I don't understand Montrealers automatic assumption that any restaurant that is part of a chain must be inherently bad.
Montrealers are just not used to chains from away coming to town. Few do as Quebec laws and society make it so difficult to do business here.
Yes this is part of a Toronto based chain. So what?
It happens to be a successful chain (hence the expansion).
Montrealers should be glad to have an expanded choice of places to eat and fill the void between the over the top pretentiousness and trendiness of the likes of Toqué and au pied de cochon, and la belle province and schwartz's.
This is a well crafted concept with a fantastic menu and an amazing beer list. They are passionate about their food and beer and the service is pretty good too.
Don't like it don't go there but don't criticise them for doing something different if they do it well.
I have been a fan of the Biermarkt since I first encountered them in Toronto.
I even tried to work for them. That didn't work out but I still love the atmosphere, menu and service. The Montreal location is ideal. In the old queue de cheval building they have turned down the pretentiousness of the old decor with their take on warm European pub/brauhaus chic.
As ever the menu is an inspired and tasty nod to basic European staples like moules frites and schnitzel both pork and veal.
I had the bavette with fries cooked a perfect medium rare. Ask for a side of curry Mayo with your frites.
Our server Daphne was attentive and friendly.
The only negative I could find was the spider webs on the column above our table beautifully spotlighted by the light over the table. Time to follow up with the cleaning crew about high dusting!
Definitely a great addition to downtown dining.
Will be back.
Cheers!