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Bar Dominion celebrates summer with its downtown Montreal terrace, open daily from 4pm. Enjoy a new tequila cocktail menu, fresh seafood, and tavern favorites steps from the Bell Centre. Recently named a top 100 Canadian bar, it is the perfect spot for drinks or dining. Bookings recommended.
Discover Montreal's best hidden patios and secret garden courtyards. From lush urban oases to quiet historic retreats, this guide features charming culinary hideaways where unique atmospheres and exceptional seasonal menus offer the perfect escape from the city's fast-paced downtown life.
Looking for the perfect summer drink? Explore Montreal best spots for refreshing sangria. From classic wine recipes to creative twists with sake, beer, or tropical fruits, these top-rated bars and restaurants offer unique variations to keep you cool all season long.
Polari in Villeray hosts a Grill and Sip pop-up on Sunday, July 5, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chef Ruby Gatt serves reimagined classics like hot dogs and spaghetti, while Elle Schreiber crafts a special martini and cocktail menu. Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere and summer vibes at 4602 De Gaspe.
Experience summer at Madame Bovary Laval in Centropolis. Enjoy the 100-seat terrace, a new seasonal menu by Chef Julien Messier, and signature cocktails. With seafood, steaks, private karaoke, and billiard tables, it is the ultimate destination for summer dining and entertainment.
Renoir Restaurant at Sofitel Montreal on Sherbrooke unveils a refined downtown terrace for summer, with renovated spaces, attentive hospitality, and seasonal canapés by Chef Olivier Perret. Highlights include oysters, foie gras, beef tartare, and praline chocolate cake with passion fruit pavlova, paired with NINI Cocktail Lounge.
Montreal's waterfront dining scene cools hot summer days, pairing refreshing breezes with delicious terroir cuisine. From Old Port terraces to riverfront spots along the Richelieu and St. Lawrence, these venues fuse water views with seasonal dishes for a relaxing, memorable summer escape.
Terrasse R, atop the Renaissance Montreal, spans two levels with sweeping skyline views, a chic yet welcoming vibe, and flexible private-event spaces for up to 120 guests. Celebrating its 10th anniversary with sunset sessions and tastings, it features Asian-inspired seasonal dishes and new signature cocktails in a vibrant downtown setting.
Gourmet Éh!-Pâté in Villeray brings authentic Haitian cuisine to Montreal, featuring pâté kodé, griot, and grilled goat in a warm, refined Caribbean-inspired setting. Haitian art, tropical photography, an intimate space, and a covered terrace make every visit a welcoming tropical escape with lively events.
Neotokyo Nakagin opens a social izakaya in Mile End at 160 Rue St-Viateur E, offering sashimi, share plates, sake and wine in a bold retro-futuristic setting. Led by Yann Levy, the project blends concrete textures, green leather banquettes and neon with cyberpunk hints, plus a large covered terrace and plans for a konbini market and a hidden speakeasy.
Montreal summer begins the moment someone sends 'rooftop tonight?', turning indoor seating into a distant memory. Rooftops across the city become social ecosystems, from polished Old Montreal venues to lively downtown spots, offering skyline views, sunset cocktails, oysters and long nights powered by DJs. These spaces define Montreal's summer.
Le Balcon's summer terrace returns May 21 in downtown Montreal, fronting St-James Church on Sainte-Catherine. The outdoor space in the Quartier des spectacles hosts live music all summer, Tuesday to Saturday, with jazz cabaret, soul, Motown, disco, and Latin nights, plus a refreshed tapas menu, creative cocktails, and, from 2026, private events and group reservations.
BOUS opens on May 20 in Montreal's Golden Square Mile, offering refined Persian cuisine told as cultural storytelling. Five Iranian founders fuse tradition with a contemporary touch in a warm, minimalist space inspired by Persian art. Signature dishes include Golden Tahchin, Ghormeh Sabzi with Kamouraska lamb, and Fesenjoon with duck confit; cocktails blend Mediterranean and Persian flavors.
Terrasse Alizé opens for summer at the Humaniti complex, daily 12pm to 11pm. In downtown Montreal, the rooftop offers a Mediterranean inspired menu, signature cocktails and a lively music program, with fresh shareable dishes and seasonal beverages, plus evening plates such as beef bavette, Cornish hen and lobster, and themed nights like Nuits d'Arabie and Nuits Latines.
Bar Extra, a pop-up by Menu Extra and Atelier Zébulon Perron, runs May 1 to 3 at 5206 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal. A circular, retro-futuristic bar with sculptural lighting and mirrors creates a moody, visionary vibe. Festive platter, cocktails such as Gibson and Last Word, wines and mocktails; first come, first served.
3 Amigos brings a festive taste of Mexico to Montréal with eight locations and a lively, vacation like vibe. From birria tacos to sizzling fajitas and hand-made margaritas, the menu feeds big crowds and diverse diets. Every Cinco de Mayo, a $4,000 travel contest adds a dream escape to the celebration.
Terrasse Belvu returns to the Marriott Montréal Château Champlain for summer, opening May 13. Open daily 11:30am to 11pm, this terrace offers a bright Mediterranean vibe, views and a DJ atmosphere for lunch or evenings. Chef Nicolas You serves fresh, shareable Mediterranean dishes like grilled sea bass and calamari, with Spritzes and wines.