Every night at the Babylon Nightclub is different. The fun of this is that on any day of the week you can walk into Babylon and feel like you are at an entirely different type of club. Theme nights in honor of holidays and live music most nights of the week, Babylon has a night with your name on it. Resident DJs play house music, hip-hop and Top 40 music. Babylon nightclub is the place to be for eclectic music, record-release parties and drink specials.
Babylon Nightclub
317 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON
613-594-0003
babylonclub.ca
The artsy crowd and the soul music fan alike will find their nightclub mecca as soon as they enter the doors of the Mercury Lounge. Always featuring live music, Mercury Lounge focuses on jazz, electronic, funk, house and soul music. But Mercury Lounge isn't just a one-trick pony. Located in the popular Byward Market district, everything from the art-covered walls to the wood floors and brick accents scream "artsy and classic." The nightclub also serves as a live venue for poetry readings and performances. Ottawa's young professionals come here to salivate over the martini list and discover new music. There is a reason this gorgeous establishment has become one of the city's most talked about.
Mercury Lounge
56 Byward Market Square
Ottawa, ON
613-789-5324
mercurylounge.com
Bringing the upscale nightclub experience to Ottawa, Parliament Club prides itself on giving out the VIP treatment. For those looking for an amazing night out, regardless of the expense, this is the spot for you. An after-party spot for artists such as Kid Cudi, this luxury nightclub offers everything from VIP restrooms to bottle service. Two floors of fun, Parliament Club is a great club to hear live music, dance to house music or to grab a drink on girl's night out. Crisp white walls are framed by chic, Victorian-like cushion seating downstairs while the entire upstairs is surrounded by railing and open for people-watching.
Parliament Ultra Club
151 George St.
Ottawa, ON
613-241-9988
parliamentultraclub.com
One part club, one part lounge, The Drink is a newer nightclub in Ottawa that is quickly becoming popular with the young professional and 20-something crowds. Designed with L.A. clubs in mind, this venue couples a dance floor with booths, bottle service, VIP areas and an outdoor patio. Dance to Top 40 and hip-hop music or belly up to one of the bars; either way, go ahead and enjoy the L.A. vibe. Themed nights and special events happen weekly at The Drink and free champagne is available if you visit on your birthday.
The Drink
130 George Street
Ottawa, ON
613-244-9905
thedrink.ca
This bi-level club is known as one of the best local martini lounges in the Byward Market District. Newly redesigned, The Collection and Bar 56 gives you delicious libations and something to dance to seven days a week. Being the sister club of Mercury Lounge, this nightclub also has an eclectic playlist that features everything from jazz to old school and hip-hop to '80s tunes. Offering stellar martinis and a food menu, The Collection & Bar 56 is open until 2 a.m. and never requires a cover charge.
The Collection & Bar 56
56 Byward Market
Ottawa, Ontario
613-562-1120
