How Much Is a Pint in Montréal? Beer Prices (2026)
In Montréal a pint usually costs $8 to $12 CAD in 2026. Where you land depends a lot on whether it's a 16 oz or a 20 oz pinte. We checked menus at 45 bars and brewpubs; here's what you'll actually pay.
Montréal beer prices at a glance
| Price | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Average local beer, 500 ml | $9 CAD | combien-coute.net, Oct 2026 |
| Middle of the menus we checked, per 20 oz (568 ml) | $11.35 CAD | ontap, Oct 2026 (half paid $10–$12) |
| Same, for a 16 oz (473 ml) pint | about $9.45 CAD | ontap, Oct 2026 |
| Typical happy-hour pint (usually 16 oz) | about $6.70 CAD | ontap, Oct 2026 |
Menu prices in Québec usually don't include the two sales taxes (about 15% together) or the tip (15–20%), so a $9 pint really costs about $12.50 by the time you've paid.
Good-value pints we found in Montréal
| Bar | Pint | Price | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pub McCarold | Bitburger, 1 litre bock | $12.50 | Oct 2026 |
| La Terrasse St-Ambroise | St-Ambroise pitcher | $22.50 | Oct 2026 |
| Bishop & Bagg | Burgundy Lion Ale, 20 oz | $8.50 | Oct 2026 |
| Bar Suzanne | Pretty Bastard stout, 16 oz | $7.25 | Oct 2026 |
| Les Sans-Taverne | House beers, 20 oz | from $8.75 | Oct 2026 |
| Dieu du Ciel! (Laurier) | House beer pitcher | $27.50 | Oct 2026 |
| Brasserie Chez Baptiste | Blonde à Baptiste, 16 oz | $7.50 | Oct 2026 |
Before tax and tip. Prices change all the time; tap the date to see each source.
Tips for drinking well in Montréal
- Brewpubs like Dieu du Ciel! and the McAuslan terrace pour excellent local beer for the price of an import elsewhere.
- 5 à 7 (happy hour) is the cheapest time to drink: $6–$7 pints are common.
- Pitchers (pichets) work out cheapest per glass if your group finishes them while they're cold.
- Always ask the size: a pinte can mean 16 oz or 20 oz depending on the bar.
How we got these numbers
In October 2026 we collected 99 Montréal beer prices from 45 bars, brewpubs and recent guides, recorded size, source and date for each, and counted happy hour separately. ontap started in Montréal, so this one's personal.
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How much is a pint in Montréal?
Usually $8–$12 CAD before tax and tip in 2026: about $9.45 for a 16 oz and $11.35 for a 20 oz in the middle of the menus we checked.
Is beer cheaper in Montréal than Toronto?
Close. Montréal brewpubs are good value, but Toronto's cheap spots can beat them; see our Toronto page.
What is 5 à 7?
Québec's happy hour, roughly 5pm to 7pm, when many bars cut drink prices.