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History in the Making! From classy tavern and hotel to restaurant, pub, dive and everything in between, Lafayette first opened its doors in 1849 and although it's never closed since, this Ottawa establishment has gone through many changes. The current inception is The Laff: a comfortable pub and tavern in the heart of Ottawa's ByWard Market.
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Address
42 York Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Local
Website
Email
Major credit cards accepted
Accessibility: Washrooms
Partial
Dates & Hours of Operation
Bar: 11am to 2am; Kitchen: Thurs-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun-Wed 11am-9pm
Reservations (Large Groups)
Recommended
Onsite Parking
None
Other payment methods accepted
Cash
Distance to Rogers Centre - formerly Shaw Centre (km)
0.65
Distance to Parliament Hill (km)
0.9
Distance to airport (km)
16
Admission (regular adult price)
Free
Coach Parking
Within two blocks
Comp policy for the Driver and/or the Escort
Driver only
Maximum Group Size
110
Average Dinner Entrée $
11 CAD to 20 CAD
Number of Outdoor Patio Seats
25
Primary Type
Pub
Restaurant capacity (Full)
149
Serves Dinner (daily)
Serves Lunch
Daily
Location
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
42 York Street
Ottawa ON K1N 5S6
Canada
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
42 York Street
Ottawa ON K1N 5S6
Canada
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