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Chateau Lafayette

42 York Street Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5S6 T: (613) 241-4747 W: www.thelaff.ca E: deek@thelaff.ca

The Lafayette first opened its doors in 1849 and although it’s never closed since, this Ottawa establishment has gone through a lot of changes. The current inception is The Laff: a comfortable pub in the heart of Ottawa's ByWard Market.

The Laff's quart-sized beers go over well with the American tourists and all those who just don't get the metric system. If you get the munchies after a few pints, fear not: the Laff is affiliated with the Quiznos next door. You can get your sub right too your table!

There are live bands every week, and there's never a cover charge. In the absence of a band, the tavern has a huge jukebox in the back so you can hear your favourite song as often as you like. A couple of TVs are usually showing whatever sporting event is hot, but no matter the season you can tell you’re in Canada: beer flags and hockey paraphernalia line the walls and flutter from the rafters. A copper-topped bar lends an old-timey feel, and the "Ladies and Escorts" sign on the wall will certainly bring you back to a time when even Ottawa was still young. The newly renovated Dart Room in the back boasts two boards, and free darts (or bring your own, if you're a pro!). And you'll never be without activity: there's Scrabble, Guess Who, checkers, chess, cribbage, and many more games just waiting to be played. So what are you waiting for?

Weekly Lineup

1. Mondays: Industry Night (from 6PM)
   1. $12 pitchers of "Labatt 50"
   2. $4 Shots of Burt Reynolds
2. Tuesdays: Open Mic Night (from 7PM)
   1. Signups begin at 7PM
   2. Free Cover
3. Wednesdays: The John Carroll Show (8PM)
   1. Free Cover
4. Thursdays: Darts and Doubles (6PM)
   1. Free Darts (or $2 league play)
   2. $10 doubles (2oz) of Finlandia Vodka, Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort, or El Jimador Tequila [with any mix!]
5. Saturdays: The Lucky Ron Show 
   1. 4:00PM 
   2. Free Cover
6. Sundays: Folk Night with Brad Morden
   1. Starts at 9PM
   2. Free Cover

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