Best Bars in Montreal
This list covers a range of bars in Montreal, from cocktail lounges and brewpubs to wine bars and pubs. The places are located across several neighbourhoods, with Ville-Marie and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal appearing most frequently. Most bars have a moderate price level, though several inexpensive options are included. The ratings are consistently high, with most places scoring between 4.7 and 4.9 from hundreds to thousands of reviews.
These bars were selected based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 2026. The list includes only places with at least 150 reviews that are currently open. The ratings shown are weighted to account for the number of reviews, so a place with a high score but few reviews does not automatically rank above a more established spot. This method helps ensure the list reflects both quality and popular consensus.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chez Ernest - Comptoir de curiosités | Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 5,997 | $$ |
| 2 | Messorem | Southwest | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,620 | $$ |
| 3 | Le Red Room | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 662 | $ |
| 4 | El Pequeño Bar | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 641 | $$ |
| 5 | HELM - Microbrasserie sur Bernard | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 4,349 | $$ |
| 6 | The Coldroom | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2,153 | $$$ |
| 7 | Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! - Brouepub Montréal | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2,070 | $$ |
| 8 | MALT | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,691 | $$ |
| 9 | Ratafia | Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 722 | $$ |
| 10 | Le Barrage - Brasseurs | Saint-Hubert | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 880 | $$ |
| 11 | La Distillerie (Vieux-Longueuil) | Le Vieux-Longueuil | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 754 | $$ |
| 12 | Projet Pilote - Distillery & Brewpub | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 753 | $ |
| 13 | Resto-Bar Le Pick-Up | Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 415 | $ |
| 14 | North Star Machines À Piastres | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 624 | $ |
| 15 | vinvinvin | Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 571 | $ |
| 16 | Bar Bisou Bisou | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 350 | $ |
| 17 | L'Adversaire - Pub et Boutique Ludiques | Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 345 | $$ |
| 18 | Siboire Notre-Dame | Southwest | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 501 | $ |
| 19 | LE BAYOU CAFÉ BAR | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 276 | $ |
| 20 | Le Psy Bar vins et fromages | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 373 | $ |
Chez Ernest - Comptoir de curiosités
Chez Ernest is a bar in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie with a moderate price level. It has a 4.8 rating from 5997 reviews and opens early every day. Reviewers often mention its cocktails, tartines, and unique cabinet of curiosities, along with live music and swing nights.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-01:00
- Mon 09:30-01:00
- Tue 09:30-01:00
- Wed 09:30-01:00
- Thu 09:30-03:00
- Fri 09:30-03:00
- Sat 10:00-03:00
Messorem
Messorem is a pub in the Southwest with a moderate price level. It has a 4.8 rating from 2620 reviews and opens daily at noon. Reviewers often mention its terrace, microbrewery beers, and food like poutine and popcorn chicken.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-00:00
- Mon 12:00-00:00
- Tue 12:00-00:00
- Wed 12:00-00:00
- Thu 12:00-00:00
- Fri 12:00-00:00
- Sat 12:00-00:00
Le Red Room
Le Red Room is a bar in Ville-Marie with an inexpensive price level. It has a 4.9 rating from 662 reviews and opens late, from 22:00. Reviewers often mention its techno music, sound system, and dancing in the red room.
