Around Town With Brandon Svarc
The Naked & Famous founder on where to eat, shop, and spend a perfect Montreal day.
Every Bar Worth Knowing in Downtown Montreal
Downtown Montreal's drinking scene is way bigger than stumbling along Crescent Street. Here's the full picture.
A Montrealer's First Date Guide (For When You Actually Like This One)
From low-key hangs to genuinely impressive evenings, the best first date spots in Montreal for every situation.
Around Town With Denys Lavigne
The Oasis immersion co-founder on where to eat, drink, and decompress in the city.
Montreal Does Bachelorette Parties Better. Here's Proof.
Twenty ways to do it well, from floating spas and drag shows to supper clubs and rage rooms (or all of the above in a single weekend).
Brunch en Lumière 2026: Where to Eat After Nuit Blanche
The morning-after menus worth staying awake for.
Things to Do in Montreal This February
Frosty yet festive, cozy yet dynamic, these are the best events and things to do this February in Montreal.
The 5 Wildest Poutines Coming to Montreal During Poutine Week 2026
Sichuan spice bags, imperial stout gravy, truffle gnocchi—more than 20 restaurants are pushing the dish's limits from February 1-7.
The Neon Sign at Le Rouge Goes Dark Tonight After Two Decades
After 23 years of bottle service, packed dance floors, and nights that turned into mornings, the Saint-Laurent club closes January 31.
Something Sweet: Our 20 Fave Chocolate Shops in Montreal
Bean-to-bar makers, French-trained chocolatiers, and the spots that blur the line between shop, café, and gallery.
17 Bars Hiding in Plain Sight
The hidden bars, back rooms, and basement cocktail dens worth seeking out.
Local Furniture Stores That Reward Curiosity
Vintage dealers, local makers, and the design shops worth knowing about.
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The Bulletin: A Bookstore Revived, a Nightclub's Last Dance, and Pink Floyd Under the Stars [Issue #166]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
With Fewer Events and Bigger Returns, Montreal's Convention Strategy is Working
The city hosted 63 fewer conventions in 2025 but generated $43 million more in economic impact.
Montreal's Best Restaurants for Solo Dining
Wine bars, counters, and rooms that have perfect tables for one.
Montreal's Mexican Food Scene Has Finally Arrived
Birria specialists, Oaxacan breakfast spots, weekend food courts, and the taquerias that do it best.
The Best Montreal Shops for Your New Year's Resolutions
Running stores, cooking supplies, boxing gyms, you name it: A guide to gearing up for the year ahead.
The Soap Maker Who Bent the Jacques-Cartier Bridge
On Tête de Cheval soap, stubborn French-Canadian industrialists, and the fire that just gutted a quiet landmark.
"If it Was 1988, I Would Buy it Every Week"
Radio veterans Terry DiMonte and Ted Bird gave The Main a shoutout on their podcast Standing By.
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The Bulletin: A Landmark Burns, a Brunch Legend Returns, and an Après-ski with Russian Disco [Issue #165]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
Tissot's First Canadian Boutique Starts with a French Connection
The Swiss watchmaker chose Montreal for its Canadian debut, drawn by the city's Francophone ties to its home in Le Locle.
Where to Eat During Montréal en Lumière 2026: A Curated Menu of Restaurants
From four-hand collaborations to tasting menus you won't find again.
The Centuries-old Spa Tradition of Bathing in Beer Arrives in Montreal
Bains Ninkasi brings Central European beer baths to Quartier des Spectacles: oak tubs, personal taps, and all.
Apple Sainte-Catherine Reopens in a Restored Heritage Building
The expanded downtown store features local stone, a refurbished copper cornice, and double the floor space.
Where to Go for a Girls' Night Out in Montreal
Worth the outfit, worth the Uber, worth the group photo.
Nordic-inspired Yoga, DJ Nights on Ice, and Lunchtime Pilates
ROYALMOUNT's January wellness lineup kicks off 2026 with unconventional pathways to that "new year, new you" promise.
Where to Go for a Boys' Night Out in Montreal
The kinds of activities, ideas, and hangouts that will get the group chat to commit.
The Best Things to Do in Montreal in Winter (according to Montrealers)
A local guide to local rituals, routines, and pleasures big and small that make the season a good one.
Where to Take Tea in Montreal
From Japanese matcha ceremonies to English-style afternoon service, these are the city's best tea rooms.
Eat and Drink on New Year's Day: Restaurants and Bars Open January 1 in Montreal
The city's mostly closed on January 1st, but these spots are open and ready to feed and ply you with a drink or two.
Where To Eat on December 25: Christmas Dinner, No Dishes
From Syrian comfort food to French fine dining, a handful of Montreal restaurants are open on Christmas Day. Here's where to go when you'd rather someone else do the cooking.
