Brouillon
6580-A St-Hubert Street | Website
Recently opened on Plaza St-Hubert, Brouillon is in business from early morning to late night, as a coffee and lunch spot that turns into a buvette in the evening. They serve seasonal and local fare and a beautiful list of local beers and ciders as well as
Bar à Flot
4857 Parc Avenue | Website
The team behind Buvette chez Simone is also behind this new spot located right next door. Cocktails, excellent bottles and a few plates to share are on the menu. Bar à Flot (“afloat Bar” or “Flo’s Bar”) is a play on words on sommelière Florence Pelland-Goyer’s name, since she’s taking the lead on this project.
Bar Verdun Beach
4816 Wellington Street | Website
With a list of 100 or so natural wine bottles, Bar Verdun Beach is a great place to gather and celebrate. In addition to the wines, the menu of beautiful small plates and the charming space (and terrasse in summer) contribute in creating a great dining experience.
Peacock oiseau de nuit
6714 St-Laurent Boulevard | Website
Tropical chic cocktail bar Peacock oiseau de nuit has recently opened in Little Italy. The music and the cocktails are inspired by the 80s and 90s and have a touch of “tiki” style while being more sophisticated. Funky wines and a market-forward menu are also on offer.
Chez Ernest
6596 St-Hubert Street | Website
Self-proclaimed “comptoir de curiosités” (cabinet of oddities), Chez Ernest has quickly become a favourite on Plaza St-Hubert. It specializes in absinthe, of which it has a dozen bottles hailing from all over the world. Every “oddity” on display, at Chez Ernest is up for sale, from vintage maps to insects preserved in jars.
Bar Minéral
1641 Atateken Street | Website
Bar Minéral is a new natural wine bar that has just opened downtown Montréal. With a large selection of affordable bottles and a small menu that includes some elevated versions of the usual bar fare, this is sure to become a new favourite address for wine lovers.
Mellön Brasserie
7141 rue Saint-André | Website
Specializing in beer, Rosemont’s Mellön Brasserie is a small brewery and to-go shop. “Mellon” means “friend” in Tolkien’s elfin language. There’s no food on the menu but you can bring your food from other restaurants and enjoy it on their premises paired with one or tow of their beers.
Le Projet Pilote
980 Rachel East | Website
Micro-distillery and microbrewery Le Projet Pilote has recently opened in the heart of the Plateau. Clients can consume the craft beers created on site, but also some craft alcohols created right next-door at the distillery. The décor is stunning and the offer is complemented by a natural and biodynamic wine list as well as a small but interesting food menu.
Marion Tavern
1151 Ontario St East | Website
Cocktail bar Taverne Marion has recently opened on Ontario Street East in the heart of the Village. The gorgeous sun-dappled space is flanked by a long bar on one side and a series of garage doors on the other that allow the entire room to be opened to the outdoors weather permitting. The menu includes craft beers, wines and great cocktails as well as some snacking food. They also offer alcohol-free cocktails and beers.
One Punch Mickey’s
521 Bélanger East | Website
La Petite Patrie’s newest bar is of the Irish persuasion. One Punch Mickey’s is the latest venture from the owner who brought Snowbird Tiki Bar to Plaza St-Hubert and specializes in Irish whiskeys and beers.
La Cave de Mamie
322 Beaubien East | Website
Open 7 days a week and located right next to Bar Mamie, La Cave de Mamie is inspired by French wine cellars. A wine merchant and canteen, the menu features an excellent selection of bottles and dishes of charcuterie, cheese and more.
Mayssam Samaha
Mayssam Samaha is a food and travel writer and blogger and the founder behind the blog Will Travel for Food. She travels the world in search of the next culinary discovery. From Iceland to South Africa, she’s already visited over 30 countries and there’s nothing she enjoys more than wandering around a farmers’ market in a foreign city. She is also the founder of the SAISONS intimate dinner series highlighting Québec products and chefs.
