Best Rooftop Bars & Restaurants in Montreal
With 17 curated rooftop venues, Montreal stands out as one of the top destinations for elevated dining and drinks in Canada. The rooftop scene here features rooftop bars, rooftop venues, giving you plenty of options whether you're looking for cocktails, a full meal, or a relaxed afternoon above the city. Including venues in Laval, this guide covers the wider Montreal metropolitan area.
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Nacarat
Montreal, Canada
Located inside Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Nacarat is a stylish cocktail bar and terrace in downtown Montreal. Known for its refined atmosphere, the space pairs expertly crafted cocktails with a seasonal barbecue menu and an inviting open-air terrace. Live music throughout the week, including Latin jazz nights, brings a vibrant yet sophisticated energy, making it a go-to for after-work drinks and elevated evenings.
Club Unity
Montreal, Canada
Club Unity is primarily a nightlife venue, but its rooftop terrace is one of its defining summer features. The atmosphere is festive, inclusive, and strongly oriented toward music and late-night energy. Drinks and dancing are central, while the rooftop offers open-air views over the Village. It is best suited to guests looking for a lively rooftop party environment.
Les Enfants Terribles
Montreal, Canada
Les Enfants Terribles at Place Ville Marie is one of Montreal's most dramatic elevated dining venues. Set high above the city, it offers wide panoramic views and a polished brasserie atmosphere. The experience leans more restaurant-led than bar-only, with cocktails and wine supporting a fuller meal. It is especially strong for celebratory dinners and skyline-focused occasions.
Marcus Restaurant + Terrace
Montreal, Canada
Marcus Restaurant + Terrace is a design-led dining destination inside Four Seasons Hotel Montreal. The terrace feels lush and polished, with a more upscale restaurant atmosphere than a standard rooftop cocktail bar. Seafood, refined brasserie fare, and well-made drinks define the experience from day to night. It is a strong fit for business lunches, stylish dinners, and elegant late-evening drinks.
Muze Lounge & Terrasse
Montreal, Canada
Muze Lounge & Terrasse is a tropical-inspired rooftop venue at Hotel HONEYROSE in downtown Montreal. The space combines an indoor lounge and covered outdoor terrace, making it more weather-flexible than many seasonal rooftops. Mediterranean-leaning food, cocktails, and DJ nights shape the overall mood. It is a strong extra option for guests who want a modern rooftop with a festive but polished feel.
Perché
Montreal, Canada
Perché is a lush rooftop terrace overlooking Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal. The setting feels intimate and design-forward, with a California-inspired mood rather than a formal hotel-bar tone. Mediterranean and Asian flavors, wine, and seasonal cocktails shape the menu. It is especially appealing for relaxed dinners, date nights, and warm-weather evenings.
Pub Cartier Arms / Horizon Rooftop
Montreal, Canada
This Hyatt Centric venue combines the lower-level Pub Cartier Arms with the more elevated Horizon Rooftop experience. The rooftop adds broad city views and a more open, modern setting above Old Montreal. Food remains an important part of the concept, with drinks and local beers rounding out the visit. It works well for rooftop dining, cocktails, and hotel-based evenings near the waterfront.
Taverne Atlantic
Montreal, Canada
Taverne Atlantic brings a retro-leaning and neighborhood-friendly rooftop to Mile-Ex. The terrace is casual and social, with plants, games, and a breezy layout that feels approachable rather than formal. Cocktails, beer, and snack-style food keep the concept easygoing. It is a good choice for laid-back afternoons, dates, and late-night drinks with friends.
Terrasse Alizé
Montreal, Canada
Terrasse Alizé is a vibrant rooftop at Humaniti Hotel with a poolside setting above downtown Montreal. The terrace combines greenery, lounge seating, and a more social summer mood than many classic hotel rooftops. Shareable plates and cocktails are central to the experience. It is a strong fit for sunny afternoons, group outings, and lively evenings in the city center.
Terrasse Belvu
Montreal, Canada
Terrasse Belvu is a rooftop venue at Montreal Marriott Château Champlain with a lively, downtown-facing setting. The atmosphere is upbeat and social, combining cocktails, DJs, and an open-air layout with broad city views. It feels more contemporary and event-friendly than a quiet dining terrace. It is a strong extra pick for happy hour, group outings, and energetic rooftop evenings.
Terrasse Carla
Montreal, Canada
Terrasse Carla is a stylish rooftop above Chinatown with a polished but easygoing mood. The terrace mixes covered and open-air seating with views toward Old Montreal and the downtown skyline. Food and drinks both play a meaningful role, giving it more balance than a pure lounge. It is a good choice for dinner, cocktails, and a fashionable evening stop near the city center.
Terrasse Nelligan
Montreal, Canada
Terrasse Nelligan is a long-running Old Montreal rooftop known for views of the St. Lawrence River and nearby historic landmarks. The atmosphere balances restaurant comfort with a lively terrace feel, making it more flexible than a nightlife-only rooftop. Food, sangria, and cocktails are all major parts of the experience. It is a strong option for lunch, dinner, and scenic drinks in the Old Port area.
Terrasse Place D'Armes
Montreal, Canada
Terrasse Place D'Armes is a polished Old Montreal rooftop perched above Hôtel Place d'Armes. It pairs skyline and basilica-area views with a lively summer terrace atmosphere. Cocktails, sangria, and bistro-style dishes shape the experience. It is especially well suited to sunset drinks and stylish evenings in the historic core.
Terrasse R
Montreal, Canada
Terrasse R is a two-level rooftop atop the Renaissance Montreal Downtown Hotel. The lower section feels more like a social bar terrace, while the upper deck opens up wider skyline views and a plunge-pool atmosphere. Asian-inspired dishes and cocktails give it a modern, urban character. It suits groups, summer evenings, and guests looking for a central downtown rooftop.
Terrasse sur L’Auberge
Montreal, Canada
Terrasse sur L’Auberge sits above the Old Port with classic views of the river and Saint-Paul Street. The atmosphere is relaxed and scenic, making it easy to enjoy for both casual drinks and full meals. Sangria is part of the terrace's identity, but the broader food-and-drink program keeps it versatile. It is one of the better picks for historic waterfront rooftop views in Montreal.
Terrasse William Gray
Montreal, Canada
Terrasse William Gray is a refined rooftop terrace in Old Montreal with sweeping views over Place Jacques-Cartier and the riverfront area. The space feels polished and versatile, working for brunch, sunset drinks, and evening lounging. Its hotel setting gives it a more curated and upscale tone than many street-level terraces. It is a dependable choice for classic Old Montreal rooftop scenery.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Laval
Laval, Canada
This Keg location sits in Laval and is included on the Montreal roundup for its covered rooftop patio. The atmosphere is warm and approachable, with a classic steakhouse identity rather than a cocktail-led rooftop concept. Food is the main draw, supported by wine, beer, and familiar bar drinks. It works well for casual dinners and comfortable rooftop dining in a suburban setting.