Guidebook for Montreal
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the oldest still existing bars in the plateau. It's a institution with a cool crowd of faithful customers.
81 locals recommend
Bar Chez Baptiste
1045 Avenue du Mont-Royal EOne of the oldest still existing bars in the plateau. It's a institution with a cool crowd of faithful customers.
Barraca Rhumerie
1134 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat mojitos and tapas, and a nice garden out back.
Take your blessed sacrament in style. This is the epitome of Quebecois flight from the Catholic Church. The interior is also cool.
76 locals recommend
Taverne Saint-Sacrement
775 Avenue du Mont-Royal ETake your blessed sacrament in style. This is the epitome of Quebecois flight from the Catholic Church. The interior is also cool.
Great selection of whisky and artisanal beer. Frequented by local artists and writers Less noisy than most bars and has a pool table.
19 locals recommend
Boudoir Inc
850 Avenue du Mont-Royal E Great selection of whisky and artisanal beer. Frequented by local artists and writers Less noisy than most bars and has a pool table.
Our favorite bar in the Plateau! Seriously chic interior, Czech beers and liquors, very hip crowd. Bily Kun means white horse in Czech.
198 locals recommend
Bily Kun
354 Avenue du Mont-Royal EOur favorite bar in the Plateau! Seriously chic interior, Czech beers and liquors, very hip crowd. Bily Kun means white horse in Czech.
Food Scene
Café Rico
1207 Avenue du Mont-Royal ECoffee! Organic and Free trade, and a cozy atmosphere.
Café Expressions
5885 Avenue du Mont-Royal ENice coffee shop.
Caffè Art Java
837 Avenue du Mont-Royal EstCoffee, coffee and more coffee....
Café Noir
Coffee and food. Open 24 hours.
World famous Montreal bagels fresh from wood-burning oven. Open 6 a.m. till 10 p.m.
195 locals recommend
St-Viateur Bagel & Café Mont-Royal
1127 Avenue du Mont-Royal EWorld famous Montreal bagels fresh from wood-burning oven. Open 6 a.m. till 10 p.m.
Au Pain Perdu
4489 Rue de la RocheGreat breakfast and brunch, just half a block from our apartment.
Awesome brunch and lunch. Beware, it's very popular and there's almost always a line...
371 locals recommend
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal EAwesome brunch and lunch. Beware, it's very popular and there's almost always a line...
Great breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner, bistro style. With DJ! Very hip place. Excellent Quebec microbrews.
48 locals recommend
Les Folies
371 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner, bistro style. With DJ! Very hip place. Excellent Quebec microbrews.
La Salle à Manger
Great restaurant. Chic and a little pricey, but worth it.
Lili.Co
4675 Boulevard Saint-LaurentGreat restaurant, using locally sourced produce.
Le Quartier Général
1251 Rue GilfordAwesome restaurant, uses locally sourced food. BYOB.
The best place to get poutine in Montreal... 52 varieties, and it's open late. This is the after hours chow down spot.
1037 locals recommend
La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstThe best place to get poutine in Montreal... 52 varieties, and it's open late. This is the after hours chow down spot.
High end critics' choice restaurant specializing in locally sourced produce and game. Beautiful Quebec frame interior. BYOB
28 locals recommend
Restaurant les Héritiers
1915 Avenue du Mont-Royal EHigh end critics' choice restaurant specializing in locally sourced produce and game. Beautiful Quebec frame interior. BYOB
Chez Victoire
1453 Avenue du Mont-Royal ETasty food in elegant bistro style place with long bar.
Great high end greek food, very cool location and interior in a narrow triangular corner building.
35 locals recommend
Ouzeri
4690 R. Saint-DenisGreat high end greek food, very cool location and interior in a narrow triangular corner building.
La Matraca
4607 R. Saint-DenisTacos autenticos!
Jaipur Tandoori
1227a Avenue du Mont-Royal EGood indian food right around the corner.
Mont-Royal Hotdogs
1001 Avenue du Mont-Royal EReal deal diner. Open late and serving poutine!
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EAwesome frango, aka Portuguese roasted chicken!
