I have discovered something extremely important about Montreal:…read more There are pubs where I am allowed INSIDE. Brutopia is practically next door to our temporary Montreal headquarters, so I suspect I will be conducting extensive research here over the next two weeks. Our first visit happened on a rainy evening, which immediately demonstrated Brutopia's greatest feature: DOGS. ARE. ALLOWED. INSIDE. Finally, a country that respects my social calendar. Brutopia is much bigger than it first appears. Once inside, there are multiple rooms with different types of seating, giving it that cozy, rambling pub feeling where you could easily find your own little corner and settle in for the evening. But despite the rain, Mum and Dad decided we should investigate the upstairs outdoor patio. Excellent decision. It's a really cool space with a huge colorful mural, hanging plants and a slightly greenhouse-y feel. Add in the fact that they sometimes have live music, and I can already tell this is going to become one of our neighborhood hangouts. Mum ordered a Caesar salad with bacon. I would like everyone to focus on one particular word in that sentence. BACON. I positioned myself appropriately. I stared. I waited. I even wore a hoodie to dinner, so frankly I don't know what more was expected of me. Meanwhile, Mum and Dad enjoyed a couple of drinks while I relaxed and took in the scene. Brutopia isn't trying to be a fancy dog restaurant with pup menus and elaborate canine amenities. What makes it special is actually more useful: I can come inside with my humans. On a rainy day--or eventually a chilly Montreal evening--that is a HUGE win for anyone traveling with a dog. And since we're staying practically next door... I believe I have found my local. Dogba's verdict: 5 paws out of 5. Dogs allowed INSIDE: Rain ruining our plans: NOT TODAY Cool upstairs patio: Giant mural: excellent backdrop for important dogs Live music potential: noted Drinks for Mum & Dad: plentiful Bacon on Mum's Caesar salad: I saw it. Distance from temporary headquarters: dangerously convenient Would return. In fact, considering the location, there is a very strong possibility that I now work here.

A few of us made a quick stop at Brutopia for a round of beer and food before heading back to the…read morehotel. We were originally over by the Jean-Talon Market, and since we were staying downtown we wanted to find somewhere on our way back. Brutopia fit the bill, so off we went. I really liked the vibes as soon as we entered - the place isn't too large, but still spacious enough to have two semi-split up rooms. We stayed in the front room that housed the bar, some tables, as well as a small stage where (I assume) live music plays. The decor had somewhat of a music theme, as one of the walls was covered in pictures of famous artists. We had a round - I'm not the biggest beer person but had a cider which was good. We also split a poutine - we opted for the popcorn chicken one which was tasty. Everyone was really friendly, and we were even talking it up with a fellow patron who was also from New York. Service was great, and although it was only a short stay, I had a good experience at Brutopia. I wouldn't hesitate to return next time I'm in the area.

I am the certain kind of person who has a really specific palette for beer, so of course, I had to…read morecheck out Dieu du Ciel. Even those with more casual interest in beer probably know that DDC makes really great drinks. And yep, they were excellent. I wasn't there to do a long session, so I got a couple tasters, one including Peche Mortal and the other a NEIPA. Two very different styles and both extremely well done. Beyond that, the space had a very old-fashioned look. Really nice wooden fixtures and a very warm, welcoming vibe. The server was also attentive and friendly, but also knew when to let people sit back and enjoy their drinks. You probably don't need me to tell you, but yes, you should go.

When planning my brother's bachelor party weekend in Montreal, I kept him out of the major event…read moreplanning but asked if there were any high-level things he wanted to hit while we were there. He expressed interest in hitting up some breweries, so I did some research and compiled a few we could potentially visit. Brasserie Dieu du Ciel was one of them, and it just so happened we were in its vicinity after our Mile End food tour concluded. That being said, we made our way over. While I am not a beer person myself, I'll have a round or two if I'm with a group, and can appreciate a good brewery. My first impression of Dieu du Ciel was just that - the vibes were on walking in. The space is pretty large - kinda separated into semi- compartmentalized spaces with tables throughout. There's not much decor, but medium-toned woods throughout which gave it a sort of upscale feel. They offer a food menu, but we were just here for drinks. They have a really wide selection of beer - again, I'm no connoisseur, but I could tell that the selection was way more than other breweries I've been to. I ended up getting a cider for the first round and a stout for my second round - both very good. Service was great, and overall we enjoyed our time at Dieu du Ciel. Their selection and comfortable setting made it a standout brewery for me out of the ones I've visited in Montreal - I wouldn't hesitate to return.

