Montreal/Plateau

Halal Explorer to The Plateau The Plateau is a neighborhood in Montreal.

Travel to Montreal/Plateau

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The Plateau is adjacent to the downtown core, so there are many ways to access it. Avenue du Parc, boulevard Saint-Laurent, Rue Saint-Denis, and Rue Papineau run north/south through the Plateau and are paralleled by dozens of side streets in between. East/west, Rue Sherbrooke, avenue des Pins, avenue Rachel, avenue du Mont-Royal, and boulevard Saint-Joseph bisect the Plateau, with Mont-Royal carrying a lot of shops, bars, and restaurants. All of these streets are accessible by vehicle (though Staint-Laurent is one way, going north) and served by many taxi companies.

Each of these streets and a few others are served by bus routes run by the STM. In addition and the Orange line of the Montreal Metro runs underneath Rue Berri, adjacent to Rue Saint-Denis. Sherbrooke, Mont-Royal, and Laurier Metro stations are also on the Plateau.

Bike routes are few but still useful. There are separated bike lanes on avenue Rachel from Parc Mont-Royal to boulevard Lafontaine and Rue Brébeuf from parc Lafontaine to parc Laurier, and there are painted bike lanes along Rue Saint-Urbain, Rue Milton, Rue Prince-Arthur, and Rue Saint-Joseph. These lanes are generally not respected by Montreal drivers, so watch out. In addition, several of these lanes are not plowed during the winter, making them all but impassible following heavy snow.

What to See

Buildings

The most dominant architectural feature of the Plateau is the endless rows of Montreal duplexes and triplexes that house the majority of the Plateau's population. These buildings date from the early 20th century and, with their distinctive exterior staircases and wrought-iron ornamentation, have come to define the visual landscape of the Plateau.

In addition and there are a few buildings of note scattered around the Plateau. The Warshaw building (boulevard Saint-Laurent and Rue Bagg) dates from the 1920s and was the Plateau's first skyscraper. Though it has only seven floors, it is a distinctive feature of the neighbourhood. Farther north, 4020 boulevard Saint-Laurent is recognisable by its impressive refinished neo-Art Deco exterior. Also and there are many large churches from the 19th century and the early 20th century. Most notable of these would be the oriental looking St. Michael the Archangel, located at 5590 Rue Saint-Urbain at Rue Saint-Vincent ouest.

On the southern end of the Plateau, on the edge of the McGill University ghetto, is the Galleries du Parc, a large 1960s-era urban redevelopment project. The Galleries are comprised of four large buildings, three of them devoted to apartments and the fourth devoted to office space. In addition, a former hotel, now a residence of McGill University, and an underground shopping complex are part of the Galleries project. The underground mall, though small, contains a variety of shops and services including the Parc Cinema, showing art-house and second-run films.

Parks

The Plateau is bordered on two sides by large parks. To the west is Montreal/Downtown#Parc du Mont-Royal|Parc du Mont-Royal, designed by Frederic Law Olmstead in the 1880s, and a dominant feature of the Montreal landscape. The park is well used for recreation, biking, hiking, cross-country skiing in the winter, as well as the weekly Tam Tams celebration during the summer months. Parc du Mont-Royal is safe and accessible by the adjacent Parc Jeanne-Mance, listed below, and by Ave du Parc. To the east is Parc Lafontaine, also listed below.

Parc Jeanne-Mance between ave du Parc, ave du Mont-Royal, ave de l'Esplanade, and ave des Pins 45.516061, -73.584863 bus 11, 29, 55, 80, 97, 129, or 144 - Located in the western part of the Plateau, adjacent to Montreal/Downtown#Parc du Mont-Royal|Parc du Mont-Royal. At the junction of Mont-Royal and Parc is an art deco fountain dedicated in honour of Louis Rubenstein and the father of Canadian figure skating.