Opening hours
- Sun 22:00-03:00
- Tue 22:00-02:00
- Wed 22:00-03:00
- Thu 22:00-03:00
- Fri 22:00-03:00
- Sat 22:00-03:00
El Pequeño Bar
El Pequeño Bar is a cocktail bar in Ville-Marie with a moderate price level. It has a 4.9 rating from 641 reviews and opens in the late afternoon. Reviewers often mention its mojitos, daiquiris, and rum selection in a small bar setting.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-01:00
- Mon 17:00-01:00
- Tue 17:00-01:00
- Wed 17:00-01:00
- Thu 17:00-01:00
- Fri 16:00-01:00
- Sat 16:00-01:00
HELM - Microbrasserie sur Bernard
HELM is a brewpub in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal with a moderate price level. It has a 4.7 rating from 4349 reviews and opens at 15:00 most days. Reviewers often mention its poutine, microbrewery beers, and dive bar atmosphere with a ping pong table.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-01:00
- Mon 15:00-01:00
- Tue 15:00-01:00
- Wed 15:00-01:00
- Thu 15:00-03:00
- Fri 15:00-03:00
- Sat 15:00-03:00
The Coldroom
The Coldroom is a cocktail bar in Ville-Marie with an expensive price level. It has a 4.7 rating from 2153 reviews and opens in the late afternoon. Reviewers often mention its speakeasy vibe, secret entrance, and custom whiskey cocktails.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-01:00
- Mon 17:00-01:00
- Tue 17:00-01:00
- Wed 17:00-01:00
- Thu 17:00-01:00
- Fri 15:00-01:00
- Sat 15:00-01:00
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! - Brouepub Montréal
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! is a brewpub in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal with a moderate price level. It has a 4.7 rating from 2070 reviews and opens around 11:00. Reviewers often mention its terrace, varied beers, and food like nachos and poutine.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-01:00
- Mon 11:30-01:00
- Tue 11:30-01:00
- Wed 11:30-01:00
- Thu 11:30-03:00
- Fri 11:30-03:00
- Sat 11:00-02:00
MALT
MALT is a bar in Ville-Marie with a moderate price level. It has a 4.7 rating from 1691 reviews and opens at 16:00. Reviewers often mention its distilleries, board games, and happy hour with classic mojitos.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-01:00
- Mon 16:00-01:00
- Tue 16:00-01:00
- Wed 16:00-01:00
- Thu 16:00-02:00
- Fri 16:00-03:00
- Sat 16:00-03:00
Ratafia
Ratafia is a wine bar in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie with a moderate price level. It has a 4.8 rating from 722 reviews and opens at 17:00 from Wednesday to Saturday. Reviewers often mention its desserts, cocktails, and tasting menu presentations.
Opening hours
- Wed 17:00-23:00
- Thu 17:00-23:00
- Fri 17:00-00:00
- Sat 17:00-00:00
Le Barrage - Brasseurs
Le Barrage is a brewpub in Saint-Hubert with a moderate price level. It has a 4.7 rating from 880 reviews and opens at noon most days, closing early on Sunday. Reviewers often mention its terrasse, nachos, and beers brewed on site.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-21:00
- Mon 15:00-21:00
- Tue 12:00-00:00
- Wed 12:00-00:00
- Thu 12:00-00:00
- Fri 12:00-00:00
- Sat 12:00-00:00
La Distillerie (Vieux-Longueuil)
La Distillerie is a pub in Le Vieux-Longueuil with a moderate price level. It has a 4.7 rating from 754 reviews and opens in the afternoon. Reviewers often mention its nachos, cocktail selection, and board games.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-23:00
- Mon 16:00-23:00
- Tue 16:00-23:00
- Wed 16:00-23:00
- Thu 15:00-01:00
- Fri 15:00-02:00
- Sat 15:00-01:00
Projet Pilote - Distillery & Brewpub
Projet Pilote is a brewpub in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal with an inexpensive price level. It has a 4.7 rating from 753 reviews and opens at 17:00 from Monday to Saturday. Reviewers often mention its cocktails, gnocchi, and beers brewed on site.
Opening hours
- Mon 17:00-01:00
- Tue 17:00-01:00
- Wed 17:00-01:00
- Thu 17:00-01:00
- Fri 17:00-01:00
- Sat 17:00-01:00
Resto-Bar Le Pick-Up
Resto-Bar Le Pick-Up is a bar in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve with an inexpensive price level. It has a 4.8 rating from 415 reviews and opens at 16:00 from Tuesday to Saturday. Reviewers often mention its burgers, fried chicken, and vegan options.
Opening hours
- Tue 16:00-22:30
- Wed 16:00-22:30
- Thu 16:00-23:00
- Fri 16:00-23:00
- Sat 16:00-23:00
North Star Machines À Piastres
North Star Machines À Piastres is a bar in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal with an inexpensive price level. It has a 4.7 rating from 624 reviews and opens at 17:00 most days. Reviewers often mention its pinball machines, arcade games, and craft beers.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-01:00
- Mon 17:00-01:00
- Wed 17:00-01:00
- Thu 17:00-01:00
- Fri 17:00-03:00
- Sat 15:00-03:00
vinvinvin
vinvinvin is a bar in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie with an inexpensive price level. It has a 4.7 rating from 571 reviews and opens at 15:00. Reviewers often mention its wine selection, natural wines, and intimate setting with oysters.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-01:00
- Mon 15:00-01:00
- Tue 15:00-01:00
- Wed 15:00-01:00
- Thu 15:00-01:00
- Fri 15:00-03:00
- Sat 15:00-03:00
Bar Bisou Bisou
Bar Bisou Bisou is a cocktail bar in Ville-Marie with an inexpensive price level. It has a 4.8 rating from 350 reviews and opens in the afternoon. Reviewers often mention its sherry, vermouth, and charcuterie boards.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-00:00
- Tue 16:00-00:00
- Wed 16:00-00:00
- Thu 16:00-00:00
- Fri 16:00-00:00
- Sat 13:00-00:00
L'Adversaire - Pub et Boutique Ludiques
L'Adversaire is a pub in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve with a moderate price level. It has a 4.8 rating from 345 reviews and opens in the late afternoon from Tuesday to Saturday. Reviewers often mention its board games, craft beer, and quiz nights.
