Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
Farm-fresh Northern Italian dining in a swanky, retrofitted industrial space with vintage elements.
55 residents recomanen
Restaurant Le Richmond
377 Rue RichmondFarm-fresh Northern Italian dining in a swanky, retrofitted industrial space with vintage elements.
Hip coffee & tea cafe boasting a locally sourced menu of salads, sweets & sandwiches.
55 residents recomanen
Le Café Bloom
1940 Rue CentreHip coffee & tea cafe boasting a locally sourced menu of salads, sweets & sandwiches.
Japanese fusion izakaya with 2 dinner sittings that turns into a trendy after-hours club with DJs.
265 residents recomanen
Café Balance
417 Rue Saint-PierreJapanese fusion izakaya with 2 dinner sittings that turns into a trendy after-hours club with DJs.
Lamb burgers & beer served in a laid-back, vintage-chic tavern with outdoor seating & foosball.
16 residents recomanen
Lord William Pub
265 Rue des SeigneursLamb burgers & beer served in a laid-back, vintage-chic tavern with outdoor seating & foosball.
Raw & cooked meats & seafood for sharing, plus boutique wines, in urban digs with a canopied patio.
230 residents recomanen
Grinder Viandes & Vins
1708 Rue Notre Dame ORaw & cooked meats & seafood for sharing, plus boutique wines, in urban digs with a canopied patio.
A athering place for hipsters, professionals, students and families, offers original, affordable comfort food for lunch and dinner with vegetarian options, generous tasty brunches for the weekends, and a varied menu of beers and cocktails. Povides an outstanding setting, with vintage Victorian-style décor and a superb little terrace.
44 residents recomanen
L'Gros Luxe Sud-Ouest
2472 Rue Notre Dame OA athering place for hipsters, professionals, students and families, offers original, affordable comfort food for lunch and dinner with vegetarian options, generous tasty brunches for the weekends, and a varied menu of beers and cocktails. Povides an outstanding setting, with vintage Victorian-style décor and a superb little terrace.
Café Cantina
1880 Rue CentreMexican restaurant with delicious burritos.
Cute and trendy Italian food joint in Pointe-St-Charles, serving unique and eclectic pizzas.
21 residents recomanen
Fugazzi pizza
1886 Rue CentreCute and trendy Italian food joint in Pointe-St-Charles, serving unique and eclectic pizzas.
A Montreal breakfast and lunch spot with great coffee in the Pointe.
18 residents recomanen
Clarke Café
1207 Rue CentreA Montreal breakfast and lunch spot with great coffee in the Pointe.
Since 1994, the restaurant L'Avenue has been the place to be for brunch and breakfast lovers. With its eccentric plates and generous portions, festive atmosphere and outstanding service, L'Avenue is more than just a culinary experience!
37 residents recomanen
Restaurant L'Avenue
3612 Rue Notre Dame OSince 1994, the restaurant L'Avenue has been the place to be for brunch and breakfast lovers. With its eccentric plates and generous portions, festive atmosphere and outstanding service, L'Avenue is more than just a culinary experience!
Counter-serve, Middle Eastern nook with a hip vibe offering traditional Lebanese plates & cocktails.
111 residents recomanen
Sumac
3618 Rue Notre Dame OCounter-serve, Middle Eastern nook with a hip vibe offering traditional Lebanese plates & cocktails.
Neighbourhood eatery for upscale, market-driven eclectic dishes in a compact & cozy room with a bar.
93 residents recomanen
Tuck Shop
4662 Rue Notre Dame ONeighbourhood eatery for upscale, market-driven eclectic dishes in a compact & cozy room with a bar.
Memorabilia-filled British pub for tap beer & traditional Anglo dining, plus football on TV & DJs.
323 residents recomanen
Burgundy Lion
2496 Rue Notre Dame OMemorabilia-filled British pub for tap beer & traditional Anglo dining, plus football on TV & DJs.
Cozy, rustic-chic wine bar with an outdoor patio, serving eclectic, farm-fresh fare.
125 residents recomanen
Le Vin Papillon
2519 Rue Notre Dame OCozy, rustic-chic wine bar with an outdoor patio, serving eclectic, farm-fresh fare.
Relaxed & unadorned Jamaican eatery dishing out jerk chicken, plantains, wraps & beef patties.