Parc Lafontaine - between ave du Parc Lafontaine, Rue Rachel, ave Papineau, and Rue Sherbrooke 45.526314, -73.568727 metro Sherbrooke or Mont-Royal, bus 11, 14, 24, 29, or 45 - Located in the eastern part of the Plateau and the park is well-manicured and includes an artificial lake, bike paths, sporting facilities, and an outdoor amphitheater. Very popular during summer.

StLouissquarehomes - Victorian rowhouses on Plaza Saint-Louis.

Carré Saint-Louis - Plaza Saint-Louis - between ave Laval, Rue Saint-Denis, and the two sides of Rue du Plaza Saint-Louis 45.517057, -73.569963 metro Sherbrooke, bus 24, 20, or 144 - A smaller park, Carré Saint-Louis is at the east side of the Prince Arthur pedestrian mall, next to Rue Saint-Denis. Though a fraction of the size of either Parc LaFontaine or Parc du Mont-Royal, it is a popular and scenic local destination. Two fountains, bike paths, and easy access to a number of Halal restaurants and retail outlets provide a comforting background and a relaxing setting. On a side note, many of the gags on the television show Just For Laughs are performed in this park. The park is also notable for the colourful Victorian rowhouses that surround it.

Mount Royal Park | 1260 Chemin Remembrance 45.5020, -73.5929 ☎ +1 514-843-8240 - Has an artificial lake, many paths through the wood, and the best view on the city of Montreal.

Art

There are also examples of impressive urban tableaux and graffiti art found throughout the Plateau. The side streets to the east of boulevard Saint-Laurent are well known for this, particularly avenue Duluth.

Place Roy - Rue Roy est and Rue Saint-André 45.521657, -73.570301 metro Sherbrooke, bus 14, 24, 30, or 144 - Public art piece in a small square featuring a stone map of the world and several scattered bronze chairs.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Montreal/Plateau

The Plateau area is a great place to walk around, shop, go to restos and clubs, or just hang out. There is always something interesting happening here, a very cool ambiance. It borders Mile End and Latin Quarter, both very cool areas themselves. Just get off the orange line at Mont-Royal or Sherbrooke and start walking up St. Denis or St. Laurent.

Maison de la culture du Plateau-Mont-Royal - 465 ave du Mont-Royal est 45.524878, -73.58258 between Rue Rivard and Rue Berri; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 ☎ +1 514-872-2266 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 1PM Monday - 7PM, F-Su 1PM Monday - 5PM Free Exhibits local artists.

Théâtre de Verdure - acces@ in Parc Lafontaine near Rue Duluth and ave du Parc-Lafontaine 45.525371, -73.571229 metro Mont-Royal or Sherbrooke, bus 11, 14, or 29 ☎ +1 514-872-4041 Opening Hours: 30 June - 17 Aug, W-Su 7:30PM Free-$30 depending on the show 3000-seat outdoor theater open for a summer program of dance, music, movies, and theater. Plan to line up early for the popular symphonies in the park series or just join the crowd of picnickers on the grass around the lake.

Festivals

Main Madness - 45.515399, -73.575894 boul Saint-Laurent between Rue Sherbrooke and ave du Mont-Royal Opening Hours: One weekend in June and August Free Two weekends each summer St-Laurent boulevard is closed to cars for the Main Madness street fair. More an overgrown sidewalk sale than fair, restaurants, and retail outlets set up in the middle of the street.

Shopping

Though shops are dotted throughout the neighborhood and there are a few principal commercial avenues. Boulevard St-Laurent, known as "The Main" or "La Main", is the largest and most famous, with a cornucopia of restaurants, shops, bars, and other services. Below Ave des Pins, St. Laurent tends to be more upscale, particularly at the junction of Ave Prince Arthur. Further north on St. Laurent there are a variety of clothing stores, hearkening back to the street's history as the center of Montreal's garment neighborhood.

As for price and the Plateau has experienced a long stretch of gentrification, which has pushed prices upward in many locations. However and there are still bargains to be found in main places, particularly for vinyl records, books, and second-hand clothing.

