Where to Watch the US Election in Montreal

Trump vs. Clinton vs. your sobriety

by Tim Forster@timothyjforster Updated Nov 7, 2016, 7:05am EST

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by Tim Forster@timothyjforster Updated Nov 7, 2016, 7:05am EST

Taverne Cobra

The ~~apocalypse~~ end of the drawn-out US election is upon us and amidst the continuously ridiculous stream of news, Montrealers are understandably anxious to know whether a dystopian future awaits them. Plenty of local and 24-hour news networks from both sides of the border are airing the election night results, and plenty of Montreal bars and restaurants are showing it to get in on the Trump vs. Clinton action.

If you can't handle watching the trainwreck that is American politics alone, or you just want some beers and snacks to calm your anxiety about a possible Trump presidency, this map is your bible.

Polls start closing as early as 6 p.m. eastern time, so the pre-show begins as early as 4 p.m. on CNN, although most channels are holding off until 7 p.m. Many venues are non-committal about which feed they'll be showing — since French-language outlets like Radio-Canada and LCN will obviously feature French commentators and subtitles, so we've tried to flag where the events sit on the anglo-franco spectrum.

Trump supporters be warned — if the presidential debate screenings and general mood in Montreal are any indication, most crowds will be very, very pro-Clinton, so wear those "Make America Great Again" hats at your own risk.

The map will be updated if more bars share their plans for the evening; send us a note if you think there's an event we missed.

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Taverne Cobra

You can't fault their advertising for being vibrant: Little Italy dive bar Cobra are billing election night as "the end of the world as we know it" and their ever-woke debate commentator Sylvain Raymond will be back to host the party from 7 p.m. If there were a prize for making Facebook cover art great again, Cobra would win.

6584 St-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2S 3C6, Canada

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HELM Microbrasserie

The more francophone of your Mile End options for election night, Helm are kicking off their screening at 8 p.m. with craft brews galore.

273 rue Bernard O., Montreal, QC H2V 1T5, Canada

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Chez Boris

Mile End doughnut store Chez Boris have been extra-committed to airing the presidential debates and are continuing their dedication on Tuesday. Their screening kicks off at 7 p.m., posing the question, "will a giant fascist cheeto, with a dead ferret for hair, stage an improbable comeback causing millions of refugees to flood into Montreal?". Chez Boris promises surprises, Icelandic hotdogs and a costume competition in what is the more anglo-oriented of your Mile End election choices.

5151 Avenue du Parc, Montreal, QC, Canada

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Gerts

The crowd at McGill University's student bar likely won't be classy, if the popular catchphrase "Gerts 'til it hurts" is any measurement, but they will be enthusiastic. Expect plastic cups, cheap drinks, noise and a very, very McGill crowd from this party hosted by McGill's political science student group.

3480 rue Mctavish, Montreal, QC H2X 1Y2, Canada

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Karina's Club Lounge and Winnie's

Is Crescent Street turning a corner and turning into a strip where people politely imbibe and contemplate politics? Almost certainly not, but you can still watch the election there, courtesy of this co-production between Democrats Abroad McGill and Democrats Abroad Montreal. They're taking over three floors of the Winnie's and Karina's complex, with ample drink specials, a Hillary cardboard cut-out, drinking games and Hillary apparel are all on the menu.

1455 Crescent St., Montreal, QC H3G 2B2, Canada

Broue Pub Brouhaha

The Rosemont location of this brewpub has been dedicated to this year's American political events, but Trump supporters beware: this one is hosted by the Front d'Action Socialiste, who are promising an electoral bingo game among comrades.

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5860 ave. de Lorimier, Montreal, QC H2G 2N9, Canada

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Brasserie Cherrier

Cosy St-Denis Street bar Brasserie Cherrier will be showing the election: an ideal spot for people on the lower Plateau who can't bring themselves to face the masses of students at nearby university bars.

