While Montreal has not yet been a major epicentre for outbreaks of the novel coronavirus, the pandemic is still having a major impact on the city’s restaurant and bar scene. In order to stop the spread, many businesses have been forced to close; others voluntarily shut the doors, while many of those still open have switched to take-out and delivery service only.
Here, diners can find the most up-to-date news and analysis regarding how the novel coronavirus is affecting Montreal’s restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and coffee shops. (For more general information as well as guidelines on how to stop the spread of the coronavirus, please visit the Canadian government’s online resource centre and the Quebec government’s official page for information on COVID-19.