The one and only - yummy World famous smoked meat!
836 locals recommend
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentThe one and only - yummy World famous smoked meat!
Derek Dammann’s rustic, market-fresh pub dishes & weekend brunch crafted in a tin-ceilinged nook.
111 locals recommend
Maison Publique
4720 Rue MarquetteDerek Dammann’s rustic, market-fresh pub dishes & weekend brunch crafted in a tin-ceilinged nook.
Le Comptoir
4807 Boulevard Saint-LaurentGreat wine selection and amazing food.
Laloux
We had absolutely amazing dinner here.
Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul OGreat artisan sandwich and coffee shop in Old Port.
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EThe world-famous meat eaters paradise.
Everything Else
Great pastries, delicatessen and gift items. Grab a quick "Menu du jour" including soup, entrée, dessert and coffee or tea - all this for $ 10 only!
349 locals recommend
Boulangerie Première Moisson
860 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat pastries, delicatessen and gift items. Grab a quick "Menu du jour" including soup, entrée, dessert and coffee or tea - all this for $ 10 only!
Salon De the O-Cha-I
4517 R. Saint-DenisTea house.
Beautiful park with long lake used for ice skating in the winter. Park also has playground for kids, Petanque courts, and an amphitheater featuring live music and outdoor film screenings.
1637 locals recommend
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeBeautiful park with long lake used for ice skating in the winter. Park also has playground for kids, Petanque courts, and an amphitheater featuring live music and outdoor film screenings.
Entertainment & Activities
Kid-friendly public swimming pool, ping pong tables and petanque fields. This is a great picnic spot.
622 locals recommend
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
5200 Rue de BrébeufKid-friendly public swimming pool, ping pong tables and petanque fields. This is a great picnic spot.
Shopping
La Maison des Bières / The House of Beers
4485 Rue de LanaudièreAwesome beer artisanal selection.
SAQ Express
940 Avenue du Mont-Royal EYour very own wine and liqueur store. Open late, till 10 p.m.
Crèmerie Le Patio
836 Avenue du Mont-Royal ESoft serve ice cream or scoops. So yummy!
Essentials
Intermarché Boyer
1000 Avenue du Mont-Royal EAll basic groceries you need you can get in this supermarket.
Folie En Vrac Inc
1254 Rue Sainte-Catherine EGreat food in bulk, Mediterranean delicacies and health food .
Jardin Du Plateau
933 Avenue du Mont-Royal EFruit, vegetables and more.
Fruits and vegetables at very reasonable prices.
13 locals recommend
FRUITS DU JOUR - Marché Sante - Fromagerie / Charcuterie - Produits Bio / Organique / Vegan - Cafe en Vrac / Tea Shop
1655 Avenue du Mont-Royal EFruits and vegetables at very reasonable prices.
The best butcher shop in Plateau. They have a vast array of local meats and other delicacies.
165 locals recommend
La Maison du Rôti
1969 Avenue du Mont-Royal EThe best butcher shop in Plateau. They have a vast array of local meats and other delicacies.
Boucherie Champfleuri
1577 Avenue du Mont-Royal EButcher store.
Poissonnerie Dorade Rose
1963 Avenue du Mont-Royal EGreat fish store.
Freshly baked banquettes, croissants, quiches and other pastries daily. They even have homemade ice cream!
Close to our house.
28 locals recommend
Boulangerie Mr Pinchot
4354 Rue de BrébeufFreshly baked banquettes, croissants, quiches and other pastries daily. They even have homemade ice cream!
Close to our house.
Arts & Culture
Quai Des Brumes
4481 R. Saint-DenisBar with live music and minimal cover charge.
Divan Orange
4234 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Live music and hip young crowd.
La Tulipe
4530 Av. PapineauDisco cabaret with 80's and 90's nights. An institution.
Authentic Spanish food downstairs and serious indie rock scene upstairs. An interesting and successful mix. Check the calendar.
164 locals recommend
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentAuthentic Spanish food downstairs and serious indie rock scene upstairs. An interesting and successful mix. Check the calendar.