12 residents recomanen
Boom J's Cuisine
2026 Rue WellingtonRelaxed & unadorned Jamaican eatery dishing out jerk chicken, plantains, wraps & beef patties.
Popular foodie favourites are represented in the mix of eats & beverages at this hip food hall
24 residents recomanen
Time Out Market
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine OPopular foodie favourites are represented in the mix of eats & beverages at this hip food hall
Le Cathcart Restaurants et Biergarten provides a unique and varied culinary offering, including 3 full-service restaurants, 9 food kiosks, 2 cafés and a biergarten located under PVM's glass pavilion. This epicurean space showcases new concepts from established chefs as well as newcomers on Montreal’s culinary scene.
9 residents recomanen
Le Cathcart
1 Place Ville MarieLe Cathcart Restaurants et Biergarten provides a unique and varied culinary offering, including 3 full-service restaurants, 9 food kiosks, 2 cafés and a biergarten located under PVM's glass pavilion. This epicurean space showcases new concepts from established chefs as well as newcomers on Montreal’s culinary scene.
New-Yorkaise
309 de la MontagnePizza restaurant.
Singaporean street food stall at the Atwater Market that moves to a nearby indoor nook in winter.
187 residents recomanen
Satay Brothers
3721 Rue Notre Dame OSingaporean street food stall at the Atwater Market that moves to a nearby indoor nook in winter.
Relaxed restaurant & bar serving steaks & seafood in a compact, old-school setting.
383 residents recomanen
Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame ORelaxed restaurant & bar serving steaks & seafood in a compact, old-school setting.
Warm, wood-&-brick Italian eatery serving pizza & pasta plus several wines & beer.
60 residents recomanen
Pizzeria Moretti
1059 Rue WellingtonWarm, wood-&-brick Italian eatery serving pizza & pasta plus several wines & beer.
Modern French cuisine & craft cocktails are served at this stylish venue with minimalist decor.
20 residents recomanen
Perles et Paddock
403 Rue des SeigneursModern French cuisine & craft cocktails are served at this stylish venue with minimalist decor.
This contemporary eatery pairing fried chicken & cocktails offers weekend brunch & vegan options.
26 residents recomanen
Bird Bar
1800 Rue Notre Dame OThis contemporary eatery pairing fried chicken & cocktails offers weekend brunch & vegan options.
Le Petit Sao PSC (Pointe-Saint-Charles)
1870 Rue CentreVietnamese restaurant
LE CENTRAL
30 Rue Sainte-Catherine OGourmet food court
Casual cafe with outdoor seating, offering coffees, pizza, pastries, creative light fare & wine.
104 residents recomanen
Café Parvis
433 Rue MayorCasual cafe with outdoor seating, offering coffees, pizza, pastries, creative light fare & wine.
Stylish, contemporary haunt serving gourmet regional fare & brunch, plus cocktails & milkshakes.
94 residents recomanen
Foiegwa
3001 Rue Notre Dame OStylish, contemporary haunt serving gourmet regional fare & brunch, plus cocktails & milkshakes.
La Bête à Pain
195 Rue YoungBakery and great brunch spot!
Relaxed, dimly lit spot with art-lined walls serving bistro fare, waffles & seafood, plus wine.
Mauvais Garçons
1830 Rue WilliamRelaxed, dimly lit spot with art-lined walls serving bistro fare, waffles & seafood, plus wine.
Le Trou Bagels
1845 Rue WilliamBakery with great bagels!
Laid-back daytime eatery offering a menu of vegan, gluten-free & organic fare, baked goods & juices.
7 residents recomanen
Le Kitchen
Laid-back daytime eatery offering a menu of vegan, gluten-free & organic fare, baked goods & juices.
Charcoal-grilled seafood & wood-fired steaks served in a cozy, upscale bistro with a full bar.
34 residents recomanen
Foxy
1638 Rue Notre Dame OCharcoal-grilled seafood & wood-fired steaks served in a cozy, upscale bistro with a full bar.
La Diperie
68 Ave des Pins EIce cream shop
Florence Cafe
2425 Rue CentreCafé shop that serves great ice cream and gelato
Buzzy indoor/outdoor hot spot pairing wine & cocktails with refined, eclectic cuisine.
125 residents recomanen
Bar Furco
425 Rue MayorBuzzy indoor/outdoor hot spot pairing wine & cocktails with refined, eclectic cuisine.
Sophisticated dinner restaurant featuring contemporary, Mexican-inspired seafood & cocktails.
37 residents recomanen
Makro Pêcheries
1726 Rue Notre Dame OSophisticated dinner restaurant featuring contemporary, Mexican-inspired seafood & cocktails.
Everything Else
Charlevoix Metro Station
2600 Rue Centre15 mins walk
The Société des alcools du Québec is a provincial Crown corporation in Quebec responsible for the trade of alcoholic beverages within the province.