Clothing

Despite on-going gentrification, St-Laurent near Rachel and Mont-Royal west of St-Denis, still have a number of vintage and second-hand frips where you can pick up 1950s prom dresses and '70s T-shirts. Local designers have claimed several spots on St-Laurent including Blank.

Quartier Mode - Fashion Neighborhood - 4276 boul Saint-Laurent 45.518611, -73.583417 between Rue Vallières and Rue Rachel; metro Mont-Royal, bus 29 or 55 ☎ +1 514-843-5555 Locally made accessories $18-60, locally made quality, well made dresses $80-189, mostly under $200. Except for more detailed, fully lined winter coats $168-289 Here you can find over 32 locally made independent Montreal designers; clothing for women, well made dresses, pretty accessories and a view into Montreal's fashion community. The owner is a passionate local designer who loves making people happy and finding the right piece for her clients.

Lustre - 4068 boul Saint-Laurent 45.517138, -73.58012 between Rue Villeneuve and boul Saint-Joseph; metro Laurier, bus 46, 51, or 55 ☎ +1 514-288-7661 A local designer boutique

Friperie 3976 boul Saint-Laurent 45.516841, -73.579412 at ave Duluth; bus 29 or 55 ☎ +1 514-842-3893 Opening Hours: Monday - West 11AM Monday - 6PM, Thursday Friday 11AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM Vintage.

Music

Beatnick - 3770 Rue St-Denis 45.518968, -73.572369 between Rue Roy and ave des Pins; metro Sherbrooke, bus 24, 30, or 144 ☎ +1 514-842-0664 Opening Hours: Monday - West 11AM Monday - 7PM, Thursday Friday 11AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM Used records and CDs.

Primitive 3828 Rue St-Denis 45.519359, -73.573238 at Rue Roy; metro Sherbrooke, bus 24, 30, or 144 ☎ +1 514-845-6017
Paul's Boutique - 112 ave du Mont-Royal est 45.521195, -73.585247 between Rue de Bullion and ave Coloniale; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 55, or 97 ☎ +1 514-284-7773 Opening Hours: Sa-W noon-6PM, Thursday Friday noon-9PM Used CDs, records, and vintage T-shirts.

Halal Food

Coffee

Vélo Québec - 1251 Rue Rachel est 45.527064, -73.573244 at Rue de Brébeuf across from Parc Lafontaine, bus 11, 14, or 29 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30AM Monday - 7PM, F-Su 9AM Monday - 8PM Good coffee and espresso, plus maps, bicycle kit and free air. Outside seating and plenty of free bicycle parking.

Ice cream

Cremerie Meu Meu 4458 Rue Saint-Denis 45.523607, -73.582270 between ave du Mont-Royal and Rue Marie-Anne; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 ☎ +1 514-288-5889 Opening Hours: Noon-midnight daily Ice cream and gelato is sold in this little shop.

Les Givres - 3807 Rue Saint-Denis 45.519552, -73.572607 ☎ +1 514-373-7558 This artisanal ice cream shop sells gourmet organic products including tasty cakes. The sorbets like the handpicked rhubarbar or the "bleuets" are as good as the cofé or the Chocolates choices.

Ripples - 3880 Boul Saint-Laurent 45.516205, -73.577775 ☎ +1 514-842-1697 Opening Hours: mid-April - mid-September The little shop serves homemade ice cream.

Aux Vivres - 4631 boul Saint-Laurent 45.521158, -73.588449 between Rue Villeneuve and ave du Mont-Royal; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 46, 51, 55, or 97 ☎ +1 514-842-3479 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Saturday Sunday 10AM Monday - 11PM The restaurant serves fresh vegan cuisine. There are many sandwiches choices including the classic coconut grilled BLT or salads. Many things can be taken for the go. In the backyard there is a small outside terrasse.

