Terrasse Perché
Old Montreal · 153 Rue Saint-Amable, Montréal, QC H2Y 3B3, Canada
A laid-back rooftop at the Hôtel William Gray with Californian-leaning food, strong cocktails, and a view across the Old Port roofs.
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Best Rooftop Bars in Montreal
The best rooftop bars in Montreal. Elevated terraces with skyline views, summer cocktail programs, and the spots worth booking for golden hour from May through September.
Five picks
Terrasse William Gray
Old Montreal · 421 R. Saint-Vincent 8e étage, Montréal, QC H2Y 3A6, Canada
The seasonal rooftop bistro at the William Gray, eight floors up. Panoramic views, comfort food, slightly more dressed-up than Perché.
Terrasse Sur L'Auberge
Old Montreal · 97 Rue de la Commune E, Montréal, QC H2Y 1J1, Canada
Sweeping views of the Old Port and the river from the Auberge du Vieux-Port roof. Classic bistro plates and a long cocktail list.
Restaurant Bivouac
Downtown · 1255 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, QC H5B 1B2, Canada
A downtown rooftop with a fire-driven kitchen and one of the better skyline views in the city. Long cocktail list, longer wine list.
Les Enfants Terribles
Downtown · 3 Pl. Ville-Marie, Montréal, QC H3B 4W8, Canada
The 44th-floor brasserie at Place Ville Marie. The view is the point. Comfort food, big windows, full bar.
Local pick
Terrasse Nelligan
Old Montreal · 106 Rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 1Z3, Canada
The Hôtel Nelligan's seasonal rooftop with views over the Old City and the St. Lawrence. Tourist-heavy but the view earns it.
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Montreal's rooftop scene runs short and intense. Most spots open in May and shut down by mid-October, which makes the four good months feel busier than they are. The list below mixes hotel rooftops with proper standalone terraces, and skews toward Old Montreal and downtown because that's where the buildings are tall enough for the view to do work. Reserve a week ahead for Friday and Saturday nights between June and August. Walk-ins do exist on weeknights and most rooftops keep a small standing area for the after-work crowd.