For a successful weekend as a gentleman in Montréal from May 8 to 11

If you need to relax or make the most of your free time over the next few days, here’s a new article in a series that will be published weekly with our suggestions for a successful weekend as a gentleman in Montréal from May 8 to 11. We know that Thursday isn’t the weekend, but that’s often when weekend outings begin for many people.
Our suggestions for a successful weekend as a gentleman in Montréal from May 8 to 11
This series will highlight our different categories and will change according to the different events taking place. We’ll start with the city of Montreal, and then expand to other regions as interest in the column grows. Without further ado, here are our suggestions for a successful weekend as a gentleman in Montréal from May 8 to 11
Style

Bowtie and cufflinks, the perfect allies of the tuxedo
Photo: ETON
With the Formula 1 Grand Prix and its big parties, like the Ritz Royale just around the corner, it’s high time you find yourself a tuxedo for the occasion (if you don’t already have one). We’ve got an article to help you with your shopping. Personally, I had excellent service with the Clusier team and it wasn’t the most expensive dinner jacket. You want your dinner jacket, not to rent one. It will always be in your closet for when you need it.
Clusier Adress :
432 rue McGill
Montréal, QC
H2Y 2G1
Metro Square-Victoria station
Fine Dining
Restaurant

Photo: Restaurant Monarque
The new Canada’s 100 Best restaurant rankings have just been released, and several Montréal restaurants are featured. It’s probably a small preview of what’s in store for the Michelin Guide Québec on 15 May, even if it’s missing some very big players, like Manoir Hovey for example. Choose your restaurant from the following for a gentleman’s weekend in Montréal from 8 to 11 May 2025.
Restaurants in the Greater Montréal Area
- No. 2 – Mon Lapin
- No. 7 – Beba
- No. 11 – Le Violon
- No. 17 – Monarque
- No. 20 – Montréal Plaza
- No. 22 – Cabaret L’Enfer
- No. 24 – Alma
- No.25 – Pichai
- No. 27 – Bar St-Denis
- No. 31 – Casavant
- No. 35 – Parapluie
- No. 38 – La Cabane D’à Côté (St-Benoît de Mirabel)
- No. 40 – Mastard
- No. 44 – Salle Climatisée
- No. 46 – Joe Beef
- No. 48 – Sabayon
- No. 61 – L’Express
- N0. 64 – Gia Vin & Grill
- No. 67 – Toqué!
- No. 76 – Au Pied de Cochon
- No.77 – Juliette Plaza
- No. 79 – Parcelles (Austin)
- No. 83 – Heni
- No. 85 – Kitano Shokudo
- No. 90 – Nora Gray
- No. 91 – Damas
- No. 100 – Claire Jacques
For the Greater Québec City area
- No. 13 – Tanière3
- No.98 – Melba
Bar
The 2nd edition of the Montréal Cocktail Fest will be held from 18 to 22 May. On the menu: esteemed speakers, renowned mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts from world-renowned bars will be on hand in some of Montréal’s most popular venues. As most of the events are free, this is a rare opportunity to sample incredible products and meet world-class talent without having to travel outside Montréal.
Buy your tickets for the grand event
Wine
No wine recommendations this week, but rather an invitation to an event. “Passport to Portugal” will be held on Monday, May 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Grand Quai du Port de Montréal, 200 de la Commune Street West in Montréal. We’re bringing you the news this week, as all-inclusive tickets are currently on pre-sale at $45 + tax until May 10. The promotional code LISBONNE will also give you an instant discount of $10 (before May 10).
Dining
Two new Québec hot sauces with a Spanish twist were unveiled this week. Antipode is the new collaboration between La Pimenterie and the creator of harmonies, François Chartier. Two delicious products that will please every palate, even those who are not used to spicy sauces.
Culture
While we were telling you about Ballerina: A John Wick Story last week, now we’re going to tell you all about the documentary “Wick is Pain” will go online on May 9th. The narrative does not focus on the setbacks endured by Canadian actor Keanu Reeves, but rather on the challenges that the production team faced in transforming John Wick into a prosperous movie franchise.
So here are our suggestions for successful weekend as a gentleman in Montréal from May 8 to 11. We’ll be back next week with more suggestions!