10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Montreal

"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."

"needs no introduction: it’s one of Montreal’s most famous microbreweries, and with good reason. On Laurier Avenue West, in the heart of Mile End, the place is intimate, warm and always packed. Great selection of inventive, bold, and cleverly named beers."

"Trying craft beers at Benelux Brewpub|Courtesy of Benelux | @ Wellington Street. Benelux has two dimly lit locations, with one on Sherbrooke and the other on Wellington. This brewpub offers a dozen or more craft brews, including blondes, ales, and stouts, with enough rotating options to keep the menu dynamic at each spot."

"An acronym for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, Benelux is a microbrewery with Belgian inspirations. Several delicious beers and a few small sandwiches are offered. The place is very busy, especially with students, and the service can be a bit slow because of the traffic."

"This brewpub’s Sherbrooke location is perfect for a lively 5 à 7, surrounded by regulars. Their approximately 10 beers brewed on site are sure fire crowd pleasers, and the variety leaves something for everyone. If you’re into them, we recommend you try one their excellent IPAs."

"This is predominantly a summer spot -- since the microbrewer’s outdoor patio is closed during the winter months (when you can visit them here instead). But when the sun's out, you'll want to head to the brewery on the Lachine Canal where IPAs rule the menu."

"This massive waterfront patio is a popular place to be in the summer months thanks to the top-notch suds and full sun. Address: 5080 St Ambroise St, MontrealPhone: 514-939-3060. Facebook | Instagram"

"Martine is allowing for order pickups that have been processed and paid for online. The wonderful owner is expecting to offer delivery soon... stay on the lookout for an update on their social media!"

"On the banks of the Lachine Canal, McAuslan is a pioneer among Quebec microbreweries. Here you can enjoy delicious beers as well as ciders – our favourite is their extraordinary IPA. Simple food menu offering nachos, tacos, burgers and hot-dogs."

"Not sure about the difference between the many kinds of frozen treats?. Ice cream typically has the highest butterfat content (around 14 per cent for most North American varieties), while dairy-based gelato has less fat (between 4 and 8 per cent), but more sugar. Water and fruit based sorbet typically has no fat at all."

"Arguably one of the best poutine purveyors in Montreal, this iconic north-end haunt has just over 40 years under its belt. Open 24 hours a day, diners can’t go wrong with the classics, but its “extreme chicken grilled cheese” and popcorn chicken poutine are known to be worthwhile, too."

"Cartierville's favourite 24-hour diner is a poutine destination in and of itself, but breakfasts both sucré and salé, from French toast and waffles to omelettes, are just as satisfactory."

"Despite the city’s love for all things beige and fried, good fish and chips aren’t that easy to find in Montreal. However, this beloved Mile End restaurant — now expanded, with locations in Verdun and the Plateau — has you covered. There’s a fish and chips trio option, where golden battered cod comes with sides of fries and salad."

"Hidden away near Parc Laurier, this sweet spot has been keeping Plateau cool since 1989. Old fashioned soft serve, milkshakes, and slushies can be ordered over the counter, but owner Gilles Prudhomme’s specialization in the hard stuff are the most recommended with more than 24 flavours stocked in the curved glass display counter. Scoops aren’t skimpy here, but it may still be a good idea to go for two since it’s a tough call between classics like bubblegum, cookie dough, espresso and creations like rosewater, hibiscus cranberry or crème brûlée."

"Bo-Bec makes soft serve, sorbets, frozen yogurt, and traditional ice cream, with a wide range of flavours on hand (although the maple is perhaps most beloved). There’s no bad play here, whether you get adventurous (pictured: rose water and raspberry) or stick to a simple vanilla swirl. The shop’s proximity to Laurier Park makes it extra popular throughout the summer."

"Crèmerie Bo-Bec is an artisan ice cream shop located in the heart of Plateau Mont-Royal. It opened in 1989 near Parc Laurier and may look a little dated, but we’re there for the ice cream. With more than 20 homemade ice creams and traditional soft ice cream, there’s a flavour for everyone."

"If you’re looking to go all out and get wild with your ice cream, Oh 3 Singes is the place to do it. They serve cream based ice cream that you can have dipped in over 10 flavours to choose from, such as praline, caramel, lime, cheesecake, spicy cayenne Mexican dark chocolate, dark chocolate with orange, and Oreo. They also serve a key lime pie and a s’mores ice cream on Sunday!"

"The award for freshness on this list goes to the gourmet salad bar, LIV Salades. The menu centers around eight main salads which are the creations of Marie-Josée Elchab who’s always had a passion for coming-up with new and original ways to make salads taste great. This bright, small, Mile-End restaurant is committed to serving fresh ingredients with many produce grown right in their rooftop garden."