Montreal is known for having a vibrant restaurant scene catering to an array of culturally diverse cuisines. With the most restaurants per capita in North America, it would be impossible to get through them all even if you lived here!…Open the full description
Montreal is known for having a vibrant restaurant scene catering to an array of culturally diverse cuisines. With the most restaurants per capita in North America, it would be impossible to get through them all even if you lived here! In a nutshell, be sure to try poutine, smoked meat, and bagels.
Terrasse Nelligan
10
2
While tourists swarm on ground level in this neck of the woods, the fifth floor of the hundred-year-old Hotel Nelligan is filled with a trendy local crowd. We all know that Montrealers love their terraces and Terrasse Nelligan has taken it up a notch so that you can experience one from up high.
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Vices & Versa Bistro Du Terroir
Pub Food
6
4
From their 30+ beers on tap from Quebec and elsewhere to their beatific terrace this place can't be beat. Open late every night it's a great place to have long chats with your friends. The food is great as well. Not a large menu but delicious rotating specials and a decent Poutine.
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Local Experience
Montreal City Brew Tours
Prices from
87
CAD
Duration
3.5 h
Languages
French, English
Pullman
Pub Food
12
2
Head over to this unassuming wine bar, which is discreet enough for an intimate date and trendy enough for a 5 à 7. Their innovative space (with an eye-catching chandelier made of crystal champagne flutes and wine glasses) spans three floors and fills up with a local, after work crowd during the week and stylish 20 and 30-somethings on the weekend.
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Taverne Gaspar
Pubs
5
0
Operating as a pub and restaurant, Taverne Gaspar is where you will find the locals enjoying a bite and a cold drink in the otherwise touristy Old Port. You’ll uncover comfort food with an upscale twist and old-fashioned drinks amid exposed stone walls, making for a cavern-like feel. In summer, a terrace opens up out front near the water.
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Clock Tower Beach
Fun & Active
17
2
Living in a city definitely has its perks – nevertheless, it also has its drawbacks and it’s no secret that Montreal’s lack of beaches is a problem for locals come summertime. Based on the European trend of creating seaside paradise in the midst of a metropolis, Montreal’s Old Port now has its first urban beach.
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Bily Kun
Pubs
4
1
If you’re looking to spend the evening on Mount-Royal Avenue, paying a visit to Bily Kun (which translates to white horse) is definitely a must. Its inviting decor goes a long way with dim lighting, high ceilings, and great seating options – that is before it fills up. Don’t be startled by the row of ostrich heads on the wall gazing down at you!
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Local Experience
Montreal City Brew Tours
Prices from
87
CAD
Duration
3.5 h
Languages
French, English
Icehouse
Pub Food
6
2
Opened by Texas native Nick Hodge and Montreal-born Nathalie Doucet, Icehouse is just that: A marriage between Texas and Montreal. The tiny, shack-like Tex-Mex eatery made up of picnic tables and a terrace for summer serves up tacos, burritos, fried chicken, and homemade sauces. There are no plates here – so don’t be afraid to dig in and get messy.
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Méchant Boeuf
Pub Food
5
0
Craving a juicy burger? Looking for a hip spot for your next happy hour? Want to enjoy live music over swanky drinks? Then hit up Méchant Boeuf. Part of Old Montreal’s Hotel Nelligan, this resto/pub fuses the two to provide both a culinary and nightlife experience. Reservations are recommended as the place fills up come late evening.
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Big in Japan Bar
Pub Food
11
3
Big in Japan is unlike any other establishment on The Main’s nightlife scene. Confused passer-bys are often spotted staring with curiosity as its nondescript entrance is nothing more than a crimson-coloured door adorned with Japanese letters. Once past the heavy curtains that surround the space, you will find yourself transported to another era.
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Imadake
Pubs
10
4
This typical Japanese pub – or izakaya – is known for its animated atmosphere with staff dressed like anime characters serving up sake bombs and appetizer-style food made for sharing among friends. Their colourful wall murals, large communal wooden table in the centre, and action-packed open kitchen at the far back make up the vibrant decor.
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Nacho Libre
Pubs
3
0
You may be asking yourself if Nacho Libre is a dive bar, Mexican restaurant, or 80s/90s nostalgia haven. Well, it’s all three. Intrigued? Nestled in the semi-residential area of La Petite-Patrie, this spot covers all the bases for a successful night out, whether you’re craving a nacho platter or want to catch the game on one of their many screens.
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Complexe Sky
Pubs
3
1
Situated in the heart of the Village, Complexe Sky has been hailed as one of the biggest gay nightclubs in Canada. With four floors, each playing a different music genre (including house, hip hop, and top 40), this venue is also equipped with a rooftop terrace that houses a pool and a hot tub.
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Verdun neighborhood
Cafes
2
1
Verdun has a lot to offer: nice coffee place, a lot of restaurant, bars trendy shop on the Wellington street. There's also a nice small beach near the river (5 minutes walk from de l'Église subway station)...a long side walk in nature near the river too. Go out at De l'Église subway station and enjoy. Try Station W for a nice coffee.
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Quartier des Spectacles
Cafes
3
4
The Quartier des Spectacles is one of Montreal's most popular neighborhoods, bringing together the best restaurants, the most entertaining bars and, most importantly, the biggest theaters. This is where all the major festivals in Montreal take place.
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Baldwin Barmacie
Pub Food
4
1
Inspired by owner Alexandre Baldwin’s pharmacist grandmother, whose framed photo is up on the wall, this spot is discreetly tucked on Laurier street. The space’s sixties design is trendy yet contemporary: Glass syrup bottles lining the back shelves of the bar give the place a pharmaceutical feel while sharply dressed waiters add to the retro vibe.
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