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14 Montreal restaurants famous for celebrity sightings

Montreal is often regarded as one of the top food cities in the world, so it's no surprise that celebrities flock to some of the best Montreal restaurants during their time here.

Whether it's an actor filming a movie in Montreal, a singer with a stop at Centre Bell or an athlete in the city for Montreal's F1, high-profile names are no stranger to the Montreal food scene.

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These 15 Montreal Bars Serve The Best Cocktails According To Experts

As the largest city — and one of the only on the continent — to resist prohibition in the early 20th century, it’s no surprise that Montreal (then nicknamed "Paris of the North" and "Sin City") maintains its reputation as a first-rate place to knock back some booze. From student-packed dives on Saint-Laurent to ritzy speakeasies to 5 à 7s at neighbourhood wine bars, Montrealers are getting hammered at some of the finest drinkeries on this side of the Atlantic.

But don’t just take our word for it. 50 Best, described on its site as "the leading authority in global gastronomy and the international drinks scene," ranked two Montreal bars among the best in North America this year. The same organization has 15 Montreal establishments on its expanded list of exceptional local bars and restaurants to discover (well, 16 if you count the recently shuttered Maison Publique — RIP… pour one out for Publique).

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The 7 Montreal Bars The World Is Most Excited About In 2023

Montreal is known for its thriving restaurant scene, and the city's watering holes are no exception. You never know when a humble bar stool has been a judge's seat at a world-class mixology competition. From secret speakeasies to rooftop retreats, these spots redefine happy hour and discerning drinkers will find themselves spoiled for choice.

Here are award-winning Montreal bars that have scooped up accolades as effortlessly as their bartenders scoop ice:

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The Best Bars In Canada Were Ranked & Montreal Swept The Top 3

From the colourful neon signs illuminating the streets to the irresistible aroma of mixology wizardry, Montreal's bar scene exudes a magnetic charm unlike any other city across the true north and a recent ranking of the 50 best bars in Canada is proof of just that.

Canada's 100 Best released its annual list of Canada's 50 Best Bars and Montreal earned itself eight entries, with two spots landing in the top three. "This year’s edition of Canada’s 50 Best Bars celebrates drinking establishments of all types — from swanky speakeasies to cheerful public houses," the magazine wrote.

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9 Hidden Montreal Speakeasies That Are Bound To Spice Up Your Nights Out

Montreal is home to so many swanky bars, pubs, and lounges, but if you're looking to spice up your nights out in the city with a splash of secrecy, then a hidden speakeasy ought to do the trick.

Luckily, there's no shortage of must-try hidden bars across Montreal. Whether you're in the mood for a sultry and sexy moment, glitz and glam, or feeling more jazzy vibes — here are a few secret spots worth checking out:

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