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Working-Class Roots and Quiet Lunch

Start your afternoon with the industrial history of Montreal’s Centre-Sud district, then settle in for a simple, honest lunch nearby.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 11:30

    Écomusée du fier monde

    Walk into the Bain Genereux. This 1920s art deco former indoor public pool now houses the Écomusée du fier monde. The exhibits focus on the industrial and working-class history of the surrounding Centre-Sud district, including the modern-day Le Village and Sainte-Marie neighborhoods. The museum opens at 11:00 on Wednesdays, so you will arrive just as the doors open to the public, avoiding the midday rush.

  2. 12:15

    Chez Gatsé

    Head to Chez Gatsé for lunch. This Tibetan restaurant is set just below eye level and offers momos (Tibetan dumplings), butter-tea, and exotic vegetarian and meat dishes spiced with ginger, garlic, and peppers. The lunch menu runs from 11:30 to 14:30, making it the perfect timing for a mid-afternoon meal. Mains are reasonably priced at $5-9, with set meals at $6.50 for lunch.

  3. 12:45

    L'Amère à Boire

    Finish your outing with a drink at L'Amère à Boire. This fine brew pub in the Quartier Latin serves consistently good lagers and ales inspired by Czech, German, and English styles. The decor features wooden tables and a relaxed atmosphere. It is open until 03:00 on most days, so it is easy to pop in for a final pint after your meal.

Local tip

The Écomusée du fier monde is located between rue Ontario and rue Sherbrooke. You can reach it via the Sherbrooke or Beaudry metro stations.

Check before you go

  • The Écomusée du fier monde is open Wednesday from 11:00 to 20:00. On Thursdays and Fridays, it is open from 09:30 to 16:00. On Saturdays and Sundays, it is open from 10:30 to 17:00.
  • Chez Gatsé is open for lunch Monday through Thursday from 11:30 to 14:30. On Friday, it is open 11:30-14:30. On Saturday, it is open 17:30-22:30. On Sunday, it is open 17:00-22:00. Note that it is closed on Mondays for lunch if you are planning a visit on that day.
  • L'Amère à Boire is open Monday to Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 14:00 to 03:00. On Thursdays and Fridays, it opens earlier at 12:00.

Worth knowing

  • Chez Gatsé is open at 12:15 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
  • L'Amère à Boire is open at 12:45 only on Th, Fr

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