10 delicious spots for a late meal
The show is over, the festival is wrapping up… it’s almost time to go home but you’re feeling a little peckish. Fortunately, the Quartier des Spectacles has plenty of places to grab a bite or enjoy a drink with friends. Here are ten restaurants where you can satisfy your cravings. And they’re open late – some very late!
3 Amigos
1621 Saint-Denis St.
Since opening in 1998, 3 Amigos has celebrated the best of Mexico with generous portions and a fun atmosphere that turns festive when it’s time to party. The menu features all the classics you know and love, as well as new dishes to discover. Snack on some tortilla chips and guac while sipping a margarita, gorge on tacos, wash it all down with some tequila and have churros dessert, surrounded by charming pottery, colourful weavings and stunning pictures.
Le Saint-Bock
1749 Saint-Denis St.
If you love beer, Le Saint-Bock is your spot. Originally specializing in imports, the establishment now brews its own and serves up local microbrews – in all, they have 40 taps! With that kind of choice, you might want to start with a tasting flight. Or you could rock it old-school by sharing a pitcher with your pals as you enjoy a burger, some poutine with beer gravy and bacon, or the pub’s signature dish: mac and cheese with beer and truffles.
Le Central
30 Sainte-Catherine St. W.
If you’re the kind of person who thinks too much is almost enough, Le Central’s got you. With some 20 signature restaurants under one roof, this flavour agora is like a permanent food festival. Sample Mignonette’s oysters, set up a pizza battle between Morso and Heirloom, enjoy sushi from Musubi or piri-piri chicken from Cantine Emilia, try the Gaspé delicacies of Camion Gourmand or the Hawaiian fare at Kamé. And there are almost as many choices of beverages to accompany your meal: craft beer, natural wine, creative cocktails. The music is excellent too!
Montreal Pool Room
1217 Saint-Laurent Blvd.
An establishment that’s more than a century old, which moved to its current location across the street from Café Cléopâtre in 2010 – and they moved absolutely everything – the Montreal Pool Room has expanded its menu. Once the home of steamed hot dogs (with coleslaw, of course), it now also serves fries, poutine, burgers, onion rings and corn dogs. Timeless fast food that puts a smile on your face day or night.
NYK'S Bistro Pub
1250 De Bleury St.
As soon as you enter NYK’s, you’ll be immersed in a festive yet luxurious environment suitable for everything from meetings and happy hours to pre-show dinners and after-show nightcaps. Known for its classic burgers, fish & chips and moules-frites, the restaurant also serves the chef’s latest creations starring fresh fish, game meats, homemade pasta and tartares. Wet your whistle with the vast selection of draft beers from far and wide, excellent wine list and an extensive selection of Scotch, whisky, rum and other spirits.
Pamplemousse
1579 Saint-Laurent Blvd.
A collaborative effort by several big names in the city’s restaurant scene, Pamplemousse is a casual spot where you can enjoy top-notch food and drink at a reasonable price. Whether you’re craving a dish with Caribbean, Middle Eastern or Southeast Asian flavours, you’ll be seduced by the comforting creations coming out of the wood-fired oven. Accompany your meal with a microbrewery beer or a cocktail from the list crafted by the team at Le Mal Nécessaire.
Furco
425 Mayor St.
Furco’s name comes from “Fur Co.”, the furrier that once occupied the bar’s space, a converted warehouse. Making the most of the brutalist structure’s cavernous interior, enhanced with streamlined contemporary decorations (the space earned Zébulon Perron a design award in 2014), Furco is quite simply a place where you can kick back and relax as the city rushes by outside. An extensive list of organic wines and craft cocktails has undeniable flair, while the menu is regularly updated with seasonal fare.
Vino Disco
1192 Saint-Laurent Blvd.
Have you ever noticed that a good glass of wine goes down even better if there’s great music playing? Located next to Le Central, Vino Disco is a casual wine bar where DJs spin great tunes every night, doubling your pleasure. Have a seat near the disco ball and explore a selection of fine wines, signature cocktails and plates to share before dancing the night away!
L'idéal bar & contenus
151 Ontario St. E.
L’idéal bar et contenu is unlike other wine bars in the Quartier des Spectacles thanks to its main room, which becomes more and more of a nightclub as the evening progresses, and especially because of the adjacent creative studio where podcasters record their sessions and the public is welcome to watch – check them out while enjoying a drink and a snack. Come for the extensive menu of wines, beers and cocktails, then stay for the snacks, plates to share and more substantial dishes.
Papito
1425 Saint-Alexandre St.
Named in honour of the father of one of the owners, Papito offers a friendly, comforting vibe and serves truly memorable food served family-style and made from fresh local produce and charcoal-grilled meats, accompanied by good wine. For a breath of fresh air, there’s a welcoming patio. If you enjoy Furco, you’ll be just as happy at Papito: it was created by the same team.
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