There is something to be said about a store where the guys know your tastes and keep you in mind…read morewhen they make a new discovery. I was at the cash paying for the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape that I was offering as a host gift when the cashier excitedly asks me if I had tried Crown Royal's new Northern Harvest Rye. This is the very stuff of which their three cases had sold out in a day so no, I hadn't had the opportunity. God love him, he tosses a set of keys to a colleague and asks him to get the bottle from the lock box and pour me a (OMG delicious!) dram. I'm hoping to get two bottles from his next batch as they'll make epic gifts for me and my Dad. So THAT'S what I call "Taking Care of the Customer! Way to be a BRO! :-)

Location: Monkland village…read more Selection: Pretty darn good - it's what you'd expect from a liquor store. You'll find a good selection of wine and the hard stuff. Service: Meh. No one said hi, no one asked if they could help me or make a suggestion, and the cashier looked pretty damn grumpy. I gave it three stars because of their selection, and I found what I wanted and actually enjoyed it. Though, I can't praise them for the wine-making, can I?

I was super excited to learn that Monkland Village finally earned an artisanal beer store so at my…read morefirst opportunity I dropped by to welcome them to NDG. Medhi immediately started introducing me to beers that matched my taste preferences and it took no time at all to build a six-pack of beers that I had yet to discover. What I found especially interesting is their plan to curate tailor-made sixers of local artisanal product based on an individuals taste profiles. I want in on that, big time; especially if they introduce a wild-card option! A wonderful happy experience for any beer lover!!

A couple years ago Maltéhops hosted this whacky horror street festival along Wellington. I found it…read morea little strange that a speciality beer store was hosting a horror street festival but didn't investigate further. I finally got around to visiting the shop itself and it alllll came together: it's a tastefully horror nerdy beer shop with all the fixings. I love it- everything about this store reflects the unique personality and passion of the owners. Honesty, I'm so impressed with the variety of speciality beer, spirits, wines and ciders. In fact, it's overwhelming. Also, as an occasional teetotaler their selection of alcohol free drinks was amazing. More and more brands are developing interesting booze-free alternatives and this place has a great variety. While I didn't buy a ton on the booze front today I epically indulged in their snack selection- the salmon jerky and chorizo were both great. I'm also really impressed with their extensive hot sauce wall. Overall, a great place to indulge and definitely a great spot for gifts for foodie friends.

Everything you need..or..ask and you shall receive. Handy location and late hours yo accommodate…read morethe bring-ur-own booze places in gentrified Verdun. The owner is super friendly..obviously knowledgeable and loves his beer. Go in..ask for something new..or buy a gift..their gift certificates are made of cool chunks of wood from his shop!

So I'm already a big fan of the liquor store (don't judge!) and know all the local ones well…read more There are only 2 SAQ branches in NDG with parking - if you live here, parking is EVERYTHING! The one on St Jacques is huge, this one is small but has all the essentials. The bonus (other than the free parking lot) with this one....the employees are actually really nice, perfectly bilingual and most have been there for years and remember you and what you like. The manager is on the floor all the time, is really very helpful to everyone that walks in. Service is A1 here.

"So goodbye yellow brick road Where the dogs of society…read morehowl" (Elton John) The SAQ stands for the Société des Alcools du Québec. It's the network of government-run liquor stores in Quebec. It manages the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages across the province and operates its own retail stores. We were fortunate enough to win a gift card to SAQ at a charity event last week, so one of our final visits in Montreal was to walk over to this small store at the Place D'Armes and pick up whatever we could for our C$50 prize. Although the store wasn't very large it was very neat and fully stocked, with prices clearly marked for every bottle and can in the store. One of their sales associates was very friendly and helped us find what we were looking for. I'm a big Bloody Mary fan, and from previous trips to Canada knew that "Bloody Caesars" are favored up here. The differ from a Bloody Mary by using Clamato juice instead of a tomato juice base. So, when I saw a shelf with plenty of Clamato choices, I knew one would be coming home with me. I selected a 16 ounce can of Clamato Caesar "With the Works" (Le Tour Garni) with extra spices, seasonings, hot sauce and horseradish (C$3.80). We rounded out our purchase with a bottle of Cliff 79 Shiraz (C$11.75), a bottle of Folonari Pinot Grigio (C$14.95), a bottle of Casa Santos Sangria (C$12.45), and a nifty little branded tote bag for (C$2.95). The only down note of our visit concerned a bottle of SIVO blueberry liqueur I had hoped to buy. I had some at a social function on Thursday night and liked it so much I took a photo of the bottle. When I showed the photo to the sales associate, he not only told me they didn't carry it, but he also told me it was just syrup, and not alcoholic. He said any grocery store would have it. I learned that he was wrong, it is an alcoholic product made in a Canadian distillery.

Excellent selection and what seems like decent prices. I found what I went for: maple whiskey and…read moremaple cream liqueur.

Excellent SAQ location. I came here after a wine I was looking for was out of stock at the location…read moreon Queen Mary. This SAQ has a wide selection and is well organized. They are really respecting COVID regulations which I appreciate. However, they make everyone take a basket (the big bulky ones that you push) and the aisles aren't wide enough so it was hard to move through the store. it would have been better if they just counted the number of people or gave us the option to take a hand held basket. All in all, staff were helpful and the selection is what will bring me back to this location.

It is an SAQ Selection so they have more items than most other SAQ stores…read more I went there specifically for the Chocolate Cherry Baileys since this was the closest and most convenient location to where I work or where I live. I took the bus 24 to get there from downtown during my lunch. The prices are regulated so whatever they sell in this store, if they have it at a different SAQ store will be the exact same price. The staff were relatively polite (although the person manning the cash register only spoke to me in French even after I replied to him in English that I would be paying by credit card) and the store was very clean and well organised.

Been there quite a few times getting something to munch on before work and pretty much always got…read moregreat service. Prices are average for convenience store for water bottles or energy drinks as exemples also their sandwiches and chocolatines are pretty good and fresh plus just in front of Du Collège station and next to St Laurent and Vanier Colleges so very well located

A neighbourhood fixture, Le Parsioir is a combo depanneur and cafe. The dep boasts more than 500…read moredifferent beers from Québécois microbreweries. The hired help may or may not know anything about this impressive menu of options, but the manager (owner) can guide you a bit. Otherwise, well, it's a dep with a great location. The cafe offers decent coffee, free wifi, a fair amount of seating, huge windows for great natural light, and entertainment in the form of a steady trickle of neighbourhood characters and Vanier College types. Decor somehow triangulates between Italian nightclub (red and black pleather seating), Québec rustic (a few barrel tables and a fireplace), and high modern industrial (exposed HVAC and lighting). The overall vibe is relaxed and friendly. A great place to grab a coffee on the go or sip a latte and watch the foot traffic.