Bar Dominion

Bar Dominion is a cocktail bar and raw bar at 1243 Rue Metcalfe in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was relaunched in October 2023 inside the former Dominion Square Tavern, a room that first opened in 1927, so the venue combines a historic downtown address with a modern cocktail programme. The setting appeals to a broad adult crowd: office workers stopping in after work, hotel guests from the nearby downtown properties, couples and groups heading to or from concerts and events in the city centre. Dress is smart casual, and the atmosphere is polished and sociable rather than rowdy. The drinks list runs to about 25 cocktails, giving visitors a wide menu to work through, and the venue pairs them with oysters and raw-bar plates, which makes it suitable for an early evening drink with seafood as much as a late-night stop. Prices are in the upper range, around three dollar signs, typical for a downtown cocktail room. There is no cover charge. The bar opens daily from late afternoon, and Quebec's last call is 3:00 AM, so the room can be used for an early aperitif or a later nightcap. A phone number, 514-303-0266, is listed for enquiries, and groups or those wanting to be sure of a table should contact the venue directly, since no online reservation link is provided here. The Metcalfe address sits a short walk from Square Dominion, Place Ville Marie and the Bonaventure and McGill areas, which means the bar is easy to reach on foot from most downtown hotels and from metro stations in the core. Weeknights are typically calmer, while Thursday through Saturday evenings draw larger crowds. Visitors who want the history of the room should note that it traces back to 1927 as a tavern, and the current incarnation keeps that downtown drinking heritage while updating the menu for contemporary tastes.