Somehow we managed to stop in at a time when it was not at all busy. Although there are large windows, the space is dark. In a good way. A bar runs along the back wall. There are several tables scattered around a large room with high ceilings and a bit of outdoor seating right at an intersection making for plenty of people watching. We came for the beer and sat at the bar. Chalkboards list the available beers as does their website. There are plenty to choose from and you can get a growler to go. Besides beer they have a few wines, scotch, bourbon and full bar as well as snacks, hot dogs and sandwiches. We ordered a bread and cheese snack which was a soft, brie like cheese and warm baguette. This was a very tasty snack. My SO got a spicy hotdog which he very much enjoyed. All the staff were friendly and the area clean. There are two restrooms down a hall near the bar, each is a 'single person', one men's one woman's. Located in the city, parking is on street, paid lot or garage. I recommend public transportation, bike or walk. This very laid back, easy going, beer focused business should definitely be on your list if you enjoy craft brews. read more

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A decent place to grab a drink with friends. The wine was decent, though as other commenters mentioned, could have been a bit more. But the interior of the space is pretty noisy, and not entirely pleasant to try to listen to your tablemates. Stick with the outdoor seating, if at all possible. read more

If you like to pay $10 for a 2 ounce pour of wine, this is the place for you! Weak service, no response to complaints about skimpy wine pour. We will never return. read more

Service was great, it was nice to find a place with about 15 rotating beers on tap. Can't speak to their food as none was ordered. Bartender and bar back were good guys. Recommend if you're in the area. read more

Weren't really sure when we walked in but it was open, near our hotel, and we were exhausted from travel. We ordered a juicy ipa and the sausage dog. The server was super friendly. The place was clean and had an off-beat vibe. The beer was delicious--just what this thirsty gal needed. The hot dog--wow! I swear it was 16 inches long on a baguette with Dijon sauerkraut. Best hot dog I've ever had!!! And it came with potato chips!!! I was in heaven! read more

Benelux - Sausage dog, chips, and a juicy ipa - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I've been visiting Benelux for years and truly think it's the best one-stop-shop for brews and grub near McGill campus. The selection of local beers is extensive, with on-tap options rotating frequently and a great variety in type and flavour. I started with the blonde framboise, which was so tart you could classify it as a sour! This came as a bit of a shock, as I asked before ordering and the server assured me that it would not be sour -- nonetheless, I enjoyed it! After, I had the Belgian blonde, which was also quite tart but a bit more balanced. Fantastic beers for a hot summer day! While the inside is spacious and the atmosphere fun, it can get quite loud. The 2 outdoor patios are large, and the new one (on Jeanne Mance side street) has lots of tree coverage and less street noise. Note that this great spot fills up quick after 5pm! read more

Benelux - Belgian blonde - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Amazing beer selection in a fantastic reimagined bank. The vault is even available for private bookings. Plenty of seats inside and out. Great music as well read more

Came here with a group of people after a conference in the area. It was my first time here. Food and drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic are all delicious. Service is also friendly, quick, and bilingual. Ideal location near McGill University as well. Good amount of seating available as well. All in all, no complaints here, I'd come back here again! read more

Very solid brewery near McGill. Beers are fresh, solid with very generous pours. If you like flavorful and strong brews this is a solid choice. It's a bit loud but friendly enough. Bartender wasn't terribly attentive or interested but maybe it was my fault for not knowing French better. Lots of room inside and outside (facing a busy street but it's nice). Definitely worth checking out. read more

Benelux - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Ohhh lalalala... happy to find this place open! Was here just before COBYBIRUS lovely corner bar , great beer made in Mont-Royale Nice good ambiance and friendly staff. Go to the Bar... action is there CA read more

