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Where to Go for a Solid 5 à 7 in Montreal

Top spots for a post-work beer or happy hour cocktail

by Erinn Blicher and Eater Staff Updated
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by Erinn Blicher and Eater Staff Updated
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Other places do happy hour, but la belle province has the venerable 5 à 7: the social confabs that take place between the end of the workday and the start of dinner at bars all over the city. From microbreweries and pubs to cocktail bars and neighbourhood haunts, there’s a spot for every taste and mood.

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Bar de Courcelle

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Tony Campanelli’s mini St-Henri fiefdom includes this hip dive-cum-neighbourhood bar with diverse crowds and loud tunes. For happy hour, which here stretches until 8 p.m, local beers are $6.75.

4685 rue de Courcelle, Montreal, Quebec, H4C 1S7, Canada
(514) 931-9821
(514) 931-9821

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Bar Palco

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One of the early settlers after Verdun changed its archaic laws on booze, Palco fulfills just about every need for booze and does it well, accompanied by a neat selection of comfort food, plus dollar oysters weeknights until 8 p.m.

4019 Rue Wellington, Verdun, QC H4G 1V6, Canada
(514) 303-1345
(514) 303-1345

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Harricana

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Beer is brewed on-site, and temperature and bubble type are specified on the menu at this Little Italy brewpub. The vibe is contemporary and airy inside, and there is a charming terrasse out front.

4832 Rue Jean-Talon O, Montréal, QC H4P 2N5, Canada

Burgundy Lion

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You make this list when you sell more beer than almost any other city bar. There’s almost always a crowd, but with two floors and a backyard garden, there’s always plenty of space.

2496 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N5, Canada
(514) 934-0888
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Nacarat Bar

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Nestled inside the Queen Elizabeth Hotel this sophisticated bar offers a considerable selection of wines, spirits, and cocktails, plus small plates to nibble on. The terrasse, with DJ sets and barbecue food, is where to be in the summer months.

900 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Montréal, QC H3B 4A5, Canada
(514) 214-9599
(514) 214-9599

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Vandale par Le Speakeasy

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Thursdays, between 5 and 7 p.m., is when to hit up this Old Montreal stop adorned with graffiti-covered walls done by local Montreal street artists. That’s when they’re serving happy hour specials, including a nightly cocktail at $9, Peroni for $6 and 50 percent off select wines. Plus, 12 oysters for $12.

120 Rue McGill, Montréal, QC H2Y 2E5, Canada
(514) 903-7710
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Club Pelicano

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Designed as an ode to Paris’ Molitor swimming pool, this moody Old Montreal spot offers nightly happy hour specials on their inventive cocktails and wines. Notably, on Wednesdays, bottles of wine are 25 percent off from 5 to 7 p.m.

1076 Rue de Bleury Suite 001, Montréal, QC H2Z 1N2, Canada
(514) 861-1515
(514) 861-1515

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HELM

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The beer is brewed on-site at this Mile End mainstay offering happy hour specials from 4 to 8 p.m. throughout the week. They also dish up modern twists on classic comfort foods (including a vegan pogo) for those wanting a bite to eat.

273 Bernard Street west, Montréal, QC H2V 1T5, Canada
(514) 276-0473
(514) 276-0473

Taverne Atlantic

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Crowds flock to this Mile-Ex choice, especially after work, to sip from their long list of wines, beers, ciders, cocktails, and alcoholic slushies. There’s food too, which takes an inventive spin on classic casse-croûte fare with options like a carrot hot dog and poutine with toppings like olives, pepperoni, and roasted peppers.

6512 Av du Parc, Montréal, QC H2V 4H9, Canada
(514) 544-6512
(514) 544-6512

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Poincaré Chinatown

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Located on the second floor, this Chinatown mainstay prides itself on offering microbrewed beers, natural wines, artisanal spirits, and local eats inside and on the rooftop terrasse. They’re constantly switching things up and creating new cocktails with seasonal ingredients allowing for an exciting experience every time.

1071 Boul. Saint-Laurent 2e étage, Montréal, QC H2Z 1J6, Canada

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Le Majestique Montréal

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Generating buzz since it opened its doors on the Main in 2014, this cozy-chic destination is a great choice any time of night, but specifically from 5 to 7 p.m. when oysters are $2 each. Pair them with a custom cocktail or a glass of wine from a curated list that changes weekly.

