Bars in the Old Port are usually packed with tourists, so we sought out spots where the majority of customers are locals. Find out where to go for your next 5 à 7 in the Old Port below! Visit MTLBlog for more headlines. The Old Port has long since been only an overly expensive, low quality, tourist trap. Now some of the most renowned restaurants and bars in Montreal are located here. But considering its charm, especially in the summer months, the out of towners are always the ones swarming the Old Port bars. So, where do the locals go when they're finished work and want to enjoy a 5 à 7, or even for a weekend night out? Almost everyone, locals and tourists both, know of places like the not so secret Speakeasy on McGill, or the gorgeous seasonal terrasses of Hotel Nelligan and William Gray. But where do you go as a local when you want something not too run over by the tourist crowds and that you might even be able to have a conversation in? There are still a few great spots in Old Montreal that range from quiet bars with microbrews and great upscale pub food, to high-end cocktail bars that may not stay low-key for much longer. Case in point is the tiny Cuban inspired spot the owner of the famous Cold Room opened just next door. Keep reading to check out six of the bars in the Old Port that the locals swear by. Pub Saint Pierre View this post on Instagram We felt you all needed a little beautiful smile magic from our team member Jasmine - to light up a rainy labour day Monday 😁 thank you to @lesotdelange for the awesome wines you’ve supplied on our new wine list- come check them out today ! #NotYourOrdinaryPub • • • • • • —————————— #local #supportlocal #instagood #dinner #lunch #tasty #mtlblog #localpub #delicious #topposts #yelp #montrealesque #narcitycanada #cocktails #redecouvrirlevieuxportmtl #cultmtl #vieuxportmtl #foodgasm #beer #wine #labourday A post shared by Pub Saint Pierre (@pubsaintpierre) on Sep 2, 2019 at 8:12am PDT Where: 410, rue Saint-Pierre Check out this laid back English influenced spot! StillLife View this post on Instagram 🍎 #stillifemtl _____ #montreal #mtl #mtlmoments #mtlsocial #montréaljetaime #vieuxmontreal #interiordesign #mtlchitecture #adressegourmandemtl #shotoniphone A post shared by Vincent Brillant (@montrealismes) on Mar 8, 2020 at 1:44pm PDT Where: 640, rue Saint-Paul O. Take a look at one of the best places for a high-end cocktail! Philémon View this post on Instagram Got 99 problems wearing a hat at our staff party ain't one 🇯🇵✈️ A post shared by Beto (@betobarroco) on Feb 27, 2018 at 10:13pm PST Where: 111 rue Saint-Paul O. See the website for this trendy drink and appetizer bar! READ ALSO: This All-New Montreal Brunch Under An Indoor Cherry Tree Is Perfect For Sushi-Lovers Pub Soeurs Grises View this post on Instagram Vous l’aurez compris, c’est une tournée des microbrasseries qu’on fait (non, c’est pas officiellement ça, mais comme on en visite en moyenne 5 par semaine, clairement, ya quelque chose qui se dessine.) On en avait fait une bonne tournée il y a mille ans, à cette époque où les enfants n’étaient même pas des projets. (Ça, c’est il y a très très longtemps!) À l’époque où j’organisais les soirées bières du monde pour le bureau voyage de mon cégep (oh boy, ça me rajeunit pas tout ça!). Entre-temps, j’ai continué de me passionner pour le monde de la bière artisanale. Les choses ont évolué. J’ai gardé un peu le cap sur ce qui s’embouteillait, mais j’étais en retard sur certains salons de dégustations qui ont ouvert depuis. Parce qu’avec trois kids, c’est pas évident. Et aussi parce qu’on avait tendance à surtout voyager à l’extérieur du Québec. Cette semaine, on s’est arrêtés (entre autres) chez Les soeurs grises à Montréal, que je suis bien heureuse d’avoir enfin pu visiter. 📸Ma fille 😍 @bistro_les_soeurs_grises #montreal #microbrasseriedemontreal #microbrasseriesduquebec #mtlbeer #mtlcraftbeer #craftbeergirladdict #craftbeergirl #bieresduquebec #bièresartisanales #lessoeursgrises #montourduquébec #monétéauquébec #quebecblogger #qcblogger #qcblog #blogueusevoyage A post shared by Bianca (@bianca_lagrandederoute) on Aug 3, 2019 at 7:16pm PDT Where: 32, rue McGill Check out the microbrews at this relaxed pub! El Pequeño View this post on Instagram You don’t need a trip to lil’havana to get the full Cuban experience anymore ;) #cocktailsandcubanos A post shared by El Pequeño Bar (@elpequenobarmtl) on May 7, 2018 at 6:04pm PDT Where: 401a, rue Saint Vincent Take a look at this Cuban inspired cocktail bar! Parliament Pub and Parlour View this post on Instagram Your drink will be poured in style with Brandon’s impressive bartending moves #ParliamentPub #Montreal A post shared by Parliament (@parliamentmtl) on Dec 26, 2019 at 1:09pm PST Where: 351, Place d'Youville Visit this brand new English inspired pub! NOW WATCH A Look Inside The Montreal West Island's Colourful New Taco Joint
