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    Where and what Montreal's writers and photographers loved to drink in 2023

    A range of institutions in the making, speakeasies, and classic bars—even cafés—numbered among the best places to drink this past year.

    By J.P. KarwackiDecember 31, 2023 - Read time: 4 min
    Where and what Montreal's writers and photographers loved to drink in 2023Photograph: Bon Délire / @_bon_delire_, Instagram

    Bottom's up, Montreal: While the city's bar scene wasn't exactly bursting with as many openings as there were restaurants, there were still quite a few watering holes that made an impression on Montreal-based writers, bloggers, and photographers.


    Bar Bello (left) and Bar George (right) made big impressions this year. | Photograph: @barbellomtl & @bargeorgemtl / Instagram

    Where did you love to drink in 2023?

    Alison Slattery, photographer, @twofoodphotographers: I am not a big big drinker, but I did enjoy some stout at Bily Kun, delicious wines at Tinc Set, Salle Climatisée, and Bar Henrietta.

    Michael Grande and Alessandro Rea, food bloggers, @mangiabeneboys: Bar George has been one of our go-tos for drinks; the vibe and the cocktails are always great. Another mention is definitely Bar Bello; we love the atmosphere and their take on the Italian aperitivo bar.

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