Sports bars in Montreal
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Montreal has 40 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include La Cage, Ciociaro Sport Bar, Windsor Hyper Bar & Grill - Brossard, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Montreal
We indexed 40 sports bars in Montreal. The scene leans Gastropub, Burger Joint and Breakfast Spot. You'll find them in Montréal, Brossard, Laval. La Cage (Sports Bar, Gastropub) on 150 Sainte-Catherine Ouest. Ciociaro Sport Bar (Sports Bar, Sandwich Spot) on 8868 Langelier Blvd. Windsor Hyper Bar & Grill - Brossard (Sports Bar) on 3 blvd. Place du Commerce.
Sports bars in Montreal
La Cage
A gastropub spot 0.9 km from central Montreal.
Ciociaro Sport Bar
A sandwich spot spot 11.4 km from central Montreal.
Windsor Hyper Bar & Grill - Brossard
A sports bar 8.0 km from central Montreal.
Nacho Libre
A mexican restaurant spot 4.8 km from central Montreal.
La Cage – Brasserie sportive
A gastropub spot 12.4 km from central Montreal.
La Cage
A gastropub spot 10.5 km from central Montreal.
Notre-Boeuf-de-Grâce
A burger joint and breakfast spot spot 0.7 km from central Montreal.
Notre-Boeuf-de-Grâce
A burger joint and breakfast spot spot 4.9 km from central Montreal.
La Station des Sports
A sports bar 16.7 km from central Montreal.
L'Barouf
A sports bar 2.5 km from central Montreal.
McLean's Pub
A pub spot 0.2 km from central Montreal.
Station des Sports
A sports bar 8.5 km from central Montreal.
La Cage – Brasserie sportive
A gastropub spot 16.2 km from central Montreal.
La Cage – Brasserie sportive
A gastropub spot 12.3 km from central Montreal.
La Cage – Brasserie sportive
A gastropub spot 10.3 km from central Montreal.
How to pick a sports bar in Montreal
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Montreal?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Montreal show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Montreal family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
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