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Showing 24 of 145 places in Montreal
Bobby’s doesn’t reinvent the neighbourhood bar—it reminds you why they mattered in the first place. Opened by a crew of...
The Bruno Sport Bar is a time capsule and testament to Montreal’s enduring tavern culture—a place where history, kitsch,...
A Montreal institution since 1954, Le Roi du Smoked Meat has been serving up some of the city’s best smoked meat for ove...
In the heart of Little Italy, Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Défense stands as a cornerstone of Montreal’s Italian-Canadian sto...
If you’re serious about cowboy boots—whether it’s your first pair or your fiftieth—this is where you go. Boulet has been...
The city’s first fully vegan ramen shop, Umami is where Japanese bistronomy meets cruelty-free creativity. Everything...
Buvette Beaubien is the kind of place that earns its regulars. Set on Beaubien Est, this neighbourhood spot feels more l...
Système is a new-gen spot in Montreal’s nightlife landscape, making waves at the crossroads of Little Italy, Villeray, a...
At the southern edge of Little Italy, the scent of fresh bread still spills from Boulangerie Marguerita, as it has since...
The Théâtre Plaza isn’t just a relic—it’s a survivor. First opened in 1922 on Plaza St-Hubert as a lavish movie palace a...
Ex Voto sits just south of the Little Italy arches, but its spirit feels more global-local hybrid than strictly Montreal...
Arloca is a Montreal boutique dedicated to showcasing what’s made here—and made well. Every product on its shelves is 10...
Between train tracks and warehouses, Bloc Shop’s Mile-Ex location distills what climbers love into a tight, sharp setup:...
N’était-ce pas l’été grew out of Mélanie Guillemette’s long-held plan to spend her days surrounded by books, and the sho...
Ostrya is a Montreal-based mountaineering brand that bridges technical performance with a progressive aesthetic—because...
Royale Ginette is a love letter in pastry form—a café and pâtisserie rooted in community, softness, and a deep appreciat...
Parade Studios' production house works out of a refitted printer building on Plaza St-Hubert. The team split the space i...
Part café, part ceramics studio, Les Faiseurs blurs the line between sipping and shaping. Open since 2018 in Rosemont, t...
Inedit.e is like a highly curated shared closet: The shop brings together a rotating group of consignors, each with a cl...
Part grocery store, part lunch counter, part bakery and butcher shop, Sabor Latino is a Plaza St-Hubert staple that serv...
In a neighbourhood already spoiled for choice, Patom stands out by keeping things simple and doing them right. This Rose...
Located on St-Hubert in Rosemont, Ausgang Plaza is a 4,500-square-foot multidisciplinary venue designed to host a wide r...
What started as Quebec’s first wine and dessert bar has evolved into something sharper: a sensual, precision-driven spot...
Since 1962, Le Nouveau Système Beaubien has been a cornerstone of Rosemont, known for classic comfort food: poutine, bur...
Showing 24 of 145 places in Montreal
Bobby’s doesn’t reinvent the neighbourhood bar—it reminds you why they mattered in the first place. Opened by a crew of...
The Bruno Sport Bar is a time capsule and testament to Montreal’s enduring tavern culture—a place where history, kitsch,...
A Montreal institution since 1954, Le Roi du Smoked Meat has been serving up some of the city’s best smoked meat for ove...
In the heart of Little Italy, Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Défense stands as a cornerstone of Montreal’s Italian-Canadian sto...
If you’re serious about cowboy boots—whether it’s your first pair or your fiftieth—this is where you go. Boulet has been...
The city’s first fully vegan ramen shop, Umami is where Japanese bistronomy meets cruelty-free creativity. Everything...
Buvette Beaubien is the kind of place that earns its regulars. Set on Beaubien Est, this neighbourhood spot feels more l...
Système is a new-gen spot in Montreal’s nightlife landscape, making waves at the crossroads of Little Italy, Villeray, a...
At the southern edge of Little Italy, the scent of fresh bread still spills from Boulangerie Marguerita, as it has since...
The Théâtre Plaza isn’t just a relic—it’s a survivor. First opened in 1922 on Plaza St-Hubert as a lavish movie palace a...
Ex Voto sits just south of the Little Italy arches, but its spirit feels more global-local hybrid than strictly Montreal...
Arloca is a Montreal boutique dedicated to showcasing what’s made here—and made well. Every product on its shelves is 10...
Between train tracks and warehouses, Bloc Shop’s Mile-Ex location distills what climbers love into a tight, sharp setup:...
N’était-ce pas l’été grew out of Mélanie Guillemette’s long-held plan to spend her days surrounded by books, and the sho...
Ostrya is a Montreal-based mountaineering brand that bridges technical performance with a progressive aesthetic—because...
Royale Ginette is a love letter in pastry form—a café and pâtisserie rooted in community, softness, and a deep appreciat...
Parade Studios' production house works out of a refitted printer building on Plaza St-Hubert. The team split the space i...
Part café, part ceramics studio, Les Faiseurs blurs the line between sipping and shaping. Open since 2018 in Rosemont, t...
Inedit.e is like a highly curated shared closet: The shop brings together a rotating group of consignors, each with a cl...
Part grocery store, part lunch counter, part bakery and butcher shop, Sabor Latino is a Plaza St-Hubert staple that serv...
In a neighbourhood already spoiled for choice, Patom stands out by keeping things simple and doing them right. This Rose...
Located on St-Hubert in Rosemont, Ausgang Plaza is a 4,500-square-foot multidisciplinary venue designed to host a wide r...
What started as Quebec’s first wine and dessert bar has evolved into something sharper: a sensual, precision-driven spot...
Since 1962, Le Nouveau Système Beaubien has been a cornerstone of Rosemont, known for classic comfort food: poutine, bur...
