50 Best Bars in Montreal

“Une expérience hors du commun. Des cocktails super bien expliqués par Emilie extrêmement bien exécutés. Les vins exceptionnels pour l’accord met-vin. Les plats sont d’une recherche et d’une originalité hors pair. David le chef et l’équipe de cuisine ne laisse aucun détail au hasard. Les éperlans frits, absolument pas ce dont je m’attendais. La sauce qui venait avec un délice. Les pétoncles avec les citrons confis fondaient dans la bouche. Les couteaux de mer parfaitement garnis super frais parmi les meilleurs que j’ai mangé dans le monde. La lote fondait dans la bouche sur sa sauce citronné et la petite tranche de truffe parfaitement dosé pour ne pas « overwhelm » le gout délicat du poisson. A ce moment nous étions déjà plein mais chaque assiette était tellement délicieuse que nous avons continué. Et la les pates aux bourgots font leur entré. OMG c’etaint tellement différents et gouteux avec la meilleure texture. On ajouté par gourmandise des frites et les rapini aux anchois blancs. Un mélange improbable mais parfait. Emilie et David ne pouvaient pas nous laisser aller sans le pudding chalumeur / crème brulée. Et les macarons. J’écris ceci et je salive encore. Nous nous sommes promis de retourner et de faire découvrir ce grand restaurant à tous nos amis. Je termine par dire que le service était attentionné « to the T ». Nous n’avons reçu aucune assiette sans que la précédente ne soit pas débarrassée. Dorothée avec son magnifique sourire n’était jamais bien loin. Exceptionnel restaurant. A trés trés trés bientôt Gang. Good Job.“

“Everything here is so good. They make their own ham, and the cold-cut sandwich is unbelievably good. The roasted tomatoes and mushrooms are incredible and keep me coming back time after time. Menu items are fairly simple but a tour de force in making the simple, excellent.

Love the cocktails too.“

“I would have to say that this was absolutely one of the best meals we’ve ever had!!! We started with a plate of Oysters that were perfect! We had the Arctic Char for 2 with a side of Gnocchi and Caesar salad the fusion of flavour in the sauce on the Char was heavenly. The fish was done to perfection!! The Gnocchi was unlike any we had ever had and the herb oil drizzle highlighted the perfect texture and flavour of the gnocchi. The deconstructed Caesar was perfect!! We finished the meal off with the Maple Creme Brûlée. The entire staff were friendly supportive and knowledgeable from the moment we walked in!! C’est Manifique!! Bravo!!!“

“Tout est parfait! Les cocktails, la bouffe, l’atmosphère, la musique, et surtout le personnel!“

“Food was. Wonderful!! Service was better!!“

“Excellent service, les cocktails sont excellents et le menu incroyablement bon⭐️ la tarte au chocolat est divine , j’ai hâte d’ y retourner bientôt pour goûter à d’autres saveurs ,“

“This stylish hotel in a prime position offers a luxurious experience with impeccable attention to detail.

The rooms were comfortable, spatious, and clean. Café Olimpico has got you covered with amazing coffee and pastries 100% italian approved.

The staff's dedication to providing exceptional service truly enhances the overall stay. A special thanks to Leonie for providing a special birthday surprise!

Will definitely come back on my next visit to Montreal.“

“Amazing bar, super good cocktails, the atmosphere is great and unlike #2 it's quite small but intimate in a good way!

We were able to be served by the AMAZING Arianne, thank you again a thousand times for the superb service! It's worth going there just for her!“

“Place magnifique, autant la salle intérieure que la terrasse. Belle carte, pour tous les goûts! Je regrette cependant qu'à peine avoir payé la facture, on nous ai demandé de quitter car il y avait un soi-disant line up (inexistant), et d'autres tables libres autour de nous. Un peu rude, surtout pour une table à 200$ (à 2).“

“I have to give the food a 5 star. Honestly I went to Names at the beginning of the summer and I haven't stopped raving about how great it was. We had the entrecôte, osso bucco, Asparagus and a few more appetizers. We also order two bottles of wine and it came up to around 350$. We found that to be a great price since we were a group of three people. The ambiance was really cool, very much a neighbourhood vibe. It's a great place to bring friends or family visiting the city! Can't wait to go back ?“

“Le milky way est un magnifique endroit avec une bonne ambiance pour terminer une soirée entre amis. J’ai commander le drink Preach’s peach pour sa composition et le magnifique verre annoncé sur le menu (flamingo). Malheureusement, le drink n’a pas été servi dans le verre tant attendu. Dans ce genre d’endroit, la présentation fait toute la différence pour justifier un cocktail à 25$. J’aurais apprécier qu’on me renseigne que le verre n’était pas disponible ce soir-là. J’aurais probablement opter vers un autre cocktail à un prix plus modeste. Ceci dit, le goût était bon. Nous ne recommandons pas les spritz sans alcool qui sont à notre goût fade et simplement amer. Un ajout de sirop simple pourrait probablement balancer l’amerture de ce drink qui est normalement délicieux avec du mousseux, bien entendu. Pour terminer, le cocktail bleu dont je ne me souvient plus le nom était le highlight de la soirée. Je retournerais au MilkyWay pour retenter l’expérience :) Au plaisir,“

