1912 belongs to Ottawa’s hotel-lounge cocktail tradition rather than the city’s louder pub circuit. With a central address at 1 Rideau St, it reads as a downtown room for composed drinks, conversation, and a more formal pre- or post-dinner stop, especially for travellers comparing Ottawa’s bar scene with its restaurants and hotels.
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- Address
- 1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
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1912 is a venue in Ottawa with limited verified public detail. The confirmed practical note is the dress code: smart casual. Beyond that, specifics such as cuisine, service style, menu, hours, prices, reservations, and location within the city should be checked directly with the venue before you plan a visit.
A smart-casual Ottawa venue
For readers comparing different kinds of Ottawa outings, 1912 can be considered alongside other local options such as Beyond the Pale Brewing Company, Pour Boy - Somerset, Sir John A Pub, Zoe's Lounge, and other dining in Ottawa. The main verified distinction for 1912 here is its smart-casual dress code, not a confirmed cuisine, drinks program, chef, price point, or format.
Treat 1912 as an Ottawa venue where smart-casual dress is appropriate, then confirm current details through the venue's official channels.
Where it fits in an Ottawa evening
1912 may be one part of a broader Ottawa plan, but the exact role depends on details that are not verified here, including hours, reservations, food, drinks, and service format. If you are building an evening around it, confirm those practical details before arrival.
For a wider sweep of Ottawa options, use general Ottawa dining and experience resources, including our full Ottawa experiences guide.
How It Stacks Up
Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.
| Venue | Cuisine |
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| 1912 | This venue |
At a Glance
- Sophisticated
- Elegant
- Intimate
- Classic
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Speakeasy
- Historic Building
- Hotel Bar
- Lounge Seating
- Craft Cocktails
- Whiskey
Intimate setting blending historic charm and modern sophistication, evoking the intrigue of a bygone speakeasy era.