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Mar. 2, 2023

Places to have a successful happy hour in the Golden Square Mile

There’s nothing like an after-work get-together to start the weekend off right, is there? After a hard week’s work, if you feel like enjoying a beer or a tasty cocktail in good company, here’s a list of 13 popular spots, all located in the Golden Square Mile.


Bar George

Tucked away inside Mount Stephen, Bar George will charm you with its baroque decor. This timeless place promises to make you forget all your worries. As a bonus, the cocktails are excellent!

1440 Rue Drummond

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© Bar George

Brass Door Pub

The room next to the main counter of this bar will attract you with its collection of black and white photos of famous artists. You can also enjoy a seat by the large windows.

2171 Rue Crescent


O Coiffure & Spa

This unique place offers you all the services of a beauty salon with the bonus of being able to enjoy a cocktail in a magnificent lounge area. O’Coiffure & Spa will give you an experience like no other.

2020 Rue Drummond

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© O Coiffure & Spa

Cloakroom Bar

This speakeasy, hidden inside a beautiful bourgeois mansion, offers craft cocktails concocted by expert bartenders. If you want to drink high-class spirits, the Cloakroom Bar is the place to be!

2175 Rue de la Montagne #100

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© The Cloackroom

Flâneur Bar Lounge

The concept of this bar is simple: champagne, oysters, and cocktails. A winning combination! Located on the ground floor of the Hôtel Le Germain, you will have a great time sipping a cocktail while enjoying some oysters.

2050 Rue Mansfield

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© Le Flâneur

Hurley’s Irish Pub

In addition to its rustic decor, what sets this pub apart is the traditional music shows it regularly presents. For a festive happy hour, this is a must!

1255 Rue Crescent

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© Hurley’s Irish Pub

Marcus

Located in the Four Seasons Hotel, this restaurant bar is Swedish-born chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Montreal franchise. The art deco bar adjacent to the restaurant is breathtaking. If you are planning a unique happy hour, Marcus is a place to keep in mind.

1440 Rue de la Montagne

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Ziggy’s Pub

This little bar is a real pleasure to visit thanks to its friendly staff. The service is simply amazing! And if you like to watch sporting events with friends, Ziggy’s Pub has a number of them for you to enjoy.

1470 Rue Crescent


McLean’s Pub

With its high ceilings, wood panelling and a beautiful fireplace decorated with the original family crest, you’ll love this typical Irish pub. It exudes an undeniable charm.

1210 Rue Peel

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© McLean’s Pub

McKibbin’s Irish Pub

The pub is located in a magnificent mansion built at the turn of the 20th century. Today, there are several McKibbin’s Irish Pubs in Montreal, but none of them come close to the original.

1426 Rue Bishop

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© McKibbins Irish Pub

Sir Winston Churchill Pub

Spread out over three floors, the Sir Winston Churchill Pub shows sporting events on the big screen. If you’d only planned on having one drink, the staff’s hospitality will quickly change your mind.

1455 Rue Crescent

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© Sir Winston Churchill Pub

Ye Old Orchard Pub & Grill

Offering a variety of specials on aperitifs and popular quiz nights, this authentic Irish pub gives a unique colour to the neighbourhood. Another gem that will ensure that your happy hour is memorable!

1189 Rue de la Montagne

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