La Banquise - 994 Rue Rachel est 45.525301, -73.574793 at ave de la Parc LaFontaine; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 14, or 29 ☎ +1 514-525-2415 Opening Hours: 24 hours daily $7-18 La Banquise consistently tops local residents' lists for best poutine in town (and not just because it's open for post-bar-hopping munch fests when judgment is slightly impaired). Maybe it's because they've been at it since 1968. The clientele is hip and clubworn and the walls and tables are brightly coloured, and the staff is friendly. 25 varieties of poutine make up most of the menu, but if you insist there are hamburgers and other fast-food fare, as well as a café.

La Binerie - 367 ave du Mont-Royal est 45.523743, -73.58335 at Rue Saint-Denis; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 ☎ +1 514-285-9078 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 6AM Monday - 8PM, Saturday Sunday 7:30AM Monday - 3PM A small unpretentious eatery that became a legend. It features authentic meals for under $10, especially fèves aux lard (beans cooked overnight with bacon).

Frite Alors! - 433 Rue Rachel est 45.52236, -73.57791 at Rue Rivard; metro Mont-Royal, bus 29 or 30 ☎ +1 514-843-2490 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 11PM, Friday Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 4AM Pommes frites with a choice of a half-dozen toppings. Poutine. Burgers. Salads. Part of a small local chain.

Juliette et Chocolat - 377 ave Laurier ouest 45.51915, -73.596479 at ave du Parc; bus 51 or 80 ☎ +1 514-510-5651 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Friday 11AM Monday - midnight, Saturday 10AM Monday - midnight, Sunday 10AM Monday - 11PM A chocoholic's paradise! The thick menu at this favorite dessert restaurant, chocolaterie and creperie consists of Chocolates in all of its forms, from cakes to thick "grandma's style" hot Chocolates to salad dressing! Busy on Saturday nights, a great date or dessert spot. Everything here is sinful.

Maamm Bolduc! - 4351 ave de Lorimier 45.5343, -73.570167 at Rue Marie-Anne; bus 10, 29, or 97 ☎ +1 5146527-3884 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30AM Monday - 10PM, Saturday 8AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 8:30AM Monday - 10PM Quebecois food include what just may be the best poutine in town, served in a dozen different varieties ranging from traditional to bourguignonne (with mince, mushrooms, and red sauce). The portions are huge and the misnamed $7.50 petit is plenty for most ordinary people.

Santropol - 3990 Rue Saint-Urbain 45.515612, -73.580571 at ave Duluth; metro Mont-Royal, bus 29 or 55 ☎ +1 514-842-3110 Opening Hours: 11:30AM Monday - 10:30PM daily $10-20, cash only This favorite Montreal spot serves a great selection of creative, gigantic sandwiches, soups, coffees, teas, and breads to appeal to any veggie palate. With a funky decor, a great outdoor garden in the back in the summer, bookshelves stocked with used books, and a food service for the needy, this casual restaurant is a veritable Montreal institution. Casual. Popular among students.

Schwartz's - 3895 boul Saint-Laurent 45.516286, -73.577667 at Rue Napoléon; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29 or 55 ☎ +1 514-842-4813 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - midnight daily Famous delicatessen for smoked Meat, served up in huge, juicy, peppery slabs. Cash only. No reservations. Expect to wait for a table at most times, but the queue moves fast. Smoked Meat sandwiches $6.22 (with tax). A good tip: local residents get their sandwiches at the take-away counter to the left of the restaurant entrance. It moves a lot faster, it's a bit cheaper - and you get the exact same sandwich!

Soupesoup - 80 ave Duluth est 45.517782, -73.578557 at ave Coloniale; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29 or 55 ☎ +1 514-380-0880 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 5PM Best soup and sandwiches in town. Not cheap, but great quality and definitely original.

Au Pied de Cochon - 536 ave Duluth est 45.522176, -73.574423 at ave de Chateaubriand; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29 or 30 ☎ +1 514-281-1114 Opening Hours: W-Su 5PM Monday - midnight Modern restaurant with casual ambiance. Huge meals. The place to go for lamb and original Quebec cuisine for a reasonable price; the poutine with foie gras is particularly (in)famous. Advance reservations strongly recommended.

