Tucked in a cozy basement, The Manx is a casual spot that offers delicious meals and a wide selection of craft beers. The pub is also a hub for the local arts scene with regular live music nights and fiction and poetry readings. It’s known for fun nights out and mornings spent recovering with the help of some hearty brunch. The banana bread French toast comes with fresh berries, whipped cream and maple syrup.
As far as basement gastropubs in Ottawa go, The Manx is unmatched. The city’s
quintessential arts pub is also a hot spot for brunch. Eggs Benedict at The Manx consists of two eggs poached with your choice of peameal, bacon, tomato or baby spinach, with hollandaise sauce on a homemade buttermilk biscuit.
The Manx is a local favourite and a hot spot for Ottawa’s art scene. Reservations can be made for lunch Monday to Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. While you’re engaged in some interesting conversation, take a bite out of their grilled chicken wrap, with guacamole, baby greens, tomato, garlic mayo and sesame dressing.