I love these old theater houses-turned-venues which Montreal still has, La Tulipe being one of…read morethem. I can't speak to La Tulipe as a club since I've only been here for shows, I've seen Bluelight Burlesque productions here and recently came to see Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins of Bauhaus/Tones on Tail/Love & Rockets fame and it was just the perfect place to see them for what turned out to be an amazing show full of nostalgia and tunes I thought I would never hear live again. There's an area near the stage where those who want to take in the show in general admission form can go and stand (be careful because slam-dancing always inevitably breaks out) and tables further back where you can sit, sip your drinks and take in the show leisurely. Drinks are reasonably priced and the crowd is pretty chill. I'll have to come here some Saturday night so I can check out 80s night.

I said on another review that I remember the 80s very well, and I get disappointed if I'm promised…read more80s music and it isn't the way I remember it. I wasn't disappointed with La Tulipe (if you don't count the remixed version of Miami Sound Machine's Conga). The music was eclectic, from U2 and New Order to B52s, Human League, The Cure, OMD, Joan Jett, and aforementioned MSM, plus a few cusp acts like Boney M, Michael Jackson (when he was still black), Deee Lite. It was like going back to my students days :). As I also spent a year in France at the time, I enjoyed hearing a smattering of hits by Les Rita Mitsouko, Niagara and Indochine. The crowd was also eclectic: with people who were there in the 80s, their kids, and those in between, as many English speakers as French speakers, I'd say. There was a pick-up vibe I have rarely seen in Montreal, but nothing overly intrusive. Still, if you are looking to hook up with someone, the chances are you could... Entrance fee is now $8, and drinks were regular bar prices. Service was quick and friendly. I'm definitely going back!

All the negative reviews are on point. This place is snobby and pretentious. The service is really…read morebad, took over 5 minutes to get a Vodka Pineapple, the place was somewhat empty, like 6 people. I did not feel welcomed, they made me feel like I was unwelcomed. I went twice and same experience. Never coming back here, too bad the cafe bar here before them that was a great place with friendly staff, owners and clientele.

When I saw Julien F's review for St Edouard I bookmarked it and knew I'd be there within the week…read more It gives me glee to see new good places opening up around the neighborhood, up here on the wrong side of the tracks, and the good vibes in this cozy dim new bar didn't disappoint my hopeful heart at all. I walked in after 10:30pm on a Monday and there were several small goodlookin groups of young, friendly French men around the bar which stretches square in the middle of the room. The big brown booths and more romantic little corner tables were mostly empty and my date hadn't arrived yet so I hesitated for a second in the door frame, long enough for a friendly Frenchman named Francis to make me welcome with his group, crack me up and get me seated at the bar in perfect franglais. When my charming companion did arrive the lovely waitress made us laugh in franglais too. The joyful double embrace of language is one of my favourite things about this town these days, and always, and especially when you're out late drinking pints on a school night. The pints were $7.50 - this is kinda over priced for the neighborhood I think. But the good conversation, plus the Polaroids and vintage cameras and lamps and framed intimate body parts on the way to the bathroom all made me smile and not mind it. Will be back gladly and soon!

Nice small place with a dance floor and 80s, 90s music. Good service and bar. 2 floors,.read more

Monday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 3 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9…read morep.m. to 3 a.m. I have been here twice on two occasions on trips from the US. Its pretty decent and eclectic scene. Booze is normal price at $6 for mixed drinks. Everyone is easy going and the music is pretty good and loud (rock, punk, psychobilly,etc). The selection depends on whose the bartender that night since there is no juke box. The only thing significant I noticed is it doesnt pickup till about 10PM till 1030 PM. If you show up before that dont be surprise if it seems dead. But come the "magic" hour the place will fill up in like 10-15 minutes. Pretty impressive. Its off the Mont Royal Metro stop if your riding the subway.

We came to this dive bar on a weekday because it was one of the few bars in Hochelada that had live…read moremusic on the street. Honestly, I had more fun at this place than a lot of other higher rated bars in Montreal. Maybe it was the proximity to our AirBnB, or maybe it was because one of the few unpretentious, overpriced bars that we found, but we Angelenos felt right at home here. If you're looking for a solid dive bar with good service and clean restrooms, I'd give this place a try :)

Pour la nourriture, l'ambiance et un staff incroyable…read more J'adore aussi les soirées humour!

