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The Aulde Dubliner & Pour House

2 Pubs & 2 patios · 20 – 390+ guests · 62 William St.
Pub interior with a crystal chandelier and stained glass, guests seated at tables and booths near open doors leading out to a flower-lined patio street.

Capacity

Built for groups of 20 to 390

  • 120
    seated dinner
  • 200+
    standing / cocktail
  • 350
    full buyout

Available Layouts

Configure the room your way.

Cocktail Reception Up to 200+ guests
seated dinner Up to 120 guests
Two Large Patios, including Mezzanine 100+ guests
Live Music / Stage Setup Pour House elevated stage / seating area
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Irish Pub Overlooking the historic ByWard Market

62 William St. — Steps from the ByWard Market, Rogers Centre, History Music Venue, Parliament Hill, and the Rideau Centre. Perfect for winding down after taking in the sights, celebrating any occasion, catching the big game, enjoying live music, or simply soaking up the energy of Ottawa's most vibrant tourist district. Conveniently located just a 4-minute walk from the O-Train.

  • 1 min · ByWard Market Building
  • 4 min · O-Train Rideau Station
  • 5 min · Rogers Centre
  • 6 min · Parliament Hill
  • 2 min · Rideau Centre
  • 2 min · History Music Venue
Close-up of a Peller Estates tap at the bar, with a bartender working in the blurred background.
Carved wooden Aulde Dubliner bar with two bartenders mixing drinks beneath rows of liquor bottles and beer taps.
View from indoor seating out to a rooftop patio with green umbrellas overlooking the ByWard Market and city rooftops.
Pub dining room with wooden tables and stools near an open patio door, a mounted TV in the foreground, and guests seated throughout.
Pub interior with a crystal chandelier, stained glass accents, and a wall-mounted TV, with guests seated at the bar and tables.
What's Available

Rooms & Spaces

  • Sunlit pub dining room with 'Stouts' and 'Spirits' stained glass signage, guests at tables, and a view of a flower-lined street outside.

    The Dub

    Open Concept Room Main Floor

    Seated 65
    Standing 85
    Best for Large parties, lunches and dinners
  • Guests seated at the bar and wooden tables in a pub room with checkered tile flooring and shelves of liquor bottles.

    The Pour House

    Upstairs Open Concept Room

    Seated 80
    Standing 185
    Best for Intimate gatherings, larger celebrations

Full Pub Buyout

2 Rooms · 2 patios · 1 stage
Up to 350 guests across the entire venue.

Inquire about a buyout

Best Suited For

Overlooking the gateway to the historic ByWard Market, steps from Parliament, Rogers Centre and Rideau Station, these are the events that The Aulde Dubliner does better than anywhere else.
Post-Conference Dinners
Walking distance from Rogers Centre and Parliament Hill—bring your delegates somewhere unmistakably Ottawa once the sessions end.
Pre / Post-Tourism Lunch or Dinner
Perfect place to start your day with lunch or wind down for a late night bite after all is said and done.
Stag & Doe Nights
Right in centre of it all—pre-dinner, late-night menu, and late night party vibes.
Holiday Parties
All parties ranging from 20+ – 150, can be tailored to fit the experience.
Milestone Birthdays
40ths, 50ths, big birthdays that want live music, a bar, and place to let loose.
Wedding Receptions & After-Parties
Full buyouts for ceremonies of 150–350. Patios for cocktail hour, indoor rooms for dinner and dancing.

Custom menus built by The Aulde Dubliner Kitchen

Every private event at The Aulde Dubliner has the option of using our standard menu, or creating a custom menu. Choose from pub classics, work with our chef on something specific, or build a package that mixes plated, canapes, buffets, pass-arounds, and late-night bites.

  • Plated

    Multi-course dinners with table service.

  • Cocktail Receptions

    Passed canapés and grazing tables for standing events.

  • Bar Packages

    Cash, host, or all-inclusive open bar—including signature cocktails.

  • Buffets & Stations

    Carving stations, pub classics, themed spreads.

  • Late-Night Bites

    Flatbread, sliders, poutine bars and more to keep the party going.

  • Dietary-Friendly

    Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy menus on request.

View Sample Menus (PDF)Explore Catering Options
Tiered catering display with deviled eggs, glazed meatballs on skewers, and an antipasto skewer wreath of salami, mozzarella, tomato, and basil.image spread of food options including soups, curries and poutine

Minimum Spend:

Talk to our events team for specifics—minimums vary by room and season.
The Aulde Dubliner can operate on a food and beverage minimum based on date and time. Smaller groups can typically book on-consumption.

Frequently asked questions

What drink packages do you offer?
We offer a range of options depending on your group's needs, from regular drink menu service to drink ticket packages covering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Is there parking nearby?
There are parking garages at 41 George St. and 70 Clarence St., as well as multiple street parking options near The Aulde Dubliner & Pourhouse.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
The main floor is wheelchair accessible. There are no accessible washrooms on-site.
What is the live entertainment schedule?
Wednesday: main floor, 8 pm–midnight Thursday: main floor, 8 pm–midnight Friday and Saturday: main floor, 6 pm–9 pm Friday and Saturday: second floor, 9 pm–1 am

Inquire About The Aulde Dubliner & Pour House

Tell us a little about your event and our Dub events team will reply within one business day.

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