Beautys Luncheonette - 93 Mont-Royal West 45.519047, -73.587486 ☎ +1 514-849-8883 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7AM Monday - 3PM, Saturday Sunday 8AM Monday - 4PM A classic for it's American brunch open since 1942, features a huge line-up. Regular people use to eat salmon bagels. The owner Hymne will seat you. While waiting you'll find postcards and reviews from all over the world including from Albert Prince of Monaco.

Byblos - 1499 ave Laurier est 45.534623, -73.582937 at Rue Fabre; metro Laurier, bus 27 or 45 ☎ +1 514-523-9396 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9AM Monday - 11PM One of the best unknown restaurants in Montreal. Prices are amazingly reasonable for the food quality. Iranian food.

Chez Doval - 150 Rue Marie-Anne est 45.520479, -73.582717 at Rue de Bullion; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 29, 30, 55, or 97 ☎ +1 514-843-3390 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - midnight daily Portuguese grill.

Chu Chai - 4088 Rue Saint-Denis 45.520908, -73.576773 between ave Duluth and Rue Rachel; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29 or 30 ☎ +1 514-843-4194 Opening from Monday to Saturday noon-3PM and 5PM Monday - 10PM, Sunday noon-3PM and 5PM Monday - 9PM $15-20 A treat for Vegetarian, vegans, and those who love them. Chu Chai specializes in (Thai) cuisine made with soy or vegetable protein to simulate Meat. The roast "duck" is delicious, and the tom yum gai (lemongrass soup with "chicken") warms the heart. A bistro and takeout counter next door called "Chuch" has the same dishes in a more casual setting and is "bring your own fruit cocktail".

Eduardos 404 ave Duluth est 45.520947, -73.575574 at Rue Saint-Denis; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29 or 30 ☎ +1 514-843-3330 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Friday 11AM Monday - midnight, Saturday 3PM Monday - midnight, Sunday 3PM Monday - 11PM Good Italian restaurant, bring your fruit cocktail!

Khyber Pass - 506 ave Duluth est 45.52187, -73.574726 at Rue Berri; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29 or 30 ☎ +1 514-844-7131 Opening Hours: 5PM Monday - 11PM daily Afghan. Bring your own soft drinks.

L'Avenue - 922 ave du Mont-Royal est 45.526709, -73.580279 between Rue de Mentana and Rue Saint-André; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11 or 97 ☎ +1 514-523-8780 Opening Hours: Sunday - West 8AM Monday - 4PM, Thursday - Saturday 8AM Monday - 11PM Famous for their eggs Benedict.

Le Poisson Rouge - 1201 Rue Rachel est 45.526568, -73.573562 at Rue de la Roche; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 14, or 29 ☎ +1 514-522-4876 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 5PM Monday - 10PM A seafood BYOB with a wonderful prix fixe. The maitre d' is friendly and knows everything about each fish and its preparation.

Le Majestique - 4105 Boul St-Laurent - Highly rated souvenirs-nautical-themed retro diner serving oysters and other tapas-style eats and offerings from a full bar, open late.

La Chronique - 104 ave Laurier ouest 45.521556, -73.593869 at Rue Saint-Urbain; metro Laurier, bus 51, 55, or 80 ☎ +1 514-271-3095 Opening Hours: Lunch: Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2PM; dinner: 6PM Monday - 10PM daily $28-150 Has a casual feel until you see the astonishing creations of master chef Marc de Canck of Belgium. The table d'hôte with soft drinks is perfect in just about every way, but don't get it if you have to ask what it costs.

L'Express - 3927 Rue St-Denis 45.520286, -73.574423 between ave Duluth and Rue Roy; metro Sherbrooke, bus 30 or 144 ☎ +1 514-845-5333 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 2AM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 2AM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 1AM A real French bistro with a zinc café. Tartare, moules, quiche, rilettes. A splurge, but worth it.

