{"id":18806,"date":"2026-04-08T10:51:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/?post_type=what-to-do&#038;p=18806"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:51:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:51:26","slug":"new-openings-in-downtown-montreal-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"what-to-do","link":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/what-to-do\/new-openings-in-downtown-montreal-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New openings in downtown Montreal \u2013 april 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <section class=\"wysiwyg || relative section slate\">\n        <div class=\"circle-big || absolute top-10 -left-[50px] || md:top-20 md:-left-[100px] xl:-left-[150px]\"><\/div>\n        \n<span class=\"absolute top-0 left-0\" ><\/span>        <div class=\"wrapper || relative flex justify-center \">\n            <div class=\"wysiwyg-container || w-full \">\n                <p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"314\">April is when downtown Montreal really shakes off winter. The streets start to feel alive again, spontaneous detours become tempting, and there are suddenly plenty of reasons to stop and explore the city.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"603\">As always, new spots continue to pop up around the neighbourhood. This April brings a <strong>next-generation urban spa<\/strong>, a <strong>smash burger counter<\/strong> worth the indulgence, a <strong>build-your-own Asian bowl concept<\/strong>, the highly anticipated return of an <strong>iconic pub<\/strong>, and a <strong>pop-up floral store<\/strong> at Holt Renfrew.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"180\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/joywellnessclub.ca\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JOY Wellness Social Club<\/a> &#8211; a social wellness space in the heart of downtown<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"411\">JOY Wellness Social Club introduces a fresh take on the urban spa, designed to fit seamlessly into the rhythm of city life. The space blends wellness, movement and recovery in an environment created for short but frequent visits. Guests will find <strong>saunas, ice baths, a thermal bath and red light therapy sessions<\/strong>. <strong>HIIT workouts<\/strong> and <strong>guided classes<\/strong> are also part of the experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"411\">Founded by the three Joyal sisters, including the founder of Str\u00f8m Spa, JOY positions itself as a place where people come not only to relax, but also to connect, recharge and take care of themselves.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"411\"><em>1300 Sherbrooke Street West<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18803\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18803\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JoyWellNess.jpg\" alt=\"Espace bain thermal du JOY Wellness Club spa urbain centre-ville de Montr\u00e9al\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JoyWellNess.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JoyWellNess-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JoyWellNess-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JoyWellNess-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JoyWellNess-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JoyWellNess-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JoyWellNess-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JoyWellNess-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 JOY Wellness Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/doublestack2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Maison du Burger Double Stack<\/a> \u2013 from Joliette to downtown<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"584\">After finding success in Joliette, La Maison du Burger Double Stack is opening a second location, this time in the heart of downtown on Bishop Street, just steps from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concordia University<\/a>. The restaurant specializes in <strong>smash burgers, made with well-seared patties, melted cheese and perfectly toasted buns<\/strong>. The menu also features rice bowls and a variety of toppings such as caramelized onions, grilled mushrooms and house-made sauces. The concept is simple: fresh ingredients, generous portions and affordable prices.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"605\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em>1429A Bishop Street<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18795\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18795\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18795\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DoubleStack-F.jpg\" alt=\"Smash burger double fromage servi chez La Maison du Burger Double Stack au centre-ville de Montr\u00e9al\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DoubleStack-F.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DoubleStack-F-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DoubleStack-F-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DoubleStack-F-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DoubleStack-F-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DoubleStack-F-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DoubleStack-F-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DoubleStack-F-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 La Maison du Burger Double Stack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"422af50e-76c8-440d-95bb-c548c2870d46\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-43\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:cfe0320a-f9cc-45f1-b1cf-d3bbea8de444-21\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-44\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0402badf-a854-434f-8d47-b54e0ab013c0\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/skybirdgrill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skybird Asian Grill<\/a> \u2013 build your own Asian bowl<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"580\">Skybird introduces a customizable <strong>Asian grill concept<\/strong> where guests can<strong> build their own bowl<\/strong> exactly the way they like it. The Sky Bowls combine fresh ingredients, oven-grilled proteins, colourful toppings and signature sauces. The menu also features<strong> b\u00e1nh m\u00ec sandwiches<\/strong> served in a crispy baguette and filled with fresh vegetables, herbs and grilled meats. To go with the meal, several <strong>iced drinks<\/strong> are available, including Vietnamese iced coffee and matcha latte. <strong>House-made cookies<\/strong> round out the experience with a sweet finish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"615\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em>2183 Sainte-Catherine Street West<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18797\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18797\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18797\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SkyBird-F.jpg\" alt=\"Bol asiatique personnalis\u00e9 avec poulet grill\u00e9 chez Skybird centre-ville de Montr\u00e9al\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SkyBird-F.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SkyBird-F-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SkyBird-F-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SkyBird-F-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SkyBird-F-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SkyBird-F-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SkyBird-F-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SkyBird-F-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Skybird Asian Grill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/peelpub\/?hl=fr-ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peel Pub<\/a> \u2013 a Montreal institution returns<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"549\">The <strong>iconic Peel Pub is making its return<\/strong> to downtown after several months of closure. Located on Peel Street for decades, this <strong>well-known sports bar<\/strong> is reopening under new ownership, with plans to preserve its original spirit while updating certain elements. The <strong>laid-back, sports-driven atmosphere remains<\/strong> at the core of the experience, with<strong> live games on screen<\/strong> and a menu featuring pub classics like wings, burgers and pizzas. The bar also offers 24 beers on tap, including several local selections.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"567\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em>1196 Peel Street<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18801\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18801\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18801\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PeelPub.jpg\" alt=\"Bi\u00e8re et repas dans l\u2019ambiance du Peel Pub au centre-ville de Montr\u00e9al\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PeelPub.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PeelPub-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PeelPub-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PeelPub-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PeelPub-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PeelPub-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PeelPub-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PeelPub-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Peel Pub<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leocf.com\/en\/pages\/flower-shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L\u00e9o Flower shop<\/a> &#8211; ready-to-go bouquets at Holt Renfrew<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"513\">L\u00e9o Flower shop, originally located in Saint-Lambert, is setting up a pop-up at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holtrenfrew.com\/fr\/h\/Womens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holt Renfrew Ogilvy<\/a> through October. The concept is simple: <strong>ready-made bouquets<\/strong>, designed to grab and go, inspired by cities like London, Tokyo, Copenhagen and Montreal. Created for any occasion, these floral arrangements focus on freshness, visual appeal and accessible pricing. Whether it\u2019s for a gift, to brighten up your home or simply to treat yourself, <strong>the experience is quick, easy and spontaneous<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"548\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em>1307 Sainte-Catherine Street West<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18799\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18799\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18799\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leo-F.jpg\" alt=\"Bouquets pr\u00eats \u00e0 emporter au comptoir floral L\u00e9o chez Holt Renfrew Montr\u00e9al\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leo-F.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leo-F-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leo-F-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leo-F-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leo-F-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leo-F-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leo-F-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leo-F-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 L\u00e9o Flower Shop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18805,"template":"","what-to-do-category":[33],"what-to-do-type":[67,68,69,70],"class_list":["post-18806","what-to-do","type-what-to-do","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","what-to-do-category-new","what-to-do-type-student","what-to-do-type-visitor","what-to-do-type-worker","what-to-do-type-resident-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/what-to-do\/18806","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/what-to-do"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/what-to-do"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"what-to-do-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/what-to-do-category?post=18806"},{"taxonomy":"what-to-do-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/what-to-do-type?post=18806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}