Bluesfest is back in Ottawa, kicking off on July 10.
Glorious, music-fuelled, beer-soaked chaos. We’re talking massive crowds, never-ending lines, and sky-high snack prices, everywhere EXCEPT Warehouse.
Before you fork over $12 for a soggy bun and flat beer, Warehouse has your back. We’re the pre-game you didn’t know you needed and home to the best burgers Ottawa has to offer, all without destroying your bank account.
Smack in the middle of downtown, Warehouse is where you fuel up before the amps buzz to life. No reservations. No dress codes. Just stacked burgers, spicy sauces, affordable food, and dangerously fun cocktails.
The Best Burgers in Ottawa (You Heard Us Right)
Ottawa Bluesfest Pre-Game plans should start with one thing: a burger that actually delivers.
We don’t mince words (we save that for our patties). If “festival fuel” means dry buns and sad meat, Warehouse is about to rewrite your menu.
Here’s our burger roster, and yeah, it hits harder than a headliner set:
- Works 2.0: Double beef patty, bacon, American cheese, Macho sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle. It’s a beast, not a burger.
- Mushroom Melt: Creamy garlic mushrooms, Swiss cheese, crispy onions. Soft. Crunchy. Cheesy. Perfect.
- Texas BBQ: Jalapeños, American cheese, BBQ-chipotle aioli. Smoky, spicy, and loud.
- Veggie Burger: Black bean patty, guacamole, corn salsa, chipotle mayo. Fully loaded and plant-based.
All burgers are served with complimentary fries or greens, and they all clock in under $12.
No wonder Warehouse is hyped as the go-to for the best burgers in Ottawa.
Beat the Crowd, Fuel the Vibe: Pre-Game Essentials
Nothing kills a festival mood faster than standing in a food line for 40 minutes just to eat cold fries on the grass.
Warehouse flips the script with fast, affordable food built for the pre-game. Here’s how to stack your table like a main stage lineup:
- Loaded Fries: Cheese, jalapeños, sour cream. Equal parts gooey and glorious.
- Perogies: Golden brown, cheesy, and made for beer breaks.
- Wings: Pick your heat: Hot, medium, or BBQ. Comes with ranch and veggies (balance, baby).
- Baja Fish Tacos: Beer-battered, slaw-packed, and perfect for one-handed snacking.
- Quesadilla: Melty cheese, bold flavour, made for sharing (or not).
Game Day Drinks, But Make It Warehouse
No pre-game is complete without a drink lineup as stacked as the crowd. Lucky for you, Warehouse cocktails bring the fun without the $30 price tag.
Our top picks:
- Strong Island: Three ounces of hard liquor. A Warehouse icon. Long Island, but louder.
- Key-Rona: Inverted Corona, lime, and literal candy. It’s playful and punchy.
- Spicy Margarita: Jalapeño-infused tequila, triple sec, lime. Spicy, smooth, and deadly in the best way.
And yes, most cocktails are under $14.
Friends Don’t Let Friends Pre-Game Without Dessert
You brought the tickets, the glitter, the crew. Don’t forget the dessert. Warehouse sweets are criminally underrated and unfairly addictive.
- Mini Donuts: Warm, sugar-dusted, and served with caramel dip.
- The Brownie: Gooey chocolate layered with vanilla ice cream and an orange zest hit. Messy. Sweet. Unmissable.
This Is Your Sign to Start the Party Early
Festivals are marathons. Don’t show up empty. Pre-game like a legend and fuel the vibe before the gates even open.See the full Ottawa menu.
