Petillant naturel Loire, FR
Chenin blanc. Cloudy, apple-skin, a gentle fizz that wakes you up.
$13glass
Wine bar & bistro · Montreal
Pour slowly. Stay late.
Twenty-four wines by the glass, small plates from a tiny open kitchen and candlelight on Rue Saint-Denis since 2017.
The house
A neighbourhood bar for curious drinkers.
Lierre is a narrow room of old oak, low light and a long marble bar. We pour wines from small growers who farm without shortcuts, and we will happily talk you through every bottle.
Not sure what you like? Tell us the last wine you loved, or the last meal you will not forget. We will open something to match, taste it with you, and pour only if you are smiling.
Camille Rousseau
Owner & sommelier
Owner & sommelier
La carte des vins
What we are pouring this week.
A rotating list of small producers. Filter by colour and switch between glass and bottle prices.
Cremant brut nature Jura, FR
Chardonnay. Brioche, lemon zest, fine and very dry bubbles.
$15glass
Muscadet sur lie Loire, FR
Melon de Bourgogne. Salty, crisp, made for oysters.
$11glass
Riesling trocken Mosel, DEStaff pick
Slate, white peach and a long, electric finish.
$14glass
Savagnin ouille Jura, FR
Hazelnut, chamomile and a little salinity. Great with comte.
$17glass
Rkatsiteli in qvevri Kakheti, GE
Skin contact, dried apricot, black tea tannins. Ancient method.
$15glass
Malvasia macerata Friuli, IT
Orange peel, honey, herbs. Textured and savoury.
$16glass
Rose de saignee Provence, FR
Grenache and cinsault. Strawberry, white pepper, very pale.
$12glass
Gamay, served chilled Beaujolais, FRGlou-glou
Crunchy red fruit, low tannin, dangerously easy.
$12glass
Pinot noir Prince Edward County, ON
Sour cherry, forest floor, cool-climate elegance from close to home.
$16glass
Mencia Ribeira Sacra, ES
Violets, blackberry, crushed granite from steep river terraces.
$15glass
Syrah Northern Rhone, FR
Black olive, smoked meat, peppercorn. For the duck.
$19glass
Every glass is also available as a 3 oz taste at half price. Corkage on your own bottle: $30, waived on Sundays.
From the kitchen
Plates made to share.
Chef Julien Marchand cooks on two burners and a wood oven. The menu follows the Jean-Talon market and changes most weeks.
To start
Warm marinated olives7
Orange zest, fennel seed, chili
Oysters, mignonette4 ea
East coast, shucked to order
Sourdough & cultured butter6V
From the bakery across the street
Gougeres9V
Aged gruyere, black pepper
Small plates
Beef tartare19
Smoked egg yolk, capers, potato crisps
Burrata & roasted grapes17V
Sherry vinegar, thyme, toasted hazelnuts
Duck breast, cherry jus29
Celeriac puree, charred endive
Wood-oven mushrooms16VG
Miso butter, chives, crispy shallot
Cheese & sweet
Three Quebec cheeses21
Honeycomb, walnut bread, quince
Charcuterie board24
House terrine, saucisson, cornichons
Dark chocolate pot11V
Sea salt, olive oil, creme fraiche
Canele & a glass of vin doux14
Our favourite way to end the night
L'heure doree
Golden hour, every weekday.
From 5 to 7 pm, Tuesday to Friday, the first round is on easy mode. Come straight from work, take a seat at the bar and let us choose for you.
Tue – Fri · 17:00 – 19:00
- House white, rose or red$9
- Six oysters & a glass of muscadet$24
- Sommelier's surprise flight (3 × 3 oz)$18
- Spritz of the week$10
The people
Three friends, one long bar.
Owner & sommelier
Camille Rousseau
Ten harvests in the Loire and the Jura before opening Lierre. Will talk about soil for as long as you let her.
Head chef
Julien Marchand
Trained in Lyon bouchons, obsessed with sauces and the Jean-Talon market. Cooks everything within arm's reach of the bar.
Host & bar manager
Theo Lavoie
Remembers your name, your table and your favourite glass. Runs our Thursday tasting nights.
Inside Lierre
An evening in pictures.
Kind words
Rated 4.8 by 438 guests.
"I said I only drink Malbec. Camille poured me a Mencia instead and I have not looked back. The duck is unreal."
Amanda LeclercRegular since 2019"Perfect date spot. Low light, great music at the right volume and staff who actually know what they are pouring."
Daniel OkaforAnniversary dinner"Golden hour oysters and muscadet after work is the best $24 in the city. We booked the back room for a birthday too."
Sarah NguyenPrivate event, 18 guests24wines by the glass180bottles in the cellar40seats & a summer terrace
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Anything else? Message us on WhatsApp, we answer between 14:00 and 23:00.
Do I need a reservation?
We recommend booking for tables, especially Thursday to Saturday. The twelve bar seats are always kept for walk-ins, first come, first served.
Is it a full restaurant or just snacks?
Both. You can graze on olives and a glass, or order four or five plates to share as a full dinner. Most couples order three to four plates.
Do you have options without alcohol?
Yes: two alcohol-free sparkling wines, house shrubs, kombucha on tap and a non-alcoholic spritz. Nobody gets a sad soda here.
Can you accommodate dietary needs?
Vegetarian and vegan plates are marked on the menu. Tell us about allergies when you book and the kitchen will adapt most dishes.
Do you host private events?
The back room seats 18 and the whole bar up to 50 standing. We build a custom menu and wine pairing; ask us for the events sheet.
Can I buy bottles to take home?
Most bottles on our list can be taken home at retail price plus a small fee. Ask your server for the take-away list.