Where to Go Skiing in and Around Montreal
From quick after-work laps to full-day drives worth the mileage.
All of the Best Smoked Meat in Montreal, Mapped
From legendary old-school delis to new-guard smokers working at full tilt, here's where to find the city's best brisket.
Where to Drink During RAW WINE in Montreal
Where growers, makers, and drinkers of low-intervention, organic, biodynamic, and natural wines will want to drop in for a bottle (or two).
The Main's Shortlist for Burger Week 2025
Out of dozens upon dozens of choices, here are the ones that made the cut.
The Best Spanish Restaurants in Montreal
Cava and croquetas, pinxtos, tapas, paella, jamón—here’s where Montreal gets its Spanish fix.
Where to Get a Good Lunch in Montreal
The reliable roster for what's consistent, satisfying, and worth the trip across town.
Brendan King Edwards of The Word's Favourite Things in Milton-Parc
A neighbourhood insider’s tour of the secondhand stacks, family-run restaurants, and enduring staples that make Milton-Parc feel like home.
These Are the Oldest Restaurants in Montreal
Still serving after all these years: A tour through the institutions that fed generations and helped define Montreal’s food identity.
The Best Dumplings in Montreal, from Chinatown OGs to Young Guns
From no-frills Chinese classics to innovative fusion flavours, these are Montreal’s top spots for fried, steamed, and soup dumplings.
Escape to the Best Beaches in and Around Montreal
Summer getaways, easy day trips, and urban retreats—these are the top spots on and near the island for swimming and sunbathing this summer
The Best Bars in Old Montreal (that Are Actually Good)
A no-fluff guide to the places worth your time—from underground speakeasies to sky-high rooftop terrasses.
The Best Montreal Café Terrasses to Slow Down and Savour
Sip coffee and soak up the sun at these cozy café terrasses, from hidden gardens to lively sidewalks.
Your Plant-based City: A Guide to the Best Vegan Restaurants in Montreal
No sad side salads or menu afterthoughts here—discover Montreal’s most creative plant-based kitchens.
A Local’s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Old Montreal
Not all cobblestone charm is created equal—here’s where to skip the clichés and eat like you actually know the city.
The Best Montreal Yoga Studios for Every Style and Flow
This guide rounds up the Montreal yoga studios we want to return to, places that help us breathe easier, stretch deeper, and enjoy a moment of calm.
The Best Indoor and Outdoor Pools in Montreal
Here’s where Montrealers actually go to cool off when the city starts to sweat: No hotel key cards, no rooftop DJs, just solid public swimming options.
The Main’s Guide to Plaza St-Hubert
A complete block-by-block breakdown of all the best landmark institutions, new arrivals, and mainstays along Plaza St-Hubert for shopping, restaurants, bars, and more.
Aire Commune Co-founder Philippe Pelletier's Favourite Things in Montreal
A community builder's guide to the spaces, flavours, and hidden gems that inspire.
MAKENOIZE's Favourite Things in Montreal
A street artist's guide to authentic eats, hidden galleries, and vinyl treasures (and where to grab spray paint).
An Offbeat Map of Montreal
Your companion to tracking the city’s most local, unexpected, and under-the-radar spots.
Where to Eat a Great Dinner on a Tuesday Night in Montreal
Tuesday night dinner in Montreal isn’t about making do—it’s about making moves.
The Only Guide to Montreal's Best Ice Cream You'll Need
Swirled, scooped, dairy-free, dipped, or cake-loaded—these spots set Montreal’s frozen gold standard.
Every Venue at Montreal Cocktail Fest 2025, Mapped
From cocktail dens and pop-up parties to seminars and pairing dinners—here’s everywhere to go, drink, and learn during MCF 2025.
Montreal's Best Florists, from Last-minute Saves to Wedding Showpieces
Family institutions, neighbourhood staples, and event specialists worth keeping a tab open for.
Erika Prevost's Favourite Things in the Plateau
A love letter to the neighbourhood that shaped her acting career, from late-night dumplings and family-run shops to the streets where a West Island kid found her second artistic home.
A Field Guide to Vintage Stores, Thrift Shops, and Second-hand Gems
From garage racks to curated closets, here's where to start digging for stylish castoffs that got a second life.
This is Where We're Watching the Montreal Canadiens
This guide is for anyone looking to catch the Canadiens game in good company—with a proper screen, solid drinks, and food that doesn’t taste like an afterthought.
This is Montreal’s Ramen Scene, Mapped
The spots, the broths, the sides—everything you need to eat your way through the city’s landscape.
Where to Eat a Great Dinner on a Monday Night in Montreal
From polished brasseries to brisket joints, here’s where Montreal actually shows up on a Monday night out.
Where to Shop, Sip, and Snack During Japan Week 2025 in Montreal
Explore 20 Japanese cafés, bakeries, shops, and cultural spaces taking part in Montreal’s 11-day celebration of all things Japan.
