Guidebook for Montreal
Food Scene
Great weekend brunch, place owned by a local couple. Great for high end take out food, including cheese, bread and baked goods.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bistro Le Balmoral
Rue BalmoralGreat weekend brunch, place owned by a local couple. Great for high end take out food, including cheese, bread and baked goods.
Great pastries, coffee and usually good vegetarian options options. Closed on Sundays and Mondays but a must-stop on Saturdays. Locals love this place.
254 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul OGreat pastries, coffee and usually good vegetarian options options. Closed on Sundays and Mondays but a must-stop on Saturdays. Locals love this place.
This place is owned by Celebrity Chef Chuck Hughes and is known for becoming a bit of a scene later in the evening. Excellent seafood. Reservations can be hard to come by.
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Garde Manger
408 R. Saint-François-XavierThis place is owned by Celebrity Chef Chuck Hughes and is known for becoming a bit of a scene later in the evening. Excellent seafood. Reservations can be hard to come by.
One of the best restaurants in Montreal. Locally sourced food with typical "Quebecois" items but with a twist. Excellent wine selection and the deserts are to die for.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant Les 400 Coups
400 Rue Notre-Dame EstOne of the best restaurants in Montreal. Locally sourced food with typical "Quebecois" items but with a twist. Excellent wine selection and the deserts are to die for.
This is a very low key brunch place.. You may want to venture here on your way to Atwater Market... you could get a nice brunch and then grab some locally sourced produce @ Atwater Market.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Griffintown Café
1378 Rue Notre-Dame OuestThis is a very low key brunch place.. You may want to venture here on your way to Atwater Market... you could get a nice brunch and then grab some locally sourced produce @ Atwater Market.
This is arguably the best restaurant in the city. Famous chefs, oysters and Lobster pasta but the menu changes daily. Market table with vegetables grown in the garden. Frequented by hockey players..
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Liverpool House
2501 Rue Notre Dame OThis is arguably the best restaurant in the city. Famous chefs, oysters and Lobster pasta but the menu changes daily. Market table with vegetables grown in the garden. Frequented by hockey players..
This is the classic modern French Bistro. The tartare and steak frites are excellent. Holder is also open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Holder
407 Rue McGillThis is the classic modern French Bistro. The tartare and steak frites are excellent. Holder is also open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
This is the sister restaurant of Liverpool House. The chefs Dave McMillan and Fred Morin are legends in the city. It is a must try if you are a foodie. Reservations needed at least a week in advance.
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Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre Dame OThis is the sister restaurant of Liverpool House. The chefs Dave McMillan and Fred Morin are legends in the city. It is a must try if you are a foodie. Reservations needed at least a week in advance.
This is the latest opening from the McMillan and Morin duo in Little Burgundy in the form of wine bar with food pairings. The wine selection is stunning. Named one of the 10 best in Canada for 2014.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Vin Papillon
2519 Rue Notre Dame OThis is the latest opening from the McMillan and Morin duo in Little Burgundy in the form of wine bar with food pairings. The wine selection is stunning. Named one of the 10 best in Canada for 2014.
Must try! This is the sister restaurant of Barcelona's Tapas 24, with El Bulli alumnus Carles Abellan at the helm.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fish Bone
420 Rue Notre Dame OMust try! This is the sister restaurant of Barcelona's Tapas 24, with El Bulli alumnus Carles Abellan at the helm.
If you a vegetarian or vegan, this is the place for you! It's brand new and a beautiful space on McGill Street.
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LOV
464 Rue McGillIf you a vegetarian or vegan, this is the place for you! It's brand new and a beautiful space on McGill Street.
This is the cutest convenience store has the best barristers and coffee in Old Montreal! It has quality food and baked goods, and even some cute gifts. Friendliest staff in Old Montreal. I've even heard that one of the owners of a competing coffee place secretly gets his coffee here...
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Petit Dep
179 Rue Saint-Paul OThis is the cutest convenience store has the best barristers and coffee in Old Montreal! It has quality food and baked goods, and even some cute gifts. Friendliest staff in Old Montreal. I've even heard that one of the owners of a competing coffee place secretly gets his coffee here...
A little touristy but a good place to get some breakfast pastries if you are in a hurry. But the coffee at le Petit Dep is way better!
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tommy
200 Notre-Dame St WA little touristy but a good place to get some breakfast pastries if you are in a hurry. But the coffee at le Petit Dep is way better!
Everything Else
This is a Nordic spa on a repurposed boat! In the colder days enjoy a warm soak in the hot but. In the summer enjoy some tanning on deck. Book a massage, mani pedi, and have lunch on board!
de la Commune Street West
Rue de la Commune OuestThis is a Nordic spa on a repurposed boat! In the colder days enjoy a warm soak in the hot but. In the summer enjoy some tanning on deck. Book a massage, mani pedi, and have lunch on board!
This is very elegant indoor Nordic Spa. Ideal for a rainy day. Enjoy the baths, book a massage and just enjoy a good read in a serene atmosphere.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal
71 Rue de la Commune OThis is very elegant indoor Nordic Spa. Ideal for a rainy day. Enjoy the baths, book a massage and just enjoy a good read in a serene atmosphere.
