New bar and brasserie openings in Montréal
Bars and pubs Bars and nightclubs
Montréal's bar scene continues to evolve with a strong wave of new openings across the city. From intimate cocktail lounges and neighbourhood wine bars to lively buvettes serving late-night food menus, these new addresses are reshaping how locals go out. Whether you're looking for a post-work drink, a weekend night out, or a new spot to discover with friends, here's where to go.
Le Rodman – Bar Festif
Le Rodman brings Caribbean flavours and late-night energy to Mile End. Cocktails and shareable plates set the tone, but newcomers should start with the Fritay platter, a generous introduction to Haitian cuisine. The kitchen stays open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, while DJs keep the party going well into the night.
5550 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Bar Hiba
Tucked inside the Humaniti Hotel in Old Montréal, Hiba Bar brings a Japanese influence to its cocktail and food program. The menu features sushi, sashimi, and elevated shareable plates alongside cocktails, mocktails, and a thoughtful selection of sake. Its intimate setting makes it equally suited to an after-work drink or a celebratory evening out.
340 De La Gauchetière Street West, 2nd Floor
Lovebird
Part cocktail bar, part listening room, Lovebird offers a quieter take on Montréal nightlife. The menu ranges from simple snacks like popcorn and olives to more indulgent dishes such as chicken nuggets topped with Osietra caviar. Jazz, soul, and acoustic performances by local musicians provide the soundtrack throughout the evening.
101 De La Capitale Street
Bar Edicola
From the team behind Caffettiera and Cloakroom, Bar Edicola has transformed a former downtown magazine shop into an Italian-inspired all-day café and bar. The name is fitting: an edicola is a traditional Italian newsstand. Mornings are for cappuccini and cornetti, lunchtime brings sandwiches, and evenings revolve around snacks, drinks, and aperitivo culture.
1111 Cypress Street
La Cave du Parapluie
The laid-back little sister of much acclaimed Le Parapluie, La Cave du Parapluie sits next door on Beaubien Ouest. The menu leans heavily on seafood with oysters year-round and refined small plates meant for sharing. The tight, well-chosen wine list pairs perfectly with the seasonal dishes. Come for aperitivo and a few oysters, sample the entire menu, or end your evening here with a nightcap.
36 Beaubien Street West
Minnibar
Named after the hotel minibar, Minnibar on Mansfield Street downtown is built around the same idea: a little of everything, for everyone, for every moment of the day. Open daily 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., it moves from morning espresso and croissants to wood-fired pizzette and Italian-style sandwiches at lunch, to lobster pappardelle and foie-gras topped burgers by night.
750 Mansfield Street
Beyt
Beyt (Arabic for "home") is a cave à manger on the Main with Lebanese-Mediterranean accents, from sommelier Anthony Gebrayel and his partner Angélique Custeau. Artisan wine (including great Lebanese wines), small sharing plates, and a caviste corner where you can take a bottle home. It’s the kind of neighbourhood spot a city always needs more of, a place to linger and slow down.
4142 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Freddi
Located inside Hôtel William Gray in Old Montréal, Freddi brings a contemporary Japanese approach to the classic hotel bar. The menu centres on temaki, fresh seafood, and shareable plates, alongside cocktails and a great selection of sake. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, an afternoon drink, or dinner, the space feels equally suited to each.
421 Saint-Vincent Street
Pub Gaijin
One of the newer spots in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Pub Gaijin mixes the feel of a neighbourhood pub with playful Japanese touches. Suspended umbrellas hang overhead, dumplings are on the menu, and the cocktail list is creative and fun. On weekend nights, the Petit Secret speakeasy opens its doors, bringing a touch of mystery to the space.
808 Rosemont Boulevard
Sound Society
Hidden beneath Casa Galicia in the Quartier Latin, Sound Society is the kind of speakeasy that changes character throughout the night. Early evenings feel relaxed and intimate, while later hours bring DJs, live music, and a livelier crowd. The cocktail program is strong, and half the fun is finding the secret entrance.
2087 Saint-Denis Street (secret door)
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 36 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.