Best Nightlife in Quebec

"What is it: Make no mistake when we say that if you're aiming to dine on the best Portuguese classics in this city, you go to Carlos Ferreira's eponymous restaurant. What was intended to be a humble taverna in 1996 has long since ballooned into an exceedingly accomplished restaurant that's been the training grounds for many of Montreal's best chefs. Whoever's cooking, it's always compliments to the chef; the finesse they bring to the plate in both taste and personal touch is of some serious gravity."

"What is it: Were you to ask a Montrealer where the best Japanese can be found, they’ll tell you it’s Kazu. They’ll also tell you it’s best to arrive early, as there’s a regular line up the block. That’s due in part to this restaurant’s no-reservations policy, but also because of popularity."

"Kazu is the epitome of a restaurant for solo diners with their small and lively dining room and impressive Japanese menu. If you can beat the lineup, Kazu is truly the perfect spot for lunch or dinner. Especially if you’re a fan of steaming bowls of ramen and fresh sashimi!"

"Restaurant Damas is on our list of the most beautiful restaurants in Montreal thanks to it’s charming design, and it’s unique ability to let us escape from the busy Montreal life, even just for an evening. Walking through the restaurant door makes you feel like you’re traveling from Van Horne Avenue in Montreal to an elegant restaurant in the heart of Syria. The most striking features of restaurant Damas are the abundance of vibrant red tones, and the ceiling covered in hanging glass lanterns."

"To say the building blocks of Syrian cuisine’s meze and main courses—earthbound fruits and vegetables, nuts and honey, grains and legumes, lamb and sheep, herbs and oils—are ‘elevated’ at chef-owner Fuad Alneirabeie’s Damas runs dangerously close to being a disservice. The food here is amazingly fresh, robust and colorful, and the décor both plush and ornate. All of it conducts a mode of transportation for visiting diners to be whisked away on a culinary silk road."

"The well-known Middle Eastern spot brings authentic flavours of Syria right to your doorstep, from Wednesdays to Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm."

"This ultra-popular rooftop bar on top of the stoic Hotel Nelligan—one of the best hotels in town—has sightlines across Old Montreal as well as onto Saint-Lawrence River. Well known for its mimosa-fueled brunches, inexpensive lunch table d’hôte menus, upscaled dinners and their famous clear sangria, reservations are not available outside lunch and brunch hours, so be sure to show up early."

"This Old Port restaurant offers sweeping views of Old Montreal and the Saint-Lawrence river. Five stories up the Nelligan Hotel, this rooftop terrace beckons to patrons with the delicious scent of meat and fresh fish cooking on the outdoor grill. Their bartenders are cocktail experts, mixing delicious sangrias and house creations."

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"Beloved restaurant Perles and Paddock of Griffintown decided to use their spectacular space (they opened in an old garage and their unique decor caught the attention of the “Bar & Restaurant Design Awards” in London) for a “new restaurant concept” during the day : a coffee shop. Now open all day/evening, it is possible to enjoy Perles and Paddock whenever we want. Serving specialty coffees (Zab Roasters), pastries, sandwiches and salads from morning to late afternoon, P&P goes back to its original concept, a sit down restaurant, at night."

"Were you looking for a hole in the wall-style greasy spoon in which where you can weep regrets about last night into a cup of dishwater coffee, you’ve come to the wrong place. Perles et Paddock’s elegantly constructed space is brimming with natural light, and is serving a little bit of everything for the hungry masses with twists and turns: Breakfast sausage is now boudin, avo toast is an avo tartine, steak and eggs are now covered with chimichurri. Just familiar enough while still being dressed to the nines."

"If you have ever taken a stroll through the side streets of Griffintown, the likelihood is that you have already seen the Perles and Paddock restaurant. Tucked away behind rue Notre-Dame, the bright white building dramatically stands out from the neighbourhood’s usual somber colouring. Upon entering the building, you will notice two distinct atmospheres that split the restaurant in half – a chic dining room and a more casual eatery."

"We don’t always think of rue Sherbrooke as a gastronomic stopover, but at Renoir, the French cuisine is at its best, and they aren’t at all shy about tapping into the available local produce. Olivier Perret, the elegant chef, looks after his customers by serving only the best local products. This same elegance can be found on the menu, especially in the De-Light formula, a meal combining gastronomy and today’s dietary knowledge."

