Guidebook for Montreal
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local microbrewery, just down the street. Offers late snacks, excellent beer (their porter is awesome), music is usually not too loud so it's a good place to have a chat.
82 locals recommend
La Succursale
3188 Rue MassonGreat local microbrewery, just down the street. Offers late snacks, excellent beer (their porter is awesome), music is usually not too loud so it's a good place to have a chat.
Great pub, more restaurant than bar, excellent menu with a strong locavore philosphy. Good of selection of bourbons. Gets crowded Thu, Fri and Sat, great atmosphere.
70 locals recommend
Quai No.4
2800 Rue MassonGreat pub, more restaurant than bar, excellent menu with a strong locavore philosphy. Good of selection of bourbons. Gets crowded Thu, Fri and Sat, great atmosphere.
Classic cocktail bar in Montreal. They have two other addresses. The barmen are great mixologists, don't be afraid to ask for a custom drink, they're great at whipping up new recipes!
181 locals recommend
La Distillerie
2047 Avenue du Mont-Royal EClassic cocktail bar in Montreal. They have two other addresses. The barmen are great mixologists, don't be afraid to ask for a custom drink, they're great at whipping up new recipes!
I don't usually like Quartier Latin, but this is a great place to go if you're a scotch enthusiast. They have a good selection and it's way cheaper than Whisky Café.
43 locals recommend
Pub L'Île Noire
1649 R. Saint-DenisI don't usually like Quartier Latin, but this is a great place to go if you're a scotch enthusiast. They have a good selection and it's way cheaper than Whisky Café.
Whisky Cafe
5800 Boul. Saint-LaurentBest place for whisky in town, but pricey. Very beautiful too.
Best selection of beers in town, 33 local beers on tap. Good pub food, kitchen open until late (2, usually). Huge terrace open in the summer.
281 locals recommend
Vices & Versa
6631 Boul. Saint-LaurentBest selection of beers in town, 33 local beers on tap. Good pub food, kitchen open until late (2, usually). Huge terrace open in the summer.
Cool pub, kitchen open until late with vegan options, mixed hipster/queer clientele, great place to have a drink. They have two bowling alleys.
133 locals recommend
Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles
32 Rue Beaubien ECool pub, kitchen open until late with vegan options, mixed hipster/queer clientele, great place to have a drink. They have two bowling alleys.
One of the best microbreweries in Montreal. Pub food until late, great beers.
442 locals recommend
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OOne of the best microbreweries in Montreal. Pub food until late, great beers.
Concert venue, often for electronic music, but various art happenings too; you really want to go there for their bar, the Foodlab, though. Food and drinks are awesome, and they have a rooftop terrace.
94 locals recommend
Society for Arts and Technology
1201 Boul. Saint-LaurentConcert venue, often for electronic music, but various art happenings too; you really want to go there for their bar, the Foodlab, though. Food and drinks are awesome, and they have a rooftop terrace.
Bar Le Mal Nécessaire
1106B Boul. Saint-LaurentReally cool Tiki-themed cocktail bar. Great bartenders.
Food Scene
Classic French restaurant. They always have a special mushroom plate on the menu. Excellent selection of wines. Pricey, but worth it if you want to treat yourself.
49 locals recommend
M sur Masson
2876 Rue MassonClassic French restaurant. They always have a special mushroom plate on the menu. Excellent selection of wines. Pricey, but worth it if you want to treat yourself.
If you're out of coffee for the espresso machine, this is the place. Great selection. Coffee of the month is always at 25% off.
60 locals recommend
Brulerie St Denis
3039 Rue MassonIf you're out of coffee for the espresso machine, this is the place. Great selection. Coffee of the month is always at 25% off.
Not cheap, but a must see if you're interested in the local cuisine. Chef Martin Picard mixes traditional Quebec food with French cuisine for a greasy experience. Specialty is poutine au foie gras.
341 locals recommend
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth ENot cheap, but a must see if you're interested in the local cuisine. Chef Martin Picard mixes traditional Quebec food with French cuisine for a greasy experience. Specialty is poutine au foie gras.
One of my favourite restaurants. Excellent selection of wines. Very meaty, local ingredients mostly, a twist of traditional French cuisine. A must see for foodies. Somewhat pricey.
97 locals recommend
La Salle à Manger
One of my favourite restaurants. Excellent selection of wines. Very meaty, local ingredients mostly, a twist of traditional French cuisine. A must see for foodies. Somewhat pricey.
Good selection of biodynamic and natural wines. Their brunch on weekends is excellent and not too pricey. Eclectic menu. One of my favorites.
75 locals recommend
Pastaga
6389 Boul. Saint-LaurentGood selection of biodynamic and natural wines. Their brunch on weekends is excellent and not too pricey. Eclectic menu. One of my favorites.
Very much like la Salle à manger and Pastaga. Great wines, great atmosphere, awesome menu. Staff is super friendly.
45 locals recommend
Hotel Herman
5171 Boulevard Saint-LaurentVery much like la Salle à manger and Pastaga. Great wines, great atmosphere, awesome menu. Staff is super friendly.
Tex-Mex place. Awesome tacos, fried chicken, bourbon lemonade. Not for the faint of heart, but really good.
61 locals recommend
Icehouse
51 Rue Roy ETex-Mex place. Awesome tacos, fried chicken, bourbon lemonade. Not for the faint of heart, but really good.
Essentials
Boulangerie Première Moisson
860 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat bakery close to home.
Great independent bakery, makes good coffee, cheap sandwiches.
400 locals recommend
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat independent bakery, makes good coffee, cheap sandwiches.
Alimentation Poivre & Sel
3245 Rue MassonGood place to go for general groceries.
Awesome beer dépanneur! A selection of 400 beers and ciders, and super close to home.
12 locals recommend
Bacchus' Fridge
5411 9e AvenueAwesome beer dépanneur! A selection of 400 beers and ciders, and super close to home.
Everything Else
Parc Molson
6496 Rue D'IbervilleCute little park, one of my favorites in the neighbourhood.
Epicerie fardoche
3436 Rue DandurandPosh, hyperlocal grocery store. Lovely place.
Arts & Culture
Newspeak
1403 Rue Sainte-ElisabethBest venue for electronic/hip-hop shows.