Guidebook for Montréal
Drinks & Nightlife
MOLLIE Bar Resto
best cocktails in the neighborhood and the mussels are incredible
Else's
156 Rue Roy EGreat neighborhood bar. Biligual. 2 for 9$ happy hour from 3-8pm.
Love the food at this place and the beers brewed there! Great patio on the top floor and a very popular place to have brunch.
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Réservoir
9 Av. Duluth ELove the food at this place and the beers brewed there! Great patio on the top floor and a very popular place to have brunch.
La Tulipe
4530 Av. PapineauGreat club with a fantastic retro night!
One of my favorite bars and restaurants. Great brunch! Reserve in advance for brunch.
240 preporuka/e lokalaca
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentOne of my favorite bars and restaurants. Great brunch! Reserve in advance for brunch.
Club Soda
1225 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat place to see a band.
Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat bar with stuffed ostrich heads adorning the walls.
Wonderful live band club that often has dance parties. Check out their website for shows and dance themes.
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Bobards
4328 Boulevard Saint-LaurentWonderful live band club that often has dance parties. Check out their website for shows and dance themes.
This club has many different types of nights, so check out their schedule to see if your group would have fun!
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Belmont sur le Boulevard (Le)
4483 Boulevard Saint-LaurentThis club has many different types of nights, so check out their schedule to see if your group would have fun!
La Distillerie
2047 Avenue du Mont-Royal EAnother great neighborhood bar where they serve huge drinks!
The original La Distillerie is a great bar that is in between downtown and the Village and about a 20-25 minute walk from the loft.
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Distillery no.1
300 Rue Ontario EThe original La Distillerie is a great bar that is in between downtown and the Village and about a 20-25 minute walk from the loft.
Jardin Nelson
407 Pl. Jacques-CartierPopular jazz and blues bar that serves yummy crepes.
One of my favourite cocktail bars with wonderful food. Get there before 5pm to beat the after work rush.
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Bar Furco
425 Rue MayorOne of my favourite cocktail bars with wonderful food. Get there before 5pm to beat the after work rush.
Barfly
4062 Boul. Saint-LaurentDive bar usually has live music
Food Scene
Café Névé
151 Rue Rachel EHipster coffee house. Good food and great staff.
My favorite place to get pastries, bread, and fantastic pizzas and sandwiches to take to a park.
400 preporuka/e lokalaca
Boulangerie Les Co'Pains d'Abord
1965 Avenue du Mont-Royal EMy favorite place to get pastries, bread, and fantastic pizzas and sandwiches to take to a park.
Small place great for burgers (vege too) and late breakfasts. You may need to take out as seating is limited.
224 preporuka/e lokalaca
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentSmall place great for burgers (vege too) and late breakfasts. You may need to take out as seating is limited.
PITARIFIQUE
4160 Boul. Saint-LaurentTry the sliced meat pita!
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentBoth venue and restaurant! Check out the line up
Pédicure Shop
Famous smoked meat
Khyber Pass Restaurant
506 Av. Duluth EAfghani restaurant with a great terrace!
Great place to have breakfast. Be sure to get reservations if your party is large!
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Bagel Etc
4320 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat place to have breakfast. Be sure to get reservations if your party is large!
A hidden gem. Go up the stairs to find a fabulous back terrace and great food!
57 preporuka/e lokalaca
Fabuleux Chez Serge
4281 Boul. Saint-LaurentA hidden gem. Go up the stairs to find a fabulous back terrace and great food!
Can get enough of this popular lunch hotspot in the old port! Deliche!
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Café Titanic
445 Rue Saint-PierreCan get enough of this popular lunch hotspot in the old port! Deliche!
Cluny Artbar
257 Rue PrinceAnother favorite lunch spot!
Restaurant Dans La Bouche
2000 Avenue du Mont-Royal EstGreat restaurant with a wonderful ladies special!
Wow Sushi
50 Rue Rachel EGood local sushi place
Engaufrez-vous
Want to try a crepe-waffle combo? Here is your place!