4105 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Y7, Canada
(514) 439-1850
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Bar Le Sparrow

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This Mile End fave is known for serving traditional and inventive cocktails alongside seasonal plates in cozy yet sophisticated environs. Always a solid choice, especially during happy hour when oysters are $1.50 each.

5322 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1S1, Canada
(514) 507-1642
(514) 507-1642

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Mellön

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Head to this casual microbrewery in La Petite-Patrie to try a rotating selection of small-batch beers. There is a concise food menu (think charcuterie board, poutine, sandwiches), but the offerings change based on the day of the week and the time of day, so check the website before heading out hungry.

7141 Rue Saint-André, Montréal, QC H2S 2L3, Canada

Bar Renard

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This sister bar to Verdun’s Palco on the Ste-Catherine strip in the Village boasts well-rounded booze offerings and a charming terrasse. Every evening until 7 p.m., select beers are $6 each.

1272 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2L 2H2, Canada
(438) 385-1444
(438) 385-1444

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vinvinvin

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As the name implies, wine is what it’s about at this La Petite-Patrie destination pouring a wide selection of white, red, rosé, and orange varietals, including certain hard-to-find bottles. The space has a funky, vintage look with seating all along the wrap-around bar and at small tables.

1290 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2S 1P9, Canada
(514) 379-6969
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La Succursale

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A favourite on the Masson strip, this Old Rosemont microbrewery has a list of continuously rotating beers that cover the spectrum from bright and fruity to robust, filling, and stout-esque. They also offer seasonal varieties (think strawberry beer in the summer) and a menu of light bites.

3188 rue Masson, Montreal, QC H1Y 1Y1, Canada
(514) 508-1615
(514) 508-1615
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Bar de Courcelle

4685 rue de Courcelle, Montreal, Quebec, H4C 1S7, Canada

Tony Campanelli’s mini St-Henri fiefdom includes this hip dive-cum-neighbourhood bar with diverse crowds and loud tunes. For happy hour, which here stretches until 8 p.m, local beers are $6.75.

4685 rue de Courcelle, Montreal, Quebec, H4C 1S7, Canada
(514) 931-9821
(514) 931-9821

Bar Palco

4019 Rue Wellington, Verdun, QC H4G 1V6, Canada

One of the early settlers after Verdun changed its archaic laws on booze, Palco fulfills just about every need for booze and does it well, accompanied by a neat selection of comfort food, plus dollar oysters weeknights until 8 p.m.

4019 Rue Wellington, Verdun, QC H4G 1V6, Canada
(514) 303-1345
(514) 303-1345

Harricana

4832 Rue Jean-Talon O, Montréal, QC H4P 2N5, Canada

Beer is brewed on-site, and temperature and bubble type are specified on the menu at this Little Italy brewpub. The vibe is contemporary and airy inside, and there is a charming terrasse out front.

4832 Rue Jean-Talon O, Montréal, QC H4P 2N5, Canada

Burgundy Lion

2496 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N5, Canada

You make this list when you sell more beer than almost any other city bar. There’s almost always a crowd, but with two floors and a backyard garden, there’s always plenty of space.

2496 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N5, Canada
(514) 934-0888
(514) 934-0888

Nacarat Bar

900 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Montréal, QC H3B 4A5, Canada

Nestled inside the Queen Elizabeth Hotel this sophisticated bar offers a considerable selection of wines, spirits, and cocktails, plus small plates to nibble on. The terrasse, with DJ sets and barbecue food, is where to be in the summer months.

900 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Montréal, QC H3B 4A5, Canada
(514) 214-9599
(514) 214-9599

Vandale par Le Speakeasy

120 Rue McGill, Montréal, QC H2Y 2E5, Canada

Thursdays, between 5 and 7 p.m., is when to hit up this Old Montreal stop adorned with graffiti-covered walls done by local Montreal street artists. That’s when they’re serving happy hour specials, including a nightly cocktail at $9, Peroni for $6 and 50 percent off select wines. Plus, 12 oysters for $12.

