Summer is arriving fast. The buds on the trees are starting to bloom and the mercury has shot up in the last few days. Montrealers are doing all sorts of things to prepare for the warmer season: wardrobes are changing, patio furniture is being dusted off and air conditioning units are coming out of retirement. To me, nothing says summer like a good pitcher of sangria. There's something about the cool, refreshing drink that is just perfect for a warm day. Whether you prefer a white sangria, a rosé or the traditional red sangria, we can all agree that the sweet, fruity drink is the ultimate picnic drink. It's also the perfect drink to share with friends at a bar. Whatever your favourite way to drink it is, we've got the perfect spot for you. Vices et Versa Where: 6631 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal. What: This cozy, Little Italy bar serves up a variety of cocktails and snacks. They have two delicious sangria options for customers: the red sangria and the white sangria. You can't go wrong with these classics. View this post on Instagram 🍺 Dégustation 🐟 A post shared by J-P M. 🏂 🛹 📷 ⚜ (@jaypay_421) on Oct 20, 2014 at 7:14pm PDT More info. Santos Where: 191 Saint-Paul St W, Montreal. What: This Old Port bar/club is an awesome place to grab a drink any day of the week. Their punchy sangria is the perfect amount of sweet, and filled with some delicious fruit. Come for the drink and stay for the dancing. View this post on Instagram When it's your song. #Wouish A post shared by Santos (@santosmontreal) on Apr 8, 2019 at 9:58am PDT More info. Moose Bawr Where: 1817 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal. What: Moose Bawr is a casual bar in the Guy-Concordia area with some seriously good deals on food and drinks. They have almost 20 different kinds of sangrias, so you're bound to find one that you like. Whether you're into red, white or rosé sangria, Moose Bawr has it all. View this post on Instagram The weather forecast shows cloudy with a very high chance of ordering one of our white wine sangrias this Saturday afternoon.🍹 #MooseBAWR . Les prévisions de météo nous démontrent une probabilité de nuages et une encore plus grande probabilité de commander une de nos sangrias de vin blanc en ce samedi après-midi. A post shared by Moose Bawr (@moosebawr) on Mar 16, 2019 at 10:27am PDT More info. READ ALSO: "Mayochup" Is Officially Coming To Canada For A Limited Time Terrasse Nelligan Where: 106 Saint-Paul St W, Montreal. What: Terrasse Nelligan is known for two things: its super Instagram-able terrasse and their amazing sangria. The terrasse, located on the roof of the old Nelligan hotel, is a great place for a 5 à 7 or dinner with friends. Their sangrias are delicate and balanced. View this post on Instagram 👀 Venez admirer la vue qu'offre notre magnifique terrasse. 👀 Nous vous attendons avec impatience ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #terrassenelligan #rooftopterrace #mtlfood #mtlmoments #expoldmtl#oldmtl #vieuxmtl #foodiemontreal #foodiemtl #vieuxportmontreal #vieuxportmtl #mtlresto #mtlview #mtlsummer #mtljetaime #mtlterrasse #montrealview #restomtl #montrealrestaurant #mtlfood #mtlfoodies #mtlfoodie A post shared by Terrasse Nelligan (@terrassenel) on Apr 25, 2019 at 12:01pm PDT More info. Casa Galicia Where: 2087 St Denis St, Montreal. What: This restaurant, located in the Plateau, serves authentic Spanish dishes like paella and amazing tapas (pst: they have a vegan menu, too). When you go you have to have sangria as a complement to your meal. More info. Terrasses Bonsecours Where: 364 Rue de la Commune E, Montréal. What: This ephemeral bar is well-known to Montrealers for its super selection of sangrias and its fun appetizers. It gets packed in the summer, and the service can be slow for that reason, but their amazing sangrias are worth the wait. View this post on Instagram The Bonsecours Mac & 🧀 with a side of Sangria!🤤 #RoséSVP A post shared by Les Terrasses Bonsecours (@terrassesbonsecours) on Sep 4, 2018 at 5:57am PDT More info. Zaz Bar Where: 4297 St Denis St, Montreal. What: Zaz Bar is a lively place to grab drinks with friends after a day spent at Lafontaine park. Their décor is super eclectic and they have a wide selection of drinks. Their sangria is a crowd favourite. More info. Jardins Nelson Where: 407 Place Jacques-Cartier, Montréal. What: This bar, nestled in the lovely Old Port, is a hidden oasis in the city. Their plant-covered courtyard is a refreshing place to grab a drink and a bite to eat. With a wide selection of cocktails on offer, it certainly merits its place on this list. View this post on Instagram 22🎈 A post shared by Geena Del Rosso (@geenadelrosso) on Jun 11, 2018 at 7:24am PDT More info. Boris Bistro Where: 465 McGill St, Montreal. What: Another hidden terrasse in the Old Port, Boris Bistro is a quaint, upscale place to eat and drink. They have a "bubbly sangria" which is an upscale and refreshing take on the drink. You HAVE to try it. View this post on Instagram Vous créez votre bulle sociale. Nous y ajoutons les saveurs effervescentes. Bars & Restaurants 🔸 Épiceries fines 🔸 Supermarchés • You entertain your social bubble. We’ll add sparkling flavours! Delicatessens🔸Supermarkets 🔸 Resto Bars . . . #1642orange #1642mtl #1642drinks #mtlcocktails #mtldrink #alimentsduquebec #mtlmoments #boris #mtlmixology #mtlbars #montreality #tastemontreal #mtljtm #tonic #quebecoriginal #montrealphoto #plaisirseffervescents A post shared by 1642 (@1642.ca) on Nov 8, 2018 at 12:33pm PST More info. Le Saint-Sulpice Where: 1680 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal. What: Another contender for the most magical terrasse in Montreal, le Saint-Sulpice is a must-try if you find yourself in the Mile End. They have a great selection of beers, but I highly recommend the sangria. View this post on Instagram #nightlights #typo #neonsigns A post shared by Macaria Asuncion (@macariasuncion) on Apr 28, 2019 at 2:51pm PDT More info. Abreuvoir Where: 403 Ontario St E, Montreal. What: Abreuvoir is a great spot for cocktails downtown. Aside from their vast selection of mixed drinks, they have a great selection of sangrias. Their sangrias are super original, and you won't find their mixes anywhere else. More info. Meatball House Where: 1752 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal What: This place's sangria is as good as it looks. Their "peach sangria" in particular is a must-try if you have a sweet tooth. And their food menu is pretty fantastic, too. View this post on Instagram C'est le temps de se réunir entre amis ou famille autour de tapas et de cocktails 🍹🍽 Nous en avons pour tous les goûts! Tapas végétariens, vegans et autres options gustatives ☺️ A post shared by Meatball House (@meatballhousemtl) on Jul 10, 2018 at 5:50pm PDT More info. Distillerie Where: Three locations in Montreal: two in the Plateau and one downtown. What: This place is well-known for its great cocktails. The adventurous cocktail recipes cannot be found anywhere else. Their "Miss Spritz" cocktail is not branded as sangria, but it's a mix of prosecco, wine and a bunch of other delicious ingredients. More info. Thursday's Where: 1449 Crescent St, Montreal. What: This bar/club is a staple of the Crescent nightlife. They have a sunny terrasse perfect for lunch and dinner. Make sure to split a pitcher of sangria between friends to cool off on a hot afternoon. View this post on Instagram If you thought a little snow would stop me, you really misjudged me! 💁🏽😈 A post shared by Thursday's Montréal (@thursdaysmontreal) on Nov 16, 2018 at 3:13pm PST More info. Terrasse Place d'Armes Where: 55 St Jacques St, Montreal. What: This beautiful terrasse in the Old Port (are you starting to see a trend here? I'm starting to think that great patio = great sangria) is perfect for a 5 à 7 with friends. Try one of their 5 light, refreshing sangrias. More info. Restaurant Grenade Where: 1603 Ontario St E, Montreal. What: This cozy bar in the Village has a collection of fantastic cocktails. Their sangrias are refined and thought-out, and perfect to share with a group before a big night out! View this post on Instagram Les jolies terrasses des bars de Montréal . . . #pvt #pvtcanada #montreal #mtl #exploremontreal #papineau #montreallife #instagood #instalife #photooftheday #picoftheday #picture #bar #soiree #cocooning #decouverte #sortie #spring #summer #mai #2019 #beer #cocktail A post shared by pauline (@paulyne_29) on May 6, 2019 at 3:54am PDT More info. Labo Foodlab Where: 1201 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal. What: Le Labo is the SAT's restaurant and bar. The experimental venue has a fun selection of original food and drink. Their experimental nature extends to their drinks menu, and they have a very interesting selection of sangrias. More info. Club Español Where: 4388 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal. What: This authentic Spanish restaurant serves just as authentic Spanish sangria. I definitely recommend their Spanish tortilla! View this post on Instagram A post shared by &-1000 (@emiledeguise) on May 24, 2017 at 6:00pm PDT More info. Lola Rosa Where: 3 locations in Montreal. What: Lola Rosa is a vegetarian/vegan restaurant with amazing comfort food. Their red sangria is spicy, cinnamon-y and all-around perfect. Oh, and if you order anything other than the burrito, you're wrong. More info. Candi Bar Where: 1148 Mont-Royal Ave E, Montreal. What: Candi bar's sangria is as sweet as their signature cocktails. For another refreshing option, try the bar's signature slushes. View this post on Instagram On célèbre la réouverture de notre terrasse avec notre nouveau Cocktail XXL: la Sangria aux Litchis ! Disponible pour un temps limité, donc dépêche-toi d’y goûter 🙈💖🍭 A post shared by CandiBar 👄🍭 (@candibarmtl) on Aug 23, 2018 at 5:21am PDT More info. This is a pretty comprehensive list of great sangrias in Montreal, but I'm always on the hunt for new, amazing places. I can't wait for this weekend and 5 à 7 on sunny terrasses! If you end up with a particularly delicious Sangria in your life in the next couple weeks, be sure to tag us in your Instagram stories @MTLblog!