Crudessence
105 Rue Rachel OuestVegetarian, vegan restaurant right next to the park.
Bring your own wine restaurant good for larger groups. Make reservations for evening dining.
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L'Académie
4051 R. Saint-DenisBring your own wine restaurant good for larger groups. Make reservations for evening dining.
Want a bowl or mug of delicious chocolate? Want to bring back some sweets or taste a delicious pastry? This is the place!
Marius et Fanny
4439 Rue Saint-DenisWant a bowl or mug of delicious chocolate? Want to bring back some sweets or taste a delicious pastry? This is the place!
Great terrace and fantastic sangria. This Brazilian restaurant has a big menu for different palates and is very kid-friendly.
Na Brasa
121 Av. Duluth EGreat terrace and fantastic sangria. This Brazilian restaurant has a big menu for different palates and is very kid-friendly.
I send everyone here for portuguese chicken, fries and salad. This take-our place also makes great bread. They close at 7pm.
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Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EI send everyone here for portuguese chicken, fries and salad. This take-our place also makes great bread. They close at 7pm.
A neighborhood gem! Be sure to get reservations.
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P'tit Plateau / little plateau
330 Rue Marie-AnneA neighborhood gem! Be sure to get reservations.
Great Japanese take on Southern American fare. This is a popular late spot for po'boy sandwiches and more!
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Big in Japan
3723 Boulevard Saint-LaurentGreat Japanese take on Southern American fare. This is a popular late spot for po'boy sandwiches and more!
Pizza Giovan
3936 Boul. Saint-LaurentDecent pizza that delivers very late (or early)
Dominion Square Tavern
1243 Rue MetcalfeOne of my favorite places to eat and drink downtown!
Famous restaurant loved by foodies! You will need reservations. (514) 281-1114
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Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EFamous restaurant loved by foodies! You will need reservations. (514) 281-1114
Delicious Basque food. The plates are a bit smaller than tapas plates, so you get to try so many things in a lovely environment with a wood fireplace and great artwork.
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Pintxo
330 Avenue du Mont-Royal EDelicious Basque food. The plates are a bit smaller than tapas plates, so you get to try so many things in a lovely environment with a wood fireplace and great artwork.
Fantastic Chilean food. You might want to get take out if they are busy and go to a nearby park to eat.
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La Chilenita
130 Rue Roy EFantastic Chilean food. You might want to get take out if they are busy and go to a nearby park to eat.
Laika
4040 Boulevard Saint-LaurentGreat coffee, food and sometimes a DJ. Always good people-watching.
La Binerie Mont-Royal
4167 R. Saint-DenisGreat brunch food and traditional Quebecois food.
Classic French bistro. Pricey but really good with a quieter atmosphere than L'Express. Great oysters!
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Laloux
Classic French bistro. Pricey but really good with a quieter atmosphere than L'Express. Great oysters!
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisFamous French bistro. Always get reservations.
Aux Deux Marie
4329 Rue Saint-DenisReally great coffee and excellent deserts.
One of the best Italian restaurants in town. Call ahead for reservations.
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Lucca
12 Rue DanteOne of the best Italian restaurants in town. Call ahead for reservations.
Can't say enough good things about this Indian restaurant. Better chef on Thursday, Friday Saturday
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Atma Fine Indian Cuisine
3962 Boul. Saint-LaurentCan't say enough good things about this Indian restaurant. Better chef on Thursday, Friday Saturday
L'atelier 3/4 Fort
Great croissants!
Chuchai
4088 R. Saint-DenisExcellent vegan restaurant
La Panthère Verte
160 R. St Viateur EstVery good vegetarian and vegan fare
Great restaurant, small menu, wonderful selection of natural wines and cocktails. In the winter the Nordique Terrasse has a yurt set up.
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Labo culinaire - Foodlab
1201 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat restaurant, small menu, wonderful selection of natural wines and cocktails. In the winter the Nordique Terrasse has a yurt set up.
Café Chat L'Heureux
172 Av. Duluth Eif you like cats...
Great place to eat, have a coffee or a cocktail or all of the above. The bloody cesars are fantastic. The rimmer is made by the spice man on Bernard.
