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3000 Sq Ft Restaurant Space with Courtyard Charm.

min 2 days · max 84 days
279 m²
3000 sq ft
montréal
CA
CA$3,000 / day
per day
private event
1 use case
city
Montréal
area
279 sqm
day rate
CA$3,000 / day
postcode
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use cases
private event · cocktail reception
included
Internet · Air Conditioning · Security System

about this space

This 3000 square foot space is situated within a heritage building, making it ideal for upscale dining experiences and private parties. It boasts an inviting old-world charm reminiscent of Paris. The venue is equipped with a range of amenities, including internet access, air conditioning, a security system, a stock room, counters, fitting rooms, garment racks, and comprehensive lighting. Additional features include sound and video equipment, electricity, heating, parking, an elevator, a kitchen, WiFi, and CCTV for security. This versatile space is designed to accommodate various dining and event needs.

the fwv take

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This venue's old-world charm and integrated kitchen facilities make it best suited for high-end private dinners or intimate cocktail receptions where ambiance is paramount.

What makes this address work for such gatherings is the heritage building's courtyard, offering a beautiful and exclusive setting that elevates the sophistication of any event.

Brands in the mid-market to premium segment, especially those rooted in bespoke fashion, luxury fragrances, or fine jewelry, will find this space ideally complements their identity and customer expectations.

In our experience, booking during Montréal’s bustling festival season, such as Jazz Fest, necessitates planning ahead; utilizing our venue sourcing and budget calculator ensures seamless and strategic event execution.

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what's included

  • Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Security System
  • Stock Room
  • Counters
  • Fitting Rooms
  • Garment Rack
  • Lighting
  • Furniture
  • Sound & Video Equipment
  • Electricity
  • Heating
  • Parking
  • Elevator
  • Kitchen
  • Wifi
  • CCTV

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how to book this space

  1. 01

    Check the shell and the dates

    Review the gallery, 279 sqm floor plan and amenities for 3000 Sq Ft Restaurant Space with Courtyard Charm, then note the window you want in Montréal. Fashion week dates book 6–10 weeks out.

  2. 02

    Send the brief

    Use the request panel on this page to send your dates, expected footfall and budget. The listed rate is a starting point at €1882 per day.

  3. 03

    Get availability and a quote

    We confirm availability with the operator and come back within 24 hours with the all-in cost: rent, staffing, permits and fit-out for Montréal.

  4. 04

    Lock the contract

    Sign the short-term licence, pay the deposit and we register any permit or signage paperwork the address needs.

  5. 05

    Build and open

    Fit-out, install and staff the pop-up. Our production team handles delivery, install and the strike at the end of the run in Montréal.

activation ideas

Private Event or Cocktail Reception

This space's historical charm and courtyard setting are exceptional for hosting upscale private events or cocktail receptions. With amenities such as a full kitchen, sound and video equipment, and comprehensive lighting, brands can easily create an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere for up to 290 guests. The location provides both exclusivity and elegance, perfect for evening gatherings.

Press Day or Buyer Showroom

Equipped with fitting rooms, garment racks, and a stock room, this venue excels in supporting press days and buyer showroom appointments. Brands conducting wholesale meetings will find the operational layout efficient, with minimal setup required to showcase collections. The classical ambiance of the space further enhances the prestige of buyer events. For additional venue options in the city, explore spaces in Montréal.

Sample Sale

The combination of a stock room and elevator in this space facilitates easy inventory management, making it an excellent choice for a sample sale. Brands can manage stock replenishment seamlessly, while the building's charm attracts a discerning crowd. The 279 sqm accommodates a variety of setups, from display racks to fitting areas, ensuring a smooth customer flow during the sale period.

Brand Activation or Launch Event

With a 3000 sqft layout and a dining setting, this space supports dynamic brand activations and launch events. The integrated kitchen and audiovisual capabilities allow for creative and engaging presentations, while the historical architecture offers a compelling backdrop. For brands interested in making a memorable impact, our activation services can assist in optimizing the space’s potential.

Content Creation or Brand Shoot

The heritage aesthetic of this venue provides a rich setting for content creation or brand shoots. While the basement level limits natural light, the venue's comprehensive lighting ensures indoor setups capture the classic allure needed for high-quality visuals. Brands can utilize furniture and decorative elements as props for shoots, photographing products against this old-world canvas.

Networking Event or Workshop

The space's 279 sqm can comfortably accommodate a networking event or workshop, with furniture and lighting tailored to interactive setups. Its atmosphere is conducive to engaging discussions, while the kitchen and sound equipment support diverse formats from speaker sessions to breakout groups. Consider exploring our retail staffing services to ensure assistance during event operations.

Product Launch Dinner

Hosting a product launch dinner is seamlessly supported by this venue's full set of amenities. Utilize the kitchen for bespoke catering alongside video equipment for presentations. The vintage flair of the interior adds a unique touch to the event, aligning well with upscale lifestyle brands aiming to impress select clientele. Discover various strategic city options with our all cities guide for more tailored events.

use cases

private eventcocktail reception

location

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montréal·45.4997° · -73.5764°

the neighbourhood

Leisure and luxury seamlessly meet in Montréal’s downtown core, particularly on Drummond Street where fine dining establishments and premium lifestyle brands thrive. This area is a hub for upscale boutiques and designer ateliers, ideal for sophisticated brands wanting to host exclusive events. Such venues are nestled between iconic landmarks like Le Mount Stephen and George Stephen House, adding layers of heritage charm for brands needing an impressive historical aesthetic. In our experience placing brands here, the atmosphere's blend of modern amenities and bygone allure creates a compelling environment for quintessentially elegant activations. The heritage building hosting this restaurant space provides a perfect backdrop for brands needing both functionality and flair. For more inspiration in this vibrant city, explore spaces in New York as comparable prestigious venues.