778 residents recomanen
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EThe Société des alcools du Québec is a provincial Crown corporation in Quebec responsible for the trade of alcoholic beverages within the province.
Shopping
Complexe Desjardins is a mixed-use office, hotel, and shopping mall complex located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in the Quartier des spectacles area of Saint Catherine Street.
177 residents recomanen
Complexe Desjardins
150 Rue Sainte-Catherine OComplexe Desjardins is a mixed-use office, hotel, and shopping mall complex located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in the Quartier des spectacles area of Saint Catherine Street.
he Montreal Eaton Centre is a shopping mall in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located in the heart of Downtown Montreal, accessible through the underground city, and it is connected to the Montreal Metro via McGill station.
938 residents recomanen
Centre Eaton de Montreal
705 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ohe Montreal Eaton Centre is a shopping mall in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located in the heart of Downtown Montreal, accessible through the underground city, and it is connected to the Montreal Metro via McGill station.
Les Cours Mont-Royal is an upscale shopping centre in Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada which was converted from the former Mount Royal Hotel
116 residents recomanen
Les Cours Mont-Royal
1455 Rue PeelLes Cours Mont-Royal is an upscale shopping centre in Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada which was converted from the former Mount Royal Hotel
Place Montreal Trust
1500 Av. McGill CollegeMontreal's trendiest shopping centre.
Place Ville Marie is a large office and shopping complex in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada, comprising four office buildings and an underground shopping plaza.
71 residents recomanen
Place Ville-Marie
1 Place Ville MariePlace Ville Marie is a large office and shopping complex in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada, comprising four office buildings and an underground shopping plaza.
Essentials
IGA - Supermarché Étop
2600 Rue MullinsGrocery store
Allons Vert
319 Rue de la MontagneOrganic health food store.
Dollarama
1665 Avenue du Mont-Royal EDiscount store in Pointe-St-Charles
PJC Jean Coutu
1224 Rue Notre Dame ODrugstore
Brunet pharmacie affiliée
2374 Rue CentrePharmacy in Montreal, Quebec
Metro Plus ETS
1230 Rue Notre Dame OGrocery Store
Drinks & Nightlife
Memorabilia-filled British pub for tap beer & traditional Anglo dining, plus football on TV & DJs.
323 residents recomanen
Burgundy Lion
2496 Rue Notre Dame OMemorabilia-filled British pub for tap beer & traditional Anglo dining, plus football on TV & DJs.
Craft cocktails & eclectic pub fare served in a small tavern with a cool, neighborhood feel.
19 residents recomanen
Knox
1871 Rue CentreCraft cocktails & eclectic pub fare served in a small tavern with a cool, neighborhood feel.
Innovative cocktails are the draw at this trendy haunt with colorful lighting & stylish furnishings.
36 residents recomanen
Communion Restaurant + Bar
135 Rue de la Commune OInnovative cocktails are the draw at this trendy haunt with colorful lighting & stylish furnishings.
Lamb burgers & beer served in a laid-back, vintage-chic tavern with outdoor seating & foosball.
16 residents recomanen
Lord William Pub
265 Rue des SeigneursLamb burgers & beer served in a laid-back, vintage-chic tavern with outdoor seating & foosball.
Massive, vibrant dance club in an 1859 industrial space, with DJs, live events & an outdoor space.
175 residents recomanen
New City Gas
950 Rue OttawaMassive, vibrant dance club in an 1859 industrial space, with DJs, live events & an outdoor space.
Warm, retro-inspired watering hole featuring wine, beer & scotch, plus upscale bar snacks.
169 residents recomanen
Drinkerie Ste.Cunégonde
2661 Rue Notre Dame OWarm, retro-inspired watering hole featuring wine, beer & scotch, plus upscale bar snacks.
Soubois Restaurant
1106 Maisonneuve Blvd WRestaurant club
Drinks & upscale bites (such as oysters & charcuterie) in a slick, rustic space with banquettes.
161 residents recomanen
Philemon Bar
111 Rue Saint-Paul ODrinks & upscale bites (such as oysters & charcuterie) in a slick, rustic space with banquettes.
Sophisticated French eatery with a scenic patio doubles as a nightclub featuring live bands & DJs.
30 residents recomanen
Pandore
2 Rue Sainte-Catherine ESophisticated French eatery with a scenic patio doubles as a nightclub featuring live bands & DJs.