“Described by many as grimy and sweaty but always in a good way! Good place to go if you want to just see live music but don’t care about how good it is. Definitely will have music and that is a guarantee. One time they got mad at me because I played with the dj set but to be fair the dj literally let me so I don’t really understand what the problem is also I didn’t like break it or anything idk maybe they just hate to see women succeed but not to fear guys! My friend said he’d let me play with his dj set so you may be seeing me very soon as montreals new hit dj! This city definitely need more of those!!“

“Tres different!La deco tres special et chaleureux! Les cocktails vraiment délicieux! Le serveur nous a expliqué les différentes cocktails et le menu ! Le service 5/5 Excellent! L’endroit un peu petit mais très COZY!“

“We booked Bar à Flot for an evening with our friends and family, and it was a success! The service was perfect (a special thank you to Simone and Arthur for the evening as well as to Gabrielle for the organization)?The food was delicious; seasonal vegetables, burrata, salad, tartare, paella. Nice selection of wines for all budgets.

Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian, vegan and celiac options“

“Great staff!!! And the oysters are good!“

“Bar- grande sélection-bonne ambiance musicale“

“Such a wonderful establishment. ❤️ Tried the Premiere of the signature Mocktail by Jasmine; Amaretto Amore (AA), Launching tomorrow at 'N sur McKay' bar.

For a little something sweet that even the salty, savory preferred patrons would love, you'll want to check this out.

A hint of Chocolat Aztec Bitters, Amaretto and Coffee mix.

Well done ✔️. #JDP3_official approved.

Check out their listing on p. 79 of the Kaitlyn McGInnis guidebook, 111 places in Montreal that you must not miss.
ISBN 978-3-7-7408-1721-3
Avail at the N bar ? or online.“

“I coordinated a work event here with our Montreal staff last night. Everyone had so much fun and said the food was delicious and enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff were very attentive and the selections of food and drinks were amazing!

It was also live karaoke night, we all had fun going up and singing.

Will definitely be booking here again. 10/10“

“Good service with nice attention

Vegetarian options: Well mentioned

Dietary restrictions: The alternatives and restrictions are mentioned by the service and ask us if we have any allergies

Kid-friendliness: The restaurant is suitable for children

Wheelchair accessibility: Elevator available“

“Quite comfortable atmosphere with excellent service! The wine list caters more to a light French wine preference, so if you’re like me and enjoy something more full bodied, you might be disappointed. The food was quite good. The liver moose with apple sauce was amazing, and the mushrooms, oatmeal and parmesan was good, but a little too heavy for my taste. Definitely a lot of fun to bring a date and explore an area of Montreal that’s getting more and more popular every year.“

“Our first visit at Clandestino was nothing short of stellar. There was clearly attention to service. We ordered a Mezcal flight, and we went on a tasting trip even if we weren't connoisseurs; the barman/owner came over and explained each Mezcal we tasted with enough detail to tickle our curiosity. Each of them were remarkable and it was such an amazing experience. I recommend 100%“

“We just happened upon this place as we ate nearby and we’re looking for a place to have a cocktail before heading home. It turned out to be a great choice as their bartender was very skilled at making cocktails - both the traditional ones as well as the newer trendy ones. The decor was appealing and the vibe both indoors and outdoors was great… on a Tuesday night. Will have to return to try the food.“

“service extraordinaire. un vaste choix de drink bière et vin. belle ambiance. mais je reviens sur le service extraordinaire.“

“The food and the drinks were amazing. We ate the whole menu, including the Black Forrest cake which was out of this earth.“

“The ambiance was just as impressive, with a beautifully designed interior that really set the mood for a relaxing meal.

We started with the takoyaki, and it was absolutely delicious. The dough was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, filled with just the right amount of tender octopus. The flavor was rich and well-balanced, making it one of the best takoyaki dishes I’ve had.

The sushi was equally impressive, fresh, and expertly prepared, but it was the overall experience — the service, the food, and the design — that made it truly memorable. I’ll definitely be returning soon!“

“Lovely food and wine selection!“

“What can we say about this exemplary bar! An experience that combines warmth and dynamism! The staff team succeeds in creating a memorable atmosphere where you will certainly create unforgettable memories! The food, especially the nacho, is delicious! What's better than being able to have a wave of extra olives in your nacho 🤩 The best Margarita in town, made with the greatest care! I definitely recommend Nacho if you want to experience a surprising and exciting evening 🎉“

“définitivement un des meilleurs bars de quartier de Montréal. Steph et Pascal sont super cool, les cocktails "sua coche" et leurs bieres spécialement brassées pour l'endroit excellentes! Meilleurs Dj 100% vinyles de tout Montréal en plus!“

“The drinks are awesome and bartender Sebastian is world class“

“Une soirée romantique ou en amis! Très agréable, ambiance et cuisine parfaite !“