Where to Eat in Montreal During Japan Week 2025
Montreal’s best excuse to eat Japanese food every day for 11 days straight.
A Curated List of the Best Wine Bars in Montreal
From loud to laid-back to low-key, these are the spots with superb selections where you can easily grab a chair and glass (or bottle).
Where to Eat at the Best French Restaurants in Montreal
From old-guard bistros to new-school brasseries, these spots still know how to impress: Classic technique, Québécois twists, and the places doing it right.
A Curated Guide to Best Art Galleries in Montreal
From artist-run spaces and apartments to institutions shaping the market, this guide maps out vital art galleries in Montreal to see contemporary and historical works.
A Complete Guide to the Best Bakeries in Montreal
Lauded institutions, boundary-pushing newcomers—here's where to find the city's most celebrated sources of morning pastries, amazing fresh bread, midday snacks, late-night carbs, and more.
Where to Drink During the Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Montreal
From Crescent Street institutions to neighbourhood locals, the best pubs to claim before, during, and after the parade.
Pouzza Fest Founder Hugo Mudie's Guide to Hochelaga
Where a neighbourhood veteran of 30 years sends everyone who asks for recommendations.
Where to Find the Best Terrasses in Montreal
Prime real estate for celebrating when the city's warm enough to enjoy al fresco.
Where to Find the Best Parks in Montreal at Any Time of Year
Green escapes for every mood and moment: These are the parks that shape how Montreal breathes, moves, and kicks back year-round.
Where We're Going During the 2026 Sugar Shack Season
From rustic family cabanes to Martin Picard's maple-soaked excess, these are our top picks for this spring.
Ryan Battistuzzi of Le Stuzzio's Favourite Things in Montreal
The recording engineer, producer, songwriter and musician known for working alongside some of Montreal's best lists what he loves most.
The Best Japanese Restaurants in Montreal
Top-tier specialists and generalists in everything from izakayas and omakase to ramen, sushi, and yakiniku
There's Nothing Like Eating at These Classic Montreal Diners
Grab a booth or stool, order up, and tuck in.
The Last Guide to Nightlife in Montreal You'll Ever Need
Deep house basements, disco chandeliers, queer spaces, and supper clubs across every neighbourhood and every mood.
Old-school Icons and Modern Grills: Montreal's Best Steakhouses
Cutting through the noise to find the best spots for a perfectly seared and deeply satisfying steak.
Kevin Ledo's Favourite Things in Little Portugal
Through the cluster of cafés, churrascarias, public art, traditional spot, and hidden gems that define this evolving slice of Montreal.
The Only Guide to Montreal Cocktail Bars You'll Ever Need
Here, we're talking about the bars that have made it their mission to push the fold of what a good cocktail can be in this town.
The Best Strip Clubs in Montreal
From sultry burlesque to high-energy stage shows, for all tastes and orientations.
Pony's Guide to Plaza Saint-Hubert
A love letter to the places that keep her creative—and well-fed—from burritos and affordable martinis to queer-friendly vibes and local legend venues.
Montreal's Most Romantic Restaurants for Date Nights
Intimate, theatrical, memorable: the spots that make an evening feel like an occasion.
Montreal's Best Bookstores, Mapped
Rare finds, curated shelves, and community hubs across the city.
A Guide to Italian Dining in Montreal, Old Guard and New
Multi-generational institutions, next-wave pasta spots, and everything in between.
Montreal's Best Chinese Restaurants Right Now
Hand-pulled noodles, numbing Sichuan heat, dim sum institutions, and Uyghur cooking you won't find anywhere else—this is where to eat Chinese in Montreal.
The Best Cheap Eats in Montreal for $15 or Less
They say hunger is the best spice, but budget-friendly and fantastic food is just as good: This is where you'll find the best cheap eats in Montreal.
Where to Train: The Best Gyms and Fitness Studios in Montreal
From historic boxing clubs and climbing silos to boutique spin studios—where to find your people and push your limits.
Here's Every West Island Restaurant Worth Eating at
Beloved classics, long-standing institutions, and bold newcomers that cater to every appetite.
Shopping for Montreal Home Décor with Interior Designer Sabrina Barazin
A complete guide to uncovering sensorial, personal and poetic pieces.
Where to Find the Best Local Panettone in Montreal
From traditional Milanese recipes to creative local spins.
From Smash to Stack, These Are the Best Burgers in Montreal
Family diners, BBQ joints, and burger obsessives pushing the form—something for everyone, from purist to risk-taker.
Local Montreal Shops for the Permanently Curious
It's wandering, but rewarded: Shop local, shop curious, and let these spots surprise you.
Ariel Schor's Favourite Restaurants in Montreal
The chef of the Verdun restaurant Beba on where he goes for family dinners, plus hidden gems and his favourite deli.
