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Wine barParc Extension
Denise is a daytime cafe turned evening natural-wine bar in Parc-Extension, Montreal, pouring low-intervention bottles beside a short, seasonal menu.
PourRotating natural pour by the glass
WineNatural and low-intervention wine
FoodLocal, seasonal small plates
TipIt flips from cafe to wine bar after six; evenings are when the natural list and small plates shine.
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Wine barRosemont
Bar St-Denis is a chef-driven wine bar in Petite-Patrie, Montreal, one of Canada's 100 Best, pouring natural wine beside inventive small plates.
PourGrowers' wine by the glass
WineNatural wine, chef-driven bar
FoodAmbitious seasonal small plates
TipThe kitchen is far more ambitious than a typical wine bar; come hungry and order across the menu.
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Wine barSaint Henri
Gia Vin & Grill is a warehouse-cool wine and grill room in Saint-Henri, Montreal, pairing an Italian-leaning natural list with wood-fired meats and pasta.
PourItalian red by the glass
WineItalian and low-intervention wine
FoodWood-grilled Italian plates
TipIt is as much a grill as a wine bar; order a bottle from the Italian list and a wood-fired cut to share.
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Wine barMile End
Buvette chez Simone is the standing-room wine bar on Avenue du Parc in Montreal, pouring an ever-changing glass list beside charcuterie and roast chicken.
PourChenin blanc by the glass
WineFrench and natural growers by the glass
FoodCharcuterie and rotisserie chicken
TipIt fills early and takes no reservations; arrive before eight and share the roast chicken for two.
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Wine barRosemont
Annette is a Bib Gourmand wine bar in Montreal's Angus Shops, matching a smart low-intervention list with sharp seasonal small plates in a warm room.
PourGrowers' Champagne by the glass
WineNatural and low-intervention wine
FoodSeasonal small plates
TipThe kitchen is more ambitious than most wine bars; come hungry and let the plates keep pace with the wine.
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Wine barRosemont
Vinvinvin is a buzzing natural-wine bar on Rue Beaubien in Montreal, its long glass list and late hours making it a Petite-Patrie industry favourite.
PourSkin-contact orange wine
WineNatural wine, deep by-the-glass list
FoodSnacks and small plates
TipThe by-the-glass list rotates fast; ask the bar for a skin-contact pour and a plate of snacks.