“Nice bar on St-Hubert pizza. Beautiful atmosphere and I don't know why, rather popular for weddings ? Just a bit of a shame that they don't offer glasses of water automatically, or that they don't offer glasses or pints for beers “

“One of the most elegant and energetic space I have visited. I was walking down the road when I saw this bar from across. I am so happy that I made the decision to check it out✨ the bartender aba was so kind and helpful with the order and with the best playlist in town. I loved every bit of my time here. A must visit if you’re in Montreal ❤️

Definitely try Tom Collins cocktail.“

“There is no better place post bowling g-plus,
It seems that the staff is as hot as pizza and it's the
Only advert with a full film in the lamps…
If only you had been there
Y-could have taken advantage of the promo shots!

(only problem is the douchebag I was with, see photo)“

“simplement délicieux!! j'ai adoré mon mac&cheese au beacon fumé au miel !! et que dire du service impeccable, souriant et chaleureux merci !!“

“My mom and I had a beautiful experience enjoying our afternoon Tea. The sandwiches were divine, the flavors were inventive, fresh and rich. My favorites were a roast beef sandwich with truffle, which was rich and creamy. And a cucumber and caviar boat. Which was fresh with a touch of creaminess. The pastries were delicious. Including a mousse that tasted like caramel popcorn. It was resting on a delicious and buttery pie dough. The scones were also delicious, and the spreads were on point, specially one with strawberry and rose.
I loved their tea selection. Their options were fresh and very tasty.
The servers were very kind and attentive. Services was well timed. And everyone explained everything to us very clearly when we mentioned it was our first time.
It was a very nice experience! Loved the decor, including the huge painting of Artemis.“

“Matt is the best bartender I’ve ever come across. Come here and your night will be 10000x better“

“The ping pong club is the greatest neighbourhood bar of all time. Laura juggled 5 bottle of liquor while making riffs on classics i could never have comprehended. Best flair bartending in montreal. My jacket caught on fire and i dont even care because every member of the staff was so hot anyway. 936294629263/10“

“j'ai mis une tune de erix lapointe à 23 h et le.dj a fait des préférences et ma.boycuternlar rapport à kmon choix à fait aussi passer monde 3 fois et moi ne m'a jamais faut chanter de la soirée et rester jusqu'à 3 h ordinaire je fiat karaoke depuisn1998 et ont ma.jamais manquer de respect de cette façon“

“Wiw. Lynn is def on my top 5 mixologists in the world. I’m not kidding. Test him. Vieux Carré, boulevardier, old fashion… you name it. Very honest if he can’t make it, he’ll tell you. And will come with options… very amazing. Just go. Ask for Lynn.“

“great food, great service. a little bit hidden but finding it was a pleasure. Recommended“

“Excellent service, rapide, magnifiques sourires, personnalités incroyable et musique de bon goût !!“

“A hotel bar where every aspect has been tailored to perfection. Aesthetics are top drawer, blending multiple material types and comfortable furniture to make this a 70s-style lounge you'll never want to leave. Perfect lighting and soundtracking will have you feeling good about your stay even before you've had a drop to drink.

The cocktails are delicious, reasonably priced for the location and selection, and the staff are friendly and professional (both in French and English).

This is a cocktail spot for those who want to enjoy a familiar experience executed at an immaculate level, from the weight of the lowballs to the quality of the ice.“

“Friendly, local bar...burgers,wings, and fries top notch...welcoming staff, good vibrations, pool table and dart machine, fun place to be“

“Maybe the definition of an excellent neighborhood bar with great bartenders (Josee and Flo standouts for me) and what all "dive bars' should aspire to be.

Well priced drinks, friendly regulars and chill staff

It doesn't have food anymore but you can just bring food inside so I don't hate that with several good options right around it.“

“It was the first time in a month that we ordered food and boy was it satisfying. Arrived hot, spicy and soooo good! Thank you Ganadara! Will order again for sure!“

“I think this is going to be my new favorite cocktail bar in Downtown Montreal.
The atmosphere is so cool and they said they have a DJ coming by 11 pm. I went on a Fri night.
The service was amazing and they explained everything with details. I chose my cocktail from their specials and it was AMAZING. It’s called La Marseillaise. A colorful gin based cocktail. Definitely will go there again.“

“Very chic and stylish bar. Reservation required. Great old building with a lot of flair. Very good cocktails.
The doorman will show you (if you're nice) through the upper rooms - you should see it!
Full on weekends. Do you like the tip? Please like“

“it's fun. ask for sexy damien“

“Quiet place, clean, respecful crowd, excellent service and recommandation. Food well presented and very tasteful. Suggest you try the escargot entree, seafood linguine, tiger shrimp in safran sauce on a bed of black rice. Definetely worthed and will return.“

“I can’t say enough good things about this place, the food is so tasty and the staff is so friendly this will be my new go to spot! if you haven’t tried it out yet i recommend that you do you won’t be disappointed!“