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Hintonburg's Top Ten: The Essentials

Hintonburg's Top Ten: The Essentials

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Created by Evan Thornton • Updated On: September 25, 2013

You can *say* you're Hintonburg but if you haven't guzzled and chomped your way through these essentials let's face it: you're just a Westboronian, in disguise.

Hintonburg Public House is one of Hintonburg's Top Ten: The Essentials.

1. Hintonburg Public House

8.3
1020 Wellington St W (at Fairmont Ave), Ottawa, ON
Gastropub · Hintonburg-Mechanicsville · 40 tips and reviews

Wayne C.Wayne Current: Ask Meredeth for a whisky recommendation. Knows her stuff!

Absinthe is one of Hintonburg's Top Ten: The Essentials.

2. Absinthe

7.6
1208 Wellington St West (Hinton), Ottawa, ON
New American Restaurant · Hintonburg-Mechanicsville · 16 tips and reviews

Evan T.Evan Thornton: try the Waupoos Cider on tap; incredibly refreshing

10Fourteen is one of Hintonburg's Top Ten: The Essentials.

3. 10Fourteen

7.6
1014 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON
Wine Bar · Hintonburg-Mechanicsville · 12 tips and reviews

jennifer g.jennifer goldie: Awesome wine list. Sit at the bar and work your way through it.

Elmdale Oyster House and Tavern is one of Hintonburg's Top Ten: The Essentials.

4. Elmdale Oyster House and Tavern

6.5
1084 Wellington St W (at Melrose Ave), Ottawa, ON
Seafood Restaurant · Hintonburg-Mechanicsville · 20 tips and reviews

Evan T.Evan Thornton: New owners ( Whalesbone) did a fabulous job of lovingly renovating the classic old Elmdale Tavern. Best place for seafood in Hintonburg and lovely long U-shaped bar

Beyond the Pale Brewing Company is one of Hintonburg's Top Ten: The Essentials.

5. Beyond the Pale Brewing Company

9.1
250 City Centre Ave (at Armstrong St), Ottawa, ON
Brewery · West Centre Town-Little Italy-Civic Hospital East · 12 tips and reviews

Katy W.Katy Watts: All of Beyond the Pale's offerings are available by growler or bottle at the brewery. Watch their Twitter (@BTPbrewing) for special releases & retail shop hours.

blumenstudio is one of Hintonburg's Top Ten: The Essentials.

6. blumenstudio

7.4
465 parkdale av (at foster st), Ottawa, ON
Café · Hintonburg-Mechanicsville · 7 tips and reviews

Lauren D.Lauren Davidson: Best espresso in the city, beautiful atmosphere, owned by a great local couple. If you're not in here right now, you should be.

SuzyQ Doughnuts is one of Hintonburg's Top Ten: The Essentials.

7. SuzyQ Doughnuts

969 Wellington St. W. (btwn Garland St & Hilda St), Ottawa, ON
Donut Shop · Hintonburg-Mechanicsville · 47 tips and reviews

Amelie W.Amelie W.: Salted caramel donut is ridiculously good! *drool*

Hintonburger is one of Hintonburg's Top Ten: The Essentials.

8. Hintonburger

1096 Wellington St W (Sherbrooke Ave), Ottawa, ON
Burger Joint · Hintonburg-Mechanicsville · 24 tips and reviews

Jowi T.Jowi Taylor: Go for the namesake burger and onion rings. Also loved the FatCat corn dog.

Carleton Tavern is one of Hintonburg's Top Ten: The Essentials.

9. Carleton Tavern

6.9
223 Armstrong St (at Parkdale Ave), Ottawa, ON
Dive Bar · Hintonburg-Mechanicsville · 22 tips and reviews

Jimm K.Jimm K: Always look at their specials! Great prices comparable with modern fast food (and home-style cooking, for the most part). Support this great local establishment.

Springroll House Cafe is one of Hintonburg's Top Ten: The Essentials.

10. Springroll House Cafe

6.1
1093 Wellington St. W. (at Sherbrooke Ave), Ottawa, ON
Asian Restaurant · Hintonburg-Mechanicsville · 10 tips and reviews

Jes L.Jes Lacasse: #61 and #65 both vegan, both amazing! Lemongrass tofu, with or without curry.