Dimly lit venue with a 1920s vibe offering Asian-French fusion fare, fancy cocktails & wine.
69 residents recomanen
Bord'Elle Boutique Bar & Eatery
390 Rue Saint-JacquesDimly lit venue with a 1920s vibe offering Asian-French fusion fare, fancy cocktails & wine.
Club Peopl
3612 Boul. Saint-LaurentNightclub
Buzzing, speakeasy-style cocktail bar with late hours in a stylish French brasserie
121 residents recomanen
Atwater Cocktail Club
512 Av. AtwaterBuzzing, speakeasy-style cocktail bar with late hours in a stylish French brasserie
Stylish speakeasy-style bar featuring specialty cocktails in a cozy, dimly lit space.
116 residents recomanen
Cloakroom Bar
2175 Rue de la MontagneStylish speakeasy-style bar featuring specialty cocktails in a cozy, dimly lit space.
Microbrasserie 4 Origines
1304 Rue Saint-PatrickMicrobrewerie in Pointe-St-Charles
BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-LaurentCozy, secret, Japanese bar.
Arts & Culture
Sprawling exhibition space hosting a rotating lineup of contemporary art shows & private events.
54 residents recomanen
Arsenal Art Contemporani de Montreal
2020 Rue WilliamSprawling exhibition space hosting a rotating lineup of contemporary art shows & private events.
With hardly an inch to spare in its cramped but welcoming galleries, the McCord Museum of Canadian History houses thousands of artifacts and documents illustrating Canada’s social, cultural and archaeological history from the 18th century to present day.
366 residents recomanen
Museu McCord
690 Rue Sherbrooke OWith hardly an inch to spare in its cramped but welcoming galleries, the McCord Museum of Canadian History houses thousands of artifacts and documents illustrating Canada’s social, cultural and archaeological history from the 18th century to present day.
This magnificent farmhouse in Pointe St-Charles is one of the finest examples of traditional Québec architecture. The house was bought in 1668 by Marguerite Bourgeoys to house a religious order. Young women called the Filles du Roy also stayed here – they were sent from Paris to Montréal to find husbands. The 17th-century roof of the two-story building is of particular interest for its intricate beam work, one of the few of its kind in North America.
The museum has an excellent collection of artifacts going back to the 17th and 18th centuries, with unusual items including sinks made from black stone and a sophisticated water-disposal system.
34 residents recomanen
Maison Saint-Gabriel, Museum and Historic Site
2146 Pl. DublinThis magnificent farmhouse in Pointe St-Charles is one of the finest examples of traditional Québec architecture. The house was bought in 1668 by Marguerite Bourgeoys to house a religious order. Young women called the Filles du Roy also stayed here – they were sent from Paris to Montréal to find husbands. The 17th-century roof of the two-story building is of particular interest for its intricate beam work, one of the few of its kind in North America.
The museum has an excellent collection of artifacts going back to the 17th and 18th centuries, with unusual items including sinks made from black stone and a sophisticated water-disposal system.
A must for art-lovers, the Museum of Fine Arts has amassed centuries' worth of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, furniture, prints, drawings and photographs.
1504 residents recomanen
Museu de Belles Arts de Montreal
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OA must for art-lovers, the Museum of Fine Arts has amassed centuries' worth of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, furniture, prints, drawings and photographs.
Neighborhoods
The historical Old Port offers Montrealers and visitors alike access to a wide variety of activities, including the Montréal Science Centre, with an IMAX Theatre, and the Montreal Clock Tower. It offers riverfront access for walking, cycling, roller-blading, quadricycle, pedalo and Segway rentals. It is also located at the eastern end of the Lachine Canal, which has itself been extensively refurbished as a popular destination for cycling, roller-blading and pleasure boating. Cultural events include the Festival Montréal en lumière, Igloofest and the Matsuri Japon festival. There's also an urban beach opened adjacent to the Clock Tower.
1148 residents recomanen
Old Port of Montreal
The historical Old Port offers Montrealers and visitors alike access to a wide variety of activities, including the Montréal Science Centre, with an IMAX Theatre, and the Montreal Clock Tower. It offers riverfront access for walking, cycling, roller-blading, quadricycle, pedalo and Segway rentals. It is also located at the eastern end of the Lachine Canal, which has itself been extensively refurbished as a popular destination for cycling, roller-blading and pleasure boating. Cultural events include the Festival Montréal en lumière, Igloofest and the Matsuri Japon festival. There's also an urban beach opened adjacent to the Clock Tower.
