Pub Burgundy Lion

Pub Burgundy Lion opened in 2008 on rue Notre-Dame Ouest in Little Burgundy, and it brings the British pub to Montreal with a modern take on pub food.

Whisky is a speciality. The pub says it holds Quebec's largest whisky collection and runs one of Canada's leading whisky programmes, with public tastings six or seven times a year and private tastings by reservation.

Football is the other big draw. The pub calls itself Montreal's European football hub and shows English Premier League, Champions League and World Cup matches, opening early at weekends for 9am Premier League kick-offs. Brunch is served, so an early match can double as breakfast.

The weekly calendar adds variety. Quiz night is on Mondays at 7.30pm and comedy night on Wednesdays at 8pm. The kitchen serves British pub classics and brunch, and a Sunday roast is available for groups of four or more. Every other Sunday from 3pm the pub also serves afternoon tea, a gentler side of British tradition.

Tables can be booked through OpenTable or by emailing [email protected], which is advisable for big matches and for quiz or comedy nights. General questions go to [email protected] or 514 934 0888. If you want the Sunday roast, gather at least four people and book ahead, and reserve a private whisky tasting in advance if you are visiting with a group of friends or colleagues. The website shows slightly different opening times in different places, so confirm the hours for the day you plan to visit, especially for early match screenings.

It suits sports fans, whisky lovers, groups of friends and visitors who want a sociable pub atmosphere. Prices are moderate.

The pub's long-standing focus on football and whisky gives it a clear identity among Montreal bars. It is at 2496 rue Notre-Dame Ouest, almost directly across the street from Joe Beef at number 2491, so the two make an easy pairing for a drink before or after dinner. Atwater Cocktail Club, on avenue Atwater, is another option if you want to continue the evening with cocktails, and the Lachine Canal path and Atwater Market are in the same part of the city for a daytime visit before the pub.