Ottawa
Restaurants and bars for filming in Ottawa
Restaurants, bars, and cafés serve as social settings: counters, dining rooms, terraces. They are often shot outside opening hours.
From the stone houses of Sandy Hill to homes in the Glebe and Westboro, and the shops of the ByWard Market, the city offers a mix of historic character and well-kept residential neighbourhoods that crews can reach easily.
List my propertyWhy productions shoot in Ottawa
Ottawa’s audiovisual industry benefits from proximity to Montreal and Toronto and from a base of documentary, government, and advertising work. Real locations are especially sought here, given the limited stage capacity, which creates concrete opportunities for owners.
As the national capital, Ottawa offers a governmental and heritage setting that few Canadian cities can match. Productions look for official backdrops here, but also for ordinary homes and shops for everyday scenes.
What productions look for in a restaurant or bar
These places are often rented overnight or early in the day, when the business is closed, letting a venue earn revenue during otherwise quiet hours. Productions look for a believable atmosphere: a neighbourhood bar, a bright café, a dining room with character.
Revenue per shoot day
$1,500 to $5,000
per shoot day
Indicative range. The character, location, and availability of a space often matter more than prestige.
How it works
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List your space
Create a free listing with a few photos and the address. No obligation and no credit card.
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Receive requests
Productions reach out with the project, the dates, and the budget. You approve or decline each one.
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Shoot with confidence
A contract is signed and insurance covers every shoot. You set your own conditions and house rules.
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Get paid
You receive your payment after the shoot, with no awkward negotiation.
List your Ottawa property on Locloc
Registration is free, with no obligation. Insurance is included, a contract is signed before every shoot, and you approve each project.
List my propertyFrequently asked questions
How much does renting a restaurant or bar for a shoot in Ottawa cost?
A restaurant or bar in Ottawa typically rents for $1,500 to $5,000 per shoot day. The amount depends on the space, the production, the crew size, and how many days are booked. You set your own rate, and every request states the budget before you accept.
What productions rent restaurants and bars in Ottawa?
Restaurants, bars, and cafés serve as social settings: counters, dining rooms, terraces. They are often shot outside opening hours. In Ottawa, film, television, advertising, music video, and photo shoots all request these spaces, usually for one to five days.
Do I have to be present during the shoot?
That is your choice. Many owners stay on site, others hand over access for the day. Every booking is covered by a signed contract and insurance, and you set the house rules in advance.
What if my restaurant or bar is not glamorous?
That is often an advantage. Productions need spaces that feel real, not staged. An ordinary, authentic restaurant or bar in Ottawa is frequently more useful to a story than a prestige property.
How do I list my restaurant or bar in Ottawa?
Join the Locloc waitlist for free. There is no obligation and no credit card required. You approve every project, insurance is included on every booking, and payment reaches you after the shoot.