We were up at the Olympic Park and wanted a beer. Avant Garde looked a lot closer on the map than…read moreit was for real. it was about a 20 minute walk which gave us a good opportunity to get thirsty. Avante Harde is a large bright space in an old industrial building. There is a glass wall separating us from the brewing. There is a nice pizza oven in the bar area. There were more than 20 beers available on tap and in cans. We tried several and all were great. I really liked the imperial stout. We ordered some pizzas that were pretty good. Maybe the trust could be a little less floppy but it was good. Table service was ok. When we first got there there was only one guy working and he was hopping. At 5:00 more workers showed typo which was great as the bar was getting more customers. It was about a 20 minute taxi back to the hotel. This was very good beer so I recommend you jump in a cab and head to Avant Garde.

After visiting Olympic Park and spending time in the Biodome, we wanted to try a local brewery. It…read morewas much farther than we thought, about a 25 minute walk. The weather was perfect to sit outside and enjoy some beers. We also ordered a pizza, which was ok. Service was so so. There were only 2 employees on a Saturday afternoon. Very chill relaxed vibe.

Hands down the best speakeasy or cocktail bar we visited while in MTL. It's behind a hidden door…read morenext to the smallest bar in Canada, which is so fun. You want to be brought in and it's dark and moody with the BEST craft cocktail list. The theme is duck - which is so fun. Our bartender was OUTSTANDING. He gave not only the best drink recommendations, but also gave us a hand written list of his favorite spots in MTL (drinks, dining, activities, etc). I wish we would've gotten his name because I cannot praise him enough!

The Coldroom is a fantastic bar and definitely worth visiting. We actually ended up going twice…read moreduring our trip, and each visit was a little different. The first time, the music was extremely loud, and it seemed like they were short-staffed. The bar was completely packed, and there was only one bartender making drinks, so the wait was a bit longer than expected. We decided to give it another try, and I'm so glad we did. The second visit was amazing! The bartender working that night was incredible--she clearly knows her craft and made our drinks quickly without sacrificing quality. Every cocktail was delicious, and the overall experience was much more enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend The Coldroom. My only suggestion would be that, with a space that busy, the bar could really benefit from having an additional bartender during peak hours. It would help keep wait times down and make an already great experience even better.

My husband and I went to Vol de Nuit on an impromptu cocktail-themed work function, and it probably…read moreranks as one of the most delightful places I've ever been to in Montréal. The interior is splendid and gives off vintage first date vibes, and the service is equally pristine, with a polished selection of superb cocktails. Kudos on our hosts that evening, who made sure to prep our orders in a timely and flamboyant fashion. My husband rolled on very tasty IPAs and I had a rosemary lemonade and a couple of Zubrovka shooters. We'll definitely go back!

Amazing drinks, classy, and relaxing atmosphere for a date or meet up with friends. I would…read moredefinitely come back again with a group of friends. The DJ was great and were definitely contributing to the lifting and vibes atmosphere.

I don't drink often. I also don't love bars. However, if I am going to go to a bar, or drink, I'm…read moregoing here. So, I was quite happy when I realized this was literally right across the street from my air bnb. This is the bar my friends and I went to during our undergrad and so when I was recently visiting Montreal with a friend and she wanted to grab an early drink, I knew this is where I was taking her. Personally I like fruity mixed drinks that don't taste like alcohol. My friend is a scotch drinker and goes for stronger drinks. We both were able to find something that made us happy. La Distillerie does mixed drinks like no other. They also do it with a heavy hand so while it may seem pricy to some, you definitely get what you pay for. My friend and I had some beer before arriving and then two drinks each here and both walked out very much not sober. The vibe is chill and a bit nostalgic and the menu options are exceptional. Definitely one of the best bars I have been to!

I'm stupid. I thought La Distillerie No. 1 was a distillery, and we were visiting a place to taste…read morebespoke liquors. It's a nice pub/bar run by pleasant folks. There's nothing special about this place, and normally I would never schlep 30 minutes to get here.

Le Blind Pig turned out to be a surpisingly sweet find. On a Friday night, myself and three other…read morefriends found ourselves wandering Ontario St. looking for a spot to grab a drink and some food. After we couldn't get into La Trefle we came across the street to this bar. It was also busy since there was a hockey game on but we were able to land seats. The main appeal of Le Blind Pig is that it is cheap. You can get $3 beers here and they are local brews which are enjoyable. There is a small food menu serving up typical bar food. We split a massive plate of these mac and cheese balls which were deep-fried and served with marinara sauce. If memory serves me it was only about $9 and the portion size was pretty big considering the price. They were quite crispy but I do wish that they had been a little more cheesy. In all though it was a great experience and next time I find myself in HoMa I will definitely consider coming here for a drink.

I'm grateful for Le Blind Pig. This part of Hochelaga can be kinda variable for good bar fare (in…read moremy opinion) but Le Blind Pig is nearly always just right when it comes to needing something low-key and affordable. My pal and I workout down the street so I've had the pleasure of frequenting the spot semi-regularly on its quieter nights. As several reviewers have mentioned, the beers are hella cheap here. It's also worth mentioning that the majority of the beer is house brew and it's pretty good (particularly for the price). Given this feature of their drink prices comes the downside to this place: it gets PACKED. And not in a fun way. When this place gets full people are piled up on each other making it really difficult to get around. I also find that the crowd changes to unsavoury characters the more the night carries on. Once you hit peak business hour at this place it kinda feels like a gross frat house party. But back to the positives. The food is really accessible and pretty affordable (much like the drinks). My two go-tos are the grilled romaine salad and the tartar (the appetizer format is a perfect small meal and it comes with a salad). They used to have a larger menu with more pub menu-type options but I can still appreciate the variety offered now. Finally, I should mention that I find the service pretty variable. When they're really packed you can be waiting quite a while for your server and you can only order at the bar if you're seated there. It's definitely improved over the years but the servers also tend to be on the inexperienced (and drunk) side. Not the worst, but definitely could be improved on!

