The interior view of Dominion Square Tavern a British Tavern in downtown Montreal.

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Dominion Square Tavern

Montréal


Once a down-and-out watering hole dating from the 1920s, this beautifully renovated tavern recalls a classic French bistro but with a long bar, English pub–style. Executive chef Éric Dupuis puts his own spin on pub grub, with mussels cooked with bacon, and smoked trout salad with curry dressing.


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