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.
A new experience lets guests enjoy live sports in a refined private setting in Old Montreal, watching games in an elegant private room with an exclusive menu by Vieux-Port Steakhouse. The concept blends the energy of live sports with a high-end dining experience, turning each game into a memorable occasion.
Arthur's Dinette opens in NDG on Monkland Ave, bringing the beloved cottage cheese pancakes and comfort classics from Arthur's Nosh Bar to a warm, neighborhood dinette meets bistro setting. Sister to Saint-Henri's favorite, it offers brunch, coffee, and evening plates as a welcoming community gathering spot led by Raegan Steinberg and Alex Cohen.
Caf'Conc' reopens mid-April 2026 at the Marriott Montréal Château Champlain with 40+ shows by nearly 100 artists, including Martine St-Clair and Rita Baga. Refurbished with modern acoustics and a cabaret vibe, it blends comedy, cabaret and music while honoring past icons, and features bilingual nights, the Cabaret led by Rita Baga, and the Celebrities series.
Montreal's finest tea houses offer afternoon tea traditions from around the world, pairing scones, pastries and delicate bites with curated teas in intimate spaces. Sabayon's Michelin-starred tasting leads the scene alongside Paparmane, Cha Do Raku, Le Parloir, La Brume dans mes Lunettes and the Ritz-Carlton Palm Court.
Montreal's 18 top steakhouses fuse history with modern flair, offering dry-aged beef and charcoal-grilled cuts from ribeye to tomahawk. From downtown to Old Montreal and the North Shore, enjoy business lunches, romantic dinners or weekend gatherings with generous portions, crisp fries, and thoughtful wine pairings.
Benjamin Steakhouse Parisien arrives in Montreal in November 2025, blending Parisian brasserie charm with the city's vibrant energy. A two-level venue with a summer terrace, it pairs leather, wood, velvet and metal in a warm, design-forward setting, serving on-site dry-aged meats and Quebec-sourced seasonal sides from breakfast to dinner, by Gray Collection.
Discover Montreal's best autumn drinks across cozy cafes, with pumpkin spice lattes, spiced apple and chai creations, matcha and mocha specials, offered by venues like Maman, Savsav, Café Green Drip and more, capturing warm vibes and seasonal cafe culture.
Discover Montreal's best matcha lattes, from ceremonial-grade brews to inventive twists across top cafés like Café Cosé, Spirulina, Osmo X Marusan, and Tsujiri, with traditional prep, precise whisking, and bold flavors that prove matcha as craft, not a trend.
Sterlings Steakhouse Laval offers premier fine dining with prime, aged beef, fresh seafood, elegant sides, and indulgent desserts in a refined, welcoming setting, backed by attentive service. A $45 lunch and a $40 late-night menu ensure exceptional value without compromising quality.
Discover must-visit restaurants on the Plateau-Mont-Royal, where a bohemian, multicultural spirit meets bold, creative cuisine. From seafood and Italian trattorie to Peruvian, Mexican, Indian, Afghan and Nikkei flavors, with open kitchens, natural wines and vibrant brasseries, it's Montreal's culinary heart on foot or bike.
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.
Georges St-Pierre teams with Lord's Hot Sauce to launch RUSH and K.O., two fiery, Canadian-made sauces aged in white oak barrels; vegan, gluten-free, GMO-free and fermented for flavor and health benefits, with a limited 2,620-bottle edition honoring GSP's 26-2-0 record.
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.
Explore Montreal's bubble tea scene, where classic milk teas with tapioca meet bold fruit flavors and innovative twists across Chinatown, Old Montreal, and downtown. From traditional to vegan options, this guide highlights top shops like L2 Bubble Tea, Dont Yell At Me, Coco Fresh Tea, The Alley and more.
Discover Montreal's English afternoon tea scene, with venues from Rosélys at Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth to Paparmane, Le Bar à Beurre, and the Ritz-Carlton Cour des Palmiers, offering fine teas, sandwiches, scones and pastries for birthdays, celebrations, or a relaxing moment with friends or loved ones.
Boeuf Cochon is a steakhouse-bar by Rabih Miri serving dry-aged beef, pork and seafood in multiple Quebec locations since 2014. Expect carefully curated cuts, on-site aging, great cocktails, local beers and wines from private imports, plus family-friendly menus, sports on big screens, and growing franchise plans.