Bars in Montreal

Bar Alexandraplatz on Esplanade Avenue is a neighbourhood bar in the Plateau-Mont-Royal with an easy walk-in policy and a location that benefits from proximity to Parc Jeanne-Mance. Best suited to casual dates or low-key special occasion drinks rather than a destination cocktail experience. Walk-ins are the norm; no advance booking required.

Bar Chez Baptiste on Mont-Royal Est is a walk-in-friendly Plateau neighbourhood bar that punches above its weight for by-the-glass wine at accessible prices — a reliable low-friction stop compared to Montreal's pricier restaurant lists. Easy to book, no ceremony required. Best for explorers building an evening around the Plateau.

Bar Numero is one of Montreal's more accessible bar bookings — no waitlist pressure, low planning friction. It fits a late-night itinerary well, particularly for first-timers building a bar night that extends past dinner. Confirm hours and pricing directly before you go, as details are limited in current records. A reasonable choice when you want a Montreal bar night without the booking headache.

BARROCO delivers one of Old Montreal's more atmospheric bar experiences — candlelit stonework, a cocktail-forward program, and a crowd that leans local and date-night rather than tourist. Booking is easy, it works best for two or three people, and it's a reliable choice on Rue St-Paul when you want something with visual presence and a degree of intention behind the drinks.

Dieu du Ciel! on Laurier is Montreal's most established craft beer destination — walk-in friendly, unpretentious, and reliably consistent. Come on a weekday afternoon for the easiest experience and the most attention from bar staff. If cocktails or whisky matter more than beer, Cloakroom or Atwater Cocktail Club are better fits.

Broue Pub Brouhaha is a casual, beer-forward neighbourhood pub on Avenue De Lorimier in Montreal's Rosemont district. Walk-ins are easy, pricing stays accessible, and the pub format holds up late into the evening without tipping into club territory. A practical choice for groups or a low-key second stop after dinner in the Plateau.