10 Montreal Craft Breweries & Bars Every Beer Lover Should Try

It’s not difficult to find good beer in Montreal. There’s no shortage of brewpubs across the city, and they are serving up everything from classic drafts to more unusual offerings, including both local and international microbrews. We’ve narrowed it down to 10 of the most popular bars, restaurants, and pubs offering creative craft options that every beer lover who is visiting the city must try.
Dieu du Ciel
Bar, Pub, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails

Located just west of St. Laurent on Villeneuve, Dieu du Ciel is open seven days a week until 3 am. Considered one of the top brewpubs in Montreal and beyond, their beer menu is constantly being updated, with 15+ creative craft brews on rotation. You can choose your favorites, or have something brand-new every time you walk in the door. The drinks are also cheap, generally ranging from $5–7 for a beer. They have a select food menu (the nachos are a must-have snack), and from its patio (in summer) to its interior, DDC is always brimming with patrons.
Le Cheval Blanc
Pub, Gastropub, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails
L’amère à boire
Pub, Pub Grub, Tapas, Canadian, Cocktails, Wine, Beer

A pub with more of a café vibe, the craft beer menu at L’amère à boire on St. Denis boasts 22 house brews, which vary from stouts to ales to lagers. These can be paired with items from their great tapas menu too. There’s also a patio for the warmer months.
Benelux Brewpub
Pub, Pub Grub, Cocktails, Wine, Beer

Le Réservoir
Restaurant, Bar, Tapas, Vegetarian, Vegan
Brutopia
Pub, Pub Grub, Cocktails, Wine, Beer
Vices & Versa
Pub, Pub Grub

Drinks at Vices & Versa | Courtesy of Vices & Versa
Broue Pub Brouhaha
Pub, Pub Grub, Cocktails, Wine, Beer
Le Saint-Bock
Pub, Pub Grub, Cocktails, Wine, Beer
With more than 850 varieties of beer, Le Saint-Bock probably hosts the most wide-ranging selection of craft beer in the city. They do brew some of their own, but naturally, most of the stock comes from other craft brewers, including local favorites. As for food, their menu is mainly standard pub fare.
MaBrasserie
Brewery, Winery

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