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Big in japan montreal5/15/2023 ![]() ![]() Really, you can’t go wrong with any of the options here. Other brews we enjoyed included Moralité (American IPA style), and Route #1, a West Coast Pale Ale. Folks, we may have a beer convert on our hands! Five O’Clock, who, upon taking a drawn out sip of Dentelle (an India Pale Lager), exclaimed, “I actually like this beer!” for the first time in his life. Perhaps the greatest praise of all, however, comes from Mr. Open since 1998, Dieu du Ciel’s beers have won many accolades, and it has a strong reputation of being one of the best craft breweries in the city. This place was recommended to us by quite a few people before we left on our trip, and it’s easy to see why. Update: Jeremy has since moved on to Atwater Cocktail Club, another amazing cocktail hotspot in Montreal as of 2018. To help maintain the mystery, we’ve promised to keep the address a secret and not post pictures for now, but when you do find it, be sure to ask for Jeremy-a charismatic and deft mixologist. ![]() Try the À L’Affiche (Bulleit bourbon, Lagavulin 16-year scotch, popcorn syrup, saline solution, lime juice and egg white) or the White Crow (gin, juniper-infused chocolate syrup, bergamot juice, sencha green tea, cardamom seeds, and egg white). Once inside, the dark and stylish decor, attentive and personal service, and reasonably priced drinks will leave you wanting more. (In fact, this spot has only been open for nine months as of April 2016.) You step through a glass door marked “Agence de Detectives” and come face to face with a red brick wall, where you must press on the correct brick to enter the quiet hideaway below. This place has the feel of NYC’s famous speakeasies, PDT and Milk and Honey, in the era when the concept was still new and word hadn’t yet gotten out. But we spontaneously revamped our plans once we heard Anthony’s glowing recommendation for Le 4e Mur (translated as “le quartrième mur,” or “the fourth wall”) with its hidden entrance and alluring libations. I’ll admit it: we were originally headed to La Distillerie, another cocktail spot, after our time at Le Lab. ![]() Honestly, Le Lab is one of the best places to drink in Montreal! In addition to their extensive knowledge of drinks, these guys also pointed us to… 2. The Union Pacific-containing cardamom and curry bitters, Old’Timer Tonic syrup, lime, Mandarin and Pisco Capel-transported me to South Asia, even though I have yet to go there Le Berg, a drink named after Anthony which contains Aztec chocolate bitters, fernet, vermouth, sherry and Canadian Club whiskey, tasted like Canada in a glass. (Case in point: our skillful bartender, Anthony, preferred the term “bartender” over “mixologist,” because the latter term can sometimes put people off.) But make no mistake: while the staff behind the bar are very talented, they’re surprisingly down to earth too. ![]() Yes, this craft cocktail spot has “labtenders,” and yes, their drinks include ingredients from tropical BBQ syrup to sriracha. Le Berg, which tastes like Canada in a glass If you find yourself up in the Great White North with a hankering for some booze, here are the top spots to grab a drink in Montreal right now. While there’s no doubt that our current residence will always have a new, hot “bar of the moment” to try, there’s something really exciting about a city that hasn’t been overrun with dozens of speakeasies and can hold its own in the world of excellent microbrews. Five O’Clock and I can think about is how soon we can return to your charming city to revisit our favorite spots and scout out new ones. Here we are, sitting in New York City after a fantastic whirlwind getaway to Québec’s metropolis last weekend, and all Mr. Montreal, I’ve got to hand it to you: I had no idea that the caliber of your watering holes (not to mention your food) was so high. Opinions are always my own and I’ll never promote something I don’t use or believe in. Some posts on this site contain affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these links, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you!). ![]()
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