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3638 rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2X 3L7, Canada

Le Verre Bouteille

At almost 75 years in business, this east Plateau mainstay has seen many US presidents, but have they seen the likes of Trump? Find out at their Tuesday screening from 8 p.m.

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2112 av. Mont-Royal Est, Montreal, QC H2H 1J8, Canada

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Espace Public

Probably the easternmost election viewing in the city, Hochelaga brewery Espace Public's profanely named election party will feature all-American playlists and all-American décor.

3632 Ontario Est, Montreal, QC H1W 1R7, Canada

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Groove Nation

Typically more of a music venue, Rachel Street's Groove Nation will carry all the relieving or anxiety-inducing updates from the orange guy and the pant-suited lady on a giant screen.

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410 Rachel E, Montreal, QC, Canada

Station Ho.st

In line with all other jokes about the Trump campaign slogan, Centre-Sud microbrewery Station Ho.st's election night offering is billed as "Make America Regret Again". Expect a giant screen and electoral pool.

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1494 Ontario, Montreal, QC H2L 1S3, Canada

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Pub L'île Noire

Fans of whiskey L'île noire are hosting an open-invite party for public relations firm Octane Strategies — this one starts a little late, around 8:30 p.m.

1649, rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2X 3K4, Canada

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Chez Alexandre

If you like your election coverage fancy and possibly served with bouillabaisse, downtown restaurant Chez Alexandre has you covered. The American Chamber of Commerce in Canada and a strategy group are hosting a party upstairs in the Ardbeg pub and cigar lounge, also part of Chez Alexandre, but you'll need to reserve for that one.

1454 Peel Street, Montreal, QC H3A 1S8, Canada

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Burgundy Lion

The toffy as all get-out Oxford and Cambridge Society of Montreal are appropriately holding a screening at one of the most British spots in town, Little Burgundy's Burgundy Lion, from 6:30 p.m.

2496, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3J 1N5, Canada

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Chez Dallaire

This Pointe-St-Charles gastropub is using the American election as an opportunity to push Canadian pride, with 15 per cent discount on all Canadian politics. They're kicking off an apparently English screening at the early hour of 4 p.m.

2035, rue Wellington, Montreal, QC H3K 1W7, Canada

L'Barouf

Mid-Plateau pub L'Barouf is home to the election party for young workers' advocacy group Force Jeunesse from 7 p.m. Their event requests that you reserve, since they're a big group. Expect a French screening of the proceedings.

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4171 rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2W 2M7, Canada

Bar Cafe La Brunante

Organized by a few politically-oriented faculties and student groups from the Université de Montréal, the event 6@Trump promises cheap drinks, expert professorial analysis and surprises from 6 p.m. in Côte-des-Neiges at UdeM student pub La Brunante. Expect a French feed.

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3210 Rue Jean Brillant, Montreal, QC H3T 1P2, Canada

Librairie Olivieri

This dual bookstore and bistro in Côte-des-Neiges is the less student-heavy of your two CDN election viewing options, with a screening kicking off at 6 p.m., most likely in French.

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5219 Ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal, QC H3T 1Y2, Canada

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Okafhé

Expect a young crowd: this party is at the student café at Cégep de Saint-Laurent, from 6 p.m.

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625 ch. Ste-Croix, Ville St-Laurent, QC, Canada

Casa del Popolo

Surprisingly given the Trump presence, Casa is only place to riff off a reality TV theme with the Bachelor-themed America's Final Rose Ceremony. There's very cheap drinks, and the organizers say there are no Trump supporters allowed.

4873 boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T 1R6, Canada

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Thomson House

There's not one, but two public screenings on McGill's campus — if you want an older crowd than that at student bar Gerts, graduate students will be showing it throughout their HQ, Thomson House.

3650, rue McTavish, Montreal, QC H3A 1Y2, Canada

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Mimi La Nuit

Old Montreal bar-buvette Mimi La Nuit is definitely one of the classier viewing options for the showdown, with the added bonus of two-for-one cocktails.

