Description: The Laff. Ottawa's Oldest Bar. Established in 1849, the Chateau Lafayette is perched at the corner of York and ByWard Market in the heart of Ottawa, Ontario. We are Ottawa’s oldest tavern: a simple, straightforward and casual place to unwind. Local or tourist young and old, we welcome you to be a part of our story.
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Ottawa’s Oldest Tavern since 1849
The Chateau Lafayette House in the historic ByWard Market in Ottawa, Ontario, or "the Laff" as it is commonly known, respects our long history, and maybe the original Canadian dive bar.