**Une expérience cauchemardesque - à éviter à tout prix !**…read more Si je pouvais mettre zéro étoile, je le ferais sans hésiter. Notre passage à **L'Abreuvoir** a été, de loin, l'une des pires expériences de bar que nous avons vécues à Montréal. Dès notre arrivée, nous avons été accueillis avec un service exécrable, des regards hautains et une attitude méprisante du personnel. Jusque-là, on aurait pu mettre ça sur une mauvaise journée... mais la suite a confirmé qu'il s'agissait plutôt d'un **manque total de professionnalisme**. Nous avons également été victimes d'un comportement **clairement discriminatoire** sous prétexte de notre apparence, ce qui est totalement inacceptable en 2025 ! Comment un établissement peut-il encore tolérer ce genre de pratiques ? Côté prix, c'est une **arnaque pure et simple**. Des boissons surfacturées, des verres mal dosés et une addition salée qui ne reflète en rien la qualité du service ni des produits. On a presque eu l'impression qu'ils ajoutaient des frais au hasard, en espérant qu'on ne s'en rende pas compte. Mais le pire restait à venir : l'ambiance du bar était **tout sauf sécuritaire**. Entre une foule agitée et un videur à l'attitude agressive, nous ne nous sommes jamais sentis en sécurité. Quand un membre du personnel **se permet d'exhiber une arme à feu**, il est clair qu'on n'est plus dans un cadre normal. Honnêtement, c'était suffisant pour qu'on quitte les lieux immédiatement. En bref, **évitez cet endroit à tout prix**. Montréal regorge de bars mille fois plus accueillants, sécuritaires et respectueux de leur clientèle. **L'Abreuvoir ne mérite ni votre temps, ni votre argent.**

This is a Taverne with video lottery terminals flashing in the back, cold mugs of beer for $3.50, a…read moresweet live French folk band on the stage on a Friday hollaring for a happy full but not crowded house. Wooden tables, friendly if un-hurried service, free wifi. Just a room, you know, where people in a neighbourhood go when they want to dip but not drown their sorrows with a full age range of possible allies around them, steeped in a sense of place that's been there doing just exactly that for decades.

Hier soir je chercher un endroit pour passer une soirée tranquille avec un spectacle gratuit. Au…read morefils des recherche je suis tomber sur sa ! Y avait un concert "de temps antan" un groupe de Music trad !!! Super on arrive pour 20h y fessait encore les balances, sa a pas commencer avant 21h mais l'attente ou plutôt la descente de vin et de bière à la table était vraiment cool, le serveur sympa. On a rencontrer du monde. Le concert était vraiment prenant au final on est rester toute la nuit et c'est super. J'y retournerais pour un concert !!!!

I've only been here to check out musicians I know, I don't think I ever would've visited otherwise…read more I like the drink selection, it's small but still has something for everyone. I've never gotten food but I think they do have some. I think the side tables and high chairs aren't too comfortable but unless you show up early, you won't get the prime tables in front of the stage. It does get a bit hot inside and sometimes there is a cover charge so keep that in mind. I think the location is great for live music, the sound is clear and you see clearly.

J'ai ecrit mon livre 'The Phantom Of San Clemente' au Quaie Des Brumes et cette établissement a…read moregraver dans ma mémoire ce qu'étais le plateau. Normand A Dorais

It's been like 4 years so I'm due for yet another review update for one of my favourite Montreal…read morebars, not because there's a huge amount of new info - although Bouquet Pizza which does the food here now is open for pickup through the front window so that's awesome news!!! But mostly I'm updating to send them love and to bump this low key perfect community hub of excellent inexpensive pints and whiskey and friendship and dance parties and karaoke up in your Yelp feed, so you know where to go sit on the patio and savour life when that becomes a possibility yet again.

Hypothetical for you:…read more What would you say if one of your friends was all, "Let's go in here! It's the best lesbian bar in Montreal, and they've got duckpin bowling and $5 shots of Jamo"? If you know what's good for you, you'd say, "Sold."