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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.
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Wine barPlateau
Le Rouge Gorge is an easygoing wine bar on Avenue du Mont-Royal in Montreal, known for a fairly priced glass list and cheese boards in a warm Plateau room.
PourRotating growers' red by the glass
WineApproachable, well-priced by the glass
FoodCheese, charcuterie and small plates
TipIt is one of the Plateau's better-value wine bars; the by-the-glass list is where to explore.
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Wine barMile End
Bar Henrietta is a lively Mile End wine bar on Laurier Ouest in Montreal, pairing a Mediterranean-leaning list with mezze and grilled plates into the night.
PourOrange wine by the glass
WineMediterranean and natural wine
FoodMezze and grilled small plates
TipThe kitchen runs late for a wine bar; it is a strong stop for a second-wind dinner after ten.
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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.