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LIVE! on Elgin
LIVE! on Elgin: Ottawa's intimate live music venue for local talent, affordable events, and great vibes.
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LIVE! on Elgin: Ottawa's intimate live music venue for local talent, affordable events, and great vibes.
LIVE! on Elgin is a compact Ottawa event and live music venue located above Zak's Diner. It showcases local talent with nightly live music, occasional Kino film nights, and a bar with cocktails. Reviews praise its intimate setting and strong sound, plus affordable shows; updates are often posted on Instagram. Access is upstairs with stairs (no elevator); ear plugs are available for a small fee, and food is available via Zak's Diner.
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Intimate performances by local and touring bands with excellent sound quality and up-close views.
Private and public events including dance parties, film screenings, and community gatherings in a vibrant space.
Full bar offering craft beers, creative cocktails, and a selection of spirits in a lively atmosphere.
Dedicated platform for showcasing emerging artists and bands with nightly live music.
Convenient access to food from Zak's Diner located below, with options for ordering during events.
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Overall rating
Sean Bufton
Awesome spot for grabbing a beer and watching the monthly Kino films. Wall artwork as you walk up the stairs is super cool and groovy. Has a room to the left when you get to the second floor with seats so you can chill with your friends, and a bar to the right, with the main area straight ahead that has the stage. Not sure if they have Jameson’s or not, if they don’t they should. They probably do. Not sure about food. Anyways the only reason I give it 4 and not 5 stars is there was one of the first few times I went that the server did not give good service and really seemed upset/angry to be there so that kinda soured an otherwise good night. I haven’t seen her since though so maybe she is happier doing something else now. Will update after some more visits, 5 stars is not out of the question if further visits are good and the staff continue to have good service and energy.
Michelle Reynolds
This is an awesome live music club that supports local talent. It is located right above Zak's Diner, so there is always an option to order food!! Service is fantastic. Ear plugs are available on-site for a very small fee. As it is located on the upper floor, there are stairs. No elevator on site. #local guide
Alanna Landgrave
Great little spot for live music! It’s a small venue, but the sound quality was surprisingly good, and you can see the band up close—no bad seats in the house. Perfect for an intimate concert experience.
Devon Richards
They throw a mean dance party, and it's a great little spot for live music too. There's always something affordable happening, a new local band to check out, a fun cocktail to try. I keep an eye on their instagram for whatever is coming up!
David Flack
We went to hear Jessica Wilson and the East Wind here and all 4 of us were so pleased with the show. So nice to hear the audience listening in a bar instead of loud talking. The tall bar chairs I find a bit uncomfortable and I wish they had wifi, but overall the venue was just fine. Great to see they have live music every night of the week.
