Mile End’s Sparrow has become well-known and loved for its greasy spoon-style brunch, creative cocktails, and rustic dining space. By day, the vintage-inspired bar is bursting with natural light thanks to the large, bay windows. But by night, expect cozy, candle-lit tables and just the right level of chit-chat.

Quietly tucked behind an unmarked door in the Plateau, this atmospheric speakeasy-style izakaya is the ideal spot for your most intimatetête-à-têtes. The sophisticated cocktail bar is quite small, with just fifty seats in the place, while the dimmed lighting and a stellar selection of sake make for a discreet hideaway from the bustle of St-Laurent Boulevard.

The latest restaurant to open up in Hotel William Gray, Maggie Oakes strikes the perfect balance between elegant bistro and hearty steakhouse. The upscale bar and restaurant is housed in a sophisticated space with a marble bar, plant-adorned wall, and intimate leather booths that seem to envelop conversation and make each dining space feel comfortably secluded and cozy.

Nestled into the Ritz-Carlton lobby, Maison Boulud is arguably one of the city’s finest watering holes, with a range of artfully-crafted cocktails to be enjoyed alongside oysters on ice and other easy bites. Grab a seat next to the crackling fireplace or post up at the plush bar for uninterrupted conversations in a zen, spa-like atmosphere — with booze.

雖然赫爾利的現場音樂,體育遊戲, and frequent university crowds — may not seem like the right spot for a quiet conversation upon first glance, the multi-floor venue touts handfuls of hidden nooks and crannies (as well as multiple small terraces) for twosomes or small groups to steal a quiet moment while sipping on a pint of Guinness in peace.

With just ten stools snaking alongside the round marbled bar, Club Sociale P.S. was made for cozy catch ups with old friends. Pull up a stool, order a glass of natural red and a pizza from upstairs Elena, and bask in the quiet comfort of decent decibel levels.