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Showing 24 of 222 places in Montreal

Le Mal Nécessaire, now located on Saint-Alexandre Street following opening in 2014 in a basement location in Montreal's...

Club Atwater is a private members’ club set in a historic Tudor mansion in Montreal. Established in 1926 as the Montreal...

A fixture in the downtown core since 2000, Ashtanga Yoga Montreal bridges tradition with adaptability. Founded by Mark D...

Myriade’s a Montreal institution known for pioneering the city's craft coffee movement. With several locations including...

Hôtel Le Germain’s in-house lounge Le Flâneur is a tribute to the art of slowing down. Designed by Atelier Zébulon Perro...

Originally a bespoke tailor shop, Cloakroom expanded in 2015 to include a hidden speakeasy accessible through its coat c...

Gokudo, a sophisticated Japanese cocktail bar, offers an immersive experience in downtown Montreal. Created by the dynam...

Benelux brewery, the first bar to open in Verdun post-prohibition, revitalizes the main strip with its artisanal brews....

A revival of an iconic Montreal gentleman’s club, Beaver Hall blends the charm of a traditional French brasserie with th...

Brutopia is proof that Crescent Street isn’t just about cheap shots and student bar crawls. This long-standing brewpub h...

Dawson College is Quebec’s largest English-language CEGEP, and an institution that blends history, academic excellence,...

Galerie d’Okeya is more than a boutique—it’s a cultural offshoot of Okeya Kyujiro, the Michelin-starred omakase restaura...

Found in a 19th-century greystone that's a rare find in itself among downtown Montreal’s sprawl, Cheap Thrills has been...

Chez Alexandre et Fils is one of the rare downtown institutions that has managed to evolve without losing the character...

Firegrill keeps things classic—perfectly aged steaks, mesquite-smoked ribs, and a menu built for comfort. For over two d...

Restarted by chefs Pablo Rojas and Hakim Rahal of Provisions Bar à Vin and Andrew Whibley of the Cloakroom cocktail bar,...

Kinton Ramen brought its “golden pig” philosophy from Toronto to Montreal in 2016, opening first on Bishop Street and la...

Afromusée is a dynamic tribute to African heritage, tracing over 300 years of African presence and influence in Quebec....

Transport yourself to Italy at this stand-up bar in downtown Montreal’s Golden Square Mile, offering a 1990s Italian exp...

The HONEYROSE Hotel’s restaurant and bar is a sophisticated addition to downtown Montreal’s scene, bringing a touch of 1...

Perched above Montreal’s central train station, the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is a 1960s landmark that has been revitaliz...

With its soaring ceilings, marble counters, and dramatic bar, Iberica captures the spirit of Iberian dining while keepin...

Boxxing Studio is a dynamic boutique boxing gym located in the heart of downtown Montreal. Known for its high-energy atm...
Showing 24 of 222 places in Montreal

Le Mal Nécessaire, now located on Saint-Alexandre Street following opening in 2014 in a basement location in Montreal's...

Club Atwater is a private members’ club set in a historic Tudor mansion in Montreal. Established in 1926 as the Montreal...

A fixture in the downtown core since 2000, Ashtanga Yoga Montreal bridges tradition with adaptability. Founded by Mark D...

Myriade’s a Montreal institution known for pioneering the city's craft coffee movement. With several locations including...

Hôtel Le Germain’s in-house lounge Le Flâneur is a tribute to the art of slowing down. Designed by Atelier Zébulon Perro...

Originally a bespoke tailor shop, Cloakroom expanded in 2015 to include a hidden speakeasy accessible through its coat c...

Gokudo, a sophisticated Japanese cocktail bar, offers an immersive experience in downtown Montreal. Created by the dynam...

Benelux brewery, the first bar to open in Verdun post-prohibition, revitalizes the main strip with its artisanal brews....

A revival of an iconic Montreal gentleman’s club, Beaver Hall blends the charm of a traditional French brasserie with th...

Brutopia is proof that Crescent Street isn’t just about cheap shots and student bar crawls. This long-standing brewpub h...

Dawson College is Quebec’s largest English-language CEGEP, and an institution that blends history, academic excellence,...

Galerie d’Okeya is more than a boutique—it’s a cultural offshoot of Okeya Kyujiro, the Michelin-starred omakase restaura...

Found in a 19th-century greystone that's a rare find in itself among downtown Montreal’s sprawl, Cheap Thrills has been...

Chez Alexandre et Fils is one of the rare downtown institutions that has managed to evolve without losing the character...

Firegrill keeps things classic—perfectly aged steaks, mesquite-smoked ribs, and a menu built for comfort. For over two d...

Restarted by chefs Pablo Rojas and Hakim Rahal of Provisions Bar à Vin and Andrew Whibley of the Cloakroom cocktail bar,...

Kinton Ramen brought its “golden pig” philosophy from Toronto to Montreal in 2016, opening first on Bishop Street and la...

Afromusée is a dynamic tribute to African heritage, tracing over 300 years of African presence and influence in Quebec....

Transport yourself to Italy at this stand-up bar in downtown Montreal’s Golden Square Mile, offering a 1990s Italian exp...

The HONEYROSE Hotel’s restaurant and bar is a sophisticated addition to downtown Montreal’s scene, bringing a touch of 1...

Perched above Montreal’s central train station, the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is a 1960s landmark that has been revitaliz...

With its soaring ceilings, marble counters, and dramatic bar, Iberica captures the spirit of Iberian dining while keepin...

Boxxing Studio is a dynamic boutique boxing gym located in the heart of downtown Montreal. Known for its high-energy atm...