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Burgundy Lion

The guide was updated: 2025-12-23

Burgundy Lion is a modern take on a British pub, mixing English pub traditions with a distinctly Montreal touch. The drinks list runs deep, with Montreal-brewed beers, a strong whisky selection, and cocktails crafted with Quebec spirits. The food menu goes well beyond British classics such as fish and chips and bangers and mash; it also features unexpected picks from around the world, like chicken tikka masala, gnocchi, and croque madame. Football often plays on the screens, DJs take over some evenings, and the crowd is an easy mix of locals and visitors.

Useful Information

Address: 2496 Rue Notre-Dame Street O, Montreal
Website: www.burgundylion.com
Public Transport: Metro Lionel-Groulx
Phone: +1 514 934 0888
Email: info@burgundylion.com

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Dieu du Ciel

Dieu du Ciel

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Snowbird Tiki Bar

Snowbird Tiki Bar

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Cloakroom Bar

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Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill

Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill

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Comedy Nest

Comedy Nest

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La Distillerie no.1

La Distillerie no.1

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Juste pour rire aka Just For Laughs

Juste pour rire aka Just For Laughs

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Bistro à Jojo

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Brutopia

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Ziggy's Pub

Ziggy's Pub

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Burgundy Lion

Burgundy Lion

Burgundy Lion is a modern take on a British pub, mixing English pub traditions with a distinctly Montreal touch. The drinks list runs deep, with Montreal-brewed beers, a strong whisky selection, and cocktails crafted with Quebec spirits. The food menu goes well beyond British classics such as fish and chips and bangers and mash; it also features unexpected picks from around the world, like chicken tikka masala, gnocchi, and croque madame. Football often plays on the screens, DJs take over some evenings, and the crowd is an easy mix of locals and visitors.

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