Five patios to book for summer in Montreal
Readers voted for the best outdoor terrasses in the city. Here's where to grab a drink and watch the season unfold.
As the season heats up, Montreal's best patios are filling fast. Cult MTL's 2026 reader poll named the city's top outdoor terrasses — a selection worth booking ahead.
Terrasse St-Ambroise claimed the top spot, drawing crowds to its brewery setting where the beer flows cold and the vibe stays loose. The industrial brick and open-air setup make it a reliable weekend anchor, especially when the sun hangs late.
Turbo Haüs follows as a close second, known for its energy and the kind of crowd that turns an afternoon into an evening without anyone noticing. The space has that rare quality of feeling both spacious and intimate at once.
The list reflects what locals actually seek when they're chasing outdoor season: solid drinks, reliable energy, and the kind of neighborhood momentum that makes a patio feel like the centre of the city for a few hours. Most have already got their regular lineups forming — showing up early or booking ahead beats banking on a walk-in this time of year.