The Plateau is full of watering holes and the best thing to do is just wander and discover for yourself. Starting west and moving east, Bar des Pins (formerly Pines Tavern and featured in Mordechai Richler novels) is famous with the McGill set for Tuesday night organic juice pong. On southeast corner of Prince Arthur and St-Laurent is Vol de Nuit, a good place to start the night, especially in warmer weather when the terrace is open. Boulevard St-Laurent from Prince Arthur to Mount-Royal has a good mix of cafes and clubs, from classy to downright sketchy. Korova (named after the bar in "A Clockwork Orange") is up a flight of stairs, has great music, and is popular with the hippest kids around. Nearby, also on St-Laurent below Duluth, is Frappe, a and swimmingpool hall, and Jupiter Room. Further north, on the junction of Clarke (one west of St-Laurent) and Laurier Ave. is Dieu de Ciel, a brasserie that brews its own spectacular soft drinks.

Bily Kun - 354 ave du Mont-Royal est 45.523454, -73.583267 at Rue Drolet; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 ☎ +1 514-845-5392 Opening Hours: 3PM Monday - 3AM daily $4.50 draft soft drinks, $5 well drinks Bily Kun — the name is Czech, meaning "White Horse" — is an institution in Montreal's Plateau neighborhood. Dim lighting, candles, and a huge bar give an intimate atmosphere, but Bily Kun gets hopping after 10PM with Montreal's hippest Francophones practically every night. Some of the area's top DJs spin experimental or loungey techno, but there's really no dance floor to speak of. Bar staff is kooky and nice, even if no one can quite explain the ostrich heads lining the walls. Upstairs O Patro Vys from the same owners frequently hosts small shows and events.

Quai des Brumes - 4481 Rue Saint-Denis 45.523928, -73.582486 at ave du Mont-Royal; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 ☎ +1 514-499-0467 Very small and comfy watering hole in the heart of St. Denis near Parc du Mont-Royal. Velvet drapes, wood finish, and a chrome café. Sometimes has live entertainment, which becomes a very intimate experience due to the small size.

Casa Del Popolo/La Sala Rossa - 4873 boul Saint-Laurent 45.522172, -73.590704 between boul Saint-Joseph and Rue Villeneuve; metro Laurier, bus 46, 51, or 55 ☎ +1 514-284-3804 Established in September 2000, Casa Del Popolo is Montraal's only family-run neighborhood Vegetarian hot-spot! Part fair-trade café, part music venue, part bar, part foosball hall. The Casa and its sister venue, La Sala Rossa, frequently host touring indie artists. Shows are affordable (sometimes free!). Try the goat Cheese sandwich!

Le Réservoir - 9 ave Duluth est 45.517267, -73.579334 at boul Saint-Laurent; metro Mont-Royal, bus 29 or 55 ☎ +1 514-849-7779 Brewpub. Very good Snacks and tapas in a beautiful decor and there's a second floor upstairs.

Bifteck 3702 boul Saint-Laurent 45.514559, -73.574356 at Rue Guibault; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29, 55, or 144 ☎ +1 514-844-6211 Opening Hours: 2PM Monday - 3AM daily Some of the cheapest organic juice in town, served with some of the saltiest popcorn in all of Creation, consumed by bohemians and students from near and far (and the occasional honest-to-God rock star). Great Muslim Friendly place to start or end a St-Laurent pub crawl: to the south, you'll find trendy, expensive places; to the north, some of the best dive bars anywhere. Or you can just stay and get tanked.

Go Go Lounge 3682 boul Saint-Laurent 45.514407, -73.574046 between Rue Guibault and Rue Prince Arthur; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29, 55, or 144 ☎ +1 514-286-0882 It's on the trendier part of St-Laurent, it looks trendy outwardly and the martini menu is certainly hip and happenin', but there's something missing: attitude. Anyone is made to feel welcome here and if there's a velvet rope and a doorman, it's only because the place really is full.