Benjamin Avilés's Favourite Things in Montreal
Where the spirited butcher and co-owner of Boucherie de Tours likes to eat, drink, and relax in the city.
The Best Spas in and Around Montreal for Every Kind of Escape
Urban retreats, Nordic circuits, and day-trip escapes for when you need to unplug.
Anne-Marie Withenshaw’s Favourite Things in Montreal
Her Montreal is one of must-try restaurants, essential experiences, vinyl cafés, and more.
Aless MC's Favourite Things in Montreal
Here's where she’s hunting for inspiration or getting a break from the digital grind—spots that smell like old paper, where VHS tapes still rewind, and nature's as raw as her inked lines.
Harrison Shewchuk's Favourite Restaurants and Bars in Montreal
True to form, Shewchuk’s choices highlight spots that champion creativity, make him feel good, and redefine and refine indulgence with thoughtful and honest experiences.
The Best Pizza in Montreal, from Iconic Pies to Local Styles
From iconic Montreal and New York-style pies to wood-fired Neapolitan classics and crisply-edged Detroit squares, this guide dives into the city’s standout pizzerias and what makes each unique.
The Best Restaurants for Group Dining in Montreal
Great for groups of 20 and up, these Montreal restaurants have the space you need when you're booking for the holidays, private dining sessions, corporate events, and staff parties.
The Best Museums in Montreal Right Now, Mapped
From circus arts and archaeological crypts to bonsai gardens and neon sign collections.
Dive Bars for When You're Thirsty and Broke
Classic dives with no pretense, plenty of character, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.
Megan Verdone's Favourite Bars and Restaurants in Montreal
Megan Verdone of Café Ferlucci spotlights the Montreal she loves with her favourite bars and restaurants, from top date-night picks to out-of-towner recommendations.
The Only Guide You'll Need to the Best Poutine in Montreal
Decades-old diners, neighbourhood legends, and a few sleeper hits.
Our Favourite Hotel Bars Right Now
Rooftop terrasses, Art Deco lounges, vinyl listening rooms, and lobby drinks.
Where to Find the Best Listening Bars and Vinyl Cafés in Montreal
Lean back and listen in at these vinyl-heavy addresses in the city with slow, intentional, and mature atmospheres inspired by Japanese jazz kissa.
The Best Hotels in Montreal: Here's Where to Check in
The best hotels in the city blend luxury with character, from century-old institutions to design-forward newcomers that get experiencing Montreal right.
Sandra Ferreira’s Favourite Things in Downtown Montreal
Highlights of the city core from one of the neighbourhood’s greatest contemporary restaurateurs.
Juan Lopez Luna’s Favourite Bars and Restaurants in Montreal
Chef Juan Lopez Luna is the culinary mind behind Barcelonian-inspired Tinc Set, the ‘alta cocina mexicana’ Alma, and back alley taqueria Terraza Luz—and these are his favourite restaurants in Montreal.
Emma Cardarelli’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal
Chef Emma Cardarelli’s a celebrated mind behind the restaurants Nora Gray, Elena, and Gia Vin & Grill, and her influence on the city’s dining scene is profound.
Jongwook Lee & WonGoo Joun’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal
These Montreal restaurants are where co-chefs of the modern Korean restaurant 9 Tail Fox, Jongwook Lee and WonGoo Joun, recommend going out to eat.
Louie Deligianis’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal
The latest restaurant fixations from Bistro La Franquette’s chef Louie Deligianis, from where he takes guests from out of town to who’s making the best burger in town.
Janice Tiefenbach’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal
Chef at Elena and Gia Vin & Grill Janice Tiefenbach reveals her favourite restaurants in Montreal, from where to go for a date night to where she’ll eat after service is over.
Hiroshi Kitano’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal
Hailing originally from Japan, chef (and DJ!) Hiroshi Kitano's journey to becoming a celebrated figure in Montreal is as rich and layered as his work in the kitchen.
The Best Bagels in Montreal: A Guide
Our most iconic shops, from century-old institutions to small local favourites—all shaping the city’s bagel culture.
All of Montreal's Best Cafés and Coffee Shops, Mapped
Where work gets dodged, books get read and written, and half the city seems to be locked in conversation.
Worth the Splurge: Fancy Restaurants in Montreal
With its rich history of chefs with storied backgrounds and diversified dining culture, the following names can be counted among the highest tier in the city.
The Best Late-night and 24 Hour Restaurants in Montreal Right Now
From steamy soup dumplings at 2 a.m. to diner poutines at dawn, here’s where Montreal keeps feeding you long after the lights go out.
Craving Curator's Guide to Dining in Montreal
Come along as food photographer Scott Usheroff guides you through the city's diverse gastronomic scene with this personally curated selection of 'must-tries' from 10 Montreal establishments.
