Guidebook for Montreal

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Guidebook for Montreal

Drinks & Nightlife

Home brewed artisinal beer at its finest! Serving up snacks as well. If you're lucky you can even find a seat on the patio.
442 locals recommend
Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier O
442 locals recommend
Home brewed artisinal beer at its finest! Serving up snacks as well. If you're lucky you can even find a seat on the patio.
Hipster cocktails. I recommend the "basil gimlet".
240 locals recommend
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-Laurent
240 locals recommend
Hipster cocktails. I recommend the "basil gimlet".
Cocktails, cocktails, cocktails
155 locals recommend
Bar Waverly
5550 Boul. Saint-Laurent
155 locals recommend
Cocktails, cocktails, cocktails
Entertainment ranges from spoken word to indie rock to jazz, plus an eatery serving tapas & paellas at great prices.
164 locals recommend
La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-Laurent
164 locals recommend
Entertainment ranges from spoken word to indie rock to jazz, plus an eatery serving tapas & paellas at great prices.
1950's Cuba meets decorative India in this high end cocktail bar
26 locals recommend
The Emerald
5295 Av du Parc
26 locals recommend
1950's Cuba meets decorative India in this high end cocktail bar
Neighborhood locale with modern design and a cute patio
154 locals recommend
Bar Henrietta
115 Av. Laurier O
154 locals recommend
Neighborhood locale with modern design and a cute patio
Cute and close wine bar serving small tapas for sharing. There is a patio, but the bar is always very busy, especially with the 5 to 7 crowd.
294 locals recommend
Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du Parc
294 locals recommend
Cute and close wine bar serving small tapas for sharing. There is a patio, but the bar is always very busy, especially with the 5 to 7 crowd.

Food Scene

Wonderful French restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation! Practically across the street from the apartment.
132 locals recommend
Leméac
1045 Av. Laurier O
132 locals recommend
Wonderful French restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation! Practically across the street from the apartment.
Amazing bring your own wine Sushi! Located right beneath the apartment.
Coba Sushi
1124 Av. Laurier O
Amazing bring your own wine Sushi! Located right beneath the apartment.
Hipster breakfast locale.
133 locals recommend
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount O
133 locals recommend
Hipster breakfast locale.
Good for dinner, but I recommend for a lovely brunch instead. About a 10-15 minute walk from the apartment.
71 locals recommend
Les Enfants Terribles — Outremont
1257 Av. Bernard
71 locals recommend
Good for dinner, but I recommend for a lovely brunch instead. About a 10-15 minute walk from the apartment.
Full of antique ornaments and French charm. A nice breakfasty spot; the coffees are great and the croissants are flaky and buttery (in the best way). They have their liquor license so it's also a great romantic spot in the evenings to sit and sip wine over some charcuterie.
97 locals recommend
La Croissanterie Figaro
5200 Rue Hutchison
97 locals recommend
Full of antique ornaments and French charm. A nice breakfasty spot; the coffees are great and the croissants are flaky and buttery (in the best way). They have their liquor license so it's also a great romantic spot in the evenings to sit and sip wine over some charcuterie.
My favourite tacqueria! Funky vibes and friendly staff.
76 locals recommend
RESTAURANT MAÏS
5439 Boul. Saint-Laurent
76 locals recommend
My favourite tacqueria! Funky vibes and friendly staff.
Gourmet pizzeria, also serving up fresh oysters!
117 locals recommend
Pizzeria Magpie Mile End
16 Rue Maguire
117 locals recommend
Gourmet pizzeria, also serving up fresh oysters!
Syrian/Lebanese Cuisine with lo glow atmosphere
31 locals recommend
KazaMaza
4629 Av du Parc
31 locals recommend
Syrian/Lebanese Cuisine with lo glow atmosphere
Seriously yummy vegetarian eats and a great patio in the summertime.
74 locals recommend
Lola Rosa Parc
4581 Av du Parc
74 locals recommend
Seriously yummy vegetarian eats and a great patio in the summertime.
Cheap but delicious pub style food served in a Super funky and unique atmosphere. Two locations in Montreal.
59 locals recommend
L'Gros Luxe Mile End
150 Rue Bernard O
59 locals recommend
Cheap but delicious pub style food served in a Super funky and unique atmosphere. Two locations in Montreal.
Intricate, Montréal-inspired small plates & natural wines served around an intimate, U-shaped bar.
45 locals recommend
Hotel Herman
5171 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
45 locals recommend
Intricate, Montréal-inspired small plates & natural wines served around an intimate, U-shaped bar.
vegetarian/vegan friendly affordable meals and hipster coffee local
84 locals recommend
Coop Le Cagibi
6596 Boul. Saint-Laurent
84 locals recommend
vegetarian/vegan friendly affordable meals and hipster coffee local
Upmarket gastropub in rustic-chic wood-walled digs serving global fare, plus beers & wines.
7 locals recommend
Sel Gras
5245 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
7 locals recommend
Upmarket gastropub in rustic-chic wood-walled digs serving global fare, plus beers & wines.
Looking to venture out of the neighborhood for dinner? Try L'Express, the quintessential French bistro in Montreal. Reservation recommended.
220 locals recommend
L'Express
3927 R. Saint-Denis
220 locals recommend
Looking to venture out of the neighborhood for dinner? Try L'Express, the quintessential French bistro in Montreal. Reservation recommended.
Heading to old Montreal? My top pic for restaurants is Le Bremner by celebrated chef Chuck Hughes. You'll need a reservation, and book early.
45 locals recommend
Le Bremner
361 Rue Saint-Paul E
45 locals recommend
Heading to old Montreal? My top pic for restaurants is Le Bremner by celebrated chef Chuck Hughes. You'll need a reservation, and book early.
The summer terrasse is colorful and filled with potted plants. The interior is warm and exotic. Delicious middle eastern food. A five minute stroll from the apartment. My personal fav dip on the menu is the "Labneh Rumi"
66 locals recommend
Restaurant Rumi
5198 Rue Hutchison
66 locals recommend
The summer terrasse is colorful and filled with potted plants. The interior is warm and exotic. Delicious middle eastern food. A five minute stroll from the apartment. My personal fav dip on the menu is the "Labneh Rumi"
Delicious and creative Syrian delicacies in a Persian-influenced space. On the pricey side.
109 locals recommend
Damas
1209 Av. Van Horne
109 locals recommend
Delicious and creative Syrian delicacies in a Persian-influenced space. On the pricey side.
On a hot day you'll find the locals lined up at Kem Coba for home made ice cream and sorbet.
223 locals recommend
Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount O
223 locals recommend
On a hot day you'll find the locals lined up at Kem Coba for home made ice cream and sorbet.
High Tea served in a Victoria era styled cafe, but not pretentious. Tasty light menu to match.
54 locals recommend
Cardinal Tearoom
5326 Boul. Saint-Laurent
54 locals recommend
High Tea served in a Victoria era styled cafe, but not pretentious. Tasty light menu to match.
Very affordable Caribbean inspired food. Great for take out (but put your order in about 45 minutes in advance). I always go for the jerk chicken, served with rice and beans. Owned and run by a friendly couple from Guyana.
Cuisine Caraibe Delite
4816 Av du Parc
Very affordable Caribbean inspired food. Great for take out (but put your order in about 45 minutes in advance). I always go for the jerk chicken, served with rice and beans. Owned and run by a friendly couple from Guyana.

