Montreal, QC · Capacity: 21,300
Bell Centre is a major arena in Montreal, Canada, with regular global sports and entertainment events.
The Bell Centre is the home of the Montreal Canadiens, the most decorated franchise in NHL history with 24 Stanley Cups, and it is hockey's great cathedral — bilingual, passionate, and reverent toward the ghosts of the old Forum honored in its halls.
It's right downtown, steps from the bars and brasseries of Sainte-Catherine and the Quartier des Spectacles.
Below are the Montreal stays, restaurants and bars fans use around the Bell Centre.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Bell Centre in Montreal — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the arena first.
Built atop Montreal's Central Station, this Fairmont landmark is where John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their famous 1969 bed-in for peace. Recently renovated, it sits just blocks from the Bell Centre and offers fans a central base with direct underground access to the metro and trains.
Chic boutique hotel in Old Montreal occupying restored 19th-century stone buildings, with a celebrated rooftop terrace overlooking the basilica. Its cobblestone-street setting gives visiting fans a distinctly European base just a short walk from Bell Centre.
Chic boutique hotel in Old Montreal with a rooftop terrace and pool overlooking the port. Steps from Notre-Dame Basilica and the Bell Centre, blending heritage architecture with contemporary design.
Charming 24-room boutique hotel in a heritage Old Montreal building with exposed brick and modern comforts. Hockey fans love its walkable location to the Bell Centre and proximity to Montreal's legendary smoked meat delis.
Crescent Street in downtown Montreal is the anglophone party mile that transforms into a massive outdoor fan zone during Canadiens playoff runs, with patio bars overflowing onto the street. Sir Winston Churchill Pub and the Peel Pub are legendary gathering spots for sports fans in the city. The bilingual crowd of francophones and anglophones united by the Habs is one of sport's great multicultural fan scenes.
A beloved Crescent Street brewpub where Canadiens fans gather in Habs jerseys before and after Bell Centre games, debating hockey in French and English with equal passion. The house-brewed beers and warm unpretentious atmosphere make it one of Montreal's best pre-game bars. The proximity to the Bell Centre means jerseys are the unofficial dress code on game nights.
An elegant British-inspired bar in a historic greystone mansion on Stanley Street with plush interiors and classic cocktails. F1 weekend and Canadiens playoff crowds fill this sophisticated downtown retreat for post-event celebrations.
Airy Belgian-inspired brewpub in Old Montreal with house-brewed beers and a sprawling summer terrace. Canadiens fans and visiting hockey supporters toast with craft pints after catching a game at the Bell Centre.
Beloved Little Burgundy gastropub that doubles as one of Montreal's premier sports-watching venues. Its large screens, rotating craft beer taps, and elevated pub menu draw Habs fans and Premier League supporters alike for every major match.
One of Canada's most celebrated craft breweries with an intimate Mile End taproom pouring world-class Belgian-inspired ales. A Montreal institution and essential stop for beer-loving Canadiens fans.
Legendary Mont-Royal brunch counter operating since 1942, famous for its Beauty's Special bagel with lox and cream cheese. Weekend lines snake down the block as Montrealers and visiting fans fuel up before exploring the Plateau or heading to a Canadiens game.
A 24-hour wood-fired bagel bakery operating since 1919, serving Montreal's legendary sesame and poppy seed bagels. Canadiens and F1 fans grab bags of hot-from-the-oven bagels at any hour, settling the eternal Fairmount-vs-St-Viateur debate.
Named after a 19th-century Montreal tavern keeper, Joe Beef in Little Burgundy is one of Canada's most celebrated restaurants. Chefs David McMillan and Frédéric Morin serve indulgent Quebecois-French cuisine: lobster spaghetti, foie gras, and legendary steaks. A splurge-worthy fan dinner in a convivial atmosphere.
Montreal's most famous poutine destination on Rue Rachel, open 24 hours and offering over 30 varieties of Quebec's beloved dish. Canadiens fans flood in after late games at Bell Centre, debating plays over heaping plates of cheese curds and gravy.
Open since 1928 on Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Schwartz's is Montreal's legendary Hebrew delicatessen famous for its hand-cut smoked meat sandwiches. The queue snakes down the block but moves fast. Canadiens fans have been fuelling up here before Bell Centre games for generations. Order it medium-fat.
The most passionate hockey building in the world according to many longtime observers, the Bell Centre erupts on Canadiens game nights in ways that feel physically overwhelming. The Habs culture — hockey as Québécois identity — makes every game feel like a matter of cultural pride. The Canadiens Hall of Fame and retired jerseys in the rafters is a pilgrimage for any hockey fan.
Located within the Bell Centre, the Canadiens' Hall of Fame is one of hockey's most comprehensive club museums, celebrating 24 Stanley Cup championships and the greatest dynasty in professional sport. Interactive exhibits honour legends from Howie Morenz in the 1920s to Patrick Roy in the 1990s. Touching the actual Stanley Cup replicas while surrounded by bleu-blanc-rouge history is overwhelming for hockey fans.
Montreal's legendary entertainment strip becomes the de facto Canadiens fan zone on game nights, with every bar on the street packed with Habs jerseys and the CH logo illuminating the night. On playoff runs the street becomes an outdoor party that lasts well into the morning. The linguistic mix of French and English hockey passion is unique to Montreal.
The 1976 Olympics leftovers include one of architecture's most divisive buildings — the leaning tower and flying saucer stadium — now offering fascinating tours of its sporting legacy. The Montreal Expos played here until 2004 and baseball fan pilgrimages are made regularly to the site. The tower observatory gives the best view of Montreal's geography from any sporting venue.
Home of CF Montréal in MLS, Saputo Stadium in the Olympic Village neighborhood has one of the most colorful supporter cultures in North American soccer. The Ultras de Montréal tifo displays and the bilingual chanting create a genuinely European atmosphere. The stadium's location in Parc Maisonneuve makes it ideal for a post-match stroll.
Stade Saputo is the compact and passionate home of CF Montréal in the Parc Olympique district, sitting in the shadow of the iconic 1976 Olympic Stadium. The 20,801-seat stadium has seen major expansion and its supporter groups Les Ultras de Montréal create a European ultras atmosphere that stands out in MLS. Pre-match tailgates in the Parc Olympique parking are a colourful fan tradition.
Bell Centre in Montreal is tracked across 0 events and seats 21,300 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
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Drake, P.K. Subban have been spotted at Bell Centre.
Bell Centre has a capacity of 21,300 people.
Bell Centre opened in 1996.
Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Roadrunners, Montreal Rocket, Montreal Express, Laval Rocket play home games at Bell Centre in Montreal.
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