Brands selecting Drummond Street over busier locations like Sainte Catherine often value exclusivity and intimate control over their event environments. Here, the restraint from heavy tourist inflow allows brands to design invite-only experiences without the distraction of passers-by, which is a rare commodity in the bustling city center. While alternatives like Old Montréal offer charm, they lack the tailored privacy of Drummond. The proximate Peel metro station adds accessibility without sacrificing the quietude essential for press day locations or private receptions where discretion is key. Considering audio-visual integration alongside classical architecture, this locale doesn’t demand the high turnover of customers, but instead serves as a magnificent capsule for events requiring invitation and intrigue. Brands keen on a comprehensive understanding should consider our venue sourcing services to fully navigate these trade-offs.

When you step onto Drummond Street for a brand activation or a curated event, the ambient mood is unmistakably historical, attracting a sophisticated crowd of nearby professionals and discerning residents. This locale doesn’t cater to mass-produced products or brands craving constant foot traffic. Instead, it suits those orchestrating events where controlled atmospheres elevate the guest experience, typically flourishing in the late afternoon into evening. In our experience, the conversions from interactions in these contexts tend to outweigh the volume-focused metrics of busier shopping districts. A noted limitation here is the reduced natural lighting, given its basement positioning, which might not meet the needs of daylight-reliant portrayals. For those exploring a rigorous fit with their brand’s ethos, we see great success when engaging our concept and direction services, crafting tailor-made environments that align spatial characteristics with strategic brand goals.

getting here & street life

nearest transit

  • Peelmetro144 m · 2 min
  • Guy-Concordiametro549 m · 7 min
  • McGillmetro617 m · 8 min
  • Lucien-L'Alliermetro667 m · 8 min
  • Bonaventuremetro750 m · 9 min
  • McGillrail · MCG455 m · 6 min

the neighbourhood

Drummond Street is a north–south street located in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Spanning a total of 1.2 kilometres, it links Doctor Penfield Avenue in the north and De la Gauchetière Street in the south.

  • Management Institute of Canada · 16 m
  • Lépine Towers · 65 m
  • Le Mount Stephen · 95 m
  • George Stephen House · 124 m
  • Mount Stephen Club · 124 m

frequently asked

Yes, this 3000 sq ft space on Drummond Street is available for pop-up shops with a rental window up to 84 days. With its comprehensive amenities like a kitchen, fitting rooms, and garment racks, it supports a multi-week temporary retail space effectively. Brands may find the activation service

who it suits

Brand Scale

This space fits an established mid-market to premium brand with a 15 to 60 person team, five or more years of trading, and either a Canadian wholesale network or a North American DTC base large enough to fill a room with a 290 person capacity. At 279 sqm on a single basement floor of a heritage building on Drummond Street, with a working kitchen, stock room, fitting rooms and garment racks already in place, it supports a multi day programme rather than a one night moment. In our experience the profile that gets the most from this space is a brand hosting buyers by day and guests by night without rebuilding the room between the two. Where we see mismatches is when a solo designer or a brand under two years old books it: the capacity, the two day minimum and the hosting expectations of a former restaurant will outpace their guest list. Very large global houses running a full runway calendar will find the footprint too contained and should browse all spaces with larger volume instead.

Aesthetic Fit

Heritage, warm and European leaning brands work here without fighting the room. Think tailoring, leather goods, outerwear, fine jewellery, fragrance, natural wine adjacent lifestyle brands and considered womenswear that reads better against old world architecture than against white walls. The courtyard character and the building's period detail give a fashion showroom or brand presentation space an atmosphere that a neutral box cannot manufacture, and the existing furniture, lighting and counters reduce the build required. What does not work is hard minimalism, clinical gallery presentation, or technical sportswear and streetwear that depend on raw concrete, industrial ceiling heights and cool daylight. Basement level means natural light is limited, so brands whose product photography and retail experience rely on daylight should look elsewhere. If your collection needs a controlled shell rather than an inherited one, a fitted approach through branded store design is the more honest route.

Best Use Cases

First choice is a cocktail reception or private dinner tied to a collection launch, because the kitchen, sound and video equipment, heating and 290 person occupancy were built for exactly that service pattern. Second is a press day and buyer showroom rental, since the fitting rooms, garment racks, stock room and counters mean a wholesale appointment schedule can run with almost no fit out. Third is a multi week temporary retail space or pop-up shop, supported by a lease window that stretches to 84 days, secure CCTV, air conditioning and parking. Fourth is a sample sale, where the stock room and elevator make replenishment and delivery straightforward. Fifth is a content studio or campaign shoot day, using the heritage interior as a built set, though lighting must be brought in. Sixth is a members or VIP client evening for CRM led brands. Brands running several of these back to back usually take our activation service to sequence the room changes between formats.

Budget Signal

This sits in the upper mid tier for downtown Montréal, above co-working event rooms and shared pop-up formats, and roughly level with or slightly below a comparable hotel function space near Peel metro, which is two minutes on foot. The value case is what you do not pay for separately: kitchen infrastructure, sound and video, furniture, fitting rooms, garment racks, security and parking are already installed, which typically removes a significant slice of production spend that a bare ground floor retail unit on Sainte Catherine would demand. Compared with prime commercial frontage, you trade street visibility for interior atmosphere and capacity, which suits invitation led formats more than walk in trade. Brands at this stage typically find the total landed cost lands lower than the day rate suggests, and running the numbers through our budget calculator before enquiring makes that comparison quick.

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edition
vol. iv · ss27
type
cormorant · plex mono
finish
gold foil 871c