Opening hours
- Tue 17:00-00:00
- Wed 17:00-00:00
- Thu 17:00-00:00
- Fri 16:00-02:00
- Sat 16:00-02:00
Siboire Notre-Dame
Siboire Notre-Dame is a brewpub in the Southwest with an inexpensive price level. It has a 4.7 rating from 501 reviews and opens at noon daily. Reviewers often mention its mac and cheese, fish and chips, and terrace.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-00:00
- Mon 12:00-00:00
- Tue 12:00-00:00
- Wed 12:00-00:00
- Thu 12:00-01:00
- Fri 12:00-01:00
- Sat 12:00-01:00
LE BAYOU CAFÉ BAR
LE BAYOU CAFÉ BAR is a bar in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal with an inexpensive price level. It has a 4.8 rating from 276 reviews and opens at noon daily. Reviewers often mention its friendly owner, board games, and terrace.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-01:00
- Mon 12:00-01:00
- Tue 12:00-01:00
- Wed 12:00-01:00
- Thu 12:00-03:00
- Fri 12:00-03:00
- Sat 12:00-03:00
Le Psy Bar vins et fromages
Le Psy Bar vins et fromages is a wine bar in Ville-Marie with an inexpensive price level. It has a 4.7 rating from 373 reviews and opens in the late afternoon from Wednesday to Saturday. Reviewers often mention its cheeses, charcuterie boards, and warm welcome.
Opening hours
- Wed 16:30-23:00
- Thu 16:30-00:00
- Fri 16:30-01:00
- Sat 17:00-00:00
Tips before you go
- Check opening hours, as many bars open in the afternoon or late evening. Some, like Le Red Room, open as late as 22:00.
- Most bars have a moderate price level, but there are several inexpensive options like Le Red Room, Projet Pilote, and Resto-Bar Le Pick-Up.
- Several bars are in Ville-Marie and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, making those areas good for a bar crawl.
- Many places offer takeout, including Messorem, HELM, Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!, and Le Barrage.
- For outdoor seating, look for bars with features like has_seating_outdoors, such as Messorem, El Pequeño Bar, and vinvinvin.
- If you enjoy activities, some bars have board games, pinball, karaoke, or trivia nights, like L'Adversaire and North Star Machines À Piastres.
How we made this list
This list was made using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating was applied so that places with very few reviews do not jump to the top of the list. Only bars with at least 150 reviews were considered. The list includes only places that are currently open for business. This approach balances high ratings with a reliable volume of customer feedback.
Questions about bars in Montreal
Which bar has the highest rating?
Le Red Room and El Pequeño Bar both have a 4.9 rating. Le Red Room has 662 reviews and El Pequeño Bar has 641. Both are in Ville-Marie, but Le Red Room is inexpensive and focuses on techno, while El Pequeño Bar is a moderate-price cocktail bar. They represent two different high-quality bar experiences.
Are there any bars with a late-night license?
These include Chez Ernest (Thu-Sat), HELM (Thu-Sat), Le Red Room (Wed-Sat), and North Star Machines À Piastres (Fri-Sat). Check their specific hours before visiting, as opening times vary by day. Some, like Le Red Room, do not open until 22:00.
Which bars are good for groups or activities?
Bars with board games or other activities include L'Adversaire (board games, quiz nights), MALT (board games), and North Star Machines À Piastres (pinball, arcade games). Many brewpubs like HELM also have bar games like ping pong. These features are often mentioned by reviewers as highlights of the experience.
Are there any women-owned bars on the list?
Yes, Ratafia, La Distillerie (Vieux-Longueuil), and Le Psy Bar vins et fromages are listed as is_owned_by_women. They are wine and cocktail bars with moderate to inexpensive price levels. Ratafia has a 4.8 rating from 722 reviews, La Distillerie has a 4.7 from 754, and Le Psy Bar has a 4.7 from 373 reviews.
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