This is the closest outdoor attended parking garage, across the street from the apartment.
685 Rue Saint Maurice
This is the closest outdoor attended parking garage, across the street from the apartment.
This is the closest indoor parking garage. If there is snow or ice on the ground during winter this is your best bet to park your car.
629 Rue Saint Antoine O
This is the closest indoor parking garage. If there is snow or ice on the ground during winter this is your best bet to park your car.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a trendy place that serves bubbly. If you are looking for a memorable night out, this is the place.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maison Saint-Paul
343 Rue Saint-Paul EThis is a trendy place that serves bubbly. If you are looking for a memorable night out, this is the place.
Enjoy a drink at the bar downstairs in this high end boutique hotel or, in the summer, join the local crowd at the rooftop bar, for some oysters and champagne!
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brasserie 701
701 Côte de la Place d'ArmesEnjoy a drink at the bar downstairs in this high end boutique hotel or, in the summer, join the local crowd at the rooftop bar, for some oysters and champagne!
This boutique hotel has a beautiful rooftop bar. This is another local favorite in the summer.
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Verses Bistro
100 Rue Saint-Paul OThis boutique hotel has a beautiful rooftop bar. This is another local favorite in the summer.
This is one of Montreal's new hot spots (the bar is upstairs and the dining room is downstairs). The menu is casual and it's all about the drinks and the crowd.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joverse
52 Rue Saint-JacquesThis is one of Montreal's new hot spots (the bar is upstairs and the dining room is downstairs). The menu is casual and it's all about the drinks and the crowd.
Sightseeing
In the summer this is a great place to have a drink. In the winter, this is THE ice skating rink in Montreal! Be sure to wear a warm coat and try the hot chocolate!
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Terrasses Bonsecours
364 Rue de la Commune EIn the summer this is a great place to have a drink. In the winter, this is THE ice skating rink in Montreal! Be sure to wear a warm coat and try the hot chocolate!
Not in the neighborhood but it is certainly a site to visit if you are in the mood scenic walk, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing or ice skating. Designed by Olmstead of Central Park fame.
995 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Monte Real
1260 Chem. RemembranceNot in the neighborhood but it is certainly a site to visit if you are in the mood scenic walk, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing or ice skating. Designed by Olmstead of Central Park fame.
You could say this is THE sight in Old Montreal. The basilica was completed in 1683 in the Baroque style. There is a guided tour and masses are conducted regularly. Celine Dion was married here.
819 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame OYou could say this is THE sight in Old Montreal. The basilica was completed in 1683 in the Baroque style. There is a guided tour and masses are conducted regularly. Celine Dion was married here.
Shopping
For the discerning male dresser, this is the place to have a suit made to measure or if you need a ready to wear piece for any occasion.
CLUSIER
432 Rue McGillFor the discerning male dresser, this is the place to have a suit made to measure or if you need a ready to wear piece for any occasion.
I recommend you go in and browse while you are walking through the streets of Old Montreal. Beautiful designer clothes mixed with jewelry and art, perfect for gifts but I usually get something for me!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Espace Pepin
350 Rue Saint-Paul OI recommend you go in and browse while you are walking through the streets of Old Montreal. Beautiful designer clothes mixed with jewelry and art, perfect for gifts but I usually get something for me!
This is the neighborhood pharmacy (equivalent of CVS or Duane Reade) with some groceries and beauty products.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PJC Jean Coutu Santé-Beauté
614 Rue Saint-JacquesThis is the neighborhood pharmacy (equivalent of CVS or Duane Reade) with some groceries and beauty products.
Amazing curated home goods, and some food to go as well! A very special place indeed - it would be hard to walk out of this store without a special gift!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maison Pepin
378 Rue Saint-Paul OAmazing curated home goods, and some food to go as well! A very special place indeed - it would be hard to walk out of this store without a special gift!
Arts & Culture
Why not catch a Montreal Canadiens "Habs" game while you are in town! Expect lots of ambience thanks to Habs fans.
511 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bell Centre
1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-MontréalWhy not catch a Montreal Canadiens "Habs" game while you are in town! Expect lots of ambience thanks to Habs fans.
Essentials
A Montreal weekend ritual is to get fresh produce from Atwater Market. Visit Les Douceurs du Marche for the best exotic oils, vinegars and pastas. La fromagerie Atwater has the best local cheeses.
852 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
marché atwater
A Montreal weekend ritual is to get fresh produce from Atwater Market. Visit Les Douceurs du Marche for the best exotic oils, vinegars and pastas. La fromagerie Atwater has the best local cheeses.
Another full, slightly smaller grocery store in the neighborhood if you need some "every day" items and are not in the mood for a farmers market.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metro Plus ETS
1230 Rue Notre Dame OAnother full, slightly smaller grocery store in the neighborhood if you need some "every day" items and are not in the mood for a farmers market.
Amazing selection! You will find absolutely everything you need at this mediterranean grocery store.
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adonis Downtown
2173 Rue Sainte-Catherine OAmazing selection! You will find absolutely everything you need at this mediterranean grocery store.