Parks & Nature

The best day to visit this park is on a summer Sunday to enjoy the drummers of the tam-tam. Be sure to bring some drinks and a picnic!
995 locals recommend
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. Remembrance
995 locals recommend
The best day to visit this park is on a summer Sunday to enjoy the drummers of the tam-tam. Be sure to bring some drinks and a picnic!
The most beautiful park in the city. Hop on a bixi bike and ride on over ! Highly recommended.
1637 locals recommend
La Fontaine Park
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée
1637 locals recommend
The most beautiful park in the city. Hop on a bixi bike and ride on over ! Highly recommended.
Another beauty of a park great for kids and families. Less than 10 minutes from our front door.
61 locals recommend
Outremont Park
Avenue Outremont
61 locals recommend
Another beauty of a park great for kids and families. Less than 10 minutes from our front door.
A great park with an outdoor public swimming pool for those hot summer days.
622 locals recommend
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
5200 Rue de Brébeuf
622 locals recommend
A great park with an outdoor public swimming pool for those hot summer days.

Shopping

Home decor and gift shop. My favourite shopping destination in Montreal.
41 locals recommend
VdeV
5042 Boul. Saint-Laurent
41 locals recommend
Home decor and gift shop. My favourite shopping destination in Montreal.
Trendy Women's wear and jewelry. My go to for that new seasonal wardrobe piece.
45 locals recommend
Boutique Unicorn
5135 Boul. Saint-Laurent
45 locals recommend
Trendy Women's wear and jewelry. My go to for that new seasonal wardrobe piece.
Vintage finds!
30 locals recommend
Citizen Vintage Mile End
5330 Boul. Saint-Laurent
30 locals recommend
Vintage finds!
Lively bookstore specializing in literature & graphic novels & offering many readings.
134 locals recommend
Librairie Drawn & Quarterly
211 Rue Bernard O
134 locals recommend
Lively bookstore specializing in literature & graphic novels & offering many readings.

Everything Else

Wine/beer/liqour etc. just a short walk!
300 locals recommend
SAQ Sélection
155 Av. Atwater
300 locals recommend
Wine/beer/liqour etc. just a short walk!

Essentials

Pick up some famous montreal bagels for breakfast!
521 locals recommend
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount O
521 locals recommend
Pick up some famous montreal bagels for breakfast!
Gourmet cheese, meats, teas etc. Pricier than "PA" down the street, but good for a quick item or two.
7 locals recommend
Gourmet Laurier
1042 Av. Laurier O
7 locals recommend
Gourmet cheese, meats, teas etc. Pricier than "PA" down the street, but good for a quick item or two.
Organic groceries at affordable prices
248 locals recommend
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du Parc
248 locals recommend
Organic groceries at affordable prices

Entertainment & Activities

Pop in for a class at this awesome yoga center. The first class is always free and they provide yoga mats if needed. Free tea served by the yoga instructor after every class. Some classes even have a "yoga wall".
26 locals recommend
Naada Yoga
5540 Av. Casgrain
26 locals recommend
Pop in for a class at this awesome yoga center. The first class is always free and they provide yoga mats if needed. Free tea served by the yoga instructor after every class. Some classes even have a "yoga wall".