Downtown Montreal is the central business district of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The downtown region houses many corporate headquarters as well a large majority of the city's skyscrapers — which, by law, cannot be greater in height than Mount Royal in order to preserve the aesthetic predominance and intimidation factor of the mountain. The two tallest of these are the 1000 de La Gauchetière and 1250 René-Lévesque, both of which were built in 1992. The Tour de la Bourse is also a significant high-rise and is home to the Montreal Exchange that trades in derivatives. The Montreal Exchange was originally a stock exchange and was the first in Canada. In 1999, all stock trades were transferred to Toronto in exchange for an exclusivity in the derivative trading market.
If you like shopping, make sure to check out Ste-Catherine street which hosts many different shops as well as a few Malls such as the Eaton Centre, Place Ville Marie, Les Cours Mont-Royal, Place Montreal Trust, etc.
There is also an Underground City, which is Montreal's answer to the region's harsh winters.Underground City refers to the extensive web of train stations, restaurants, department stores and hotels all connected underground
260 residents recomanen
Downtown Montreal
Downtown Montreal is the central business district of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The downtown region houses many corporate headquarters as well a large majority of the city's skyscrapers — which, by law, cannot be greater in height than Mount Royal in order to preserve the aesthetic predominance and intimidation factor of the mountain. The two tallest of these are the 1000 de La Gauchetière and 1250 René-Lévesque, both of which were built in 1992. The Tour de la Bourse is also a significant high-rise and is home to the Montreal Exchange that trades in derivatives. The Montreal Exchange was originally a stock exchange and was the first in Canada. In 1999, all stock trades were transferred to Toronto in exchange for an exclusivity in the derivative trading market.
If you like shopping, make sure to check out Ste-Catherine street which hosts many different shops as well as a few Malls such as the Eaton Centre, Place Ville Marie, Les Cours Mont-Royal, Place Montreal Trust, etc.
There is also an Underground City, which is Montreal's answer to the region's harsh winters.Underground City refers to the extensive web of train stations, restaurants, department stores and hotels all connected underground
Griffintown is a buzzing, creative area with a mix of converted warehouses and condo developments. It’s bordered by the Lachine Canal, which has a busy pedestrian and bike path. The vibrant art scene includes cutting-edge contemporary shows at Arsenal Montreal exhibition space and local artist's work at the Montreal Art Centre. Hip locals dine at restaurants serving global fare along Rue Notre-Dame Ouest.
31 residents recomanen
Griffintown
Griffintown is a buzzing, creative area with a mix of converted warehouses and condo developments. It’s bordered by the Lachine Canal, which has a busy pedestrian and bike path. The vibrant art scene includes cutting-edge contemporary shows at Arsenal Montreal exhibition space and local artist's work at the Montreal Art Centre. Hip locals dine at restaurants serving global fare along Rue Notre-Dame Ouest.
Pointe-St-Charles is located in the southwest. It is bordered by the Lachine Canal, the Bonaventure Expressway, the Saint Lawrence River and Highway 20. The neighborhood is surrounded by Verdun, Little Burgundy and the Cité-du-Havre. A very popular area in its heyday, Pointe-St-Charles has a mainly francophone population with a significant anglophone presence, largely of Irish descent. The area is in constant flux, and is currently undergoing a slow but steady gentrification process. As a result, the duplex and triplex apartments of the area have recently been acquiring new condo neighbours. The neighbourhood will interest young couples who want to live in an up-and-coming neighbourhood that is next to the Lachine Canal, the Bonaventure Expressway, Highway 20, and ten minutes from the downtown core.
Pointe-Saint-Charles
Pointe-St-Charles is located in the southwest. It is bordered by the Lachine Canal, the Bonaventure Expressway, the Saint Lawrence River and Highway 20. The neighborhood is surrounded by Verdun, Little Burgundy and the Cité-du-Havre. A very popular area in its heyday, Pointe-St-Charles has a mainly francophone population with a significant anglophone presence, largely of Irish descent. The area is in constant flux, and is currently undergoing a slow but steady gentrification process. As a result, the duplex and triplex apartments of the area have recently been acquiring new condo neighbours. The neighbourhood will interest young couples who want to live in an up-and-coming neighbourhood that is next to the Lachine Canal, the Bonaventure Expressway, Highway 20, and ten minutes from the downtown core.
Quartier des spectacles
1435 Rue St-AlexandreMontreal's premiere entertainment district