Level One Game Pub
Besides hundreds of games to play, this comfy hangout offers espresso drinks, beer & varied snacks.
Level One Game Pub is a solid mid-range choice for Ottawa visitors, located 10.6 km from Adam's Airport Inn (21 minutes by car). With a 4.6-star Google rating from 4,016 reviews, it has earned a loyal following among locals and visitors alike.
Arrive early or outside peak hours (6-8 PM) to avoid a wait — this is a popular spot.
Getting There from Adam’s Airport Inn
From Adam's Airport Inn, take the Airport Parkway to Highway 417 — it's about 21 minutes by car. Paid parking lot.
Why Guests Love This
Level One Game Pub is unlike anything else in Ottawa—a comfortable pub with hundreds of board games, card games, and video games available to play while you enjoy craft beer and creative bar food. Families, couples, and groups of friends all find something here. With over 4,000 Google reviews and a 4.6-star rating, it has become one of Ottawa’s most distinctive evening destinations. It’s 20 minutes from Adam’s Airport Inn and open until midnight or later every night.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
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Frequently Asked Questions
No cover charge. The games are free to play—just order food or drinks from the menu. The business model is a pub that happens to have an extraordinary game library, not an arcade with a food counter.
Hundreds of board games (from Settlers of Catan to Codenames), card games, and retro console stations. Staff can recommend games based on your group size and experience level. New titles are added regularly.
Level One welcomes all ages during daytime hours. After 9:00 PM on weekends, the atmosphere shifts more toward adults. Daytime visits on Tuesday through Thursday are ideal for families with children.
Reservations are not accepted—it is first-come, first-served. Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest. Arrive before 6:00 PM on weekends or visit on a weeknight for the best chance at a table.
Level One Game Pub is on Waller Street near the University of Ottawa, roughly 20 minutes from Ottawa International Airport (YOW). Stay at Adam’s Airport Inn (7 minutes from the terminal) and take the Airport Parkway to Highway 417, exiting at Nicholas Street. Paid street parking and nearby lots are available.
Staying in Ottawa?
Adam’s Airport Inn is just 21 minutes from Level One Game Pub. Book direct for the best rate, complimentary breakfast, and up to 14 days of free parking.
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