Dispensaire is a brewpub on Rue Prince-Arthur E in Montreal, Quebec, and a place where the city's craft beer culture can be seen up close. Its address is 102 Rue Prince-Arthur E, Montréal, QC H2X 1B5, in the Plateau-Mont-Royal area's busy strip of restaurants and bars.
What kind of visit it makes
As a brewpub, Dispensaire combines beer brewed on site with a place to sit and drink it. It suits a visitor who wants a relaxed evening built around beer rather than a formal tour or a large venue. The fact that the beer is made on the premises is the main draw, so it is a natural stop for anyone curious about how Montreal's brewing scene has grown.
The area around it
Rue Prince-Arthur is one of the best-known streets for eating and drinking in the Plateau, so a visit here can easily be paired with a walk along the street to try other restaurants, cafés and bars before or after your drink. Visitors who enjoy wandering through a lively neighbourhood will find plenty to fill an afternoon or evening.
Planning your visit
Details such as opening hours and the current beer list are best checked before you go, on the brewery's website at https://dispensaire.beer/. If you are interested in Montreal's craft beer scene, Dispensaire is a sensible place to start, and the surrounding streets give you room to explore the rest of the neighbourhood at your own pace.