Montréal's most beautiful winter rooftop terraces

Laure Juilliard

Laure Juilliard has been writing for over 10 years. She specializes in lifestyle, tourism, travel and food, she writes for the media as well as for different companies, agencies, freelancers or associations. Always in search of innovative concepts and top places to be at, she is also constantly preparing her next trip.

This article was updated on January 15, 2024.

Now that it’s getting a little chillier outside, we’re saying goodbye to outdoor terrasses, but who says we have to skip our soaring vistas? We’ve rounded up the best restaurants and bars where you can soak up the Montréal skyline, all cozy and chic.

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1 Place Ville Marie, 45th and 46th floor | Website

Perched atop Place Ville Marie, the city's highest restaurant-bar offers a dazzling Franco-Japanese menu and a panoramic view of Montreal's urban landscape. Welcome to the 8th heaven. Take the opportunity to discover its little sister, Sora 45, a refined Japanese counter serving sushi, wine and cocktails.

 

Portus 360

777 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, 30th floor | Website

This excellent Portuguese restaurant treats you to two floors of dining with panoramic city views. Experience an unforgettable afternoon or evening thanks, among others, to the its 360-degree rotation that lets you admire Montréal in all its splendour. You and your company will love the traditional Portuguese petiscos prepared with a modern and creative flair.

 

La Terrasse du William Gray

421 Saint-Vincent Street, 8th floor | Website

Get comfy in one of the heated domes on the rooftop of the William Gray Hotel and feast on a magnificent full-course meal or a delicious brunch as you soak up the sweeping views of the dazzling and luminescent Place Jacques-Cartier, the St. Lawrence River and the Grande Roue de Montréal. A chic, cozy and can’t-miss experience!

 

Les Refuges du Bivouac

1255 Jeanne-Mance Street, 6th floor | Website

Winner of Tourisme Montréal’s 2023 Prix Distinction for Gastronomy, this restaurant’s magical dome at the heart of the dynamic Quartier des spectacles invites you to enjoy a sublime evening or lunch experience. The menu features flavours from the boreal forest concocted by Chef Xavier Dahan who expertly blends Québec’s local terroir products.  

Muze Lounge & Terrasse

355 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West, 5thfloor | Website

High atop the Honeyrose Hotel Montréal in a lush, luxurious jungle-like setting, you can gaze out at the sparkling Quartier des spectacles while you indulge in cuisine inspired by the sunny climes of California. With DJ nights from Wednesday to Sunday, the restaurant exudes a relaxed American West Coast vibe, attracting people who come to bask in its laid-back ambiance and, above all, have fun.

 

Marcus

1440 De la Montagne Street, 3th floor | Website

This sublime Four Seasons restaurant in downtown Montréal’s Golden Square Mile neighbourhood offers several choice tables and places along the bar to admire the mural dedicated to Leonard Cohen created by Gene Pendon and El Mac. A five-star view that comes with an exquisite menu created by Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Date night at its dreamiest!  

Emmanuelle Lounge

2 Sainte-Catherine Street East, 5th floor | Website

Nested in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles in the 2-22 building at 2 Sainte-Catherine Street East, this lounge has made a name for itself with its year-round terrace tucked under a giant glass roof. It is, without a doubt, one of Montréal’s prettiest four-season pergolas. Delicious cocktails are expertly prepared with top-notch spirits and seasonal ingredients, and its refined menu wows the most sophisted palates.

 

Belvu Hors-piste

1050 De la Gauchetière Street West, 3rd floor | Website

Where can you chill in an après-ski vibe at the heart of the city? On the 3rd floor of the Montréal Marriott Château Champlain hotel! Crackling fireplaces, cozy patio heaters and furs to wrap up and snuggle await in this new winter terrace that offers a range of hot drinks as well as a menu entitled "the hors-piste world tour", inspired by alpine delights.  Four times a week, DJs drop a beat to heat things up. 

Laure Juilliard

Laure Juilliard has been writing for over 10 years. She specializes in lifestyle, tourism, travel and food, she writes for the media as well as for different companies, agencies, freelancers or associations. Always in search of innovative concepts and top places to be at, she is also constantly preparing her next trip.

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