House of TARG: Retro arcade vibes, craft drinks, and pierogies in Ottawa.
House of TARG is a basement-level bar and event venue in Ottawa that blends retro arcade and pinball with a pierogi menu and a vibrant drinks list. Guests praise friendly, welcoming staff, affordable targ beer, and a classic arcade vibe. The venue hosts Freeplay Sundays and live performances, such as B.A. Johnson, offering a nostalgic, social hub for a wide range of ages.
1077 R. Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 0R4, Canada
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Free-play and coin-operated retro arcade games and pinball machines in a lively setting.
House-brewed TARG beer, local drafts, and creative cocktails at our full-service bar.
Delicious homemade pierogies with various fillings, a signature food offering.
Hosting local bands, DJs, and special events like Freeplay Sundays in a punk rock atmosphere.
Bookable space for parties, gatherings, and corporate events with gaming and catering options.
Overall rating
Gwyneth Merinoita
Have been to Targ so many times for so many things since they opened and they remain as they have always been a phenomenal establishment. Great atmosphere with tons of arcade games and pinball, as well as some sit down tables with old arcade games built in. They also have an amazing bar with a great selection of drinks and cocktails, not to mention the amazing pierogi menu! Love this place and can't wait for my next stop in :)
Peter “Adonis” Byberg
The bartenders were super nice and studded out with no sleeves super punk rock for ottawa ... the drinks were liquid and wet also the progress are not such a good idea but the lady at the front was amazing and sooo welcoming the free play was a good deal but got busy fast! I love this place it kinda reminds me of Kensington market ish and its the only place like it in ottawa
Terry
I went there because of others telling me I should...and yes we all should. It's set at basement level and is all retro pinball and arcade games. On the menu you ask? Perogies! Multiple variations along with a good selection of beverages. My best impression of it is the chill vibe, it's a place to hang out relive past memories or experience what it was like "back in the day". Wide selection of people of all ages. Again a good place to go on your own and a great place to go with others ! I even dusted off my old guitar hero after visiting here.
Marmaid
Freeplay Sunday is the best! Catching B.A Johnson here is also the best! I vibe checked House of Targ and while back- Sometimes the music is way too loud, so bring ear plugs ❤️ and get over it 😉
Alain Parent
Love the place , need a little taking care of the arcades when stupid people don't respect the machines . I have seen people hiting the pinball or arcade so they can break them . Besides that staff is beautiful and amazing 👏 . Love the idea that they make targ beer and it's so less expensive than budweiser. Way to go targ ;) Been a active player since 8 years now .