Chill modern meets grunge kind of hipster vibe. Flights of 5 beers of choice available. Decent service but our waiter did spill some of our beer ): Unfortunate lackluster food/snack selection. Now onto the beers: 1. Miledor - British Golden Ale (5.4%), very drinkable with a light hoppy bite. 2. Sigmund - Pilsner (5.3%), a bit more bitter than most Pilsners. 3. Gaia - Blanche (White Wheat Beer, 4.6%), light, crisp, and floral 4. Duplex - Helles (German Pale Lager, 4.8%), super light and watery, somewhat reminiscent of PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon), don't particularly recommend 5. Flimzie - Blonde Dabbaye (Belgian Blonde, 5.7%), floral, slightly grassy, and some notes of clove and other spices; balanced and interesting to drink, finishes dry 6. Grande Visite - Dunkel Lager (5.4%), dark German Lager, almost like mixing a stout with a lager 7. La Marge - Stout (5.1%), one of the most coffee stouts I've ever had; smells and tastes of fresh coffee! My personal favorites were the Miledor and the Flimzie but also highly recommend the La Marge especially if you're a stout/coffee person! read more

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I have been here several times over the years and there has been some great changes along the way. It is not obvious from the front but there is a lovely patio in the back, which is the perfect place for a drink on a sunny day. The beers selection has always been great, and they have expanded their food options in the recent year also. We ordered the hotdog and it came piled high with sauerkraut and a side of crisps, which offset the greasiness of the sausage. Also, their smoked almonds are addictive and goes perfectly with the beer. The service team is friendly and happy to chat when it isn't too busy. My friends who are regulars, always seem to be catching up with someone when they bring us! read more

Benelux Brewpub is on our list of local breweries to visit on this trip. But with too much drinking the last few nights... we never made it for a night cap until our last day for afternoon beer time. Not busy at all, definitely a good place to chill. We shared a few $2 samplers: Lux - Blonde Zeeland - Saison Semuta - Saison Amber Motek - Imperial Pilsner Sabotage - IPA Cimonak - Porter The beers were all A-OK and quite enjoyable. Nothing really stand out to be exceptionally awesome. Free Wifi with tons of electric outlets! If Benelux is near my house, I think I will be here during the day and do some work and drink beers...instead of going to a library or Starbucks! read more

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Third and final stop on our craft beer tour. This place had a decidedly modern/hip feel to it, where the first two locations felt like true brewpubs. Not that that's a bad thing, but it definitely felt different from the first two stops. The first beer we had here (fifth of the night) was the Armada, which was an American-style brown ale. This was paired with four different chocolate pieces: one milk, one dulce de leche, one 70% cacao and one 80% cacao. The tasting for this pairing went: sip, nibble chocolate, sip. Tasting with the candies did change the flavor of the beer, but I liked the beer just fine on its own. Heck, I liked the chocolates just fine on their own, too. I did enjoy the Armada - it was dark, and so paired well with the two dark chocolate pieces, but it wasn't thick or heavy. This was probably my second favorite beer of the night. Beer number two here (sixth of the night) was a riff on a Pamplemousse. Instead of using grapefruit, they used raspberries. It added a subtle sweetness to an already strong-flavored beer, but it was super tart. Especially after having just finished off a piece of 80% cacao. Still, once I got past the shock of how tart the beer was, I rather enjoyed it. I don't think I'd order it on its own, but as a taster, and as an ending to the night, it wasn't terrible. I didn't get the warm and fuzzies from the restaurant itself. The waiters helping our guide were kind of cold and one was a bit rude to a lady on the tour, who told the waitress that she wasn't drinking. The waitress basically told the lady she didn't care, and plopped a glass of Armada down in front of her. Not exactly customer-oriented. I'm sure this is a popular place with the locals - they were pretty busy by the time our tour ended at around 6 pm - but I really prefer something more low-key, and focused on beer. Needless to say, we did not even consider going back. read more

Benelux - Pamplemousse - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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So far, this spot has the best beer. My husband had an IPA after we rode bikes to this area. The cheese platter only had two cheeses but the servers were really nice. We would for sure return here. read more

Actually a huge fan of this place. Apparently this year was their 10 year anniversary! Super chill spot in the heart of Montreal with a great outdoor area before midnight or so. The staff are friendly, speak english and are happy to give you advice on tasters and so much more. They have a limited food option but are happy to give you lists of nearby places that deliver. I was a big fan of their interesting IPAs, which ranged from light colored to dark colored, as well as pretty much a BLACK saison that I've never had before and may never have again. The bar area is nice, restrooms are clean, and the humid outdoors during summer months are fantastic for kicking back and having a cold one. A+ read more

