Terrace St-Ambroise is nestled on the Lachine Canal, and you can experience nice views of the city,…read moreif you are lucky enough to snag a table with a view. Venue is extremely popular, so we were unable to secure one of those tables. The beer and ciders are great, and they have a resident gopher who is so cute and likes to visit the guests. There are also outdoor games to play. It's a nice place to spend a summer afternoon.

I mean...how else can I describe it other than a double rainbow appeared while I sat on the terrace…read morewith great company and drank good beer??? Played frisbee in the field adjacent and pondered the pink house at the top of the abandoned structure. Life is good, and the pizza here is as well.

Bob for president. Thanks for the great service!…read more Great beer selection, yummy late night snacks and lovely patio in the back. Little hidden gem.

A bar at Verdun, which is cute but not as busy or vibrant as the bar across Palco or few streets…read moreaway Social. The service is slow, I am not sure if my waitress understand everything we asked. I asked for old fashioned, but my drink tasted like Negroni. My boyfriend preferred my drinks over his, so we switched, which was whiskey and ginger ale. I notified the waitress, but she insists that it's an old fashioned. I didn't argue further, since my BF likes it. I also ordered a a vegan sandwich with kimchi in a baguette. There was more bread than stuffing, it was a disappointment. I also found, compared to other bars, this place is overpriced.

While on a walking tour of Montreal, our guide recommended that if we wanted some good beer, check…read moreout Brewskey. Well we took his advice and not only went there after the tour, but also the next day. We went to the annex and sat downstairs one day, then outside the next. The beer is outstanding! I ordered the #14 Vermont IPA and loved it. Service is very friendly in a fun atmosphere. Stop in for a cold one!

We stopped in for beer and a late lunch after a walking tour of Old Montreal. Lots of good beers on…read moretap. We started with a flight, and after one of the four didn't taste right, the waiter let us switch that out for another one...which then ended up being my wife's favorite. She then got a pint of that lager, while I got a pint of the red. Both were delicious. I ordered the smoked meat poutine, which was glutinous but also amazing. The flavors together were wonderful. My wife had a veggie burger with fries. While a bit messy, she also thought it was very good. Service was friendly and around when we needed it. After eating, we walked inside and around the taproom and windows where you can see the brewing area. Highly recommend!

I have discovered something extremely important about Montreal:…read more There are pubs where I am allowed INSIDE. Brutopia is practically next door to our temporary Montreal headquarters, so I suspect I will be conducting extensive research here over the next two weeks. Our first visit happened on a rainy evening, which immediately demonstrated Brutopia's greatest feature: DOGS. ARE. ALLOWED. INSIDE. Finally, a country that respects my social calendar. Brutopia is much bigger than it first appears. Once inside, there are multiple rooms with different types of seating, giving it that cozy, rambling pub feeling where you could easily find your own little corner and settle in for the evening. But despite the rain, Mum and Dad decided we should investigate the upstairs outdoor patio. Excellent decision. It's a really cool space with a huge colorful mural, hanging plants and a slightly greenhouse-y feel. Add in the fact that they sometimes have live music, and I can already tell this is going to become one of our neighborhood hangouts. Mum ordered a Caesar salad with bacon. I would like everyone to focus on one particular word in that sentence. BACON. I positioned myself appropriately. I stared. I waited. I even wore a hoodie to dinner, so frankly I don't know what more was expected of me. Meanwhile, Mum and Dad enjoyed a couple of drinks while I relaxed and took in the scene. Brutopia isn't trying to be a fancy dog restaurant with pup menus and elaborate canine amenities. What makes it special is actually more useful: I can come inside with my humans. On a rainy day--or eventually a chilly Montreal evening--that is a HUGE win for anyone traveling with a dog. And since we're staying practically next door... I believe I have found my local. Dogba's verdict: 5 paws out of 5. Dogs allowed INSIDE: Rain ruining our plans: NOT TODAY Cool upstairs patio: Giant mural: excellent backdrop for important dogs Live music potential: noted Drinks for Mum & Dad: plentiful Bacon on Mum's Caesar salad: I saw it. Distance from temporary headquarters: dangerously convenient Would return. In fact, considering the location, there is a very strong possibility that I now work here.