The vibe is "elevated sports bar" with in-house made beers and I'd say they nailed it. There are…read moreplenty of TV's to catch all the games and the beers were ice cold. We came to Montreal on an unseasonably few days and really enjoyed the break from the heat and the beverages.

We been to 3 Brasseurs a few times when visiting Montréal. It's always very busy, but we have never…read morebeen turned away, always finding a table somewhere. We were there recently and tried a few new things. The espresso martini was delicious, as was the beer flight. For dinner we had french onion soup (very good), Flammekueches (the carnivore was very good, as was the Roma) and the braised bison was fantastic. The server was very friendly and efficient. Even though the dining room was packed, we didin't feel rushed at all. We will be back!

Cette microbrasserie a prise la place de la microbrasserie Saint-Houblon qui ont fermé l'an passée…read more J'ai bien aimé l'ambiance de cette microbrasserie, bien qu'ils n'ont pas eu à changer grand chose lorsqu'ils ont pris le local, ils ont amélioré l'ambiance en mettant un peu de modernité dans le décors. La bière est excellente, j'ai dégusté le plateau de dégustation ou vous avez l'occasion de choisir 4 biéres afin de voir leurs variété de bières. J'ai bien aimé toutes les bières, les IPas sont de très bonnes bières et la dry stout était exquise. Côté lunch, ils ont un ménu un peu plus rafiné que la plupart des microbrasserie( qui se contente souvent d'un menu pub : burger, poutine etc), ici vous pouvez déguster du tartare de saumon, bol de saumon fumée, fish n chips, poutine au confit de canard, poutine brisket etc. Je me suis laisser tenté par la poutine brisket qui était excellente. This microbrewery replace St-Houblon who closed last years. Even if they don't changed much of the ( more modern) decoration they put a better ambiance tothis place. The beers is excellent, i choose the beer flight wich let you choose four beers on the menu, and i particularly like the iPAs and the dry stout was also exquisite. The menu is a bit more fancy then what you find in microbreweries, you have tartar ( salmon, beef) and brisket on poutine as well as fish n chips and burgers. I tasted the poutine briket and it was excellent.

Very cool pub on an entertainment type street that offers a wide selection of beers they make and a…read morevery good menu selection of food. All of the beer we had was very good and I finished with a sour that really topped the charts for sours. We snacked on some poutine with beef on top and we thought it was very delicious but just didn't have room to try anymore of the entrees. The restaurant was quite busy when we arrived and we were tucked away in a little corner, but that was okay because there were large groups of people there for various celebrations and it was quite loud. So we were kind of happy that we had our own little nook.

I seems to go a lot at different 3 brasseurs these days even if it's far from my first choice. But,…read morestill unbiace review. To begin, the service. We went a Saturday night near 18h30. The place was half empty (strange for a big sunny day during summer but it was like that everywhere). The service was exactly like it always been, very slow. I wasn't the only one wondering where it was. The first time we saw him was for the drink, about 15 min after sitting. He came back about 15 minutes later with the drinks and we ordered a nacho to share among us. Once, the nacho arrived, we ate it. And then waited another 15 minutes for someone to clean the table. We haven't ordered the main course yet. Took another 10 min to order. And once we ate, we didn't see it at all. We asked for the bill when he came back about 30 min after we finished eating. So yeah, service is bad as usual. I remember that in the past, to get good service, we had to sit at the bar. As for the food. The food here is ok. If you like flamekeuche you'll probably like it. I ordered a 3b burge which is a burger with meat cooked with beer sauce. It wasn't bad, could taste the beer in the beef which is good. It was properly cooked and garnish. I'm just unsure for the price tag on it versus all offering near. A friend took the double smash burger. There was one big meat party, nearly as big as mine. But we could see the sauce oozing which is nice. She did like it, but it wasn't a smash. Compared to the smash I had at another location (was a real smash but looked nothing lime what she got), this was a better burger for sure. It did give me the idea to order it from here. The ambiance is typical of a sports bar pub restaurant. Lots of tv, when there's an event you got the audio. It is a nice place to lounge.

