Home to the best of the city under one roof, Time Out Market Montréal is celebrating its fifth anniversary.
Over the past five years, the Market has welcomed more than 2 million visitors annually, hosted over 30 restaurants featuring the city’s most celebrated chefs and restaurants, and collaborated with nearly 100 local artisans and artists through various initiatives in the Market.
More than just a culinary destination that’s home to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof, Time Out Market Montréal is an homage to Montréal’s community, creativity, and culture, whose spirit is captured in There Is No Fame Without Love—a special project that celebrates all the things we love about where the city of Montreal and Time Out Market Montréal intersect.
Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day, or looking for the best meal in town (and a killer glass of wine) on a Monday night, Time Out Market Montréal has got you covered.
What are the best things about Time Out Market Montréal?
We've rounded up 50 of our favourite things about the Market:
1. It’s home to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof, all curated and vetted by Time Out editors.
2. It hosts some of the most popular cooking classes in the city, courtesy of Atelier & Saveurs (didn’t you always want to learn how to make your own ravioli or cocktails?)
3. It’s got not one, not two, but 7 bars (two Wine Bars, a Soda Bar, a Mocktail Bar, a Milk Bar, a Beer Bar and a Cocktail Bar).
4. It’s accessible by metro from anywhere in the city.
5. Location, location, location: Time Out Market Montréal is located inside one of the best malls in Montreal, packed with action, free activities and shops to explore.
6. It’s steps away from the giant illuminated skating rink at Quartier des Spectacles.
7. The Market's drag brunches—iconic, and the best family-friendly way to start any weekend.
8. The Paint & Sips (let your creativity run free and your inhibitions evaporate with every sip!).
9. The Market's Sip & Clays. It’s like that scene from Ghost, only cuter.
10. The annual Day of the Dead party, the place to be if you love dressing up, face painting, mariachi music and entertainment for the whole family.
11. Its 40,000 square feet of choice seating for your gang, no matter its size.
12. It doubles as an arcade, so you can play pinball as your kids duke it out on Mario Kart.
13. It’s part of the Underground City, a 33-km, weather-proof pedestrian network that links all of Downtown Montreal’s main shopping centres.
14. A cappuccino and next-level cookies at Tunnel Espresso (the chunky KitKat cookie is the overstuffed stuff of dreams).
15. The poke bowl at Le Blossom, especially the salmon-tuna.
16. The curry donburi at Marusan—just take a look and try not to salivate!
17. The phó dip at Le Red Tiger, a sandwich that reinvents the banh mi (we will never be the same).
18. Paul Toussaint’s fall-off-the-bone pineapple and rum short ribs, a one-two punch of Caribbean flavour.
19. Chanthy Yen’s salmon tartare, tender, flavoursome and rich.
20. The lobster or shrimp roll at Climats, a buttery grilled hot-dog bun overflowing with goodness.
21. Literally anything hot off the grill at Americas BBQ—best accompanied with a slew of sides.
22. The chicken naanwich at Le Taj, a one-dish-meal stuffed into the most pillowy naan.
23. The (exclusive) Big Time Burger at Chez Simon Cantine Urbaine, two patties with cheese, pickle, onion and magic sauce.
24. The rigatoni with bolognese sauce (beef, pork, veal), tomatoes, herbs, parmesan at Il Miglio.
25. The Marguerite pizza (tomato sauce, fior di latte, straciatella di buffala, olive oil and basil) at Moleskine.
26. The grilled chicken poutine at Campo, a Portuguese-Québécois dish if there ever was one.
27. The Brussels sprout salad at Ibéricos, just one of the fusion tapas that have made chef Chef Haissam Souki Tamayo famous.
28. The chicken parm and rapini sandwich at Bossa—perfectly fried chicken cutlet, crispy bread, bright basil oil,beautifully bitter rapini and sassy red sauce.
29. It’s got the biggest boozy brunch in the city, with over 100 dishes—from opening until past 3 pm, every single eatery at the Market makes a special dish to blow your weekend out of the water.
30. Its great event spaces, available for rent for up to 800 people, for your office parties, product launches and fancy receptions.
31. The moody decor by local architecture firm LemayMichaud that makes every visit feel like date night.
32. Its buzzing online magazine, which gives visitors the lowdown not only on what’s going on at Time Out Market, but in the city at large.
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33. Its location right across the hall from Centre Playbox, one of the biggest entertainment centres in Downtown Montreal.
34. It’s status as a platform to promote local vendors and artists.
35. Its diverse selection of local beers, plus its mandate to continuously spotlight new cool producers.
36. It’s got the most beautiful unisex washrooms in Montreal. Period.
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37. It’s an anchor location in the ebullient energy of Downtown Montreal, a bustling neighbourhood not only during festivals season but all year round.
38. All of the signature cocktails, including the new menu inspired by Montreal's neighbourhoods.
39. The amazing late opening hours, which make it an all-day everyday kind of hangout.
40. Shhh! Its secret access to Uniqlo and Décathlon stores (if you know, you know).
41. The free Wi-Fi (much appreciated by travellers trying to squeeze the most out of their data plans).
42. The Time Out Market Card, a pre-loaded card that you can purchase and top up at the Market (can anyone say perfect gift?).
43. It’s got the most diverse wine list in Downtown Montreal.
44. It’s steps from Montréal Complètement Cirque’s death-defying summertime acts and free performances.
45. It’s the perfect place to warm up after checking out Downtown’s holiday lights.
46. It’s walking distance from some of the best museums in the city, not to mention the public art that’s peppered throughout the Downtown core.
47. It’s home to epic artwork by local artists itself!
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48. It’s a winter wonderland of holiday decor, so come on by to get in the seasonal spirit.
49. Its annual Christmas market is one of the biggest in central Montreal, packed with unique local gifts that celebrate the city.
50. Time Out Market Montréal may be turning 5, but it’s fresh as a daisy. Every day is different at the Market, and there’s always something exciting going on. Here’s to the next 5 years!
For more information about Time Out Market Montréal, click here.
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