Micro Brasserie de Chamonix Restaurant

Tucked just outside the centre of Chamonix, MBC (Micro Brasserie de Chamonix) is a Canadian-run bar and restaurant that's built a solid reputation for great beer, big portions and a lively après-ski buzz. Everything on tap is brewed in-house using fresh mountain water, with four regular beers and a rotating special all crafted without isinglass, making them vegan-friendly.

You’ll find plenty of bar food favourites on the menu, from nachos and onion rings to grilled meats and Canadian classics like poutine. The burgers are a highlight here; choose from beef, chicken, lamb or a well-made veggie option that blends tofu, mushrooms and herbs into a proper patty. You can customise your toppings and pick from regular or criss-cross fries, or swap in a salad on the side.

They have a few veggie options, including gargantuan servings of tortillas loaded with salsa, guacamole, melted cheese, jalapenos and sour cream. They have also recently added a vegan burger to their menu, which we have yet to sample but is definitely on the cards soon. Additionally, not everyone is aware of this but many beers contain animal products such as fish guts as part of the filtering process (I know, eurghh); MBC brews all their own beer on-site and gives a ‘no weird fishy bits’ guarantee, so sup up!

The portions are generous, the atmosphere relaxed and friendly, and there’s often live music in the evenings to round off the day. If you’re up for a casual bite in a fun setting and maybe a few house-brewed beers while you’re at it MBC is a great spot to settle in, whether you're mid-holiday or winding down after a day on the mountain.