The Taverne de Noël is Montreal’s most magical Christmas bar: every winter, Le Petit Dep at 5125 Saint-Laurent Boulevard turns into a tavern covered in garlands, Christmas trees and dozens of glowing Santas. Entry is free, there are no reservations, and the menu is all about decadent hot chocolates, Christmas cocktails and Quebec-style pizzas.
I’ve been going every year since its very first edition, so here are my photos, the menu with prices, opening hours and my tips to skip the line.
Taverne de Noël photos: a setting straight out of a Christmas movie
You can’t walk past it without your eyes lighting up. First, there’s the window, packed with dozens of vintage light-up Santas. Then, as soon as you push the door open, you’re inside a Christmas movie: garlands on the ceiling, golden ornaments, vintage lamps, Christmas trees in every corner, and even Mr. and Mrs. Claus greeting you at the bar.
In short, it’s one of the most photogenic spots in Montreal over the holidays. Here are my photos of the inside:
Taverne de Noël menu and prices
The team took the concept all the way with a special holiday menu. Here’s what was on it during the last edition (2025-2026); the menu changes a little every year.
Hot drinks
- The Guim-O Choco ($8.75 + tax): the signature drink, a hot chocolate topped with a flamed artisanal marshmallow, a touch of dulce de leche and a chocolate and cookie-crumb rim.
- The Chocomauve: a raspberry hot chocolate with raspberry and rose marshmallows.
- Coffees and teas: around $5.
Christmas cocktails
Expect to pay about $15 per cocktail. Some of the menu classics:
- Les Poules Saoules: rum eggnog with nutmeg
- Le Grinch: gin or vodka, dry vermouth and crème de menthe
- Première Neige: bourbon, coconut milk and nutmeg
- And of course mulled wine, eggnog and spiked hot chocolates.
Food
- Creative pizzas, like the Belle Province (confit potatoes, gravy and cheese curds, basically a poutine pizza) or the MTL Fumée (a margherita with Montreal smoked meat)
- Charcuterie and cheese boards to share (around $20)
- Quebec desserts: pouding chômeur and a pear and blueberry tart
My tip
If you only go once, order the signature hot chocolate for the photo, then a cocktail for the vibe. And if you’re hungry, the Belle Province pizza is a true Montreal experience.
Taverne de Noël hours, dates and address
Practical info
- Address: Le Petit Dep, 5125 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, Montreal (Mile End, on the edge of the Plateau-Mont-Royal)
- Metro: Laurier station (orange line), then about a 10-minute walk
- Opening hours: during the last edition, every day from 8 a.m. to midnight, with the kitchen open from 4 p.m.
- Dates: the Taverne de Noël opens every year in early November and closes in mid-January. In 2025-2026, it was open from November 5 to January 11. The 2026-2027 dates haven’t been announced yet: I’ll update this article as soon as they are.
- Entry: free
- Reservations: not accepted, tables are first come, first served
To check the latest hours, visit the Petit Dep website.
My tips to avoid the wait
The bar is small and fills up fast, especially in the evening and on weekends. So here are my tips to enjoy it without waiting too long:
- For a drink or dessert, go before 5 p.m. or after 8 p.m. Between 5 and 8 p.m., tables go first to people coming for dinner.
- For dinner, arrive around 5 p.m.: each person must order at least one dish from the evening menu.
- For photos, a weekday morning is your best bet: the room is almost empty and the light is softer.
- For a group, Le Petit Dep also rents out the Santa Club, a private festive space in Griffintown (by reservation, up to 90 people).
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Been there? Show me your photos by tagging me on Instagram: @lefrenchexplorer.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Taverne de Noël in Montreal?
The Taverne de Noël is at Le Petit Dep, 5125 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, in the Mile End, on the edge of the Plateau-Mont-Royal. The closest metro station is Laurier, on the orange line, about a 10-minute walk away.
When does the Taverne de Noël open in 2026?
The Taverne de Noël opens every year in early November and closes in mid-January. During the last edition, it was open from November 5, 2025 to January 11, 2026. The 2026-2027 dates haven’t been announced yet.
Do you need a reservation at the Taverne de Noël?
No, the Taverne de Noël doesn’t take reservations: tables are first come, first served. Between 5 and 8 p.m., priority goes to people coming for dinner. For just a drink, go before 5 p.m. or after 8 p.m.
Is there an entry fee at the Taverne de Noël?
No, entry is free. You only pay for what you order: about $15 for a Christmas cocktail, $5 for a coffee or tea and $8.75 for the signature hot chocolate.
What's on the menu at the Taverne de Noël?
The holiday menu features decadent hot chocolates like the Guim-O Choco, Christmas cocktails (Les Poules Saoules, Le Grinch, Première Neige), mulled wine, Quebec-style pizzas, sharing boards and desserts like pouding chômeur.
What are the Taverne de Noël opening hours?
During the last edition, the Taverne de Noël was open every day from 8 a.m. to midnight, with the kitchen open from 4 p.m. Check the latest hours on the Petit Dep website before you go.
