Dieu du Ciel!: The iconic Montreal microbrewery

Dieu du Ciel, the famous brewery, has been brewing beers in the metropolis for almost 25 years. Discover their charming streetside address to quench your thirst with excellent beers, brewed with care and creativity.

It all began in the 90s, when Stéphane Ostiguy and Jean-François Gravel developed a shared passion for beer. The duo came up with the idea of opening their first “brewpub” where they could brew their own beer and offer it to their customers for tasting. In 1998, the Dieu du Ciel! brewery opened its doors on Laurier Avenue West. It was an almost instant success with the locals. Since then, the establishment has become one of the best microbreweries in Montreal, as well as one of the best in the province.

The brewery expanded with a new branch in Saint-Jérôme, and co-owners Isabelle Charbonneau and Étienne Tremblay joined the team. Dieu du Ciel! produces an impressive quantity and variety of beers, which they serve on site and distribute commercially.

After 11 months of renovation, the bar has reopened with a new decor, a new menu and a new focus. They enlarged the space and updated the materials and design, inspired by English taverns, while retaining the pub feel with touches of copper and wood. Fans of Dieu du Ciel will find the same identity and the familiarity so beloved of the place. “We wanted the new decor to reflect the quality of the beer and the service,” emphasizes Kevan McRae, pub manager.

In the kitchen, Nicolas Geoffray has created a simple but pleasing menu of light dishes designed to accompany Dieu du Ciel’s satisfying pints. “We opted for fairly small portions to allow people to try several dishes and beers and stretch out the evening with us,” Nicolas explains.

At Dieu du Ciel! the focus is on beer, with nearly 20 product lines on tap and a weekly beer rotation that showcases products from Montreal and Quebec. The team is also planning to expand the wine and cocktail display, as well as the non-alcoholic products.

Stay tuned for more exciting things to come from the Dieu du Ciel team!

Written by Fabie Lubin
Photography by Alison Slattery

Last update: August 10, 2023

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