Explore Montreal's best outdoor restaurants and bars this winter, featuring heated domes, cozy terraces, and festive menus from Les Refuges du Bivouac, William Gray, L'Orangerie, Maison Pépin, Terrasse Belvu, L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel, Bateau-Mouche, Leméac, Maison Boulud, and Jatoba.
Discover Montreal's magic with the best Christmas pop ups this season, from twinkling speakeasies and cozy cafes to open-air rooftop chalets and festive brunches. Enjoy holiday cocktails, Caribbean-inspired bites, and gourmet comfort foods as the city lights up for winter wonder.
Griffintown and Little Burgundy form a dynamic Montreal dining corridor where heritage meets a new wave of cuisine, from cafés and bakeries to bold bistros, natural wines, and craft bars, with standout spots like Candide, Foxy, Heni & Badin, Pizzéria Elena, Joe Beef, Liverpool House, Vin Papillon, Mano Cornuto, and Lulu Épicerie.
Outremont, a refined Montreal neighborhood at the base of Mount Royal, blends leafy parks with a buzzing food scene of cafes, bakeries, and restaurants. The guide highlights must-visit spots for coffee, pastries, brunch, and fine dining, from casual bistros to rooftop bars, making wandering its streets a delicious adventure.
Villeray, a vibrant Montreal neighborhood just north of Jean-Talon Market, blends residential charm with a dynamic food and drink scene, leafy parks, and a warm local vibe. Cozy cafes, bakeries, bars, and standout spots like Casavant, Moccione, Le Petit Alep, and Claire Jacques turn every visit into a discovery of authentic local gems.
Hiba is a modern cocktail bar on the second floor of Humaniti Montreal, a 2,000-square-foot space offering creative cocktails, mocktails, sake, and shareable izakaya-style dishes by Jean-Sébastien Giguère, with a drink menu of original creations by Mickaël Bouvier and non-alcoholic options, plus live DJs Thu-Sat from 7pm.
Maison Grinder is a 15-room boutique hotel in a Griffintown heritage building, blending unique rooms with natural materials and refined hospitality from Andréanne Guillemette, with Makro and Grinder downstairs and a forthcoming 2,000-square-foot rooftop bar and lounge offering panoramic downtown views and shared plates.
Discover Montreal's American BBQ scene, where artisanal smokehouses fuse Texan, Quebecois, Caribbean and global flavors. From traditional pulled pork to fusion bites, these thirteen spots showcase slow smoking, maple wood, and vibrant atmospheres that turn meals into sensory experiences.
Explore Montreal's oyster scene with 18 standout spots offering fresh varieties from Atlantic to Pacific, from intimate counters to chic brasseries, where chefs pair oysters with bubbles, cocktails and local flavors in vibrant, maritime-inspired settings.
Discover Montreal's best snack bars and nearby towns where Quebec-style fast food meets heritage flavor, from historic food trucks to family diners, serving poutine, steamies, unique burgers, and artisanal bites that showcase a living culinary tradition across the region.
Montreal's summer pulses with ephemeral spaces and seasonal terraces, from rooftop oases and farmers' markets to pedestrian streets and pop-up eateries, transforming the city from the Lachine Canal to the Plateau into a living outdoor festival of food, culture, and community.
Discover Montreal's best sangrias, from traditional red and white to rosé and flavoured infusions, served by the glass, pitcher, or mason jar. This guide highlights vibrant venues, seasonal twists, and perfect pairings with tapas, tacos, and Mediterranean bites for a refreshing summer experience.
Explore the best wine bars in Montreal and beyond, from Old Montreal to Laval and across the South Shore, with natural and biodynamic wines sourced largely through private imports, thoughtful food pairings, and inviting, unique atmospheres that turn every visit into a memorable experience.
Terrasse R at the Renaissance Montreal Hotel is a rooftop hotspot offering two levels, skyline views, refreshed furnishings, and a tropical vibe for summer in downtown Montreal, with DJ sets, tastings, and seasonal menus from EAST, plus weekday promos, private events, and a heated option that stays open into fall.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Montréal with a weekend of tacos, tequila and live music from May 2 to May 5, 2025, across the city's neighbourhoods, featuring festive menus, DJs, mariachi, and specials at top restaurants and bars.
Montreal earns three spots on North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 list (51-100): No.75 Bar Bisou Bisou, No.84 Bar Bello, and No.91 The Coldroom. Bar Bisou Bisou celebrates apéritif culture with sherries and vermouths; Bar Bello is Canada's first low-ABV specialist; The Coldroom is a hidden Old Montreal speakeasy.
Phillips Bar opens March 27 in downtown Montreal, a refined Japanese pub by Jatoba's team, with teishoku dishes, makis and hand rolls made before guests, plus baby back ribs, chicken thighs and tartares with chicken and salmon skin chips. A sake and wine bar complements a mid-century setting with 80 seats on the main floor, 22-seat bar and private lounges for groups up to 50.
Montreal's best bars offer more than drinks, including creative cocktails, local beers, speakeasies, mocktails, and dance floors that turn a night out into a memory. The guide spotlights standout spots from Atwater Cocktail Club to The Coldroom, Vin Mon Lapin, Copilote, and beyond for unforgettable nightlife.