Just great. This place RULED. On a recent vacation to Montreal (I know, in January, we're nuts.) we stopped in here twice. It was almost like it was our hangout. Great beer, delicious wine and a great atmosphere. And EURO-DOGS. Take note, Chicago bars. A high quality wiener (snerk.) on high-quality French bread, with grainy brown mustard, to chew on with your beers or glass of wine. Just delicious. Medina, our charming bartenderess on both nights had GREAT recommendations for A. beer for my charming companion, and B. other good places to go in Montreal to enjoy said libations. The ambiance was bare bones, but very appealing. It got crowded, but it seems there were a lot of regulars. All in all, my kind of joint, and I'd RUN back here when (not if!) I return to Montreal. read more

3.5 stars is the perfect rating for this place. Very tasty beers, with a good but not great atmosphere. I'd recommend checking it out if you are in Montreal. 3 or a 4 rating, its a coin flip.......I'll go with 4 stars to show goodwill to our neighbors north of the border. :) read more

This place is a good 5 à 7 spot after work or following your last class of the day. They are a microbrewery with really good brews. Their Blanche "Gaïa" is especially refreshing in the summer on their terrasse. The resto doesn't have the best options as for food. read more

$15 flight get you 5 x 5oz samples. Of note, I enjoyed the Sour Pale Ale, NE IPA, and an easy drinking saison that all made for enjoyable sampling. Bartender was friendly, and the place has a pretty chill vibe about it. Recommended as a good downtown craft brewery worth visiting. read more

Beer was fair to good. The Les Voluers saison was my favorite, followed by the Sabotage IPA. The Berliner Weisse was also surprisingly good. The service was just OK, not that attentive as they seemed busy. Good place to stop for a flight (sampler) or a few pints before moving on to dinner. read more

Benelux - Flights! Get the saison. - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Came here for a late night bite and glass (or 2) of wine. Dined al fresco and listened to the mix of French and English and people watched in a warm summer evening on my first night in Montreal after a long day at a conference. Limited menu (paninis and small plates) but large list of beers and decent wines. Reasonable prices. read more

Benelux - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Great beer and liquor selection. Food is very limited. They serve bar snacks, hot dogs, and paninis. Place was crowded and seemed to be a local favorite. Not really any others bars or restaurants within walking distance in that area of Montreal. read more

Interesting pub on a busy street (sherbrooke). It's busier in the afternoons (4 to 8) than at night (from my couple experiences here, as well as just passing it often). They have a big patio facing the street so it can be noisy. There are also many homeless people who hang out on that particular street corner. Benelux has a wide selection of beers on tap (10+), so something for everyone. The last time I went the service was awful. I met a friend there to catch up but we had limited time and we're just going to have 1 drink each. My friend finished his before me and our server kept coming back and asking us if we wanted another drink. When I was on my last sip before we could even ask for the check, he told us we needed to leave because there were people waiting for tables. We went inside to pay and I paid for my beer in cash. The server gave me back less than the correct amount of change and I told him so. He responded saying "yes, because the tip wasnt included on the check." (*note this whole conversation happened in French). He took out over a 20% tip for himself. I have worked in the service industry and know that you are supposed to give back change then your customer will decide how much tip to leave in cash, the same way that when you pay on card a customer decides. This turned me off Benelux & will likely not come back. read more

