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La Taverne de Noël
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La Taverne de Noël

Mile-End
3.2$$
OPEN8 am - Midnight
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Valentine's Day: hours might differ
La Taverne de Noël Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
CaféDesserts & SweetsPizzaCasse-Croute (Snack Bar)Boutique-CounterBrunchGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsWine Bar

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Reviews for La Taverne de Noël

Food
Service
on Google3.2 (200+)
*as of 2026-02-01
5★
32%
4★
10%
3★
17%
2★
29%
1★
12%

Review Summary

Overall, reviews describe La Taverne de Noël as a magical, heavily decorated Christmas setting that draws crowds for photos and vibes, but the experience is very uneven. The decor and festive atmosphere get top marks for being cozy and instagrammable, with enchanting details and holiday music that some reviews later note not always present. Long waits outside in the cold and a crowded interior are commonly mentioned, as is a lack of clear service organization and a no table service format that makes ordering feel slow and impersonal. Drinks are praised by some for being tasty and atmospheric, including hot chocolate with marshmallows and a range of seasonal cocktails, yet others find them overpriced, underwhelming, or too sweet or cold. The food ranges from surprisingly delicious pizzas and desserts to items described as mediocre or reheated, with some menu items unavailable at times. Overall, La Taverne de Noël offers a undeniably festive and photogenic experience that many visitors enjoy with friends and family, but timing, crowd management, and inconsistent quality mean it may disappoint those seeking a reliable, high quality meal.
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L expérience est décevante. Il faut d abord patienter longuement dehors… bon ça doit valoir le coût. & non une fois entré, il faut aller commander soit même & payer de suite .. comme au mac do. Nous avons pris 3 cocktails qui étaient sympas . Pour l ambiance, belle décoration & c est tout . En résumé ça ne vaut pas le détou

Jan 4, 2026
on Google

Very disappointing experience. Waited 1 hour in line outside in the cold. Once at the front of the line, we were told 15 minutes. After 45 minutes, one of us went inside to check what the wait was as we saw so many people exiting. Numerous tables were empty although not cleared. The host was also doing cash hence why he never came back outside. We ended up seating ourselves at a dirty table because we were tired of freezing outside. We also found out they did not in fact have brunch, that the kitchen only opens at 4. So we basically got coffee & cookies. Which we had to stand in line inside again to order. Atmosphere is cute & maybe the experience is better around dinner or for a cocktail but would not recommend for brunch.

Nov 30, 2025
on Google

L'ambiance & le décor sont vraiment bien. Par contre, la nourriture & les boissons étaient vraiment décevantes. Le chocolat chaud était fade, le cocktail sans alcool au gingembre goûtait très fort le gingembre & peu les autres ingrédients. Pour le prix, les portions étaient petites & manquaient de raffinements. Peu d'assaisonnement, pain tranché grillé sans beurre, le saumon fumé goûtait comme celui congelé de l'épicerie. Dommage car il y a toujours une file & j'étais très excitée d'essayer. Si les cocktails étaient bons j'y serais retourné sans doute.

Nov 25, 2025
on Google
3.0

Mixed bag.
I appreciated them bringing hot tea to everyone in line, the decorations were really fun, & the range of creative cocktails was great! On the negative side, the service was not good. Every server we talked to was having their first day & struggling with their order/billing system. When we tried to help the waiter sort out the bill, it became clear that orders were entered incorrectly & the bill was a mess. Very few non-alcoholic drinks on offer. Some cocktails can be made without alcohol according to the menu, but requesting this was confusing for waitstaff. Overall a nice concept, but please give your staff more training before putting them out on a busy Friday night.

Nov 14, 2025
on Google

We came here after a hockey game the night before & stood in line for almost an hour. A woman came out & spoke in French & told us they would close the shop within the hour. We decide to stop by at a different time the following day. The next day was a rainy one, it was a 5 minute wait. The full menu was not yet available that time of day. Baked goods, hot bevys & cocktail only in the afternoon. I enjoyed the Le Grinch drink (it was like a big shot). Hubs had a hot chocolate & some kind of cookie. Festive decorations everywhere. The restroom needs some attention. It did not have paper towels & almost noTP. I did alert them of that. If we travel to Montreal again I would like to try the pizza. It smelled so delish the night before when we didn't get in.

