The Best Bars In Plateau Mont-Royal, Montreal

At La Quincaillerie, the cocktails are original, the art nouveau décor is stylish, and the long wooden tables are ideal for big groups. The bar is also conveniently located next door to legendary 24-hour diner La Banquise and you can bring in your food from there as long as you’re drinking. Music nights and board games make it one of the best hangouts in Plateau Mont-Royal. Go on Mondays for record night when drinkers choose which records to play.

Bílý Kun, pronounced Billy Coon and meaning white horse in Czech, is a chic, modern, tavern and an excellent venue to grab a few beers or take a date to. The interior is dark wood with pale cream walls and low lighting, though it’s the rows of stuffed ostrich heads above the bar that will catch your eye first. Guest DJs play from 10pm onwards, or drop in for performances by Montreal’s finest jazz duos and trios

At Else’s you have to order food with alcoholic drinks due to their liquor licensing. This is no hardship when the food is delicious; from shrimp appetisers to mussels and chicken wraps, the selection is small but fantastic. The bar is also small, an intimate venue beautifully decorated with old photographs and vintage signs and with a real pub vibe.

La Distillerie No. 2 is extremely popular among the locals, so much so that you have to get there before 9pm to avoid long queues. In part it’s because of its deliciously flavored, brightly colored, strong cocktails served in mason jars. The ambience also works too, with friendly staff and a décor of dark wood with small tables and dim lighting.

Barraca is a bar that puts you in a summer mood. They offer a huge range of rums from around the world, with which to wash down some great Spanish tapas. There are nightly DJs and a patio for guests to sit outside if they wish. The bar opens an hour early on sunny Saturdays and Sundays so you can make the most of the weather.

You are in safe hands if you drink at Le Lab. Founder, owner, and award-winning mixologist Fabien Maillard has over 15 years experience making cocktails. Gabrielle F. Panaccio works with Fabien as director and owner. The founding owner of ProxiBar, she is a%
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