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Photograph: Susan Moss Photography - Tourisme Montréal
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Best Pre-Game Spot Around Montreal’s Bell Centre

Icy beer, poutine, arcades and killer cocktails await in this 40,000 square foot space downtown at Time Out Market Montréal

Friday March 21 2025
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Laura Osborne
Written by Laura Osborne
Editor, Time Out Canada
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Local beers, award-winning smash burgers, arcades, killer cocktails, and crispy chicken wings—sound tempting? Find it all in a massive space featuring some of the city’s top chefs and restaurants under one roof at Time Out Market Montréal. Nestled inside one of our favourite shopping malls, the Montreal Eaton Centre, it’s the ultimate spot to hockey pre-game. But don't just take our word for it. Check out all the Habs vibes here.

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Best pre-game around the Bell Centre: The Market

1. Feast on chili cheese fries to chicken wings

Feast on chili cheese fries to chicken wings
Feast on chili cheese fries to chicken wings
Photograph: Chez Simon Cantine Urbaine

When it comes to food, Time Out Market Montréal has got you covered. From chili cheese fries, to smash burgers to chicken wings and milkshakes, the Market’s menu isn’t a one size fits all. Whether you’re in the mood for pizza or poutine, there’s something for everyone—kids included.

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2. Discover 7 bars under one roof

Discover 7 bars under one roof
Discover 7 bars under one roof
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Can you picture 7 bars spread out over 40,000 square feet? The Market’s home to two Wine bars, one Beer bar, a Cocktail bar, a Mocktail bar, a Soda bar and (last but not least) a Milk bar. Try a beer flight tasting tray, the curated wine list, or the new cocktail menu inspired by Montreal's best neighbourhoods, and never have to worry about waiting in line. Don't forget to check out the microbrewery of the month.

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3. Enjoy arcades, photo booth & more

Enjoy arcades, photo booth & more
Enjoy arcades, photo booth & more
Photograph: Time Out Market Montréal

Mario Kart Arcade GP, Pong Arcade, Super Chexx Pro NHL Edition, Pac-Man's Arcade Party? Check! The retro arcade from Montreal’s North Star Pinball has brought its A-game to Time Out Market Montréal, with classic pinball machines and a photo booth to document all the memories. Look for the bank of pinball machines and other games on the bridge below the massive skylight at Time Out Market Montréal. There's always something going on at the Market!

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