Le Cheval Blanc
Montreal, Canada
Given its proximity to the first brewery in North America, it's surprising that it took Montreal so long to embrace the concept of brewpubs. But in the mid '80s it finally came around, granting license to Le Cheval Blanc (The White Horse). While the bar had been around much longer than that, it's since shifted focus, offering a half-dozen or so house-brewed beer options, including cask ales, as well as a strong selection of Belgians. There's often live entertainment or a DJ, and they also offer a small selection of snacks — but when you're here, it's really all about the beer. As it should be.
