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As the largest city — and one of the only on the continent — to resist prohibition in the early 20th century, it’s no surprise that Montreal (then nicknamed "Paris of the North" and "Sin City") maintains its reputation as a first-rate place to knock back some booze. From student-packed dives on Saint-Laurent to ritzy speakeasies to 5 à 7s at neighbourhood wine bars, Montrealers are getting hammered at some of the finest drinkeries on this side of the Atlantic.

The city placed 27 restaurants — with the province landing 34 in total — on this year’s list, including No. 1 overall.

The city placed 27 restaurants — with the province landing 34 in total — on this year’s list, including No. 1 overall.

The city placed 27 restaurants — with the province landing 34 in total — on this year’s list, including No. 1 overall.

Montreal ranks highly on plenty of top-tier lists, but perhaps none more culinarily influential than the 50 Best lists, which rate restaurants and bars across the world. Three of Montreal's best restaurants and one bar have made it to the site for the first time — but not in the way you might expect.