Situated in the heart of downtown Montreal, and in the center of “The Golden Square Mile”, once the wealthiest neighborhood of Canada, The Dominion Square Tavern derives its name from the historic park situated across the street, which celebrates the Dominion Of Canada.

In 1927, at the peak of the Roaring Twenties, The Dominion Square Tavern opened its doors. Its first incarnation was as a Hotel Restaurant. The Tavern survived the Great Depression, and some years thereafter a fire destroyed the adjacent building, which sheltered the biggest part of the hotel, leaving behind only the restaurant and some rooms above.

In the 70's, the storied location evolves to become one of the city’s first gay bars. Patrons entered discreetly by the back alleyway where one can still see the original sign hanging on the brick wall. The establishment remained off limits to women until 1988 when a new law revoked the exclusive access to taverns across Quebec.

In 2009, The Dominion Square Tavern returned to its roots becoming a restaurant once more. Offering bistro-style dishes with an accessible French Canadian palate, the Tavern’s cuisine is also notably infused with a British sensibility.

The dining room has maintained many genuine elements that forged the character of the establishment throughout the years – the original chandelier, the colored terrazzo floors, and the ceramic walls that are covered with the coats of arms of the provinces of the Dominion of Canada.

Today the use of the term ‘tavern’ is kept only as an historical reminder. Throughout the years, The Dominion Square Tavern has preserved its original ambiance, reinventing itself many times during periods of social and political change without ever sacrificing its authentic heritage.