Sup on a cold beer and down a slice of potato, bacon, and cheese curd pizza — or perhaps a shrimp “guédille” with mujjoll caviar on a Hof Kelsten roll — while enjoying the unexpectedly gorgeous views afforded by Taverne Atlantic’s Park Ex surrounds.

At this kitschy St-Hubert Street tiki bar, a portion of the rooftop terrasse is rain-proof, another is covered in military-grade nets for shading, and, for when it’s extra warm, there are some wall-mounted fans, ensuring patrons are comfortable whatever the weather. And no matter where you are seated, the fresh, fruity drinks are flowing.

This unassuming brewpub has always been a great spot to grab a quick pint, but it’s also a great place to gorge on highly creative pub fare in the Plateau. While the rooftop terrasse is only on the second floor, it’s a charming spot over Duluth Street, a few steps from the Main, making for great people watching.

Password-required downtown bar newHaūs is hosting a terrasse pop-up on the rooftop of the former (RIP) Tokyo Bar on St-Laurent this summer. It’s equipped with plenty of plant life, suspended flower garlands, and a rotating lineup of DJs.

Like it or not, Montreal’s rooftop scene is heavily dominated by hotels and their respective bars or restaurants. This one is tied to the Renaissance, featuring a snacky menu of mini burgers, cheese plates, and such, with a passable (albeit not terribly exciting) selection of cocktails and more. There’s a small plunge pool up there, too.

Perhaps the best rooftop dining option in town is this place, on the third level of event space SAT, where the approach is local, local, local, featuring creative uses of Quebec produce from chef Virginie Picard.

An excellent bet for anyone scouting out a terrasse that’s cozier than what can be found on a towering hotel rooftop. At Poincaré, the drinks are the focal point — and it’s got microbrewed beers, natural wines, and creative cocktails (carrot gin tonic, anyone?) aplenty, but its menu of fermented foods also warrants your attention.

Mount the Place d’Armes Hotel elevator and prepare for a stunning 180 degree view of Notre Dame Basilica and the downtown skyline. This rooftop lounge offers a stacked bar, from champagne and artisanal cocktails to your everyday pint of beer.

Another Old Montreal mainstay, Terrasse Nelligan offers views of Notre Dame Basilica and surrounds. Serving up specialties like blackberry pizza with goat cheese, ricotta, honey, and almonds, it may be worth arriving hungry.

Terrasse William Gray holds a luxurious and slightly moneyed appeal — rumour has it that during one Formula 1 weekend, a brand new McLaren race car was hoisted onto the terrasse and sold on the spot. But a casual drink is still possible, with $8 pints of beer and sharing plates starting at $12.

Aptly named, Perché is comfortably perched four storeys above Place Jacques-Cartier, overlooking the scramble of street performers and out-of-towners by Nelson’s Column.