Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Montreal

"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."

"Like being forced to play fake baby games at baby showers or splitting the check with a group of accountants, standing in line is something we avoid when we can. So when we do wait in line, we want it to be worthwhile, and Kazu is every time. This little spot only holds about 20 people and it’s constantly overrun with Concordia students, but they also make some of the best Japanese comfort food in the city, like ramen, a 48-hour pork bowl, and homemade shrimp burgers."

"Located just down the street from Kinka is Kazu, another great Japanese restaurant in Montreal. They were on vacation (for 2 months!) when we tried to visit so I didn’t get to try it. Adam comes here every time he visits Montreal – it’s one of his top places to eat!"

"When you get peckish, grab dinner and a drink at Kazu. Then catch bus 165 up the west side of the mountain and end your evening by walking to Saint Joseph’s Oratory and climbing the steps for an amazing sunset view."

"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."

"Damas is one of Montreal’s biggest comeback stories: After a fire gutted it in 2015, it was reborn in Outremont and became better than ever. Six years later, and its spread of mezzes to hefty char-grilled mains replete with Syrian flavours of sumac and Aleppo peppers are an almost guaranteed winner for any palate."

"I have been in the restaurant once prior to the lockdown, and it was an amazing ambience with good…”more. Indoor & Outdoor dining"

"A post shared by Terrasse Nelligan (@terrassenel) on Dec 30, 2019 at 10:01am PST. Whether you’re enjoying brunch or just bevies, this terrace offers Instagram-worthy views amongst Montreal’s rooftops, and its heaters and retractable awnings will ensure you comfort on those chilly spring nights. Address: 106 Saint-Paul St W, MontrealPhone: 514-788-4021"

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"The chic and swanky Terrasse Nelligan serves some fantastic views over the Old Port, St. Lawrence River and the Notre-Dame Basilica."

"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."

"The emminently fancy Griffintown restaurant is up and flying with menus that would make any couchbound Montrealer blush. Ordering here makes it easy to turn an average weekday into something special. Menus for two—or three, or four—run from ribs to pasta to elegant fish dishes."

"Featuring oysters, seared duck breast, and macarons, Perles et Paddock’s table d’hôte is sure to impress your date. And don’t worry, their vegetarian menu is just as amazing."

"The ultimate nightclub in Montreal, Muzique is a magnet for bachelor parties, and it seems to be a meeting place for the most attractive people in the city. You know, the type of people who still look like models in 3 AM party photos, dripping with sweat, dancing and drunk out of their minds. But that’s the beauty of Muzique."

"Their eclectic DJ–spun beats and a terrace area will take your heart away. The awe-inspiring interior is surely a thing to drool over. Muzique is truly the centre of the city’s party scene."

"Three wine lovers opened Vin Vin Vin in the Petite Patrie neighborhood in 2019 and put together a fun list of natural Nordic wines. Bottles hail mainly from central Europe, so you can try refreshing options from Slovakia and Germany, alongside tasty Canadian ones. This brightly tiled spot is always busy, but the friendly staff will happily serve you a glass to temper your thirst while you wait for a table at a leather booth along the stucco walls."

"Fashioned by the wonderful Ménard Dworkind architectural and design firm (think Vesta, Ryu, Miss Wong, Le Blossom, and Bar Royal, to name a few), this natural wine bar celebrates local, organic food and drink in a beautiful space that attracts a youthful crowd every day of the week. Come thirsty and prepare to indulge in delicately prepared shared plates from a chef who cut her teeth at the also-excellent Candide. View this post on Instagram"

"Visits earlier in evening will suggest this is a jazz-driven cocktail bar with Victorian fixtures, but that all changes in the later hours of the weekend. The space opens up, the music starts, and there’s a line-up of people running up street, all eagerly waiting to cram themselves into the space. As it’s a smaller place than any conventional nightclub, it’s thereby more intimate, with choice drinks to boot."

"Mayfair is a cocktail bar in Montreal which has a Victorian-era vibe. Try out the amazing drinks and enjoy the music. As soon as space opens up, there’s a line up of people eagerly waiting to get inside."

"The Stewart Museum is housed in Montreal’s biggest military history site: the arsenal of the British military depot located in Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène. Built in the 19th century, the fort is now home to a comprehensive collection of some 27,000 artifacts, archival documents and rare books related to the European history of North America, from the establishment of New France to the present day. The museum also offers a superb view of the city, from the top of its glass tower and from the fort’s inner courtyard."

"Here you can find the La Ronde amusement park, Stewart museum and the Biosphere as well as more great views of the city. As you head back to Montreal over the Jacques Cartier bridge, take some pictures of the city and the St. Lawrence from this great vantage point."

"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."

"You’ll also want to walk down the charming street of St. Paul Street, with its cobblestoned streets and charming façades. While walking down St. Paul Street, you won’t be able to miss the stunning Bonsecours Market, which has been around since 1847 and looks straight out of Vienna or Paris. While the market is a beautiful building, there isn’t too much going on inside — just a few overpriced boutiques aimed at fat-walleted tourists, namely: probably not us, if you’re reading this budget Montreal guide. Don’t fret, though — Montreal is home to plenty of other markets with far more energy and life (and better on the wallet) that I’ll show you later on in this Montreal itinerary."

"Leaving the Notre Dame, follow Rue Saint-Sulpice south to Rue Saint-Paul, one of Quebec’s oldest streets. Situated in the heart of the city’s Old Town district, the street was named after the city’s first governor, Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve. The cobblestone-paved street is lined with historic buildings and serves as a spot where you can immerse yourself in the lively old city vibe. Check out the multitude of restaurants, bars, and cafes; admire the old Chapel; or visit the public market."

"Built in 1876, Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes is an architectural masterpiece and a religious gem designed by famed artist Napoléon Bourassa. A dazzling mix of Byzantine and Roman style, it was called "a labor of love" by its designer – and it shows. Located between the University of Quebec and the Latin Quarter, the church instantly cuts you off from the noise and traffic of the busy downtown and transports to a completely tranquil, unabashedly sentimental world filled with color and paint."

"At the large white cross at Easo, stay on the coast road to a parking area below the small Chapelle Notre Dame de Lourdes. Steps lead up the hill to the chapel from where there are fantastic views of Baie de Jinek to the west and Baie du Santal to the east and south. The chapel was originally built in 1898 to commemorate the arrival of the first Catholic missionaries in 1858."

"While walking down St. Paul Street, you won’t be able to miss the stunning Bonsecours Market, which has been around since 1847 and looks straight out of Vienna or Paris. While the market is a beautiful building, there isn’t too much going on inside — just a few overpriced boutiques aimed at fat-walleted tourists, namely: probably not us, if you’re reading this budget Montreal guide. Don’t fret, though — Montreal is home to plenty of other markets with far more energy and life (and better on the wallet) that I’ll show you later on in this Montreal itinerary."

"For over a century this elongated two-story building, inaugurated in 1847, housed the main agricultural market for the Montreal area. With its tin-plated dome and neoclassical style, it's considered one of the ten major achievements in the history of Canadian architecture. After standing idle for a few years there was some talk of tearing it down, but that changed in 1963 when it was re-purposed as a place for exclusive boutiques selling everything from authentic Canadian crafts to jewelry, leather, and hand-blown glass, all designed and made in Québec."