The Lookout Bar & Nightclub

The Lookout Bar & Nightclub Ottawa's favourite LGBTQ2+ bar in the Byward Market since 1996! A vibrant community, live drag shows
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A vibrant community, live drag shows, Sunday bingo, special guests and events, & more!

06/17/2026

The ONDS Semi-Final is here! ✨    
    
With the final Stars of the season up for grabs, every performance and audience vote will help determine who advances to the Grand Finale! ⭐⭐⭐    
    
For this ONDS tradition, Opposites Attract, each contestant will present two numbers: one that represents the truest expression of their drag, and one that explores what they imagine to be its complete opposite. The result is always one of the most creative and unpredictable nights of the competition. 🤯    
    
Who will secure their place in the Grand Finale?Join us as the race for the crown reaches its most critical moment yet - your vote could make all the difference! 🗳️    
    
🎟️ Tickets are selling quickly. Get yours now and be part of the excitement!    
    
Ottawa's Next Drag Superstar is proudly presented by ABSOLUT and Ottawa's Home for Drag, The Lookout! 💙

The Bannock Beauties are back! 🧡 Join Shea D. Ladie on July 1st for a drag and burlesque show that celebrates Indigenous...
06/16/2026

The Bannock Beauties are back! 🧡 Join Shea D. Ladie on July 1st for a drag and burlesque show that celebrates Indigenous art and heritage! + We want to see you fill the bar with orange shirts 🧡✨

💵 During the event we will be collecting donations to Water First — a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Indigenous communities address local water challenges through education, training, and collaboration with community partners and youth.

Shea D. Ladie will be joined by an all-indigenous cast, including local superstars; Miss Patience Plush, Sia Shadow and Shea Muah! ⚡️

⏰ Wednesday JULY 1st - 8PM Showtime
🪩 + Stick around after the show for a dancefloor at 11PM!
🎟️ Advance tickets are available through the eventbrite link in our bio.
📍 41 York St. (2nd Floor) Byward Market
👤 19+

We’ll see you there at Ottawa’s Home for Drag! 🌈🧡✨

Hey Ottawa! Here’s a look at what we have planned for you this week… 🌈✨TUES 16 🪩 Channel Surfing: A night celebrating al...
06/15/2026

Hey Ottawa! Here’s a look at what we have planned for you this week… 🌈✨

TUES 16 🪩 Channel Surfing: A night celebrating all things television. Drag show hosted by Caligula with special guests; Portia ZumZum, Minnie Monroe, Vex Scandal, Edith Puthie, and Mx. Tique ✨📺 8PM Showtime. $7 Cover.

WED 17 🪩 Karaoke and Cocktails with Meghan! Enjoy $10 Doubles all night, every Wednesday 🍹 8PM Start. No Cover.

THU 18 🪩 Ottawa’s Next Drag Superstar, SEMI-FINAL: Opposites Attract! Hosted by Vera 🌟 8PM Showtime. $12 Cover.

FRI 19 🪩 F3RAL: Love Island! Hosted by Bae Root, Yeti, and DJ Slushy 🏝️🌊💋☀️ Come in your Love Island outfits! ✨ 8:30 (seated) and 11:30 (dancefloor) shows. $15 Cover.

SAT 20 🪩 Saturday Night Drag with Devona Coe and Xtra! ⚡️ 8:30 (seated) and 11:30 (dancefloor) shows. $15 Cover.

SUN 21 🪩 Sunday Karaoke with Meghan! Enjoy shot specials with your favourite singing bartender! 🎶 8PM start. No Cover.

🎟️ Advance tickets to the listed shows are available through the link in our bio!

We’ll see you soon at Ottawa’s Home for Drag! 🌈✨

In the land of Gods & Monsters, your ONDS Top 6 delivered an absolutely incredible show! ⚡👹 With each contestant presen...
06/12/2026

In the land of Gods & Monsters, your ONDS Top 6 delivered an absolutely incredible show! ⚡👹

With each contestant presenting TWO performances, the competition reached a whole new level - and our judges had one of their toughest decisions yet.

This week's Top 2 were... Le###i Libbi Doe and Nut Ella! ⭐⭐

The lip sync win went to Nut Ella, who took home the $250 cash tip! 💸

And the audience agreed - Nut Ella also captured this week's Audience Vote Star! ⭐ A double-star week that launches her to the top of the Star Standings heading into the Semi-Final.

We also had an exciting announcement from Vera: all six remaining contestants will be booked by The Lookout in the coming months, with each performer receiving the opportunity to headline either a conceptual weeknight show or a weekend appearance. Stay tuned for more details - we can't wait to see what they do!

Next week, it's the ONDS Semi-Final and the return of an ONDS tradition: Opposites Attract! Contestants will present one performance that represents the truest form of their drag - and another that embodies its complete opposite.

With the Star Standings tighter than ever and a spot in the June 25 Grand Finale on the line, the race is still anyone's game.

🎟️ Tickets for both the Semi-Final and the June 25 Grand Finale are available now. Join us and help determine who makes it to the end!

