The Best Local Bars in Montreal

Explore the vibrant bar scene in Montreal. From cozy cafes to trendy bars, our Spotters have discovered the best local bars to enjoy great conversations and even better drinks. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of Le bar A or step into the future with a drink at Atomic Cafe. Discover these and many more local gems for a memorable night out in the city!

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Arcade MTL

Video Game Heaven

Finish him! Me-style kick! Hadouken! Shoryuken! If you’re familiar with these phrases, odds are that you're a gamer, or at least played a video game or two in your life.

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Dasilva

Arthur

Jul 14, 2025

Quilles Moderne Inc

Duckpin bowling place

My bowling career has taken a new turn in the winter of 2023 when my job started a bowling league this winter, in teams of 6 players and we meet twice a month at Quilles Moderne Inc.

Bars

Relaxing

Jérémie

Gerhardt

Jul 14, 2025

Bílý Kůň

Watch out for the ostriches!

"Bílý Kůň" Montreal is my favorite friendly local bar .The curiosity? The 'taxidermy chic' effect! The walls are adorned with heads of stuffed ostriches

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Julie

Gauthier

Jul 14, 2025

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Kabinet

Romantic drinks

"Kabinet" is the perfect bar in Montreal to go on a romantic date! This place inspires great love in me... Enjoy, but don't spread the secret too much!

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Julie

Gauthier

Jun 4, 2025

SAT

360° venue

"SAT", or La Société des Arts Technologiques in Montreal, is a fantastic multidisciplinary place, created in 1996. I love the satosphere, it's a must-see!

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Julie

Gauthier

Jun 4, 2025

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13 Insider Tips from our local Spotters

Authentic Stories by Real People

Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌

Wills Beer

The Best Local Bars in Montreal

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Bars

Dasilva

Jérémie

You?

Julie

Jeremy

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Dasilva

Jérémie

You?

Julie

Jeremy

Arcade MTL

Video Game Heaven

Dasilva

Arthur

Quilles Moderne Inc

Duckpin bowling place

Jérémie

Gerhardt

Bílý Kůň

Watch out for the ostriches!

Julie

Gauthier

... for just €9.99

Going to Bars?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

Kabinet

Romantic drinks

Julie

Gauthier

SAT

360° venue

Julie

Gauthier

Heading to Bars?

... for just €9.99

Going to Bars?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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