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.

Dropped by for a quick beer after dinner…read more Atmosphere was laid back and they had a good selection of craft beers. First time in the Hochelaga area, but there seems to be a number of "dive-y" bars.

Well what to do for a thousandth review... I guess I just keep going as I began, biking around to…read morecheck out small locally owned businesses and different neighbourhoods in this crazy city I love. Last night we biked out to Espace Public in Hochelaga, near Antidote and Acme, and a raft of other old school tavernes that range from divey to scary. Espace Public is neither. It's got a tiny patio out front on Ontario and then about 30 seats indoors. It's dark, warm and woody like most brew pubs, with a chalkboard menu showcasing a couple of delicious in house beers and a couple other local brew selections and some small tasteful tasty snacks. The hoppy sour wasn't my favourite but the raspberry sour was really great, and the list in general was well-balanced when I was there - cool sours, classics IPAs, stouts, a blonde - really something for everyone. Super friendly cool staff, chill local crowd, slightly punk vibe making the brew pub less folksy and twee, less hipster and more appropriate to the surroundings. Really dug it and loved exploring this area a bit more in the light of the setting sun, with the end of summer in the air.

This restaurant/bar is one of my new favourite place in the Hochelaga neighborhood. The place is…read morebig with lots of seating but can get very crowded on a weekend night. The atmosphere is pretty chill, I even saw a guy playing cards at another table. We were greeted by an employee who sat us immediately. They have large choice of beer, wine and liquor. I ordered beer along with an onion soup. It tasted great, comforting and pairing very well with the beer. My friend ordered an stout beer with ham poutine. The portions are very large and you'll be completely stuffed after eating there. The waitress came often to check on us and had very good recommendations for drinks. I would highly recommend for a relaxing night at the bar or dinner with friends. No fuss just good drinks and food.

We were looking for something close after a long day of travel from the US and Le Trefle seemed to…read morefit the bill on a Thursday evening. Place was packed and noisy, very noisy. Guiness was excellent (I would hope so in an Irish pub), as was the shot of Jameson. Her Fish and Chips were skimpy, mostly fries. My Burger Tip & Top (actually chicken, not beef) was interesting, but not quite what I was looking for. Again, portion was very small, with lots of fries to fill the plate. Staff was friendly, but with the crowd very slow. I'd come again for a beer, but I'd leave the kitchen alone.

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!

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.

Great little resto bar with delicious drink menu and flavorful tartare! Theirs a cute terrace in…read morethe front and back. I had the kiwiwi and he had sangria mononcle (both were very good). I loved every tartare but surprisingly the mushroom one was my favorite.

We had a bit of a funny experience at Mme Smith yesterday. Drawn in by the nice vibes and cute…read moreterrasse, I'd say we had moderately high expectations. Making no criticism on the servers themselves, the service moved at a glacial pace. It seems like they didn't think to staff more than two people on a hot Saturday and the folks working had to HUSTLE. Once we got our order things were a bit varied. The gin cocktail pitcher we ordered at first seemed a bit daunting since we were there on an empty stomach and there was only two of us- as it turned out, neither of us picked up a buzz. Like at all. To the extent where we weren't certain if there was more than 3 oz of gin in that $28 pitcher. The food, on the other hand, hit the spot. The grilled haloumi was exactly what I wanted for a hot terrasse day and the tartare was pleasantly tasty for $12. Go for the snacks; plan to wait; and don't bother with the pitchers.

I had wanted to treat a friend to a dinner and a show while I was in town ahead of her birthday…read morelater this month, and the original restaurant she had chosen fell through (we mistaken the genre of the restaurant). With 1.5 hours before our burlesque show down the street at the Wiggle Room, I remembered I had bookmarked Le Majestique and that it was 1.5 blocks from both Schwartz and the venue! We made it over from St Denis and were graciously seated in the window - perfect lighting for selfies and food photos! It was happy hour, so we indulged in oysters (NB and NS I believe), as well as their scallop on half shell; this was so delicious with the hazelnut oil and fermented beets and butter - we pretty much drank the liquid afterwards (unapologetically - I had it dripping down my chin I think). Next was their special of the day, ricotta and mushroom filled anglotti with ceps, smoked matsutake and another mushroom, garnished with shavings of truffle and Parmesan. This was earthy and warming and delicious. For me it was fall. I wished it was on the permanent menu! We also shared the prime NY steak with green sauce and baby heirloom turnips. To end the meal we shared a pudding chomeur aged Louis d'or cheese. This was a creamy bread pudding- like dessert with grated Louis d'or on top. We enjoyed this - I love restaurants that showcase stellar local ingredients and Le Majestique does this well! If I could spend a month eating my way through Plateau Mont Royal and Little Portugal I would gladly do it. Bookmarked for future visits. Thank you for a wonderful night Le Majestique!

Food: The food and drinks were 5/5 amazing! Ordered a dozen oysters, duck risotto, focaccia, and…read morepinot! I normally don't like risotto but it was super yum and flavorful from the duck. Service: Very accommodating with us wanting to sit outside. Ambiance: The weather was beautiful so sitting outside was so cute, I will say the space is a bit tight. I highly recommend!

Drinks are good, vibes are good, service was good. There was live jazz the night we came which was…read morelovely. Cute speakeasy. Would recommend!

Im genuinely reluctant to review this place. This is a hidden gem, a neighborhood specialty begging…read moreto be found. Dimitri is an exceptional host, waiter, and cocktail consultant. His knowledge of the menu, drinks and area is incredible. The vibe of this place is immaculate. With cool hip hop and throwback hits, the red hue of this bar and lounge invites date night or an after work drink. The food is delicious and the drinks are inventive and well balance. I simply cannot recommend this place enough and I hope the next time I visit there is a line around the block. This is definitely a bar you wish was in your neighborhood and it deserves all of your business!

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.