Montréal
106 Rue Saint-Paul O
Iconic rooftop bar on Hotel Nelligan with sightlines across Old Montreal and the Saint-Lawrence River. Famous for mimosa brunches. Retractable awnings available. Sources: Time Out, Daily Hive, Tourisme Montreal, Cult MTL, Montreal Diaries.
97 Rue de la Commune E
Fifth-floor rooftop of Auberge du Vieux-Port with panoramic views of the Old Port and St. Lawrence River. 2025 menu features bison tartare, grilled octopus, tuna tataki, and poke bowls. Sources: Time Out, Narcity, Daily Hive, Tourisme Montreal, experienceoldmontreal.com.
421 Rue Saint-Vincent
Eighth-floor rooftop of Hotel William Gray with panoramic views of the Old Port, Ferris wheel, and St. Lawrence River. Firepits available. Winner of Cult MTL Best of MTL 2025 reader poll. Sources: Time Out, Cult MTL, OpenTable, Montreal Diaries, Tourisme Montreal, Daily Hive.
153 Rue Saint-Amable
Fourth-floor terrace of Hotel William Gray overlooking Place Jacques-Cartier. West Coast-inspired cuisine, lush decor, mezze plates. Sources: Time Out, Daily Hive, Tourisme Montreal, Montreal Diaries.
59 Rue Saint-Jacques
Rooftop bar on Hotel Place d'Armes with views of Place d'Armes square and Notre-Dame Basilica. Partially covered for gray days. Brunch, lunch, and dinner. Sources: Time Out, Daily Hive, Tourisme Montreal, The Rooftop Guide.
407 Place Jacques-Cartier
Hidden courtyard with colorful flowers and shrubs set against historic 1812 architecture (National Historical Site). Live jazz performances. Sweet and savory crepes, gourmet salads. Sources: Time Out, Tourisme Montreal, Montreal Diaries, experienceoldmontreal.com.
465 Rue McGill
Hidden garden courtyard with tree canopy, singing birds, and petanque area. Sources: Time Out, Tastet.
426 Rue Saint-Gabriel
Oldest restaurant in the city, first constructed in 1688. Open-air courtyard terrace. Includes Velvet speakeasy bar downstairs. Sources: Time Out.