on the main floor, it's easy to see why so many locals have become regular patrons at Maxwell’s: they can start their evening off downstairs in the bistro and then head up to dance the night away. The crowd mostly consists of 25 to 40 year olds, and the dress is casual chic. There’s a DJ Thursday through Saturday, from Monday through Wednesday guests can visit and listen to live music ranging from chamber to rock, and Sunday is hip-hop industry night.
Too Many Martinis?
For those who work up a thirst dancing, there’s a short but creative martini list available both in the club and downstairs in the bar and bistro. Downstairs, martini happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. (4 to 11 p.m. on Sundays), and there are also deals on appetizers to accompany any cocktails.
This street-level bistro, decorated in Southwestern earth tones with colourful paintings, glass and wrought iron accents, features a long and eclectic menu that’s sure to please. Appetizers such as calamari, oysters and spring rolls are a touch exotic, while the page of pizzas and pastas will satisfy any carb craving. Steak, lamb, chicken and fish from the grill are great for dinner, while a selection of entrée-size salads and sandwiches make a nice light lunch. Diners can select from an impressive list of 35 different wines by the glass, half-litre or bottle (all at the same price!) or sip one of several beers available on tap. Maxwell’s Sunday brunch is legendary. Try a smoothie, or even a champagne cocktail, with their waffles, eggs Benedict, pancakes and omelettes, or just stick to the freshly brewed coffee.
Go Clubbin’
The nightclub’s atmosphere is inviting and friendly. With two bars, plenty of cocktail tables for relaxing or chit-chatting and 14 satellite TVs on the main floor, it's easy to see why so many locals have become regular patrons at Maxwell’s: they can start their evening off downstairs in the bistro and then head up to dance the night away. The crowd mostly consists of 25 to 40 year olds, and the dress is casual chic. There’s a DJ Thursday through Saturday, from Monday through Wednesday guests can visit and listen to live music ranging from chamber to rock, and Sunday is hip-hop industry night.
Too Many Martinis?
For those who work up a thirst dancing, there’s a short but creative martini list available both in the club and downstairs in the bar and bistro. Downstairs, martini happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. (4 to 11 p.m. on Sundays), and there are also deals on appetizers to accompany any cocktails.
Details
Come Early: Maxwell's gets very busy, very early, so make sure you arrive before 10:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays to avoid the long queues. On the weekend, brunch is served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Accessibility: Washrooms are down one flight of stairs from the bistro