Cheap flights of beer. Excellent selection of varied styles of brew. The patio is a great place to catch an interesting altercation between the transient clan that converges on the park side of the patio. They had 10-12 beers on tap and flights include 5 beer samples of your choice for a dirt cheap price... compared to San Francisco, at least. Servers are friendly, the patio is super chill but yeah, you and everyone else outside might be interrupted by what once seemed like harmless hobos uniting for a smoke into a rather large, loud, and intense fight amongst miscreants. But again, compared to San Francisco... at least the homeless of Montreal aren't naked. They have some food options but we'd just eaten so we stuck to bar snacks and ordered the pickles and chips... what we got were pickles and salted almonds but it was fine. The sodium helped us down those beers a bit faster. Inside was cute, too. Clean and spacious bathrooms, lots of ceiling to floor windows but somehow still really dark. I remember thinking it looked sort of like what I'd imagine the inside of a middle-class pirate ship would like. I think that's a good thing and I'd totally come back. read more

I have been here a few times. It's conveniently located! Great to stop here, have a drink with friends and then head on to a restaurant nearby! They have a good variety of beers and you can ask for details from the waiters. The terasse is quite nice but can get quite full. Happily, the inside is nice too! You may want to check out the tables they have in the old safe vault area! read more

Love la Marge stout, nice service this time. I kind of love this bar in the weird land of Sherbrooke between St Laurent and Parc. I love the dim light and its the best option in the area, but I dunno, not perfectly comfortable somehow? read more

Benelux - On the menu... - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Best microbrew in town and we know there are many. Usually about a dozen of their own beers at a time. They let you taste and have very good descriptions to help. It was a bank originally so one room is the vault. I love the Marge stout. It seems low enough in hops that it doesn't trigger my beer allergy yet my husband who loves ipa beers loves the other varieties. A fun local scene with those who live in the apartment above, those leaving events downtown and those who just live beer. I've been going for ten years. Don't miss it. read more

Benelux - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Personally, I am not a huge fan of beer. I like a good brew with a meal, but don't expect me to pound them back all night. However, Benelux is one of these places where I will enjoy a pint or two. They have all different types of beers that they brew themselves. Some of them can have high alcohol content so look out for what you get. If you are sitting on one of the tables, the service can be a little lackluster as others have mentioned. However, if you sit at the bar you shouldn't have any problems with service. If you are a little hungry while knocking back a few, they serve European style hot dogs which are surprisingly good. There is a terrasse out in the summer too, so on a warm summer evening you can sit back relax and enjoy some hand crafted brews. read more

My favourite brewery in the downtown area. If I'm not trekking to Dieu du Ciel, I'm coming here. Benelux provides solid beer, a fantastic Black IPA, and friendly service. I don't have too much negative to say in terms of their beer selection, and I'm never lacking for a choice outside my beloved Black IPA's. The beer geek in me is quite pleased to see that their Belgian styles are consistent and clean, something that is often not present in smaller breweries. Benelux has a nice atmosphere, fairly low volume, great lightning, and decent table set up. This makes it a great place for conversing over a beer after work, or commiserating over one due to work. All in all it holds a solid second place in my quest for Montreal breweries. read more

Beer lovers can find in Benelux a real haven. Their brew list changes constantly, although they normally have at least a beer of every kind on tap (IPA, lager, stout, wheat, bock, the lot). I've never tried their hot dog selection. One of the dogs is "the european", and being European myself I can attest to the thankfully low hot-dog's penetration rate into the old continent, or at least where it counts. So I have no idea what they concocted. Judging by their beers, however, it should be a tasty creation. Avoid it on Friday and Saturday nights unless you want to have your ears mauled by the loud ambience. Your other option is sitting outside (weather permitting), but service in that section is patchy. For an afternoon drink or a beer tasting moment on a quieter night Benelux has few rivals in Montreal. It is certainly the only such bar within a good half-mile range. Location betrays Benelux if you plan on continuing the night elsewhere. Either you walk to St-Laurent, Prince Arthur and Saint Denis (10-15 minutes), or to Crescent (20 minimum). On the good side, the area is usually easier to park in than downtown where the party is. But if you, as a good citizen, do not drink and drive, see my earlier point about walking. It will also help you smell less of beer when you appear before the face-controlling bouncer at your preferred nightclub. I am a regular and have my beer loyalties. If you do not want to commit to a full pint serving, try their taster menu where they bring out five 4-ounce glasses of different beers. A good starting point no doubt. read more