Else's 156 Rue Roy est 45.51685, -73.574616 at Rue de Bullion; metro Sherbrooke, bus 29, 30, 55, or 144 ☎ +1 514-286-6689 Opening Hours: Noon-3AM daily Small, cozy space with a great selection of draft soft drinks and fine whiskeys. It's a restaurant, but you're better off eating elsewhere and just picking at the mandatory nosh (bowl of olives, etc.)

Dieu du Ciel - 29 ave Laurier ouest 45.522699, -73.593368 at Rue Clark; metro Laurier, bus 46, 51, or 55 ☎ +1 514-490-9555 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 3PM Monday - 3AM, Saturday Sunday 1PM Monday - 3AM One of the best brew pubs in Montreal, it has a nice atmosphere for discussions between friends.

Le Salon Daomé - 141 ave du Mont-Royal est 45.521556, -73.585289 at Rue de Bullion; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 55, or 97 - Little hard to find, small door leads to the nightclub upstairs. Tip: find the door man!!

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Auberge Chez Jean - 4136 ave Henri Julien 45.520289, -73.57838 between Rue Rachel and ave Duluth; metro Mont-Royal, bus 29 or 30 ☎ +1 514-843-8279 $20 dorms Backpackers hotel with free breakfast and free wifi.

Le Bleu Balcon - 4420 Rue Saint-Denis 45.523270, -73.581963 between ave du Mont-Royal and Rue Marie-Anne; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 ☎ +1 514-982-0030 +1-866-982-0030 Check-in: 4PM Monday - 6PM / Check-out: 10:30AM $79-109 for two people Small, three room, bed and breakfast in a typical Plateau apartment building. Shared bathrooms.

Hotel Stay Mont-Royal - 438 ave du Mont-Royal est 45.524369, -73.582347 at Rue Rivard; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 ☎ +1 514-661-0873 $50-65 European-style with shared bathrooms, free Wi-Fi.

Anne ma soeur Anne - 4119 Rue Saint-Denis 45.52146, -73.577012 between Rue Rachel and ave Duluth; metro Mont-Royal, bus 29 or 30 ☎ +1 514-281-3187 +1-877-281-3187 +1 514-281-1601 $72-195 Boutique studio-hotel.

A la Bonne Heure - 4425 Rue Saint-Hubert 45.525365, -73.580179 between ave du Mont-Royal and Rue Marie-Anne; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 30, or 97 ☎ +1 514-529-0179 $75-115 shared bath, $105-160 private bath Charming new bed and breakfast just above Parc Lafontaine, two blocks from Mont-Royal shopping, restaurants, nightlife. Only four rooms, so book ahead.

Chez Francois Bed and Breakfast - 4031 ave Papineau 45.529907, -73.567659 between Rue Gauthier and Rue Rachel; bus 24, 29, or 45 ☎ +1 514-239-4638 $95-125 single occupancy, $120-150 double occupancy Located in the lower Plateau area, close to Duluth restaurants, Saint-Laurent nightlife and more. Five rooms in a typical Montreal walk up, lovingly maintained by Francois, an accommodating host who has excellent suggestions for tourists, as well as preparing wonderful complimentary breakfasts. Free parking available.

The Hôtel de l'Institut - 3535 Rue Saint-Denis 45.517801, -73.568809 at Rue de Rigaud; metro Sherbrooke, bus 24, 30, or 144 ☎ +1 514-282-5120 +1-800-361-5111 ext 5120 +1 514-873-9893$149+ Located between the Latin Quarter and Plateau Mont-Royal, facing one of Montraal’s most charming green spaces, Plaza Saint-Louis. Free breakfast.

Auberge de la Fontaine - 1301 Rue Rachel est 45.527673, -73.572642 at Rue Chambord; metro Mont-Royal, bus 11, 14, or 29 ☎ +1 514-597-0166 +1-800-597-0597 $100-280 Fun bed and breakfast with 25 rooms across the street from Parc Lafontaine.

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