Located in the heart of Montreal's La-Petite-Patrie district, Isle de Garde features beers brewed on site, comfort food, clean wines, whiskeys and other varietals to liven up your daily routine.
Isle de Garde is described as a welcoming and popular neighborhood spot with a broad and varied beer list, including IPAs, stouts, ciders, and even saké flights, paired with solid pub style dishes. The atmosphere is cozy and convivial, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the terrace offers a pleasant option on warmer days. Crowding can make service seem uneven at times, but the overall impression is of a dependable beer and food destination that appeals to locals and visitors looking for a relaxed, sociable vibe.
L'ambiance était géniale & la bière très fraîche - brassée sur place avec du malt européen. Il y a aussi beaucoup de choix sans alcool. Je recommande vivement !!
The vibe was great & the beer was super fresh - brewed in-house with European malt. Lots of non-alcoholic options as well. Highly recommend!!
Un des meilleure poulets frits que j'ai mangé - & un choix de bière vraiment délicieuses. Difficile d'avoir une place si c'est pas en semaine tôt en journée, mais ça vaut le coup!
Isle de Garde holds a special place for us & has been so since we started regularly visiting in 2019 while on holiday in Montreal. My wife & I started off going there on dates & now we are a family of four on the patio for happy hour &'slush popo' from next door. Been a great destination in every iteration. Great beers, food & service. Great, accessible location. Nothing bad to say about this place at all.
Jul 26, 2025
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Huge beer list & knowledgeable staff. The menu prices came to a bit of a shock to me as i was expecting a brewpub, but will come back to drink nonetheless.
L'arancini mozzarella di buffala avec sa base de crème de courgette était excellente. & une petite frite avec ça, le tout arrosée d'une pinte de Svetly Vicepni (inspiration tchèque) puis une autre de Beau Bien (d'inspiration franconienne). Un petit cortado'nouvelle vague' pour conclure le tout. Le tout était parfait surrout grâce au service sympathique, cordial & efficace de Pierre & Sarah 🙌🏼😊
Pour une première fois là-bas pas grand chose a dire que du positif il faisait beau terrasse extérieure bien entretenu, personnel très sympatique & variété rafraîchissante dans le menu 👍🏽😎🍹🍸🌸
Honestly, I have no complaints about the drinks or the vibe, both were ok. But the service was incredibly disappointing.
When I first ordered with two of my friends, they received their drinks, but mine never came. After waiting for 20 minutes & following up, I was told (without any apology) that they no longer serve that drink!!
Shockingly, the same thing happened twice more when more friends joined us. Each time, the server waited 20-30 minutes before letting us know that the drink wasn't available.
I genuinely don't understand why this information wasn't given at the time of ordering.
Unfortunately, I won't be returning.
Food was nicely presented but.....our ceviche was scarce & lacked the traditional lemon punch we are used to in South America (ceviche started in Peru 🇵🇪 ).
The burrata with beetroot was beautiful but...weak on flavor.
The cider was cold & delicious.
Service is nice & helpful with the beverages, also with directions & where to go.
Prices are right.
