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.
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Dieu du Ciel!
21 Av. Laurier OHome brewed artisinal beer at its finest! Serving up snacks as well. If you're lucky you can even find a seat on the patio.
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentHipster cocktails. I recommend the "basil gimlet".
Bar Waverly
5550 Boul. Saint-LaurentCocktails, cocktails, cocktails
Entertainment ranges from spoken word to indie rock to jazz, plus an eatery serving tapas & paellas at great prices.
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La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentEntertainment ranges from spoken word to indie rock to jazz, plus an eatery serving tapas & paellas at great prices.
The Emerald
5295 Av du Parc1950's Cuba meets decorative India in this high end cocktail bar
Bar Henrietta
115 Av. Laurier ONeighborhood 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.
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Buvette Chez Simone
4869 Av du ParcCute 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.
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Leméac
1045 Av. Laurier OWonderful French restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation! Practically across the street from the apartment.
Coba Sushi
1124 Av. Laurier OAmazing bring your own wine Sushi! Located right beneath the apartment.
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount OHipster breakfast locale.
Good for dinner, but I recommend for a lovely brunch instead. About a 10-15 minute walk from the apartment.
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Les Enfants Terribles — Outremont
1257 Av. BernardGood 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.
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La Croissanterie Figaro
5200 Rue HutchisonFull 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.
RESTAURANT MAÏS
5439 Boul. Saint-LaurentMy favourite tacqueria! Funky vibes and friendly staff.
Pizzeria Magpie Mile End
16 Rue MaguireGourmet pizzeria, also serving up fresh oysters!
KazaMaza
4629 Av du ParcSyrian/Lebanese Cuisine with lo glow atmosphere
Seriously yummy vegetarian eats and a great patio in the summertime.
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Lola Rosa Parc
4581 Av du ParcSeriously 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.
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L'Gros Luxe Mile End
150 Rue Bernard OCheap 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.
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Hotel Herman
5171 Boulevard Saint-LaurentIntricate, Montréal-inspired small plates & natural wines served around an intimate, U-shaped bar.
vegetarian/vegan friendly affordable meals and hipster coffee local
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Coop Le Cagibi
6596 Boul. Saint-Laurentvegetarian/vegan friendly affordable meals and hipster coffee local
Upmarket gastropub in rustic-chic wood-walled digs serving global fare, plus beers & wines.
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Sel Gras
5245 Boulevard Saint-LaurentUpmarket 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.
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L'Express
3927 R. Saint-DenisLooking 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.
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Le Bremner
361 Rue Saint-Paul EHeading 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"
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Restaurant Rumi
5198 Rue HutchisonThe 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.
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Damas
1209 Av. Van HorneDelicious 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.
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Kem CoBa
60 Av. Fairmount OOn 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.
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Cardinal Tearoom
5326 Boul. Saint-LaurentHigh 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 ParcVery 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!
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Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. RemembranceThe 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.
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Iphakamisa yaseLa Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeThe 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.
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Iphaki yase-Outremont
Avenue OutremontAnother 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.
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IPaki yaseSir Wilfrid Laurier
5200 Rue de BrébeufA 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.
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VdeV
5042 Boul. Saint-LaurentHome 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.
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Boutique Unicorn
5135 Boul. Saint-LaurentTrendy Women's wear and jewelry. My go to for that new seasonal wardrobe piece.
Citizen Vintage Mile End
5330 Boul. Saint-LaurentVintage finds!
Lively bookstore specializing in literature & graphic novels & offering many readings.
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Librairie Drawn & Quarterly
211 Rue Bernard OLively bookstore specializing in literature & graphic novels & offering many readings.
Everything Else
SAQ Sélection
155 Av. AtwaterWine/beer/liqour etc. just a short walk!
Essentials
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OPick 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.
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Gourmet Laurier
1042 Av. Laurier OGourmet cheese, meats, teas etc. Pricier than "PA" down the street, but good for a quick item or two.
Supermarché PA Du Parc
5242 Av du ParcOrganic 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".
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Naada Yoga
5540 Av. CasgrainPop 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".