Meh. Beer: Good. Service: Huh, where? Terrace: CHAOS Menu: Blocked by many (drunken)heads Bloody Caesar: Eek! I really wanted to try a Eurodog, but I lacked the patience. But hey, the beer is good. I'll go back to try the dog, one day. read more

I have been here several times and it always looks like a complete gong show inside: coats, people, scarves, plates and glasses everywhere, but the service is always impeccable and the beers on tap are always tasty and fresh. The little plates are nice and keep you from getting too loaded on some of the Belgian-esque 9.5%'ers. Easy to get to on the bus/Metro and even though it looks more packed than a Shriner's circus car, there's always room for more people! read more

Everything here is delicious. Let me elaborate. The beer The bartenders The atmosphere The trio plate The patio was jampacked, so we opted to sit inside at the bar - which was a ton of fun because we got to eyeball the behind-the-scenes of the bar - which is lively. The service was on point too. Go for the beer. Stay for the beer and surrounding (eye-candy). We ended up gulping down a few more than our initially planned 'one and done'. Good times. read more

Drink premium brewpub concoctions for no money at all. Well maybe just a little. Try all of the options over the course of a lazy spring afternoon and evening. You need help getting home but it'll all be good two days later. Belgian styles all the way. read more

Benelux - My camera is drunk. - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Fantastic brewpub and great location in proximity to our hotel (The Westin) On site hotel (Gazette) is charging $10+ per pint for generic crap like Stella. Take the 3 minute cab to Benelux and we had great service along with a proper last call of 3am. Bartender was knowledgable and friendly, even took my most difficult music requests and played them for me even after he didn't have the tracks in his library (Red Hot Chili Peppers - Don't forget me ) Even though it's very obvious they cater to a local crowd, and English was not the main language, we were still treated well by the guy. The woman behind the register however never showed us the time of day because we weren't fluent in French ? I just hope only the dude got our tip. Girl employee was literally playing with her hair all over our plate of chips and olives while we waited for EuroDog All beers are local and fresh pony kegs, the place is littered with the empties. No old product or old lines for this draught. Tried several styles from a Pilsner to the Black IPA and almost every single one was a hit I can't stress enough, it's the kind of place that defines Montreal and sets it so far apart from Ontario. Highly recommended. Only reason I HAD to take a point was because: - female employee straight up wouldn't even acknowledge us when she found out we spoke English - they nuked our "EuroDog" because they were slammed when we ordered it. Their Mild was unfairly spicy to my wimp of a girlfriend, poor balance - should offer better pricing on shots, $5 per Jameson is robbery compared to almost any other bar on Crescent that offers 5 for $18 Condensed version: scruffy male bartender is great, female sucks. Mild version of their EuroDog way too spicy for the weak. Try the Sabotage IPA (heavy on the grapefruit) or the Saison (great balance). Scotch Ale also delicious read more

I regularly visit the place for a 5a7 with lab mates. I recommend starting with the hot dog and pint special. Tasty beer in a large variety for your selection. Inside can get loud, but fret not for there is ample seating outside my friends! Well at least in the summer. read more

Benelux - The stout and triple - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Every time I go back to Montreal, I have to make a trip to Benelux. Geoffrey is a rockstar, and is usually plastered by the time I get there. The beer is all great - special kudos to Cuda, but everything on the menu is fantastic. I don't think I've ever had a beer I didn't like. The Euro Dogs are pretty good, and make for great drunk food. Go in the back, sit in the vault, and enjoy one of the best beer bars in Montreal. read more

Good beer, great atmosphere, and a friendly staff make for a fun experience. The spicy Eurodog was awesome. Overall great time, no wait time, reasonable prices, worth stopping in and having a drink. read more

Arrived in Montreal fairly late into the evening and were looking for the perfect spot to have a couple beers. Benelux wasn't too far so we hopped in an Uber and headed that way. The place was surprisingly crowded for a Wednesday night and they a great selection of beers. There's friendly crowd and staff here. After letting them know we just arrived, everyone had the perfect recommendation on how to spend the rest of our trip. The perfect introduction the the Montreal bar scene! read more