Guidebook for Montreal
Drinks & Nightlife
This a great spot to grab a coffee or brunch during the day or a place to have a drink at night. My favorite drinks here are an old fashioned and a cream ale.
240 locals recommend
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentThis a great spot to grab a coffee or brunch during the day or a place to have a drink at night. My favorite drinks here are an old fashioned and a cream ale.
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier Omicro brewery, great beers! Also frequently have bands playing!
A happening place on the weekends and during Montreal Canadians games. Try out the mechanical bull or funnel a beer!!
57 locals recommend
Fabuleux Chez Serge
4281 Boul. Saint-LaurentA happening place on the weekends and during Montreal Canadians games. Try out the mechanical bull or funnel a beer!!
Bar Waverly
5550 Boul. Saint-Laurentcool atmosphere and often have great DJ's
Reffered to as either "No Name Bar" or "Emerald"
One of my favorite places to have a drink!
5360 Avenue du Parc
5360 Avenue du ParcReffered to as either "No Name Bar" or "Emerald"
One of my favorite places to have a drink!
Club Social
180 Rue Saint- Viateur OA rival to Olympico cafe
a very trendy spot to have a drink, they also have 2 small bowling lanes!
133 locals recommend
Bar Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles
32 Rue Beaubien Ea very trendy spot to have a drink, they also have 2 small bowling lanes!
Quai Des Brumes
4481 R. Saint-DenisI like to go here to watch local bands
Blue Dog
more of a college bar but it can be a great time
Vices & Versa
6631 Boul. Saint-Laurentgreat local bar with a lot of craft beer
If you are in Montreal in the summer check out the Tokyo back bar terrace (TBBT)
49 locals recommend
Tokyo Bar
3709 Boul. Saint-LaurentIf you are in Montreal in the summer check out the Tokyo back bar terrace (TBBT)
This place is cool! if you are in the area stop into this retro bar for a great Old Fashioned!
58 locals recommend
Dominion Square Tavern
1243 Rue MetcalfeThis place is cool! if you are in the area stop into this retro bar for a great Old Fashioned!
Le Majestique Montreal
4105 Boul. Saint-LaurentThis is a fantastic late night spot!
Newland & Jump
54 Rue Saint- Viateur Oa great pub close to home, its popular and has a great atmosphere.
Food Scene
The Famus Fairmount Bagel! One of my guilty pelasures is stopping by and getting a $0.75 hot out of the oven bagel :)
521 locals recommend
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OThe Famus Fairmount Bagel! One of my guilty pelasures is stopping by and getting a $0.75 hot out of the oven bagel :)
Fantastic brunch!! Get there early, there is always a line on the weekends
175 locals recommend
Lawrence
9 Av. Fairmount EFantastic brunch!! Get there early, there is always a line on the weekends
Arts Café
201 Av. Fairmount Ogreat little spot for coffee or brunch
one of Montreal's best known cafe's, try an authentic Italian cafe!
455 locals recommend
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur Oone of Montreal's best known cafe's, try an authentic Italian cafe!
Comptoir21 fish and chips
21 Rue Saint- Viateur OMy favorite fish and chips!!
Cafe Local
200 Rue Saint-Viateur Ouestrelaxed atmosphere and great food
great spot to people watch and read a book while enjoying a coffee
14 locals recommend
MAESTRO SVP - Oyster Bar - Seafood / Oysters / Tapas - Livraison / Delivery
3615 Boul. Saint-Laurentgreat spot to people watch and read a book while enjoying a coffee
Cartel Street Food Bar
101 Avenue Fairmount Ouestcheck out the mid week specials and 5-7
Mythos Ouzeri Estiatorio Restaurant
5318 Av du ParcAmazing greek food!
Estiatorio Milos
5357 Av du Parcanother great Greek restaurant in case Mythos is too busy
Hotel Herman
5171 Boulevard Saint-Laurentvery unique and great menu
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OAnother wonderful spot to have a fresh bagel
La Croissanterie Figaro
5200 Rue Hutchisonvery cool atmosphere!
Le Vieux Velo
59 Rue Beaubien Egreat Brunch!
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount Othey serve a great brunch
RESTAURANT MAÏS
5439 Boul. Saint-Laurenta very good and popular restaurant, great ambiance
Toi moi et cafe
244 Av. Laurier Ogreat spot for desert and coffee
Juliette & Chocolat
3600 Boul. Saint-Laurentdecadent deserts and great coffee
Restaurant Thaïlande
88 Rue Bernard Ogreat Thai place
L'Atelier
5308 Boul. Saint-Laurentbring your own wine resturant
just a few doors from Schwatz's, this is another well known establishment and a favorite steakhouse. They have a discount menu Thurs-Sat for late dining, highly recommend!
67 locals recommend
Moishes
1001 Boul. Saint-Laurentjust a few doors from Schwatz's, this is another well known establishment and a favorite steakhouse. They have a discount menu Thurs-Sat for late dining, highly recommend!
a great place to stop if your downtown or its a destination in itself
90 locals recommend
Café Myriade
1432 Rue Mackaya great place to stop if your downtown or its a destination in itself
Pikolo Espresso Bar
1635 Av du Parcanother wonderful downtown cafe if you are in the area
Restaurant Chez Claudette
351 Avenue Laurier EIn my opinion this is the best poutine in Montreal
La Panthère Verte
160 R. St Viateur Esttop vegetarian resto in the Mile End
Nouveau Palais
281 Rue Bernard OA Montreal landmark and worth the visit
Serrano Bar-B-Q
161 Rue Saint- Viateur OWonderful Portuguese rotisserie chicken!
You will likely need a reservation for this 5 star french restaurant, a very popular spot in Montreal.
220 locals recommend
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisYou will likely need a reservation for this 5 star french restaurant, a very popular spot in Montreal.
Essentials
Latina
185 Rue Saint- Viateur Ogreat selection of organic food
Montreal's best local market filled with great shops and great local food. A must place to check out in the summer
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienMontreal's best local market filled with great shops and great local food. A must place to check out in the summer
my favorite local seafood market, second only to Marche Jean Talon
42 locals recommend
Poissonnerie Falero
5726A Av du Parcmy favorite local seafood market, second only to Marche Jean Talon
Everything Else
Whisky Cafe
5800 Boul. Saint-LaurentDay or night, this is a good spot to check out
Kamasutra Club
3580 Rue Saint-Dominiqueone of the best gentlemen's clubs in Montreal
Best ice cream in Montreal, expect a line up in the prime evening hours!
223 locals recommend
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OBest ice cream in Montreal, expect a line up in the prime evening hours!
Shopping
Phil'Z 20th Century
5298 Boul. Saint-Laurentcool furniture shop
Olam Interieur
5333 Boul. Saint-Laurentfurniture store with a spice shop and cafe inside, its in my building
smoked meat! a very famous Montreal landmark
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurentsmoked meat! a very famous Montreal landmark