Montreal's public markets, including Jean-Talon, Atwater, and Maisonneuve, offer a vibrant look at local food culture. These essential community hubs connect city dwellers with regional producers, featuring seasonal produce, artisan goods, and unique dining experiences year-round.
Experience Montreal's summer magic in 2026. Discover vibrant seasonal patios, pedestrian streets, urban beaches, and iconic street food festivals. This guide highlights the city's best temporary spaces, markets, and cultural events perfect for soaking up the sun across Montreal's neighborhoods.
Jean-Talon Market's pedestrian zone runs June 4 to October 11, Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, with Les Survenants animating the space for safe gatherings, terraces and local products. Free weekend activities include kids' culinary workshops, fermentation, urban agriculture and watercolor. Registration may be required; The Great Day of Little Entrepreneurs on June 6, 10am-3pm.
Montreal 5 à 7 and after-work specials with two-for-one drinks, free bites, and women-friendly perks. From chic hotel bars to downtown hangouts, these happy hours offer great cocktails and tasty bites to kick off your evening with friends.
Montreal comes alive when the Canadiens hit the ice, with bars, pubs, and cafés across the city offering big screens, cold beers, and an electric game-night vibe. From cozy cafés to classic pubs, these gathering spots turn hockey nights into shared, high-energy experiences for fans and friends alike.
Montreal's microbreweries have flourished, offering a wide range of styles, varied menus, and distinct atmospheres. From minimalist taprooms to lively terraces, they provide more than tastings for beer lovers and curious visitors alike, with options for food, wine, and shared evenings.
Montreal celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a city parade on March 22 and weeklong festivities in bars, pubs, and restaurants offering live music, traditional Irish dishes, and craft beers across venues from McLean's Pub to Le Vieux Dublin, Hurley's Irish Pub, and more.
The Legendary Peel Pub Montreal is returning downtown after a sudden closure, reopening at 1196 Peel Street for St. Patrick's Day with new investors reviving a 60-year legacy and a 2026 refresh, offering wings, pizza and burgers, a fresh menu and 24 draft beers, plus wider sports coverage featuring soccer and classic North American games.
Montreal's izakayas range from traditional to reinvented, pairing sake, shochu and Sapporo with shareable plates, clever cocktails and a warm, convivial vibe. From crispy bites to miso veggies and grilled meats, these spots offer stylish, relaxed outings for friends, date nights and celebrations.
Montreal gears up for Super Bowl LIX on February 8, 2026 with city bars and restaurants offering giant-screen viewing, live broadcasts, shareable menus, wings, nachos, craft beer and cocktails. Reserve ahead for group takeout, specials, and a festive, game-day atmosphere across venues from casual pubs to upscale spots.
Montreal hotel bars offer central spots for after work, dates, and bar crawls, blending global influences with chic lounges and lively terraces. From Marcus and Hiba to Bar Nacarat and Terrace Nelligan, these venues pair craft cocktails with elegant settings across the city's top hotels.
Discover Montreal's best supper clubs, where fine dining meets electric nightlife. From immersive cabaret shows to late-night dance floors, these venues redefine the city's after-dark scene with gourmet cuisine and vibrant atmospheres. Explore the ultimate guide to an unforgettable night out.
Explore Montreal's best fish and chips across pubs and bistros, with cod or haddock in light beer batter, golden fries, tartar sauce and coleslaw, from McKibbin's Irish Pub to Labarake Caserne a Manger, Greasy Spoon, Shack du Pecheur, Les Enfants Terribles and Burgundy Lion.
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.
Discover Montreal's vibrant nightlife with this expert guide to the city's top establishments. Explore legendary speakeasies, creative cocktail bars, local craft breweries, and lively dance floors. Find the perfect venue for unforgettable evenings, refined mixology, and exceptional spirits.
Montreal's karaoke nights offer diverse venues, from sleek bars with light shows to cozy taverns, hosted seven days a week with large song catalogs and festive crowds, featuring spots like Pink Kong, Le Date Karaoke, Madame Smith, Brasse-Rires, 3 Minots, and Au Vieux St-Hubert for unforgettable sing along evenings.
Brasseur de Montréal is a Griffintown microbrewery and pub-style eatery since 2008, offering on-site craft beers and generous, locally sourced dishes in a welcoming, eco-friendly space. Its pet-friendly terrace and frequent events, from happy hour to tastings, plus an on-site shop, make it a top spot for friends, family and beer lovers.
Discover Montreal's best quiz and trivia nights across iconic pubs and hidden gems, with English, French, and bilingual evenings, themed quizzes and lively vibes. Enjoy great food and drinks while testing your knowledge, and check each venue's social pages for dates and themes.
Saint Patrick's Weekend at Maison Publique McLean's in downtown Montreal blends old-world Irish charm with a modern vibe, featuring live music, hearty dishes like shepherd's pie and fish and chips, 20 beers and Jameson cocktails, private event spaces, and chances to win prizes from March 15-17, 2024.