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Mile End in Montreal

Things to Do in Mile End, Montreal

A bohemian pocket of Montreal's Plateau, long home to the city's artists and musicians. Wood-fired bagels come from Fairmount, the comics publisher Drawn & Quarterly keeps its shop on Bernard, and cafés, the Rialto Theatre, and breweries like Dieu du Ciel line the streets.

A bohemian pocket of Montreal's Plateau, long home to the city's artists and musicians. Wood-fired bagels come from Fairmount, the comics publisher Drawn & Quarterly keeps its shop on Bernard, and cafés, the Rialto Theatre, and breweries like Dieu du Ciel line the streets.

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Top things to do in Mile End

  • Rialto Theatre in Mile End, Montreal

    Rialto Theatre

    4.6 · 2.6k
    Theater

    Dinner theatre & live events in a neo-baroque heritage movie hall with cabaret seating & a balcony.

  • Librairie Drawn & Quarterly in Mile End, Montreal

    Librairie Drawn & Quarterly

    4.8 · 953
    Bookstore

    Lively bookstore specializing in literature & graphic novels & offering many readings.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 6 PM
  • Librairie Le Port de tête in Mile End, Montreal

    Librairie Le Port de tête

    4.8 · 610
    Bookstore

    Full-range bookstore offering new & used titles, including literature, children's & comic books.

    Mon–Wed
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Mala Mtl in Mile End, Montreal

    Mala Mtl

    4.9 · 135
    Flea Market
    Every day
    11 AM – 6 PM

Where to eat & drink in Mile End

  • Sushi Nishinokaze in Mile End, Montreal

    Sushi Nishinokaze

    Michelin
    Japanese· $$$$

    In the minimalist and traditional setting of a fine dining sushi counter, Japanese chef Vincent Gee has a demanding and deeply respectful approach to Edomae tradition.

    Website
  • Fairmount Bagel in Mile End, Montreal

    Fairmount Bagel

    4.6 · 6.2k
    Bagels· CA$1–10

    Well-known bakery doling out varied flavors of bagels topped with cream cheese, plus other bites.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Piel Canela - Restaurant Brunch Latino-Montréalais in Mile End, Montreal

    Piel Canela - Restaurant Brunch Latino-Montréalais

    4.7 · 1.3k
    Brunch· CA$30–50

    A Montreal restaurant known for its brunch, offering inventive and colorful dishes like French toast, lomo limeño toast, and dulce abuelita in a warm, decorated setting.

    Every day
    9 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Helm brasseur gourmand in Mile End, Montreal

    Helm brasseur gourmand

    4.7 · 4.3k
    Brewpub· CA$20–30

    Stylish, minimalist-chic microbrewery also serving creative cocktails & inventive comfort cuisine.

    Mon–Wed
    3 PM – 1 AM
    Thu–Fri
    3 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    3 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    3 PM – 1 AM
  • Dieu du Ciel in Mile End, Montreal

    Dieu du Ciel

    4.7 · 2.0k
    Brewpub· CA$20–30

    Bustling neighbourhood pub with homegrown house brews & exotic imports, plus a patio & light fare.

    Mon–Wed
    11:30 AM – 1 AM
    Thu–Fri
    11:30 AM – 3 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 1 AM
  • Le Filet in Mile End, Montreal

    Le Filet

    4.7 · 851
    Seafood· Más de $100

    This restaurant is rightly renowned for the quality of its fish and seafood, the choice of which changes according to the catch: pan-seared scallops with almond and cider sauce; king salmon and potatoes with saffron and grenobloise sauce...

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    6 PM – 10 PM
    Thu–Fri
    5:45 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Trip de bouffe in Mile End, Montreal

    Trip de bouffe

    4.7 · 1.2k
    Bakery· CA$10–20

    Lebanese bakery, grocery store & catering service with baked treats prepared on hot stones.

    Every day
    9 AM – 10 PM
  • Île Flottante in Mile End, Montreal

    Île Flottante

    4.6 · 931
    French· Más de $100

    In buzzy Mile End, this establishment cultivates a neighbourhood bistro vibe by way of painted wooden wall panelling and old varnished floorboards that bring to mind 19C Paris.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • La Chronique in Mile End, Montreal

    La Chronique

    4.4 · 342
    Fine Dining· CA$100+

    This is one of the oldest and most respected establishments on the Montreal restaurant scene.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    6 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    6 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Café Alphabet in Mile End, Montreal

    Café Alphabet

    4.7 · 984
    Coffee Shop· CA$1–10

    Alphabet's signature Freddo Cappuccino is our take on the traditional Greek iced coffee, prepared with quality and substance, and served with Alphabet's unique style.

  • Pub Bishop & Bagg in Mile End, Montreal

    Pub Bishop & Bagg

    4.5 · 1.9k
    Cocktail Bar· CA$20–30

    British-style pub offering draft brews, cocktails & elevated fare in a comfy old-fashioned interior.

    Mon–Wed
    11:30 AM – 1 AM
    Thu–Fri
    11:30 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 1 AM
  • Café Olimpico in Mile End, Montreal

    Café Olimpico

    4.6 · 4.4k
    Italian· CA$1–10

    Hipster Italian cafe in a 1970s pool-hall setting with TV sports & a patio (popular even in winter).

    Every day
    6 AM – 12 AM

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Map of Mile End with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Sushi Nishinokaze
  2. 2Fairmount Bagel
  3. 3Rialto Theatre
  4. 4Librairie Drawn & Quarterly
  5. 5Piel Canela - Restaurant Brunch Latino-Montréalais
  6. 6Librairie Le Port de tête
  7. 7Helm brasseur gourmand
  8. 8Mala Mtl
  9. 9Dieu du Ciel
  10. 10Le Filet

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