22 Rue St-Paul Est, Montreal, QC H2Y 2A6, Canada

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Taverne Cobra

6584 St-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2S 3C6, Canada

You can't fault their advertising for being vibrant: Little Italy dive bar Cobra are billing election night as "the end of the world as we know it" and their ever-woke debate commentator Sylvain Raymond will be back to host the party from 7 p.m. If there were a prize for making Facebook cover art great again, Cobra would win.

6584 St-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2S 3C6, Canada

Visit Website

HELM Microbrasserie

273 rue Bernard O., Montreal, QC H2V 1T5, Canada

The more francophone of your Mile End options for election night, Helm are kicking off their screening at 8 p.m. with craft brews galore.

273 rue Bernard O., Montreal, QC H2V 1T5, Canada

Visit Website

Chez Boris

5151 Avenue du Parc, Montreal, QC, Canada

Mile End doughnut store Chez Boris have been extra-committed to airing the presidential debates and are continuing their dedication on Tuesday. Their screening kicks off at 7 p.m., posing the question, "will a giant fascist cheeto, with a dead ferret for hair, stage an improbable comeback causing millions of refugees to flood into Montreal?". Chez Boris promises surprises, Icelandic hotdogs and a costume competition in what is the more anglo-oriented of your Mile End election choices.

5151 Avenue du Parc, Montreal, QC, Canada

Visit Website

Gerts

3480 rue Mctavish, Montreal, QC H2X 1Y2, Canada

The crowd at McGill University's student bar likely won't be classy, if the popular catchphrase "Gerts 'til it hurts" is any measurement, but they will be enthusiastic. Expect plastic cups, cheap drinks, noise and a very, very McGill crowd from this party hosted by McGill's political science student group.

3480 rue Mctavish, Montreal, QC H2X 1Y2, Canada

Visit Website

Karina's Club Lounge and Winnie's

1455 Crescent St., Montreal, QC H3G 2B2, Canada

Is Crescent Street turning a corner and turning into a strip where people politely imbibe and contemplate politics? Almost certainly not, but you can still watch the election there, courtesy of this co-production between Democrats Abroad McGill and Democrats Abroad Montreal. They're taking over three floors of the Winnie's and Karina's complex, with ample drink specials, a Hillary cardboard cut-out, drinking games and Hillary apparel are all on the menu.

1455 Crescent St., Montreal, QC H3G 2B2, Canada

Broue Pub Brouhaha

5860 ave. de Lorimier, Montreal, QC H2G 2N9, Canada

The Rosemont location of this brewpub has been dedicated to this year's American political events, but Trump supporters beware: this one is hosted by the Front d'Action Socialiste, who are promising an electoral bingo game among comrades.

Open in Google Maps

5860 ave. de Lorimier, Montreal, QC H2G 2N9, Canada

Visit Website

Brasserie Cherrier

3638 rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2X 3L7, Canada

Cosy St-Denis Street bar Brasserie Cherrier will be showing the election: an ideal spot for people on the lower Plateau who can't bring themselves to face the masses of students at nearby university bars.

Open in Google Maps

3638 rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2X 3L7, Canada

Le Verre Bouteille

2112 av. Mont-Royal Est, Montreal, QC H2H 1J8, Canada

At almost 75 years in business, this east Plateau mainstay has seen many US presidents, but have they seen the likes of Trump? Find out at their Tuesday screening from 8 p.m.

Open in Google Maps

2112 av. Mont-Royal Est, Montreal, QC H2H 1J8, Canada

Visit Website

Espace Public

3632 Ontario Est, Montreal, QC H1W 1R7, Canada

Probably the easternmost election viewing in the city, Hochelaga brewery Espace Public's profanely named election party will feature all-American playlists and all-American décor.