A few of us made a quick stop at Brutopia for a round of beer and food before heading back to the…read morehotel. We were originally over by the Jean-Talon Market, and since we were staying downtown we wanted to find somewhere on our way back. Brutopia fit the bill, so off we went. I really liked the vibes as soon as we entered - the place isn't too large, but still spacious enough to have two semi-split up rooms. We stayed in the front room that housed the bar, some tables, as well as a small stage where (I assume) live music plays. The decor had somewhat of a music theme, as one of the walls was covered in pictures of famous artists. We had a round - I'm not the biggest beer person but had a cider which was good. We also split a poutine - we opted for the popcorn chicken one which was tasty. Everyone was really friendly, and we were even talking it up with a fellow patron who was also from New York. Service was great, and although it was only a short stay, I had a good experience at Brutopia. I wouldn't hesitate to return next time I'm in the area.

Very cool brewery in a converted industrial space. I didn't have time to try any food but will…read moredefinitely return. I just ordered beer to go, a very good IPA, they had an extensive draft list as well as many to-go cans. Service was friendly and prompt.

Great Place! I'm glad I made the pilgrimage to Montreal. Love the industrial/punk(?) music, but…read morestill chill enough to have a conversation.

We needed a beer-break while exploring the Quartier Latin and stumbled upon this spot. There was…read moreplenty of outdoor seating, but we opted for the less wasp-filled inside. Tables and high tops downstairs and then more seating upstairs. Fun 80's pop music was playing the day we were there. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The beer menu has 24 rotating beers on tap which you can order in an 8 oz glass, 16 oz pint, or a 52 oz pitcher! The food menu had several salads, burgers, poutines, nachos (our neighbors had that!!), hot pretzel (we got that), brisket, Mac and cheese, and dessert. The pretzel was sooo good, hot and doughy. Served with a coarse honey mustard dip and pickled veggies. They had a few specials going on including an all you can eat on Saturdays and Sundays ($35 WITH a reservation). Like I said, nice little pause in the sight-seeing action.

I came for dinner on a saturday and there was no wait for a table. The restaurant/bar is pretty…read morespacious and has plenty of seating. I got the health bowl, burger + fries, and the poutine. The burger and health bowl were pretty standard, nothing crazy. The poutine came out cold and had this weird tangy flavor i didn't like.

I am the certain kind of person who has a really specific palette for beer, so of course, I had to…read morecheck out Dieu du Ciel. Even those with more casual interest in beer probably know that DDC makes really great drinks. And yep, they were excellent. I wasn't there to do a long session, so I got a couple tasters, one including Peche Mortal and the other a NEIPA. Two very different styles and both extremely well done. Beyond that, the space had a very old-fashioned look. Really nice wooden fixtures and a very warm, welcoming vibe. The server was also attentive and friendly, but also knew when to let people sit back and enjoy their drinks. You probably don't need me to tell you, but yes, you should go.

When planning my brother's bachelor party weekend in Montreal, I kept him out of the major event…read moreplanning but asked if there were any high-level things he wanted to hit while we were there. He expressed interest in hitting up some breweries, so I did some research and compiled a few we could potentially visit. Brasserie Dieu du Ciel was one of them, and it just so happened we were in its vicinity after our Mile End food tour concluded. That being said, we made our way over. While I am not a beer person myself, I'll have a round or two if I'm with a group, and can appreciate a good brewery. My first impression of Dieu du Ciel was just that - the vibes were on walking in. The space is pretty large - kinda separated into semi- compartmentalized spaces with tables throughout. There's not much decor, but medium-toned woods throughout which gave it a sort of upscale feel. They offer a food menu, but we were just here for drinks. They have a really wide selection of beer - again, I'm no connoisseur, but I could tell that the selection was way more than other breweries I've been to. I ended up getting a cider for the first round and a stout for my second round - both very good. Service was great, and overall we enjoyed our time at Dieu du Ciel. Their selection and comfortable setting made it a standout brewery for me out of the ones I've visited in Montreal - I wouldn't hesitate to return.

I love this place - beer, vibe, atmosphere, location - EVERYTHING. But I'd never had the food, so…read morethis review is all about the planchette we ordered. It's not everyday you can order a little tray of goodies in a bar and discover a kind of food you've never had before! Those mushroomy looking things are SEA WHELKS (bourgots) - a kind of sea snail. Ever so sea-salty and the texture is chewy like squid. Delicious. SMOKED SCALLOPS?! Divine texture and delicate sweet taste. The rillettes were incredible. So was the smoked salmon. A smear of butter or cream to put on the bread along with the smoked salmon is the only thing I would add to this dreaminess. The price was very good for such elegance, around $24.

Ok place, good sausage, but seriously they offer bread on the charcuterie menu but won't go ve…read morebutter? Beer was good, but menu could improve a bit.