We thought we had seen everything Montreal had to offer in the wellness space. And then we discovered Bains Ninkasi.
Located near Place-des-Arts metro station, this extraordinary urban sanctuary is unlike any spa experience we have ever encountered. Part Nordic wellness retreat, part brewery celebration, and entirely unlike anything else in the city, Bains Ninkasi invites guests to soak in the healing, restorative, and deeply sensory world of beer-inspired wellness. And darling, it is as magical as it sounds.
The concept is rooted in the remarkable natural properties of beer’s most ancient ingredients. Hops, rich in soothing essential oils and antioxidants, promote deep relaxation. Brewer’s yeast, high in vitamin B and proteins, hydrates and regenerates the skin beautifully. Salts and clays purify. Malt revitalizes. Together, they create a multisensory wellness experience that feels both deeply indulgent and genuinely restorative.
The highlight of the Bains Ninkasi experience is the 39-degree oak tub bath infused with hops and carefully selected brewer’s herbs, complete with your very own personal beer tap serving the beloved local Dieu du Ciel! Imagine soaking in a tall, gorgeous oak tub with a bath tray resting across it, a charcuterie board filled with local treats, a glass of something beautiful in hand, and a 70-degree hop-perfumed sauna waiting for you as part of the full hot-cold circuit. This is self-care elevated to an entirely new and utterly Montreal level.
The spa journey starts at just $75 per person, including a 15-minute sauna, a 60-minute bath, and a 30-minute relaxation experience. Each session also includes a cold bucket experience, an exfoliating pouch filled with your hops of choice, a hay bed resting moment, beer-infused toiletries, and Dieu du Ciel!’s Sentinelle beer on tap, or hop tea for the non-alcoholic option.
Beyond the baths, Bains Ninkasi offers curated microbrewery tasting flights with six beautifully themed menus, from the Taste of Quebec showcasing the province’s brewing heritage to the Remarkable Brewers celebrating women in brewing, the Sweet Tooth for gourmet discoveries, and prestige, innovation, and low-alcohol options for every preference and palate.
Solo self-care. A celebration with friends. The most unique date night in Montreal. Whatever brings you to Bains Ninkasi, you will leave feeling completely restored, deeply nourished, and utterly enchanted by one of this city’s most extraordinary hidden gems.
Visit Bains Ninkasi near Place-des-Arts metro station, Montreal. Spa journeys start from $75 per person. Visit bainsninkasi.com for reservations.
Photo courtesy of Bains Ninkasi