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L'Gros Luxe Plateau
451 Av. Duluth EGreat place to eat, have a coffee or a cocktail or all of the above. The bloody cesars are fantastic. The rimmer is made by the spice man on Bernard.
L'Gros Luxe Mile End
150 Rue Bernard OYummy. Eat and drink here.
If you are nearby getting bagels, this is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch
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Restaurant Brïz
120 Rue Saint-Viateur OuestIf you are nearby getting bagels, this is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur OFamous coffee place.
Essentials
Family-owned neighborhood grocer and butcher. Closed on Sundays. You can buy beer here. Look in the back cooler for wider selection.
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Boucherie Épicerie Soares & Fils
130 Av. Duluth EFamily-owned neighborhood grocer and butcher. Closed on Sundays. You can buy beer here. Look in the back cooler for wider selection.
Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-LaurentWide selection of organic food (not produce).
Tržnica Jean-Talon
7070 Av. Henri-JulienFamous local market! Great restaurants here too!
If you like spice, this is where you need to go. Amazing.
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Spice Station Mile End
174a Rue Bernard OIf you like spice, this is where you need to go. Amazing.
Shopping
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario EPharmacy with post office
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier ESpirits and wine store.
m0851
3526 Boul. Saint-LaurentWonderful Montreal-based leather goods store. Love the smell!
Grande Ourse
263 Av. Duluth EToy shop specializing in sustainable toys and wood toys from Quebec.
Boutique Bummis
2154 Rue Beaubien EWorld-famous baby and tot store!
Arts & Culture
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat bar with vegetarian food options and live music.
Wonderful tango club and bar. Check out their schedule for their open milonga.
Air De Tango - École, Course Tango Montréal
4324 Boulevard Saint-LaurentWonderful tango club and bar. Check out their schedule for their open milonga.
Cabaret Mado
1115 Rue Sainte-Catherine EFamous drag cabaret. This is a fun show!
Everything Else
One of my favorite parks to stroll through, play with kids at, or lay on the sun-soaked grass near the pond.
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Park La Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeOne of my favorite parks to stroll through, play with kids at, or lay on the sun-soaked grass near the pond.
Montreal is this famous circus' home. Be sure to check out what show is running while you are here.
Cirque du Soleil - Quais du Vieux-Port de Montréal
Montreal is this famous circus' home. Be sure to check out what show is running while you are here.
If you are here on Sunday, be sure to check out the Tam-Tam, which is about a 5 minute walk from the loft. All sorts gather to drum, dance, sunbathe, people watch and watch the epic battle.
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TAMTAMS
3484 Rue StanleyIf you are here on Sunday, be sure to check out the Tam-Tam, which is about a 5 minute walk from the loft. All sorts gather to drum, dance, sunbathe, people watch and watch the epic battle.
Relax in this beautiful spa-boat and then head out on the town in the Old Port!
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Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune OuestRelax in this beautiful spa-boat and then head out on the town in the Old Port!
Pharmacy with large grocery section. This is a good place to go on Sundays when the nearest grocery stores are closed. Post office in the back.
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Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario EPharmacy with large grocery section. This is a good place to go on Sundays when the nearest grocery stores are closed. Post office in the back.
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur ODon't miss Montreal bagels
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount ODon't miss Montreal bagels
Sightseeing
This is always a favorite with guests. The museum starts with a really informative video about Montreal and you get to exit through the first colonial crypt...into the gift shop, of course!
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Montreal Muzej arheologije i povijesti
350 Pl. RoyaleThis is always a favorite with guests. The museum starts with a really informative video about Montreal and you get to exit through the first colonial crypt...into the gift shop, of course!
New to the Clock Tower....a beach with vino and a restaurant!
330 preporuka/e lokalaca
Stari luka u Montrealu
333 Rue de la Commune ONew to the Clock Tower....a beach with vino and a restaurant!
Notre-Dame bazilika
110 Rue Notre Dame OA popular tourist destination in the Old Port