Best place to watch the Senators is Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. But what if the Senators are playing on the road? Or what if you can’t get (or afford) a ticket to the game? Check out the best Ottawa Senators bars to watch the game with other Sens fans.
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Senators Team History

Ottawa Senators, 1914-1915.
Ottawa Hockey Club, 1924.
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team in Canada. And the Senators compete in the Eastern Division of the Atlantic Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).
The Senators were established in 1992. And they have made 16 appearances in the NHL playoffs.
In fact, they have won four division titles. And they won the Presidentsa’Trophy in 2003.
Most importantly, they made an appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals in 2007. Unfortunately, they have never won the Stanley Cup. Could this be their lucky year?
Finally, the Ottawa Senators play home games at Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata, Ontario.
Best Senators Sports Bars in Ottawa
Here are 10 of the best sports bars and restaurants in Ottawa to root for the Senators with like-minded fans. Or you might want to stop at one before or after the game.
However, you should call ahead to make sure they will show the game and that the sound will be turned on.
PLEASE NOTE: Because of COVID-19, some of the establishments on this list might be temporarily or permanently closed.
- Bert’s – Gate 1, main entrance, Canadian Tire Centre, 000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. Telephone: (613) 599-2582. Facebook
- Chek Point – Gate 1, main entrance, Canadian Tire Centre, 000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. Telephone: (613) 599-2582. Ottawa, Ontario. Facebook
- Sens House Sports Bar & Grill – 73 York Street, Ottawa, Ontario. Telephone: (613) 241-5434. Facebook
- The Senate Tavern – 33 Clarence Street, Ottawa, Ontario. Telephone: (613) 695-5523. Facebook
- Irene’s Pub Restaurant – 885 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario. Telephone: (613) 230-4474. Facebook
- Giovanni’s Ristorante – 362 Preston Street, Ottawa, Ontario. Telephone: (613) 234-3156. Facebook
- Lieutenant’s Pump – 361 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario. Telephone: (613) 238-2949. Facebook
- St. Louis Bar & Grill – 399 Elgin, Ottawa, Ontario. Telephone: (613) 231-1116. Facebook
- The Royal Oak – 1217 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, Ontario. Telephone: (613) 728-6661. Facebook
Best Ottawa Senators Bars in Other Cities
The following sports bars and restaurants are popular with Ottawa Senators fans. While they might not be bonafide Ottawa Senators watch bars, sometimes Sens fans organize Senators watch parties at them.
PLEASE NOTE: Because of COVID-19, some of the establishments on this list might be temporarily or permanently closed. Either that, or they might not be able to show games or serve alcohol. Therefore, make sure to call first before going!
- Buster’s Bar & Grill – 420 Hazekdean Road, Kanata, Ontario. Telephone: (613) 836-7007. Facebook
- Local Heroes Sports Bar & Grill – 1400 Clyde Avenue, Nepean, Ontario. Telephone: (613) 224-3873. Facebook
Word to the Wise
While most of these venues tend to attract Ottawa Senators fans on game day, there are no guarantees.
Sometimes, bars won’t turn on the sound. Other times they might show other events. And there is always the chance the venue might be booked for special events.
Also, fans sometimes migrate to other venues. And bars sometimes close.
Therefore, you should always call ahead to make sure that the game you want to watch will be broadcast.
Your Input on Ottawa Senators Bars Wanted
If you have patronized any of these Ottawa Senators sports bars, please leave comments (pro or con) in the COMMENT box below.
You can mention the ambiance for fans Ottawa Senators, the visibility of TV screens, the quality of the sound, the food, the service – whatever!
Also, please let me know if any of these Ottawa Senators watch bars have closed – or if Ottawa fans are no longer watching Senators games at them.
Your own recommendations on where to watch the Ottawa Senators play will also be greatly appreciated! Especially welcome would be Senators-friendly sports bars in other cities!