Guidebook for Montreal
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is a local's paradise, with good food, coffee, beer, and live DJs spinning at night. Always a good time to hang out here.
66 locals raden deze aan
Laika
4040 Boulevard Saint-LaurentThis place is a local's paradise, with good food, coffee, beer, and live DJs spinning at night. Always a good time to hang out here.
Awesome bar; intimate setting in the heart of bohemian anglophone enclave mile-end. always a good crowd. Live music in the adjacent venue... check it out.
281 locals raden deze aan
Casa Del Popolo
4873 Boul. Saint-LaurentAwesome bar; intimate setting in the heart of bohemian anglophone enclave mile-end. always a good crowd. Live music in the adjacent venue... check it out.
Sparrow
5322 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat anglo hipster bar
Food Scene
Casual, cheap and can't get much more local than this. Try the Portuguese pastries - amazing!
76 locals raden deze aan
Chez José Café
173 Av. Duluth ECasual, cheap and can't get much more local than this. Try the Portuguese pastries - amazing!
Great place for brunch - maybe you'll run into Leonard Cohen, but probably not.
89 locals raden deze aan
Bagel Etc
4320 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat place for brunch - maybe you'll run into Leonard Cohen, but probably not.
Fabulous wine bar with tasting menu and wine by the glass; limited but delicious italian menu. Good value
7 locals raden deze aan
Bar à Vin
Fabulous wine bar with tasting menu and wine by the glass; limited but delicious italian menu. Good value
Fabulous Portuguese tapas bar, with cosy ambience including fireplace in the entry area- great spot for a winter meal. Lunch special wed-friday not to be missed.
17 locals raden deze aan
Pintxo
330 Avenue du Mont-Royal EFabulous Portuguese tapas bar, with cosy ambience including fireplace in the entry area- great spot for a winter meal. Lunch special wed-friday not to be missed.
Hopping little spot a stone's throw from the apartment, which serves a mean poutine.
224 locals raden deze aan
Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentHopping little spot a stone's throw from the apartment, which serves a mean poutine.
Rotisserie Romados
115 Rue Rachel EThe best Portuguese chicken in town- take it with spice!
Everything Else
Inexpensive, great products, fun staff, total mess, 100% Montreal. Love it.
150 locals raden deze aan
Segal's Market
4001 Boul. Saint-LaurentInexpensive, great products, fun staff, total mess, 100% Montreal. Love it.
Café Névé
151 Rue Rachel EAwesome coffee and fun hipster-watching hangout
Come here to buy a bottle of wine for your restaurant meal on Duluth. Closest full-service liquor store. Otherwise, all the local depanneurs (corner-stores) sell a small selection of wine and beer
778 locals raden deze aan
SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier ECome here to buy a bottle of wine for your restaurant meal on Duluth. Closest full-service liquor store. Otherwise, all the local depanneurs (corner-stores) sell a small selection of wine and beer
Pharmaprix
1580 Rue Ontario EThis is your closest pharmacy and post office
Essentials
The preeminent Montreal Bagel. Not to be missed.
Pack your car full for the return trip.
521 locals raden deze aan
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OThe preeminent Montreal Bagel. Not to be missed.
Pack your car full for the return trip.
Shopping
Funky,beautiful Canadian shoes- leather colours you won't see elsewhere- designer Fluevog is a Vancouverite by birth.
John Fluevog Shoes
3857 R. Saint-DenisFunky,beautiful Canadian shoes- leather colours you won't see elsewhere- designer Fluevog is a Vancouverite by birth.
Home-grown Montreal clothing designer- funky, fabulous, wearable fashion
8 locals raden deze aan
Katrin Leblond Design
230 Boul. Saint-LaurentHome-grown Montreal clothing designer- funky, fabulous, wearable fashion
Pick up an extra scarf or sweater here, or just browse through this eclectic thrift store- all proceeds go to serve women in need from the plateau community. 75 years and going strong.
7 locals raden deze aan
Le Magasin du Chaînon
4461 Boul. Saint-LaurentPick up an extra scarf or sweater here, or just browse through this eclectic thrift store- all proceeds go to serve women in need from the plateau community. 75 years and going strong.