Yesterday was my first time to shakers. The bar tenders were nice, and the draft beer selection was the most I've seen out here. I went since this is the only place I've heard that does karaoke in this area. There were only three of us doing karaoke, as it was SUPER dead, which is fine... but the karaoke dude didn't have any books of what selection he has. Ive just never been to a place that doesn't. He was a little tipsy and got rude when I asked if he could look up what songs he had from a particular artist. He told me he "doesn't do that for people... if he does it for me then everyone will want to do that." Did I mention there were only three people doing karaoke in the entire bar? So... I would love to say I'll never go back... but I have yet to find another spot around here that does karaoke. Usually karaoke DJ's that I've been too are super friendly, helping you find songs or whatever, especially if the place is slow.
Review Source:In a town already overrun with bars, Shakers really stands out from the rest. Â They have a fine selection of draft beer, their prices on other drinks are reasonable, and they never charge cover for their live entertainment on the weekends. Â The food is good as well; I especially like the items available on the appetizer menu. Â If you live in Ottawa or are just visiting, this is your go-to place...
Review Source:Went for dinner and it looks like it would be a good place to party at night and the food is really good! Â My burger was handmade, no frozen patties. Â Pool tables, video games, patio and volleyball pits. Â I saw 2 bars and don't know if they had another outside. Â No complaints from me
Review Source:Most Friday and Saturday nights there is a live band and there is no cover charge! I have heard they have karaoke but I am not sure what night. They have a dance area, a few pool tables, dart boards and other games. There is a good amount of tables but they do fill up quickly. I have eaten here a couple of times and the food is pretty good. There is a volleyball area but I have never ventured out there to see it, but here it is nice. The staff is always friendly.
Review Source:This bar is kid friendly booster seats and video games to keep the kiddies occupied many family's come in for dinner and the staff is very good about keeping the T.v.'s and jukebox turned down at this time to maintain a friendly environment for dinner crowd. Fast service quality food and drinks they also have 18 beers on tap, two pool tables and two dart boards with a small area set aside for a dance floor.
My two favorite items on the menu are the Pork tenderloin and the Chicken fajita wrap, I also ask for the top shelf long island, (not the premixed mixer) one of the best long islands I have ever had.
Sometimes when you travel entering a new establishment can be daunting as to whether or not it's going to satisfy your need or simply be another disappointing adventure. Shakers definitely falls into the first category particularly if your ken is great midwestern bar food. They patty they're own burgers and serve fresh cut french fries upon request. Their only detriment is missing a traditional lager with which to make quality black & tans and snake bites, however the Oberon's makes do in a pinch. The bar staff is friendly and proficient which helps to make their sprawling area work. I only wish I could have been here during volleyball!
Review Source:Amazing bar burgers. Cheap daily specials. Look for a great time during Volleyball season on Sunday and cheer for your favorite team. Usually you can rock out on Sat to a live band with no cover charge.
Pros: Hot place to be in Ottawa. Volleyball net to play with your pals. Many dart boards and few pool tables. New video games. Great drink specials!
Cons: If the party isn't here then it's on to Max or home.