Projet Pilote - Distillery & Brewpub functions as a dual-purpose production facility that integrates on-site spirit distillation with craft beer brewing. The menu emphasizes pub food staples and elevated comfort dishes designed to complement the house-made beverages. Large stainless steel vats and copper stills define the industrial aesthetic of the expansive space. Patrons select from a rotation of small-batch spirits, creative cocktails, and artisanal ales brewed directly behind the bar. The kitchen focuses on approachable shareable plates and hearty pub fare utilizing local ingredients to sustain the active drinking environment. This establishment maintains a technical focus on the intersection of modern brewing and distillery science within an open-concept warehouse setting. Each menu item aligns with the specific flavor profiles of the featured alcoholic products.
Projet Pilote is widely celebrated for its exceptional craft cocktails, house-brewed beers, and inventive seasonal menu that keeps patrons returning. Visitors frequently highlight the welcoming and knowledgeable staff who go out of their way to explain the drink selections and food pairings, creating a personalized experience for both locals and travelers. Whether guests are stopping in for a unique mocktail, a well-crafted spirit, or a full meal featuring standouts like the gnocchi and truffle fries, the atmosphere is consistently described as stylish and vibrant, making it a premier destination in Montréal for dates, celebrations, or casual evenings with friends.
After visiting Canada from Australia for three weeks & finishing my journey in Montréal, I was looking for a special place for my final dinner abroad.
Projet Pilote was the perfect choice, all the staff were extremely friendly. They uderstood of my inability to speak French & happily explained all aspects of the menu for me, helping me select the best food & drink pairings.
I selected the $45 tasting menu which included a delicious three course meal with dishes I'd never tried before.
In addition to the wonderful food, I was delighted to meet Jacques, my new favourite bartender. He looked after me for the whole evening & gave me the opportunity to sample house brews so I could make an informed choice. Jacques also turned cocktail preparation into an art form making it entraining to watch & being a great conversationalist during the process.
I usually don't visit the same place twice while travelling as I like to explore as much as possible but I had such a fantastic experience that I know I'll be back the next time I'm in Montréal, thank you for providing the perfect end to my trip!
P.S. This review is two years late, but the memory of how good my experience was has stayed with me for that whole time, & I wanted to share it :)
Le Bar Copilot est l'endroit parfait pour se rafraîchir après une chaude journée d'été. L'ambiance est calme, élégante & agréable, avec une belle fraîcheur qui invite à la détente.
Le service était exceptionnel : une équipe attentionnée, professionnelle & accueillante. Les serveurs étaient à la fois charismatiques, courtois & très à l'écoute.
Les cocktails & les plats étaient tout simplement remarquables.
J'ai dégusté un cocktail acidulé aux agrumes, parfaitement équilibré & rafraîchissant. Quant aux pétoncles servis avec des fraises fermentées, c'était une combinaison audacieuse, raffinée & absolument délicieuse.
Une expérience gastronomique mémorable dans un cadre unique. J'y retournerai avec grand plaisir !
We decided to come to Projet Pilote after bailing the poutine line because it was so long. I'm so happy we did! When we arrived, we requested to be seated at the bar which was accommodated so kindly by Jeanne. When we were seated, we were greeted by Tim, the bartender. I was craving a dirty martini, & they happened to have one featured on their bar menu! It was a no-brainer & so deliciously made & elevated from a'regular' dirty martini. The spirits were fat washed in bacon fat which gave the drink a unique depth, but without overpowering smokiness. We also had the daiquiri which was absolutely incredible with rhum & the addition of green chartreuse. We will be thinking about it for a long time.
We also got some bites to share: the asparagus, frites, salad, & Argentine chorizo. All more absolutely delicious & much more elevated & complex than the menu implied. We finished with a shot of Fernet with Tim :)!
Definitely don't miss out on Projet Pilote, especially if you love creative & delicious cocktails.
I went wirh some friends to celebrate my birthday & the team made sure we enjoyed ourselves. Jeanne, Elliott & Ben were very accommodating, made us feel comfortable & very welcome. This is definitely one of my favourite places in Montreal & the team makes the whole difference.
S/o à une super équipe & une super ambiance...mercii!!