"If you want brunch and you want a lot of it, Renoir is the only sensible option in Montreal — enough said."

"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."

"Part of the spearhead of a recent British Invasion onto Montreal’s food landscape, Bishop and Bagg is an English-style pub in the Mile End that’s knocking it out of the park with its weekend brunches. The menu is a mix of traditional and modern British fare, including classic ploughman’s lunches alongside fried chicken French toast Monte Cristo sandwiches and full English breakfasts alongside a curried lentil, poached egg, and cheese curd concoction cheekily named the Earl of dahl-housie. The fun, eclectic menu combines well with the pub’s cozy leather and hardwood decor to make it a great roost for a lazy weekend meal."

"Hours: 11:30 am to 12 am; Friday, 10 am to 12 am; Saturday, 11:30 am to 11 pm; Sunday, closed Monday to ThursdayPhone: (514) 277-4400"

"is one of Montreal’s most iconic and revered breweries that’s been hard at it for over two decades. Order the 20 consistently rotating beers on tap by the pint or tasting tray, or choose from the highly curated list of bottles either made in-house or imported from some of the world’s finest breweries. Sure, you can find their beer in corner stores all over the city, but nothing beats a pint right from the source."

"If you want a beginner's course in the vast world of craft beer, hit up Dieu du Ciel (loosely translated: Good Lord!). The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and will patiently guide you through their latest offerings. Their chalkboard menus, with some 20 different beers at any given time, might look intimidating, but this low-key microbrewery is known for a complete lack of pretension and delicious beers."

"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."

"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."

"Address: 167 Ave des Pins E Montreal QC H2W 1N9Phone: (514) 823 5865Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Su 11am-6pmWebsite: http://www.sophiesucree.com/en/where-to-find-sophie-sucree/. One of Montreal’s most beloved vegan bakeries, Sophie Sucree, is a cute little shop baking up freshly-baked pies, cupcakes, and breads. Most of their materials are biodegradable and there are many gluten-free options."

"For the vegan with a sweet tooth, Sophie Sucrée mixes up homemade cakes and baked goods with a healthy dose of love. Sophie, the bakery’s namesake, was owner Milene Laoun’s grandmother, who instilled in her a love of baking and a pride in serving up creations that are as artful as they are delicious. They also host weekend brunches and high tea services in their quintessentially-feminine and whimsical cafe."

"Alati-Caserta is a well-known traditional Italian pastry shop in Little Italy. Since 1968, the house has specialized in the most classic Italian confections from their fabulous homemade cannoli (among the best in town!) and biscotti, to their Code d’Aragosta (lobster tail) and delicious cornetto. We love this address for the excellence and authenticity of its products, and its original 1968 décor that takes us back to another era!"

"Montreal’s pastry options are vast with its regular injections of young guns contributing to the scene. As a result, sometimes the more old-school, traditional options are easy to forget about. Eating cannoli at Little Italy’s Alati Caserta can rectify that problem though: They are far from forgettable."

"In this area, you will be able to spend most of your day exploring the Biodome de Montreal, Botanical Gardens/Insectarium, Olympic Park and Tower Observatory. Botanical Gardens & Insectarium: Contained within Maisonneuve Park, this is one of the city’s jewels and is recognized as one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens. Find yourself surrounded by over 20,000 species of flora and fauna. The expansive gardens, established in 1930, offer a mix of botany and wildlife, with the insect exhibit taking a place of pride among a host of floral displays."

"Biodome de Montreal Walk through replicas of four ecosystems found in the Americas. This is fun for both kids and adults alike."

"Poutine, that glorious Quebecois invention featuring french fries and cheese curds doused in gravy, is a must for every first time visitor to Montreal. The most famous spot is La Banquise, which servers poutine to the hungry (sometimes drunken) masses 24 hours a day. I asked my friend Jodi, a local, for her recommendation, and she suggested Frite Alors!"

"If you don’t want to venture as far as La Banquise, you could just go to Frite Alors!. in the Latin Quarter. It also has delicious poutine and it’s a little more centrally located. But La Banquise is a classic for a reason, in my opinion, so I think it’s worth it to go."

"The pogo was undercooked lol...Poutine was ok.I used to go to the frite alors near udem a lot when I was going to school. Now the sauce is not the same a..."