18 Essential Montreal Microbreweries – Updated 2022
With over 10 million people living in the greater Montreal area, there are no shortage of local breweries here.
If you love beer, then this is definitely a list you’ll want to read. This list, compiled by my friend, John Boulay, lists 18 microbreweries in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
I’ve made some minor edits to the list and added a few comments. If you’re in Montreal, make sure to check these places out!
18 Essential Montreal Microbreweries
1. Brasserie Silo
Address: 109 Rue de Louvain O, Montréal, QC H2N 1A4, Canada
Phone: (514) 382-2360
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This microbrewery in Ahuntsic, Maine, is more lush and colorful than its name suggests, thanks to its murals, plants, and eclectic furnishings.
The eleven beers on tap at Silo include a coconut milk porter, an oat-pepper-ginger saison, and a guava IPA, but the brewery also excels at a basic pilsner style. Finger foods and grilled cheese are the only options on the menu.
2. Etoh Brasserie
Address: 8100 St-Denis, Montreal, QC H2P 2G6, Canada
Phone: (514) 508-9894
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Near the Jarry metro station, the Villeray location serves cold Quebec beers on draft (as well as sample flights and bottles to take home) and bar snacks in a bright and airy setting. In addition to beer, Etoh also brews wine and cider.
3. Mellön Brasserie
Address: 7141 Rue Saint-André, Montréal, QC H2S 2L3, Canada
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Mellön joins a crowded field of great brewers in La Petite Patrie, and its changing range of seven or eight beers is already creating a stir in the neighborhood.
The 80-seat taproom has a colorful ambiance that was inspired by industrial microbreweries in Toronto and Brooklyn, and you’ll generally see a couple of pale ales and lagers, a sour, maybe a kölsch.
4. Brasserie Harricana
Address: 95 Jean-Talon Ouest, Montreal, QC H2R 2W8, Canada
Phone: (514) 303-3039
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To our knowledge, Harricana’s Flux Capacitor draft system, which regulates the temperature and carbonation of each draft line in a futuristic manner, is the first of its kind in Montreal (and Canada).
From midday to midnight, the bar-restaurant serves up a selection of craft beers (and even sodas and kombucha), as well as gourmet Quebec comfort food (though not on Sundays).
5. Isle de Garde
Address: 1039 rue Beaubien Est, Montreal, QC H2S 1T3, Canada
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In addition to a well-curated beer list and knowledgeable staff, this chic restaurant on Beaubien has become known for specialties like a 60-day aged burger (only available on Thursdays) and lobster ravioli.
There is a lot of support from them for the lagers-over-IPA trend as well.
6. Broue Pub Brouhaha (multiple locations)
Address: 5860 ave. de Lorimier, Montreal, QC H2G 2N9, Canada
Phone: (514) 271-7571
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As well as serving a comprehensive beer selection by the bottle, as well as house and guest brews on tap, the renowned Rosemont beer bar also dishes up a substantial assortment of bar food. On Papineau, in Ahuntsic, there is a modern second facility as well.
7. Mabrasserie
Address: 2300 rue Holt, Montreal, QC H2G 1Y4, Canada
Phone: (514) 508-3309
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In addition to its own beers, the unusual co-op-owned Mabrasserie also brews those of its members: Isle de Garde, Boswell, Mannanova, Broue Pub Brouhaha, and noir et blanche.
In addition to offering 32 beers on tap, the Rosemont tasting room features a nice terrace with picnic tables (including flights). Additionally, there’s a bottle shop on site where you may pick up bottles to take home with you.
8. Dieu du Ciel
Address: 29 ave. Laurier Ouest, Montreal, QC H2T 2N2, Canada
Phone: (514) 490-9555
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An imperial stout brewed with milk and coffee known as Péché Mortel can only be found on draft in Laurier’s first brewery, complete with an inviting street terrace.
IPAs and pale ales with experimental hops and style mash-ups are also common on the extensive list of beers on offer.
9. Boswell Brasserie Artisanale
Address: 2407 Mont-Royal E, Montreal, QC H2H 1L2, Canada
Phone: (438) 386-4661
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All 19 beers on tap at this Plateau location from Nicolas Paquet, brewer Philippe St-Cyr and bartender Olivier Rhême are created in-house, but they also serve wine and hard liquor.
Hungry? Salmon tartare, duck breast, and seared scallops are just a few of the delectable dishes on the menu.