Don't know if they are sister restaurants or imitations of each other, but the physical layout and…read moremenu remind me of the Crust chain of breweries. The one I've been to being in Rosemont Chicago. Tried both the blonde and blanche beers, and I definitely preferred the blanche. Also had several food dishes with my family. Multiple pizzas like the Roma and Caprini which were thin crust. Was surprised to find out that the regular "authentic" poutine was vegetarian which made me question the kind of gravy that was used. My cousin had the fish and chips which looked to be mostly batter. Even the fries were battered which was a surprise given the ones in the poutine were not. My aunt had the poke which had a good portion. Our waitress was nice. The service staff wore short shorts on a cold fall day which seemed unnecessary. There was a good crowd of families for a Sunday afternoon. They showed a Toronto-Philly NHL game but no NFL which was surprising even though we were in French Canada.

We had a great experience here! Easy, relaxing restaurant after a long day sightseeing with our 7 &…read more10 year old. The server Julien was so friendly and accommodating, our kids felt super welcome and cared for. Great food options, quick service, yummy beers, clean bathrooms. Not much more you could want - really recommend this restaurant!

Really big space. No wait for 10 of us on the Thursday after Canada Day around 2:00 p.m…read more. Service a little slow but our server acknowledged this and was great, apparently we came in right when they were super slammed. One of the kids spilled their juice at one point and he just replaced it even though we said it wasn't needed. Very kid friendly with a kids menu (only 7.95!) that has coloring and activities on it and crayons they give. Strawberries beerjito - 4.5 stars Frambroisiere - 4 5 stars Lobster roll simple - 4 stars Sea side poutine - 4 stars. Beer battered fried great. Caprini pizza (small) - 3 stars. Fine. And very small. Key lime pie - 4.5 stars Creme brulee - 4 stars

I love the "Main" aka St. Laurent Street. While driving to Fairmount Bagels I saw a restaurant…read morecalled "Siboire". In Québec profanities are mostly objects or symbols in the Catholic Church. Siboire means the table in the church where they put the chalice, ostie, criss Tabarnak Siboire or ciboire is the place to put the ostie! As to the food, this is a very nice pub. None of the food is healthy, but sometimes you need some grease. It's also very good grease. I had a flight of 6 draft beers. All good. One was a sour beer. At first I was scared if it. With each sip I said to myself this is weird. This is strange. Then this is good. Now I kinda like it. I really like that the fish and chips can include three different kinds of fish. Cod, haddock and salmon. Even more impressive was the bun on my fish sandwich. The outside was crispy and the inside soft and colored red! Amazing bun. The servers are nice, it has a small coed bathroom that lets the ladies have a peek at guys trying to be firemen! I highly recommend, tabarnak, ostie cross Siboire!

We made a stop at Siboire during a Mile End food tour. As is typically customary with other food…read moretours I've been on, there is at least one stop where we sit down - and for this tour this was it. Walking in, we were greeted by a large space. It looks really stunning - everything looks new and clean with plenty of seating in the large dining room. When we arrived it wasn't too crowded and were seated towards the side of the dining room close to the windows. At its heart, this is a brewery and they have a good selection of craft beer. We were given the option of beer if we wanted to pay on our own, but we were really there for poutine which was included in the tour. I'm not much of a beer person so I passed, but did partake in the poutine. It was pretty good, though I wouldn't say it was too noteworthy. I have now had poutine from several places in the city, and this would be middle of the road for me. It was tasty and quality, but nothing too exciting. I don't really fault them though, as poutine is not the star of the show here. Service as good - overall I had a fine experience at Siboire. I need to return to explore more of their menu - and possibly a beer.

The food was very good. Apparently my husband is a regular, lol. The staff was pleasant and the…read morerestaurant was very clean. They did not have enough staff to handle the crowd that they had. I will go back for sure.

Years later and I'm still loving this place :) With minor changes to the menu and the beers every…read morenow and again, the food is still a pleaser and the beer options are great. The ambiance, the staff, the vibe... still the way I like it :) I've been to restaurants that work "slowly" and have not always enjoyed it. In this case, I never have an issue. I feel so comfortable there that a meal/ reservation that lasts 90 to 120 minutes is not an issue at all. It allows us to relax, enjoy the food, and take our time tasting and savouring the various brews :) What I really should do is keep track of all the variations so I know which ones I really enjoy for future visits! :) For my personal tracking: 2- Origine Pilsner very tasty 3- Origine Lager ok but dry 5- Mariposa mexican Lager bitter did not like 7- Smoothie Sour was really good! 6- Gose Down Easy #1 really tasty 10- Fleurons Glorieux Quebec IPA also tasty 15-Irish Stout a guiness contender 16- Cream Ale also nice :)