Quebec & Montreal Trip Suggestions

[Steve_0]

Hello TBers - My wife and I will be traveling to Quebec City and Montreal in a couple of weeks and I am looking for some suggestions. I have done a fair amount of research here (and elsewhere), so I have compiled some places that will definitely be on our list, but I am looking for other suggestions, as well. Places we will definitely be going:

• Dieu du Ciel!
• Vices et Versa
• Isle De Garde
• Harricana
• MaBrasserie
  
• Bateau de Nuit
• Le Projet

We will also be driving up from Burlington, so I plan on stopping at Brasserie Dunham on our way to Quebec City.

We both really love Cider/Ice Cider and I know the region has a great selection, so where would be the best places in either city to purchase or try as many as possible? Also, what are your top Cideries to look out for (Clos Saragnat, Domaine Niege)?

As far as beer suggestions go, where would be the best places for saisons? What breweries should I look our for on tap when I am in the area (i.e. Bellwoods, Dunham, Yakima IPA, etc.)?

Lastly, where are your favorite cocktail bars or can't miss hangout spots? We would love food suggestions too. We both really love French food, Japanese, Italian, etc. .

Thanks in advance for all the help!

 

[jkdufresne]

For Cider: you should also look for Cidre Polisson, Les Pommes Perdues, Le Somnambulles et Cidre Choinières. Clos Saragnat is also really good. Domaine Neige doesn't exist anymore. To buy bottles to go, you should visit Expérience Bières or Veux-tu Une bières which both have a great selection.

Cocktail bars in Montreal: Coldroom, Mal Nécéssaire, Cloackroom, Atwater Cocktail Club, 4e Mur, Kabinet, Nhậu bar, Mayfair
Cocktail bars in QC City: Nénuphar

Place to eat in Montreal: Larry's, Lawrence, Pied de Cochon, if you have a car you could try the patio at Cabane au Pied de Cochon which is 1h from Mtl (only weekend), Park for Sushi, Saint Sushi is also pretty good, Montréal Plaza, Maison Publique, Diplomate, L'Express for classic French bistro food, Mousso, Bouillon Bilk, Mae Sri for Thai food, Nora Gray for Italian, Cadide for 100% local food experience and natural wine, Vin Papillon, Vin Mon Lapin, Joe Beef, etc. There is so many!
In Quebec city, here is a few good restaurant: Chez Boulay (french with local QC product), Buvette Scott, Sardines, L’Affaire est Ketchup, Patente & Machin, Kraken Cru, Le Pied Bleu, etc

Lots of recommendations but happy to be more specific if needed.

 

[Steve_0]

For Cider: you should also look for Cidre Polisson, Les Pommes Perdues, Le Somnambulles et Cidre Choinières. Clos Saragnat is also really good. Domaine Neige doesn't exist anymore. To buy bottles to go, you should visit Expérience Bières or Veux-tu Une bières which both have a great selection.

Cocktail bars in Montreal: Coldroom, Mal Nécéssaire, Cloackroom, Atwater Cocktail Club, 4e Mur, Kabinet, Nhậu bar, Mayfair
Cocktail bars in QC City: Nénuphar

Place to eat in Montreal: Larry's, Lawrence, Pied de Cochon, if you have a car you could try the patio at Cabane au Pied de Cochon which is 1h from Mtl (only weekend), Park for Sushi, Saint Sushi is also pretty good, Montréal Plaza, Maison Publique, Diplomate, L'Express for classic French bistro food, Mousso, Bouillon Bilk, Mae Sri for Thai food, Nora Gray for Italian, Cadide for 100% local food experience and natural wine, Vin Papillon, Vin Mon Lapin, Joe Beef, etc. There is so many!
In Quebec city, here is a few good restaurant: Chez Boulay (french with local QC product), Buvette Scott, Sardines, L’Affaire est Ketchup, Patente & Machin, Kraken Cru, Le Pied Bleu, etc

Lots of recommendations but happy to be more specific if needed.

This is awesome feedback, much appreciated!

I will check out those bottles shops for some cider. Is there any bars or tasting rooms that have a lot of cider/ice cider to try?

Any can't miss experiences while in either city?

 

[Frank1]

For cocktails do not skip Atwater Cocktail Club!

 

[Steve_0]

For cocktails do not skip Atwater Cocktail Club!

will do!

 

[Steve_0]

For those of you that have made this trip before, what should I expect at the border crossing? Any info is much appreciated.