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Montreal Bar Guide

110 bars across 5 neighbourhoods, organised by occasion.

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Our Top Picks

The bars our editors are recommending right now. From intimate cocktail dens to underground music venues, these are the establishments defining Montreal's nightlife.

Cocktail Bar

Bar Le Lab

Plateau-Mont-Royal · $$

Experimental cocktails in a no-frills setting. Our editors love watching the bartenders work. They blend spirits with unexpected ingredients, creating drinks you cannot find elsewhere in Montreal.

Cocktail Bar

Atwater Cocktail Club

Saint-Henri · $$$

Upscale cocktail lounge with a sophisticated crowd and stellar drink program. We recommend arriving early. The bartenders take their craft seriously and create custom drinks based on your preferences.

Craft Beer

Dieu du Ciel

Plateau · $$

Quebec's legendary craft brewery and bar. Our editors love the rotating selection of house beers. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, perfect for discovering new flavours.

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Neighbourhood Guide

Plateau-Mont-Royal

Montreal's trendiest neighbourhood filled with independent bars, bistros, and live music venues. Rue Saint-Denis and the surrounding blocks are dense with options. Our editors love the creative, eclectic atmosphere here.

Mile End

An artsy, bohemian neighbourhood with a younger crowd. You will find craft bars, underground venues, and late-night hangouts throughout. The neighbourhood maintains an authentic, unpretentious feel.

Old Montreal

Cobblestone streets and historic architecture line this neighbourhood filled with upscale cocktail bars and wine lounges. We recommend exploring the old port area for refined nightlife. Tourist-friendly but with genuine gems.

Saint-Laurent Boulevard

A diverse thoroughfare stretching across multiple neighbourhoods. The bar scene ranges from casual pubs to upscale lounges. Our editors love the cultural diversity reflected in the drink menus.

Griffintown

A revitalized industrial neighbourhood with warehouse-style bars and trendy spots. The area has transformed dramatically in recent years, attracting new bars regularly. Great for exploring contemporary Montreal nightlife.

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