10. Pit Caribou
Address: 951 Rue Rachel Est, Montreal, QC H2J 2J4, Canada
Phone: (514) 522-9773
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This lively Plateau pub’s beer production is done with Gaspésien flair (the brewery’s flagship is located not far from the enormous Percé rock). To get the whole experience, sample their award-winning American Brown Ale while it’s still available.
11. Réservoir
Address: 9 ave. Duluth Est, Montreal, QC H2W 1G7, Canada
Phone: (514) 849-7779
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While Réservoir has long been a Plateau favorite, its recent takeover by the team behind the now-defunct Mile End eatery Hôtel Herman gave it a major boost.
You may expect to find a pilsner and a couple IPAs, as well as more experimental brews such as rhubarb wheat and haskap sour.
12. Dispensaire Microbrasserie
Address: 102 Rue Prince-Arthur E, Montréal, QC H2X 1B5, Canada
Phone: (514) 307-0855
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Just a few brewing tanks and a growing and ever-changing range of delectable beers on tap or in cans liven up the freshly refurbished Prince Arthur neighborhood.
If you want to drink indoors, you may choose between a seat at the bar or a table in the redesigned interior, where you can enjoy a flight or pint.
13. Le Cheval Blanc
Address: 809 rue Ontario Est, Montreal, QC H2L 1P1, Canada
Phone: (514) 522-0211
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Most dive-y of the brewpubs on the list is this cozy, dark, and retro-tinged establishment, which sells a wide range of house brews, including its own name-brand Belgian white ale. It’s also the place in Montreal where craft brewing got its start.
14. Mutoïde – Microbrasserie
Address: 3135 Rue Hochelaga, Montréal, QC H1W 1G3, Canada
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Metalheads will feel right at home at this Hochelaga brewery, which features a playlist dedicated to the genre.
One of my favorite places to have a German-style beers or two is the BrewDog. Snacks are all they offer at the bar, although you are welcome to bring your own food if you choose.
15. L’Espace Public
Address: 3632 Ontario Est, Montreal, QC H1W 1R7, Canada
Phone: (514) 419-9979
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Despite the fact that Hochelaga’s neighborhood brewery may feel like a local institution, the beers they make in-house are far from your average dive bar fare.
If you’re a fan of tart beers, L’Espace Public, which has a bar and retail locations across the city, produces approximately 20 distinct varieties, ranging from blueberry guava to creamsicle, as well as about 10 other styles, such as rice lager and farmhouse IPA.
Keep an eye out for the numerous live music performances and art exhibitions that take place throughout the year.
16. Avant-Garde Artisans Brasseurs
Address: 5500 Rue Hochelaga Local 150, Montréal, QC H1N 3L7, Canada
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Craft brews like Fashionista New England IPA (the one with the hipster on the can) and Mr Brown British-style brown ale can be found on tap at this newly opened old bingo hall.
The microbrewery’s menu also includes pizza and spaghetti in the Neapolitan style.
17. Microbrasserie 4 Origines
Address: 1304 Rue Saint-Patrick, Montréal, QC H3K 1A4, Canada
Phone: (514) 934-1444
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The first microbrewery in Pointe-St-Charles opened its doors in 2018 thanks to a group of experienced home brewers searching for a new challenge.
Brews range from an English ale to apricot tea pale ale or Cappuccino Stout to the patriotic Montreal NEIPA in an industrial environment with a canal-facing terrasse.
Despite the lack of a kitchen, you are welcome to bring your own food or order in. The bottle shop is also a good place to go because they often carry four-packs at a bargain.
18. Messorem Bracitorium
Address: 2233 Rue Pitt, Montréal, QC H4E 4H2, Canada
Phone: (438) 375-3776
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This brewery in the Sud-Ouest has become one of the most popular newcomers to the craft brewing industry in recent years. Here, you’ll find an eclectic selection of IPAs, sours, and alcoholic smoothies.
It’s not only poutine and popcorn chicken on the menu at La Petite-Mitch Patrie’s Deli anymore; their perfectly crisp fried chicken sandwich is now available at the brewery.
Conclusion
There’s nothing better than trying new beers at local microbreweries and discovering something new and exciting.
Whether you’re a craft beer lover or you’re just looking for something new and different to try, here’s a list of 18 essential Montreal microbreweries that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.