Ottawa's Next Drag Superstar is proudly presented by ABSOLUT and Ottawa's Home for Drag, The Lookout. 💙

Special thanks to .elation and for the great footage from this show!

06/09/2026

This Thursday at ONDS, your contestants are doing double duty in Gods & Monsters! ⚡👹  
  
With TWO performances each in the final theme challenge before next week's Semi-Finals, the competition is reaching a fever pitch. Every Star matters more than ever as the race to the June 25 Grand Finale enters its final stretch! ⭐⭐⭐  
  
Featuring guest judges Aimee Yoncé Shennel (Canada's Drag Race Season 4) and Jeff Shepherd, this is a night you won't want to miss. 😍

Get your tickets now to experience all the excitement - and have your say in the outcome! 🎟️🗳️  
  
Ottawa's Next Drag Superstar is proudly presented by ABSOLUT and Ottawa's Home for Drag, The Lookout 💙

Hey Ottawa! Here’s a look at what we have planned for you this week… 🌈✨TUES 9 🪩 Wysteria and Lady Justice host Midnight ...
06/08/2026

Hey Ottawa! Here’s a look at what we have planned for you this week… 🌈✨

TUES 9 🪩 Wysteria and Lady Justice host Midnight Sun: a Zara Larsson themed drag show! With special guests; Shea D. Ladie, Karen Ligays and Aura Naurr! 🌺🌊✨🐬 8PM Showtime. $7 Cover.

WED 10 🪩 Karaoke and Cocktails with Meghan! Enjoy $10 Doubles all night, every Wednesday 🍹 8PM Start. No Cover.

THU 11 🪩 Ottawa’s Next Drag Superstar, Week 7: Gods And Monsters! Hosted by Vera 🌟 8PM Showtime. $12 Cover.

FRI 12 🪩 SAPPHIC NIGHT hosted by Wysteria Root, with special guests Cyril Cinder and Miss Patience Plush! 💋🧡🤍🩷 8:30 (seated) and 11:30 (dancefloor) shows. $15 Cover.

SAT 13 🪩 Saturday Night Drag with Yeti and Canada’s Drag Race superstar Aimee Yonceé Shennel! ⚡️ 8:30 (seated) and 11:30 (dancefloor) shows. $15 Cover.

SUN 14 🪩 Sunday Karaoke with Meghan! Enjoy shot specials with your favourite singing bartender! 🎶 8PM start. No Cover.

🎟️ Advance tickets to all of the listed shows are available through the link in our bio!

We’ll see you soon at Ottawa’s Home for Drag! 🌈✨

Sapphic Night featuring Miss Patience Plush is THIS FRIDAY 💋🧡🤍🩷 Tell your friends… 😉✨🎟️ Advance tickets to our 8:30pm (s...
06/07/2026

Sapphic Night featuring Miss Patience Plush is THIS FRIDAY 💋🧡🤍🩷 Tell your friends… 😉✨

🎟️ Advance tickets to our 8:30pm (seated) and 11:30pm (dancefloor) events are available through the link in our bio.

Patience will be joined by Sapphic Night host Wysteria Root, as well as Ottawa’s own Cyril Cinder! ⚡️ + DJ Roxy will be in the booth to keep you dancing all night long!

We’ll see you there at Ottawa’s Home for Drag! 🌈🩷🤍🧡

Sapphic Night with Cyril Cinder is THIS FRIDAY 💋🧡🤍🩷 Tell your friends… 😉✨🎟️ Advance tickets to our 8:30pm (seated) and 1...
06/07/2026

Sapphic Night with Cyril Cinder is THIS FRIDAY 💋🧡🤍🩷 Tell your friends… 😉✨

🎟️ Advance tickets to our 8:30pm (seated) and 11:30pm (dancefloor) events are available through the link in our bio.

Cyril Cinder will be joined by Sapphic Night host Wysteria Root, as well as Ottawa’s own Miss Patience Plush! ⚡️ + DJ Roxy will be in the booth to keep you dancing all night long!

We’ll see you there at Ottawa’s Home for Drag! 🌈🩷🤍🧡

Sapphic Night hosted by Wysteria Root is THIS FRIDAY 💋🧡🤍🩷 Tell your friends… 😉✨🎟️ Advance tickets to our 8:30pm (seated)...
06/07/2026

Sapphic Night hosted by Wysteria Root is THIS FRIDAY 💋🧡🤍🩷 Tell your friends… 😉✨

🎟️ Advance tickets to our 8:30pm (seated) and 11:30pm (dancefloor) events are available through the link in our bio.

Wysteria will be joined by Ottawa’s own Cyril Cinder and Miss Patience Plush! ⚡️ + DJ Roxy will be in the booth to keep you dancing all night long!

We’ll see you there at Ottawa’s Home for Drag! 🌈🩷🤍🧡

Address

41 York Street
Ottawa, ON
K1N5S7

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7pm - 12am
Wednesday 7pm - 2am
Thursday 7pm - 2am
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 3pm - 2am
Sunday 3pm - 11pm

Telephone

+16137891624

Website

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