Private rooms in Old Montreal and downtown, activities from axe throwing to craft beer tours, and Canadiens nights at the Bell Centre.
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$61.70 CAD for dinner: the Canadian government travel dinner allowance (NJC, effective April 2, 2026). Many companies use government rates as their benchmark. None of our dinner picks typically fit it, so plan on the company covering the difference or choosing a set menu.
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426 Rue Saint-Gabriel · Old Montreal · about 10 min walk from Palais des congrès
Historic Old Montreal inn with three event rooms, from a 60-person dinner to a 250-person reception. Close to the Palais des congrès.
116 McGill St · Old Montreal · about 12 min walk from Palais des congrès
Upscale modern Italian in Old Montreal with four event spaces for a seated dinner of up to 80.
1228 Sherbrooke St W, Ritz-Carlton · Downtown · about 30 min walk from Palais des congrès
French with Mediterranean touches inside the Ritz-Carlton. The choice when the client dinner has to be perfect.
1440 Drummond St · Downtown · about 25 min walk from Palais des congrès
British-style dining in a grand historic mansion. Flexible spaces from a small dinner to a reception.
5357 Parc Ave · Mile End area
Greek seafood where guests pick their fish from the market display. The private cellar room seats about 55 to 60.
Saint-Henri · near Lionel-Groulx metro
Escape rooms built around communication under time pressure. Split the group and race each other out.
1436 Rue Atateken, near Beaudry metro · about 25 min walk from Palais des congrès
Coached axe throwing for friendly competition, a short metro ride from downtown.
Le St-Bock, 1749 Saint-Denis St, Latin Quarter · about 15 min walk from Palais des congrès
Guided craft beer walk through downtown brewpubs, with tastings at each stop. Handles larger groups.
1411 Rue Mackay, Downtown · about 30 min walk from Palais des congrès
Trivia game-show rooms with buzzers. Everyone plays, no athletic skill needed.
Near Jean-Talon metro
Free-roam virtual reality missions where the whole group plays together in one arena.
406 Saint-Jacques St, Old Montreal · about 7 min walk from Palais des congrès
Father-and-son French restaurant in a grand stone-and-marble room in Old Montreal. A lively brasserie up front and a more formal dining room with a four-course set menu. Listed in the Michelin Guide.
423 Saint-Claude St, Old Montreal · about 13 min walk from Palais des congrès
Dark, club-like room with stone walls and wood beams next to the Château Ramezay. Game, aged beef and seafood with a deep wine list. In the Michelin Guide and open since 2004.
1065 de la Montagne St, Downtown · about 25 min walk from Palais des congrès
One Michelin star in 2026 and a Relais & Châteaux member. Modern Québec cooking with silver service and a glass-walled kitchen. The pick for a high-stakes client dinner.
1446 Peel St, Downtown · about 20 min walk from Palais des congrès
Portuguese seafood house in the Michelin Guide, with about 400 wines and a strong port list. Two private rooms and set group menus make it easy to host a big table.
257 Prince St, Old Montreal · about 12 min walk from Palais des congrès
Italian and Mediterranean bistro in a former foundry, listed in the Michelin Guide. Crudos, pasta and a daily rotisserie dish, with a long wine list.
900 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Quartier international · about 2 min walk from Palais des congrès
Normand Laprise's landmark restaurant, a few steps from the Palais. Lunch is a short à la carte of classics with wine pairings and attentive service. Listed in the Michelin Guide.
438 McGill St, Old Montreal · about 8 min walk from Palais des congrès
Chef Helena Loureiro's Portuguese seafood and tapas in a calm, chic room on McGill Street. Tastet praises the precise, courteous service and the long Portuguese wine list.
407 McGill St, Old Montreal · about 8 min walk from Palais des congrès
Big European-style brasserie with high ceilings and banquettes, open since 2003. A long-time business-lunch favourite with a daily express lunch menu.
719 William St, Old Montreal · about 12 min walk from Palais des congrès
Bright, airy room serving refined, vegetable-forward cooking at lunch. A calmer choice on the western edge of Old Montreal, with a well-known terrace in summer.
701 Côte de la Place d'Armes, Old Montreal · about 6 min walk from Palais des congrès
Paris-style brasserie in the neoclassical Hôtel Place d'Armes, facing Place d'Armes. Breakfast starts at 7 AM every day, and there is a private room for small meetings.
426 Place Jacques-Cartier, Old Montreal · about 13 min walk from Palais des congrès
Large steakhouse on the ground floor of Hôtel William Gray, serving from breakfast through dinner. Tourisme Montréal lists it among restaurants within 10 minutes of the Palais.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, 900 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Downtown · about 15 min walk from Palais des congrès
The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth's art deco brasserie, with 145 seats under high ceilings. Breakfast from 6:30 AM, buffet or à la carte.
416 Saint-Vincent St, Old Montreal · about 11 min walk from Palais des congrès
Mediterranean-style apéritif bar in Old Montreal, ranked #24 on Canada's 50 Best Bars 2026. Soft, relaxed room with vermouths, low-alcohol drinks and small plates.
1243 Metcalfe St, Downtown · about 20 min walk from Palais des congrès
Classic cocktails, a raw bar and shared plates in a restored historic building. Ranked #37 on Canada's 50 Best Bars 2026.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, 900 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Downtown · about 15 min walk from Palais des congrès
The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth's cocktail bar: dark, chic and attentive, with inventive signature drinks and seasonal small plates.
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Enter your dates to see the games, conferences and holidays happening while you're in Montreal. Schedules go as far ahead as teams and organizers have published them, and we add more daily.
Nothing we track is happening on those dates. Your evenings are wide open.
Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.
L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel (426 Rue Saint-Gabriel): Rooms seat 60 to 150; receptions up to 250. Graziella (116 McGill St): Four event spaces; up to 80 seated. Maison Boulud (1228 Sherbrooke St W, Ritz-Carlton): Private room for 24; semi-private room for 7. Milos (5357 Parc Ave): Private wine-cellar room for about 55 to 60 seated, or up to 90 for a cocktail; semi-private room for up to 30. Monarque (406 Saint-Jacques St, Old Montreal): Private room for up to 32; 180 seats in all.
Rage Axe Throwing: Coached axe throwing for friendly competition, a short metro ride from downtown. Montreal Craft Beer Tours: Guided craft beer walk through downtown brewpubs, with tastings at each stop. Handles larger groups.
Upcoming home games: CF Montréal vs Whitecaps, Sat Nov 7 at 4:00 PM (Saputo Stadium); Canadiens vs Wild, Tue Nov 10 at 7:00 PM (Bell Centre); Canadiens vs Avalanche, Sat Nov 14 at 7:00 PM (Bell Centre); Canadiens vs Flyers, Sat Nov 21 at 7:00 PM (Bell Centre). The Montreal page lists every home game for the next six months.
AAAI-27: Feb 16–23, 2027 at Palais des congrès de Montréal. Our advice is to book private rooms by January 5, 2027.
Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week. Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date. Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead. Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.