Dec 31, 2024
on Google

Nous y sommes allé vers 13:30, file d'attente à l'extérieur, menu très simple, service moyen. Ambiance laisse à désirée, on s'attendait à de la musique de Noël, mais non. Musique déprimante. Bon cocktail par contre & belles décorations.

Dec 28, 2024
on Google
1.5

Avec 3 de mes amis nous avons vu cet endroit sur tiktok & avons décidé de venir l'essayer. Le décor de Noël était plutôt mignon & nous nous attendions à de fabuleux breuvages de Noël. Ce ne fut pas le cas. C'était dégoûtant, des biscuits jusqu'au chocolat chaud. Nous nous sommes dit que leur popularité ce démontrait probablement plus dans les cocktails de Noël & sommes partis déçu. Il n'y avait aucune organisation & je ne recommanderais pas cet endroit (même pas à un touriste). Il y avait énormément de temps d'attente pour quelque chose d'aussi décevant. Lors de notre visite, le personnel à dû couper des oignons & nous avons eu les yeux qui coulait puisque nous avons été contraints d'avoir la table en bord de plan de travail. Les breuvages commandés nous ont vraiment choqué, de par leur goût. Je ne pensais pas qu'il était possible de rater un chocolat chaud, nous n'avons rien dit puisqu'il y avait énormément de monde & que nous nous sentions mal à l'aise de nous plaindre pour un chocolat chaud. Nous avons été extrêmement déçu & avons regretter de ne pas avoir été à un autre endroit.

Dec 20, 2024

Expect a 45 mins to 1 hour wait on average to be seated. They didn't state on the menu that the kitchen was open only from 5, so I had to stay hungry. The cocktail was okay.

Dec 7, 2024
on Google

L'endroit parfait pour plonger dans la magie de Noël à Montréal ! La Taverne de Noël, ce bar éphémère de fête, est une véritable oasis hivernale. Dès qu'on franchit les portes, on est accueilli par des décorations festives & une ambiance chaleureuse qui nous rappelle les plus beaux souvenirs de fin d'année. Les cocktails sont créatifs, avec des touches d'épices & de canneberges qui mettent de bonne humeur dès la première gorgée. Mention spéciale pour le "Santa's Mule" & le chocolat chaud à l'érable - absolument délicieux ! C'est aussi l'endroit parfait pour une soirée entre amis ou en famille, avec une ambiance conviviale, des chansons de Noël, & même quelques surprises festives tout au long de la soirée. C'est rare de trouver un endroit où l'esprit des fêtes est si bien capturé. Bravo aux organisateurs pour ce concept féérique, à ne pas manquer pour tous les amateurs de Noël !

Dec 3, 2024
on Google

Very very disappointed. We came with high expectations but we ended up waiting two hours in line. It is unfortunate to wait that long, but at the same time it's understandable because the place is not too big. What was very disappointing though were the drinks! They were absolutely disgusting, we were a group of four & all ordered different cocktails with second rounds & not a single cocktail was good. One of them was so bad that I had to ask the waiter to take it out my bill because I couldn't even drink it. The place is beautiful & the staff very nice, but really really not worth it since the food & the drinks were very mid, I'm usually not a difficult person & I've never sent back anything, but that drink was just too horrible

Nov 30, 2024
on Google

The ambiance is stunning, it feels like you're inside a magical Christmas tree. The food was decent, with the poutine-style pizza being a standout. Our waiter was friendly & attentive, but the hostess was unprofessional & rude. When we asked for recommendations, she claimed it was her second day & hadn't tried anything. While that's understandable, her tone lacked professionalism & warmth. She refused to take a photo for nearby guests with attitude & rudely told others to return to their original table. When we asked for help with a cocktail my friend couldn't drink, she bluntly refused, though our waiter later fixed the issue kindly. As someone who has worked in restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining as a hostess myself, I was shocked by the lack of professionalism. Any interaction, no matter how small, can make or break a guest's experience. This behavior not only risks alienating customers but could also lead to negative word-of-mouth for the business.

Nov 25, 2024
on Google

Je suis déjà venue & quelle surprise quand j'ai passé la porte aujourd'hui, la déco de Noël est vraiment féerique & les nouvelles recettes super originales ! Je recommande le ChocoMauve qui était très réconfortant & je repasserai tester les cocktails spéciaux de Noël avec des amis.

Nov 10, 2024
on Google