3632 Ontario Est, Montreal, QC H1W 1R7, Canada

Visit Website

Groove Nation

410 Rachel E, Montreal, QC, Canada

Typically more of a music venue, Rachel Street's Groove Nation will carry all the relieving or anxiety-inducing updates from the orange guy and the pant-suited lady on a giant screen.

Open in Google Maps

410 Rachel E, Montreal, QC, Canada

Station Ho.st

1494 Ontario, Montreal, QC H2L 1S3, Canada

In line with all other jokes about the Trump campaign slogan, Centre-Sud microbrewery Station Ho.st's election night offering is billed as "Make America Regret Again". Expect a giant screen and electoral pool.

Open in Google Maps

1494 Ontario, Montreal, QC H2L 1S3, Canada

Visit Website

Pub L'île Noire

1649, rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2X 3K4, Canada

Fans of whiskey L'île noire are hosting an open-invite party for public relations firm Octane Strategies — this one starts a little late, around 8:30 p.m.

1649, rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2X 3K4, Canada

Visit Website

Chez Alexandre

1454 Peel Street, Montreal, QC H3A 1S8, Canada

If you like your election coverage fancy and possibly served with bouillabaisse, downtown restaurant Chez Alexandre has you covered. The American Chamber of Commerce in Canada and a strategy group are hosting a party upstairs in the Ardbeg pub and cigar lounge, also part of Chez Alexandre, but you'll need to reserve for that one.

1454 Peel Street, Montreal, QC H3A 1S8, Canada

Visit Website

Burgundy Lion

2496, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3J 1N5, Canada

The toffy as all get-out Oxford and Cambridge Society of Montreal are appropriately holding a screening at one of the most British spots in town, Little Burgundy's Burgundy Lion, from 6:30 p.m.

2496, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC H3J 1N5, Canada

Visit Website

Chez Dallaire

2035, rue Wellington, Montreal, QC H3K 1W7, Canada

This Pointe-St-Charles gastropub is using the American election as an opportunity to push Canadian pride, with 15 per cent discount on all Canadian politics. They're kicking off an apparently English screening at the early hour of 4 p.m.

2035, rue Wellington, Montreal, QC H3K 1W7, Canada

L'Barouf

4171 rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2W 2M7, Canada

Mid-Plateau pub L'Barouf is home to the election party for young workers' advocacy group Force Jeunesse from 7 p.m. Their event requests that you reserve, since they're a big group. Expect a French screening of the proceedings.

Open in Google Maps

4171 rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2W 2M7, Canada

Bar Cafe La Brunante

3210 Rue Jean Brillant, Montreal, QC H3T 1P2, Canada

Organized by a few politically-oriented faculties and student groups from the Université de Montréal, the event 6@Trump promises cheap drinks, expert professorial analysis and surprises from 6 p.m. in Côte-des-Neiges at UdeM student pub La Brunante. Expect a French feed.

Open in Google Maps

3210 Rue Jean Brillant, Montreal, QC H3T 1P2, Canada

Librairie Olivieri

5219 Ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal, QC H3T 1Y2, Canada

This dual bookstore and bistro in Côte-des-Neiges is the less student-heavy of your two CDN election viewing options, with a screening kicking off at 6 p.m., most likely in French.

Open in Google Maps

5219 Ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal, QC H3T 1Y2, Canada

Visit Website

Okafhé

625 ch. Ste-Croix, Ville St-Laurent, QC, Canada

Expect a young crowd: this party is at the student café at Cégep de Saint-Laurent, from 6 p.m.

Open in Google Maps

625 ch. Ste-Croix, Ville St-Laurent, QC, Canada

Casa del Popolo

4873 boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T 1R6, Canada

Surprisingly given the Trump presence, Casa is only place to riff off a reality TV theme with the Bachelor-themed America's Final Rose Ceremony. There's very cheap drinks, and the organizers say there are no Trump supporters allowed.