The Best Sports Bars In Montreal

There are plenty of sports bars around Montreal, and during hockey season they are often full to capacity—especially if the Habs, the beloved local team, are playing. From wild and bizarre to laidback and casual, here are some of the best sports bars in the city.

1. Champs Bar & Restaurant

Bar, Pub, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails

Champs has the quintessential laidback, local, old-school sports bar charm. It’s located on the popular Saint-Laurent strip near the iconic Schwartz’s, and it’s usually quite busy. Here you can watch anything from hockey games to UFC matches while enjoying a steak sandwich and a round of beers.

2. Station des Sports

Bar, Pub, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails

Located right downtown, Station des Sports has a more commercial atmosphere, with large front and back patios that are great during the warmer months. They have a varied menu with decent prices, and there are even “Tap” tables that let you pour your own beers without having to wait for service.

3. Bruno Sport Bar

Bar, Pub, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails

Known for its friendly service, Bruno is a small and casual Italian-style bar beyond the bustle of downtown or the St Laurent strip. A family business situated in the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie neighbourhood since 1985, they serve up cheap beer and great sliced meat sandwiches—and there are TV screens everywhere you look.

5. MVP Restaurant & Bar-Sportif

Bar, Pub, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails

To grab a drink and watch a game, MVP Bar Sportif is a great spot to watch international sports and live pay-per-view events. Sometimes more than one event is on, upstairs vs. downstairs. With multiple locations around the city, it’s a great spot to come with a group of friends and enjoy your match of choice.

MVP Sports Bar | © slgckgc/ Flickr

6. La Cage - Brasserie sportive

Bar, Pub, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails

The downtown location of the La Cage chain is a convenient hotspot to get your game on. It’s loud and often rowdy—especially if the Habs (or the Montreal Canadiens, the city’s local hockey team) are playing. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, depending on the time of year, and plenty of screens so that you can have an unobstructed view even if the bar is full.

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