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About a dozen craft brewed beers are on tap at any one time at Dieu du Ciel! (loosely translated as "Oh my god!"), ranging from an amber hemp beer to a hoppy IPA to a chocolaty stout to a seasonal absinthe and fennel ale. The place has a neighborhood bar atmosphere (friendly and casual) with a brewpub philosophy (lots of unique, excellent beers).
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Brutopia
1219, rue Crescent, Montréal, QC H3G 2B1 · 514-393-9277
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A three-floor brewpub with a wide fan base, Brutopia keeps five year-round beers on tap and three seasonal options. Among the year-round options are a classic IPA, a nut brown ale and a raspberry blonde; seasonal brews range from porters and stouts to Scotch ale and cream ale. Live music several nights a week, plus trivia night on Mondays, keep folks entertained, while a lively menu of tapas and sandwiches keep bellies from grumbling.
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Irish Embassy
1234, rue Bishop, Montréal, QC H2G 3E3 · 514-875-8777
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There's a saying that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. It's not a stretch to add "and in an Irish pub" to that statement. At the Irish Embassy, the mood is always cheerful and the Guinness is always poured just right. Live music is scheduled Thursday-Sunday. Food is a bit more upscale than you'll find at most pubs and with a little more of a global approach, but it's satisfying and tasty in a way only pub food can be. Fun and lively, especially on weekends.
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More than a dozen beers on tap, tasty and filling pub grub and a convivial atmosphere make the Old Dublin one of Montréal's most popular hangouts. It's been around since 1978, so it obviously does something right! There's live music every night of the week, and the warm, woody atmosphere makes it easy to lose a few hours here. Along with good beer, the pub stocks a great selection of single malt scotches.
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Madhatter
1220, rue Crescent, Montréal, QC H3G 2A9 · 514-987-9988
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Although it likes to call itself a dive bar, Madhatter is really quite a bit nicer than the average beer-swilling den! For one thing they have a great rooftop terrace (absent from the vast majority of true dives). They also have an actual theme – Alice in Wonderland – which is trippy and fun. Then there's the beer selection and the prices: about 20 beers on tap, at starving-artist-friendly prices. Burgers, sandwiches and the like are available, and DJs spin crowd-pleasing tunes once the night gets going.
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A wonderful wine list with several organic choices, live jazz, comfy mod décor in shades of orange, green and brown that recalls the late 60s – what more could you ask from a wine bar? Well, Pop! Also has some cute but tasty "Poptails" and even offers olive oil tastings. Patrice Demers, formerly with the much-lauded Laloux, is the chef, which elevates the place to dining-destination status. The food menu is well balanced, creative and fun, with small-plate options like chorizo with roasted peppers and caramelized onions, sardines with greens and preserved lemon, and platters of charcuterie or cheese.
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Shed Café
3515 St Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2T6 · 514-842-0220
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The Shed is more restaurant than bar during the day and early evening. The menu takes an international approach: you can have pizza, tapas, burgers or a stir fry, all of which are tasty and affordable. The kitchen stays open late but once the usual dinner hour passes, the vibe gets decidedly livelier as the lights get dimmer. Considered a Montréal original.
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This complex has been a mainstay on Crescent Street since 1967, and helped usher in the nightlife for which the area has become famous. In addition to two outdoor terraces overlooking Crescent, there are three floors, each with its own distinct personality: the cozy Sir Winston Churchill Pub, the more upscale Winnies Bar and Restaurant, and a stylish dance club/lounge called Karina. In the pub, enjoy a game of pool or darts and a pint of your favorite beer, a pitcher of sangria or a cocktail. If it's food you're after, try Winnies Bar and Restaurant, where you'll find a great selection of traditional and international fare (the same menu is offered in the pub). Finally, there's Karina, a sleek space where world class DJs keep the grooves coming into the wee hours.
About 10Best's recommendations for Montréal's Best Bars:
10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in Montréal. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds – we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of Montréal's Best Bars.
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