8 Microbreweries for Post-Ride Gatherings
Ah, post-ride get-togethers! They’re almost as enjoyable as the ride itself. Because we love unearthing outstanding Quebec venues, here are 8 microbreweries where you and your cycling buddies can gather after your outing.
1. Brasserie Ayawan — Val-Morin, Laurentians
On the banks of the Rivière du Nord, the Brasserie Ayawan is a delicious little haven of peace after an invigorating bike ride. On the menu, a charming outdoor terrace overlooking the river, a varied beer menu and cans of beer to take home. In addition, they serve nibbles to accompany their divine nectar. And if you love a good feast, stay on the lookout: the brewery hosts various culinary events featuring cuisines from all over the world.
2. Le Tré Carré — Val St-Côme, Lanaudière
The Lanaudière region is a true paradise for the outdoors. Whether you’re ripping down Val St-Côme’s new downhill mountain bike trails or completing a road bike loop, the Tré Carré microbrewery is a must-visit destination. In addition to its menu of beers with woodsy flavours (poured from an old piano!), the Tré Carré offers a menu of scrumptious eats.
Here, the bistro-style dishes are carefully prepared with local products, and naturally, some items are made with beer. The brewery is located in a century-old house with a lovely terrace for basking in the sun. You can even leave with a few cans for an evening by the campfire.
3. Broue Pub & Resto Trou du Diable — Shawinigan, Mauricie
The Mauricie region abounds in road biking options, and as the home of Mont SM, it’s also an excellent mountain biking destination. A post-ride stop at the renowned microbrewery Le Trou du Diable will quench your thirst. Featuring a large sunny terrace on charming Willow Street, the Trou du Diable pub and restaurant offers a varied beer menu, including some of the brewery’s classics, and a bistro-style food menu that will recharge your batteries after a day of riding.
4. La Souche — Limoilou and Stoneham, Quebec City Area
Rooted in its community and a proud supporter of an active lifestyle, the microbrewery La Souche offers two watering holes for cyclists. Whether you visit the Limoilou or Stoneham location, you’ll be charmed by the meticulous attention given to every morsel. The brewery offers a beer menu that will delight anyone’s palate. They also serve a variety of dishes made with food grown in their garden. The quality-oriented La Souche microbrewery offers pesticide-free products to help safeguard ecosystems. We’ll let you choose which of the two venues you patronize. Either way, it will become one of your favourites!
5. Tête d’Allumette — Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, Bas-Saint-Laurent
If you’ve never set foot there, it’s high time you did! Just a few pedal strokes from the village of St-André-de-Kamouraska, the Tête d’Allumette microbrewery offers its customers the chance to enjoy delicious Quebec beers while admiring the Saint Lawrence River and breathing in its salty air. On the menu, enchanting surroundings, tasty beers and locally made appetizers. You’ll definitely fall head over heels for this place!
6. Pit Caribou — Percé, Gaspésie
Who doesn’t love the Gaspé Peninsula with its sea and mountain landscapes, slower pace of life and gigantic playground for outdoor enthusiasts? After racking up your share of vertical gain, you’ll be thirsty for a post-ride brew. And the Pit Caribou microbrewery perfectly meets your need for refreshments. Born in the heart of Percée, Pit Caribou is a cozy spot where you can drink, chat and sample local products.
The brewery also features a terrace at Anse-à-Beaufils, which offers eight beers on tap and a food truck. You can even bring your own fare. And if you don’t plan to visit the Gaspé Peninsula, the pub on Rachel Street East in Montreal will give you a Gaspesian experience in the city!
7. Messorem — Montreal
Right by the Lachine Canal, the Messorem brewery is an integral part of Montreal’s cycling community. Ready to slake the thirst of all those who’ve eaten up the kilometres, the brewery offers a beer menu for every taste, including smoothie sours, lagers and all kinds of IPAs. Not to mention their famous slush, which hits the spot after a day in the blazing sun. Messorem’s sizeable terrace has an industrial esthetic and colourful picnic tables perfect for long chats over a good pint. Shall we pay them a visit? I'm in! And what’s more, we can stock up in case you get a bit thirsty at home.
8. Brasserie Dunham — Dunham, Eastern Townships
An enchanting setting and quality products—that’s what describes the Brasserie Dunham. Located in . . . (drum roll please!) Dunham, the brewery has a lovely beer garden that welcomes cyclists with nearly twenty beers on tap. The brasserie’s kitchen offers a menu of hearty burgers, decadent sandwiches, salads and shareable dishes. In addition, if you want to stay longer and more fully explore the menu, the BOHO Dunham Hotel is right above the brewery.