The drinks tasted watered down, they had no list of the drinks they served, the…read morebartenders/waitstaff were not overly friendly, the employees were talking amongst themselves instead of focusing on customers, the place was pretty empty, there were some shady looking people standing in the doorway just hanging out, the employees were not able to speak English (luckily we spoke French but it's important to know both), and you could only pay in cash. The decor was nice, though, and they had some cool lights.

From the owner: Great ambiance..Beautiful people...Fantastic music that will keep you lifted…read more.. Come and enjoy wonderful atmosphere...with a gorgeous surrounding... We offer events that will make your stay memorable... Join us at Pub St-Francois.

Excellent hidden gem in downtown Montreal. No set menu or cocktail list. The bartenders/mixologists…read morecreate drinks based on what you are looking for. Everything we tried was fantastic! It is a cozy spot. Great for small groups or date night. Great experience, hoping to visit again!

My hotel was nearby and I kept seeing people gathered outside or walking in this place. Around 4:30…read moreone evening it was quiet, so I walked in to check out the food menu. You walk in and there's a clothing store on one side and black curtains straight ahead. I just stood there confused for a second until someone suddenly appeared and escorted me through the curtains, down a long dark hallway, and into this intimate, dimly lit bar. Turns out, I had accidentally stumbled into a speakeasy. The space is tiny--maybe 6-8 seats at the bar and a long banquet along the wall for 10-12 more people. No menus either. They ask what you like and don't like, then craft a cocktail specifically for you. The pours are generous and the bar is stocked with top-shelf liquor. About a drink and a half in, I realized I needed actual food immediately and had to leave. The staff was friendly, personable, and chatty, and because the space is so intimate, you naturally end up talking with the people around you. Definitely more of a solo or date-night spot than a group hang. Such a cool, unexpected experience.

I don't know if my original review of Darling might have been lost, or whether I simply forgot to…read morecreate it, but this restaurant is too good to not write that review. It's a fun place to dine, and I'm not just saying that because we were able to order a pitcher of Aperol spritz (okay, maybe a little). The atmosphere here is just plain fun, and the decor is cool, especially that circular bar in the middle. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The polenta fries were delicious and paired well with the tomato salad. It continued with my Grilled Half Cornouailles Chicken, with chimichurri, and it finished with the Basque Cheesecake. Darling is likely to become a regular favorite on future trips to Montreal.

Great spot to grab a bite and a pint. We sat inside at the bar area and it was very cool. There…read morewere 5 of us and the bar is a large circle so we were able to chat and hear each other just fine. The vibes were great in there. The server we had was super nice. We were there for brunch. The food was pretty good to. I do wish they had a few more brunch items but whaddya do. We still had a great time. They make a good Cesar. They make some great focaccia with honey butter.

The drinks are expensive but very fun, you also have the option to go on vibes and have the…read morebartender just make you something. I was surprised by the mystery game, and was delighted by it, my group of 5 finished it in an hour or so and this was the first stop in a little bar crawl for us! Our waiter was very kind and the bar looks a classic speakeasy which I loved!

A speakeasy with a pretty obvious "secret" entrance mechanism, 4e Mur has all good things working…read morefor it. That includes the atmosphere, good drinks, and friendly bartenders who love their work. While most of the menu cocktails, including their "solve the mystery" drinks weren't among my preferences, our bartender this evening was glad to craft something special based on my preferences. And it was worth it, now I have to learn how to make it at home. It will be difficult not to come back here on future visits to the city.

We were a group of five for a birthday, early evening in February, Wednesday so it was quite…read more Service was very good. Fish and chips was great, we ordered a mix if five entrees, beets, quinoa, fried chicken, and fish taco's. Each was unique and delicious. Ample parking.

I'm someone who enjoys trying new restaurants not only for the food, but also for the overall…read moredining experience and service. Unfortunately, while the food here was excellent, the service experience didn't quite match the glowing reviews I had read beforehand. To start with the positives: the food was genuinely amazing. The dish my friend and I ordered was flavorful, well-prepared, and enjoyable from start to finish. The kitchen was also impressively fast, which I really appreciated. That said, the service felt overwhelming rather than welcoming. From the moment we arrived for our reservation, the host who escorted us to our table seemed uninterested and not very engaging. It wasn't rude, but it didn't feel particularly warm or inviting either. Another issue was the menu being entirely online through a QR code. The menu had many pages, and before we even had enough time to properly look through everything, multiple servers approached us several times asking if we were ready to order. What made it more confusing was that we didn't seem to have one dedicated server; different staff members kept coming to the table throughout the night. Even after we ordered and received our food quickly, servers continued checking on us very frequently; honestly, every few minutes. While I understand they were trying to provide attentive service, it became distracting and made it difficult to relax, enjoy the meal, and have a conversation with my friend. After being asked repeatedly if everything was okay, it started to feel less attentive and more rushed, almost as if we were being encouraged to finish up quickly. The restaurant itself was also quite dark, to the point where it was difficult at times to locate the bathroom or even find the exit comfortably. Overall, I truly loved the food and would compliment the kitchen without hesitation. However, the dining experience itself felt rushed and overly monitored, which took away from what could have been a much more enjoyable evening.