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Montreal after hours.

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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Per diem check

$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.

Fit is based on our price estimates, before tax and tip. Rate source ↗

Type
Group
Dinner$$$

L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel

Old Montreal

Historic inn with four private rooms, from a 50-person dinner to a 200-person reception. Close to the Palais des congrès.

Team dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Rooms seat 60 to 150; receptions up to 250
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Tip
Ideal for the closing-night team dinner.
Dinner$$$$

Graziella

116 McGill St · Old Montreal

Upscale modern Italian with two private rooms that can be combined for a larger group.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Four event spaces; up to 80 seated
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Walkable from the Palais des congrès.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Dinner$$$$

Maison Boulud

Ritz-Carlton · Downtown

French with Mediterranean touches inside the Ritz-Carlton. The choice when the client dinner has to be perfect.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Private room for 24; semi-private room for 7
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Book the semi-private room for small executive dinners.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Dinner$$$

Bar George

1440 Drummond St · Downtown

British-style dining in a grand historic mansion. Flexible spaces from a small dinner to a reception.

Team dinnerUnique room
Fits
Private rooms from 6 to 40 seated
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Tip
A memorable room without fine-dining formality.
Dinner$$$$

Milos

5357 Parc Ave · Mile End area

Greek seafood where guests pick their fish from the market display. The cellar room seats 55.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Cellar room for 55
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Tip
A short cab ride from downtown.
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Activity$$

A/MAZE Escape Rooms

Atwater

Escape rooms built around communication under time pressure. Split the group and race each other out.

CollaborativeCompetitive
Fits
Small to mid groups
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
Book side-by-side rooms for a head-to-head.
Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026
Activity$$

Rage Axe Throwing

Near Beaudry metro

Coached axe throwing for friendly competition, a short metro ride from downtown.

CompetitiveBig groups
Fits
Small to large groups
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
Ask for a private lane block and a tournament format.
Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026
Activity$$

Montreal Craft Beer Tours

Old Montreal

Food and drink tour through Old Montreal restaurants. Handles larger groups.

WalkingTasting
Fits
Larger groups
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
Starts near the convention district.
Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026
Activity$$

Quiz Room

Montreal

Trivia game-show rooms with buzzers. Everyone plays, no athletic skill needed.

CompetitiveCasual
Fits
Teams of a few players each
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
Good for mixed-age, mixed-fitness teams.
Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026
Activity$$$

Zero Latency VR

Near Jean-Talon metro

Free-roam virtual reality missions where the whole group plays together in one arena.

TechCompetitive
Fits
Small group sessions
Cost
$60–120 per person (est.)
Tip
A hit with engineering-heavy teams.
Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026

Ready-made evenings

Pick one, book two places, done

Canadiens game night

15–30 people · $$$
  1. 5:00 PMBar George · Early dinner in a historic mansion downtown
  2. 6:30 PMWalk to the Bell Centre
  3. 7:00 PMCanadiens vs Sharks, Tue Oct 20

The client dinner

4–6 people · $$$$
  1. 7:00 PMMaison Boulud · Dinner in the six-seat private room

Old Montreal group night

20–50 people · $$$
  1. 4:30 PMMontreal Craft Beer Tours · Food and craft beer tour through Old Montreal
  2. 7:00 PML'Auberge Saint-Gabriel · Closing dinner in a private room

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What's on during your trip

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.

  1. Tue Oct 207:00 PM
    GameCanadiens vs SharksNHL · Bell Centre
  2. Sat Oct 241:30 PM
    GameCF Montréal vs Nashville SCMLS · Saputo Stadium
  3. Sat Oct 317:00 PM
    GameCanadiens vs PenguinsNHL · Bell Centre
  4. Tue Nov 37:00 PM
    GameCanadiens vs JetsNHL · Bell Centre
  5. Thu Nov 57:00 PM
    GameCanadiens vs MammothNHL · Bell Centre
  6. Sat Nov 74:00 PM
    GameCF Montréal vs WhitecapsMLS · Saputo Stadium
  7. Tue Nov 107:00 PM
    GameCanadiens vs WildNHL · Bell Centre
  8. Sat Nov 147:00 PM
    GameCanadiens vs AvalancheNHL · Bell Centre
  9. Fri Dec 25All day
    HolidayChristmas DayMany restaurants are closed. Check before booking.
  10. Thu Dec 31All day
    HolidayNew Year's EveSet menus and higher minimums. Private rooms book out early.
  11. Fri Jan 1All day
    HolidayNew Year's DayMany restaurants are closed or open late.

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How far ahead to book

Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.

Planning a work trip to Montreal: common questions

Which Montreal restaurants have a private room for a client dinner?

L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel (Old Montreal): Rooms seat 60 to 150; receptions up to 250. Graziella (116 McGill St): Four event spaces; up to 80 seated. Maison Boulud (Ritz-Carlton): Private room for 24; semi-private room for 7. Milos (5357 Parc Ave): Cellar room for 55.

What can a large work group do together in Montreal?

Rage Axe Throwing: Coached axe throwing for friendly competition, a short metro ride from downtown. Montreal Craft Beer Tours: Food and drink tour through Old Montreal restaurants. Handles larger groups.

Are there home games in Montreal during my trip?

Upcoming home games: Canadiens vs Sharks, Tue Oct 20 at 7:00 PM (Bell Centre); CF Montréal vs Nashville SC, Sat Oct 24 at 1:30 PM (Saputo Stadium); Canadiens vs Penguins, Sat Oct 31 at 7:00 PM (Bell Centre); Canadiens vs Jets, Tue Nov 3 at 7:00 PM (Bell Centre). The Montreal page lists every home game for the next six months.

How far ahead should we book a group dinner in Montreal?

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.

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