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On WeddingWire since 2025
Last update: December 2025
Welcome to Starling Restaurant and Bar. Offering hand-crafted cocktails & a refreshing, modern menu that draws inspiration from bold flavours & fresh ingredients. Step into one of our four floors of inviting, unique and stylish atmospheres. Built for creating an incredible experience that will take your reception to refreshing new heights.
The Swalwell-Borbridge Building is a commercial building designed by Ottawa Architect William Hodgson. Early occupants included an undertaker, a baker, and a wholesaler, uses which reflect the diverse commercial activity of the ByWard Market in the 19th Century. It is one of the oldest buildings in Ottawa, dating back to 1875 (older than our current Parliament Buildings).
Step through the doors of history to Apothecary Lounge, a hidden gem located in the cellar that blends the elegance of the Prohibition era with the artistry of modern mixology.
Starling's main floor dining room offers an elegant setting with signature bird cage booths, warm wood, velvet and exposed brick accents, blending the history of the building with a modern yet classic ambiance.
Starling North event space offers a completely flexible space for hosting small ceremonies and receptions, with a private bar and equipped with all of the seating, table settings and similar decor to our main dining room. It is the perfect place for your intimate reception.
Rooftop, our patio in the sky, boasts stunning views of the Byward Market and Parliament Buildings: fantastic sunsets, its own bar, and flexible seating for cocktail style or seated events.
Our highly trained events team will guide you every step of the way to ensure all of the details of your special day are met. We can't wait to help you with the wedding of your dreams!
Starling Restaurant and Bar is a stunning wedding venue located in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Meet Nick, one of our event leads. He is well versed in organizing events of all sizes and occasions.
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