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We were here today for a late breakfast. Decent patio but poor service and lacklustre food.

You have to come here on a Saturday night, for both the excellent food and the riotous drag queen-hosted karaoke. A point taken off for how crowded it gets (pretty much a fire hazard), but that's a testament to its popularity, especially with the 20-something crowd. Generally straight/gay-friendly crowd and an efficient wait staff.

Somewhat disappointing pub, considering how busy it gets on Saturdays. The decor is worn and tired and the crowd consists of the same faces, week in, week out. And whatever the frack goes on upstairs isnt much prettier. It's a shame that a city the size of Ottawa, with a significant gay population, cant do much better than this.

Been here a couple of times, never been disappointed. Great food, very nice beer/drink menu, very friendly and attentive staff. Nice atmosphere (gay/straight). A perfect place for a date or dinner with friends.

Stopped in on Saturday evening at around 8-8:30. The place was pretty much empty, with the bartender reading the paper and the other staff looking bored. Overall, the place seemed worn out. The food was typical for a Royal Oak: tasty but not spectacular, decent portions and moderately priced. The draught beer menu was surprisingly limited and the waitress seemed annoyed to be there. A much better bet is the new Royal Oak on Slater.