3 bars with the best views in Old Montreal
There have been a lot of new, swanky rooftop bars popping up around downtown Montreal these days. But Old Montreal, the place where people want to be in the summer, has much fewer options.
This post covers the 3 best Rooftop bars in Old Montreal (these rooftop bars also sit atop some of the nicest hotels in Old Montreal).
1. Terrasse sur L’Auberge
This was the first bar we went to. It is on the 5th floor of Auberge du Vieux Port (a hotel in the heart of Old Montreal), very close to the main tourist stretch of Place Jacques Cartier. It doesn’t have a big assortment of beers but has wine, cocktails, and a mix of tapas. It also has THE best views of Old Montreal – you get a great view of the port as well as across Rue St. Paul and the old city. We had a couple of beers and snacks here while enjoying the views. I also like this place because it’s not pretentious and is reasonably priced; people coming here are a mix of tourists and locals, most dressed in shorts. Service is friendly.
Note: Auberge du Vieux Port is also a very good, family friendly hotel and a great place to stay in Old Montreal.
2.Verses, Hotel Nelligan
“Verses” is on the 5th floor of the Hotel Nelligan, a few blocks west of L’Auberge du Vieux Port. It is upscale and trendy with a much more sophisticated menu than L’Auberge du Vieux Port. Views are not quite as impressive – you can see a bit of the old port, but the range very limited because of the buildings on either side. The best views are actually facing the other way, looking out Notre-Dame Church and the Aldred building (the art deco building you see to the right on the photos below).
Hotel Nelligan is an upscale hotel. Attracts higher end tourists, business people, and it also does a lot of banquets, weddings etc…
3. Le Place D’Armes Hotel
This is an even fancier place, located on Place D’Armes, which is the square on which Notre Dame church is located. Although you can’t get direct views of the church and square (because of the building next door) you get a unique perspective on the various buildings around the square as well as the other historic buildings on Saint Jacques street.
Again, you can also stay at the Hotel Place D’Armes. It’s right in the epicenter of Old Montreal and like the Hotel Nelligan it attracts an upscale clientele.
There you go, the bars with the nicest views in Old Montreal. They’re also great places to stay while in Montreal.
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