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Montreal · Drinks after dinner

Drinks after dinner in Montreal.

Somewhere to carry on the conversation after dinner: good drinks, room to talk, and no nightclub noise.

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Drinks$$

Bisou Bisou

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.

EveningRelaxedEasy walk
Fits
About 60 seats at the bar, tables and benches
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 11 min from the convention centre
Tip
Closed Mondays; opens at 4 PM on weeknights.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 23, 2026
Drinks$$$

Bar Dominion

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.

EveningSharing plates
Fits
Some seats bookable; the rest held for walk-ins
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 20 min from the convention centre
Tip
Groups of more than six should email info@bar-dominion.com to arrange seating.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 23, 2026
Drinks$$$

Nacarat

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.

EveningUnique room
Fits
166 seats; takes private parties and group events
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Tip
Some nights feature live jazz or DJ sets, so ask for a quieter table if you need to talk.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 23, 2026

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