7 Of The Best Bars In Montréal For Any Time Of The Day

Whether you enjoy a signature cocktail in a speakeasy-inspired pub or a glass of wine on a rooftop overlooking the city, Montréal’s bar scene won’t disappoint.

Over the decades, Montréal has garnered quite the reputation as a city where people can let loose. The city’s joie de vivre (enjoyment of life) dates back to the days of Prohibition when Americans headed north in search of alcohol, jazz, and overall debauchery. Years later, the party continues, as the city still knows how to pour a fun drink. Here are seven of Montréal’s best bars to fill up your glass, for any time of the day.

Loïc

Serving elevated bistro fare, cocktails, and imported wine, this casual wine bar occupies a neoclassical building on Notre Dame in Saint-Henri. With vast windows and a warm and friendly atmosphere, Loïc has a great wine list with lots of choices by the glass as well as amazing burgers – perfect for a group of friends.

Atwater Cocktail Club

This popular speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Little Burgundy draws in a young and young-at-heart crowd who enjoys signature cocktails and innovative house drinks like the Bonne Maman: Jim Beam, blackberry liqueur, vanilla syrup, port, and berries soaked with lemon and thyme.

Dominion Square Tavern

Refurbished and built from an old hotel and restaurant that was first opened in 1927, Dominion Square Tavern is filled with historic fixtures paying homage to the roaring twenties. Antique chandeliers, period furniture, a long bar filled with barstools, and old-fashioned cocktails, complete the time wrap in this up-scale pub. Modern charm comes from chef and co-owner Eric Dupuis and chef Bertrand Le François’s modern menus. The charcuterie board pairs perfectly with any drink of choice.

Terrasse Place d’Armes

If you are in Montréal while the weather is warm, this is the place to be. This rooftop lounge has breathtaking views of Old Montréal, Downtown, and Place D’Armes Square, and offers original cocktails as well as great food. Day or evening, the terrace is partially covered which allows the fun to keep going regardless of the weather. Their raspberry mojito is a house specialty and every Saturday and Sunday, you can enjoy brunch on the terrace with a drink in hand while eating mascarpone waffles.

NYK’S Bistro Pub

Located in Montréal’s entertainment district (Quartier des Spectacles) NYK’S Bistro Pub is the perfect place for a lively happy hour, dinner before a show in the neighborhood, or just a drink to end the evening with some friends. You can enjoy a beer from their wide choice of 14 barrels or bottled specialties. NYK’S is known for their burgers and fish & chips, but their homemade pasta is great with a glass of wine.

Cloakroom Bar

This mysterious speakeasy is hidden in the heart of Montréal’s Golden Square Mile. With a wide range of fine spirits, house-made tinctures, champagnes, liqueurs, and fresh produce, Cloakroom Bar is a favorite amongst cocktail enthusiasts as drinks are made to order and ice is carved in the house to ensure it remains crystal clear.

Córdova

With its modern white design, bright pops of color, wood bar, and plants to add a breath of greenery, this low-key café and bar offer cocktails, espresso, wine, and Mediterranean-inspired eats.