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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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bar de Courcelle

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.

Bar Palco

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.

Harricana

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.

Burgundy Lion

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.

Nacarat Bar

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.

Vandale par Le Speakeasy

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.

Club Pelicano

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.

HELM

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.

Taverne Atlantic

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.

Poincaré Chinatown

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.

Le Majestique Montréal

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.

Bar Le Sparrow

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.

Mellön

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.

Bar Renard

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.

vinvinvin

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.

La Succursale

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.