120 Rue McGill, Montréal, QC H2Y 2E5, Canada
(514) 903-7710
(514) 903-7710

Club Pelicano

1076 Rue de Bleury Suite 001, Montréal, QC H2Z 1N2, Canada

Designed as an ode to Paris’ Molitor swimming pool, this moody Old Montreal spot offers nightly happy hour specials on their inventive cocktails and wines. Notably, on Wednesdays, bottles of wine are 25 percent off from 5 to 7 p.m.

1076 Rue de Bleury Suite 001, Montréal, QC H2Z 1N2, Canada
(514) 861-1515
(514) 861-1515

HELM

273 Bernard Street west, Montréal, QC H2V 1T5, Canada

The beer is brewed on-site at this Mile End mainstay offering happy hour specials from 4 to 8 p.m. throughout the week. They also dish up modern twists on classic comfort foods (including a vegan pogo) for those wanting a bite to eat.

273 Bernard Street west, Montréal, QC H2V 1T5, Canada
(514) 276-0473
(514) 276-0473

Taverne Atlantic

6512 Av du Parc, Montréal, QC H2V 4H9, Canada

Crowds flock to this Mile-Ex choice, especially after work, to sip from their long list of wines, beers, ciders, cocktails, and alcoholic slushies. There’s food too, which takes an inventive spin on classic casse-croûte fare with options like a carrot hot dog and poutine with toppings like olives, pepperoni, and roasted peppers.

6512 Av du Parc, Montréal, QC H2V 4H9, Canada
(514) 544-6512
(514) 544-6512

Poincaré Chinatown

1071 Boul. Saint-Laurent 2e étage, Montréal, QC H2Z 1J6, Canada

Located on the second floor, this Chinatown mainstay prides itself on offering microbrewed beers, natural wines, artisanal spirits, and local eats inside and on the rooftop terrasse. They’re constantly switching things up and creating new cocktails with seasonal ingredients allowing for an exciting experience every time.

1071 Boul. Saint-Laurent 2e étage, Montréal, QC H2Z 1J6, Canada

Le Majestique Montréal

4105 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Y7, Canada

Generating buzz since it opened its doors on the Main in 2014, this cozy-chic destination is a great choice any time of night, but specifically from 5 to 7 p.m. when oysters are $2 each. Pair them with a custom cocktail or a glass of wine from a curated list that changes weekly.

4105 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Y7, Canada
(514) 439-1850
(514) 439-1850

Bar Le Sparrow

5322 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1S1, Canada

This Mile End fave is known for serving traditional and inventive cocktails alongside seasonal plates in cozy yet sophisticated environs. Always a solid choice, especially during happy hour when oysters are $1.50 each.

5322 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1S1, Canada
(514) 507-1642
(514) 507-1642

Mellön

7141 Rue Saint-André, Montréal, QC H2S 2L3, Canada

Head to this casual microbrewery in La Petite-Patrie to try a rotating selection of small-batch beers. There is a concise food menu (think charcuterie board, poutine, sandwiches), but the offerings change based on the day of the week and the time of day, so check the website before heading out hungry.

7141 Rue Saint-André, Montréal, QC H2S 2L3, Canada

Bar Renard

1272 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2L 2H2, Canada

This sister bar to Verdun’s Palco on the Ste-Catherine strip in the Village boasts well-rounded booze offerings and a charming terrasse. Every evening until 7 p.m., select beers are $6 each.

1272 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2L 2H2, Canada
(438) 385-1444
(438) 385-1444

vinvinvin

1290 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2S 1P9, Canada

As the name implies, wine is what it’s about at this La Petite-Patrie destination pouring a wide selection of white, red, rosé, and orange varietals, including certain hard-to-find bottles. The space has a funky, vintage look with seating all along the wrap-around bar and at small tables.

1290 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2S 1P9, Canada
(514) 379-6969
(514) 379-6969

La Succursale

3188 rue Masson, Montreal, QC H1Y 1Y1, Canada

A favourite on the Masson strip, this Old Rosemont microbrewery has a list of continuously rotating beers that cover the spectrum from bright and fruity to robust, filling, and stout-esque. They also offer seasonal varieties (think strawberry beer in the summer) and a menu of light bites.

3188 rue Masson, Montreal, QC H1Y 1Y1, Canada
(514) 508-1615
(514) 508-1615