Mel, our server, was great. Kept coming over to check up on us, made sure we knew of the good places around. The beer was tasty, shots were cheap, overall everyone was quite nice. Unfortunately, we have to give it one star due to our terrible experience with the bouncer. He said we had 5 minutes to leave at the end of the night, and, instead of waiting for us to finish our beers and giving us those 5 minutes, he proceeded to TAKE THEM OUT OF OUR HANDS and toss them. Apparently he has a different perception of 5 minutes than we do. That's an insanely rude way to treat your customers. In short, overall, a nice place, but don't go spending your money here close to closing time. What a ridiculously terrible experience at an otherwise enjoyable establishment. Pity. read more

Husby and I came here Monday night. We were trying to find this place amongst all the other bars on Rue Crescent. It was raining and we were walking back and forth trying to find Brutopia's sign- it's kinda hard to spot but we eventually saw it. We walked up the stairs from the street and came inside. They were pretty busy already, with one of the World Cup games getting an encore airing. Also, it was Trivia Night and there seemed to be some regulars already setting up camp at the tables. People were playing dominoes and just hanging out. Tons of groups, mostly college-age kids and twenty- and thirty-somethings. Trivia Night was fun. As you might've read, there are 2 rounds of 10 questions each. The winners of each round get 4 beers. (Un)fortunately, I'm not that geeky and didn't win. :( The other draw was that there was some live jazz playing downstairs. This was during the Jazz Festival in Montreal, so I don't know if this is a regular occurrence. The beers are good. I had a honey ale and a blonde. I liked the blonde better. Wish I could speak more of it, but I'm not really a beer connoisseur. We ordered the chorizo nachos- just say no! I must be spoiled for being from California or something, but these were just weird. :P You can't even taste the chorizo, and instead of a normal red salsa or even just pico de gallo, there was some red sauce on it, like marinara. Blech! Stick to drinking the beer, and probably just order something fried, my friends. Other than that low note, I could really dig the atmosphere and could imagine myself coming here now and again for the other theme nights if I were a local. read more

Let me start this out by saying I am not a beer drinker. For some reason my body doesn't like it. Knowing that it is a great place for non beer drinkers to get to know beer and for beer lovers to experience some awesome beer. Feeling super girly I went with the cherry beer, but their hoppy stuff is really great and really hoppy , if you are into that kind of thing. What I love, is amazing staff that know their ish. I love that you can try a beer before getting a pint and the bartenders which are super awesome are actually really helpful at helping you choose. Now that of course should be a given for any place that makes their own brew but that's not always the case. The food does not disapoint. Most people probably just go there for beer, but check out the food once in a while. Apparently the kitchen staff is mostly Mexican, and it shows as they do Mexican right. Properly layed nacho plater with incredients deep in the centre not just sprinkled on top. Awesome guacamole that doesn't have a gross drippy texture. read more

Brutopia is a very, very cool place to drink. Maybe that's because as we ascended the stairs, there was a group sitting on the patio singing and playing guitar. The song: "Disarm" by The Smashing Pumpkins. My friends wanted to keep drinking (from a mini-pub crawl day) and smoke cigars, so we went to the back terrace. There were a few patrons who quickly cleared the area when we came back and we dominated this place for well over an hour. Our waitress (I didn't catch her name, but she was very cute and looked like Meg White from The White Stripes) was very sweet and did not mind our noise or the mess we were making with the french fries. I hung out all the way in the back and munched on some very tasty samosas; I didn't care for the sweet sauce (and would have preferred a spicy green one), but they were very satisfying and helped me with my afternoon craving, since we had a light lunch and were snacking all day. There's a tremendous beer selection and the atmosphere could not be any more easy-going. This place is next to, and above, other bars -- so be sure to check out Brutopia for a guaranteed good time. read more

First, I am only reviewing the beer here. Second as this is subjective, I'm going to attempt to be as objective as possible. Finally, the California in me influences this, but I am not reviewing it versus that. Brutopia certainly has a varied selection of beers. As for the styles, there's nothing out of the norm for you're east coast fare. This isn't a bad thing for Brutopia. The execution on the offers they do make are great. The IPA is a stand out, and one of my favourites in Montreal. I should clarify, it is an IPA, it is NOT a west coast IPA as many Americans have come to view the style. The Nut Brown Ale, is to style, flawless in execution. Brutopia produces very clean, very palatable beers. The staff is friendly, the crowd is good, albeit on the younger side. A solid choice for a night out with friends, I do prefer visiting on non-weekend days due to it being a bit quieter. But that doesn't remove this from being a top choice in Montreal breweries. read more

I went there by pure luck, for some unknown reason this bar didn't inspire me for years. However, I was pleasentely surprised !! The beer brewed at Brutopia is definitively worth it. I got a chocolate stout but the real surprise is the food I got the samosas they were good. A friend ordered the chicken quesadillas and it felt like a "dream night snack", it was soooo goood. When we went there was a live show so that's definitively a big plus for the place. I will go again! read more

Brutopia is good for beer, but stop there. Love that they brew their own stuff. IPA had a good amount of hops and bite. Reasonably priced at $5 during happy hour. Stay away from food. First sign should have been that the food menu is labeled as an "international menu" and has everything from samosas to edamame. what bar in montreal has food but doesn't have poutine?! we ordered the chorizo nachos which was a terrible idea. soggy nachos without flavor and ground chorizo instead of nice chunks on top. ugh. overall, my mistake on the food. avoid the food. stick to the beer. you'll be pleased. read more

When I first heard the name "Brutopia", it was hard not to imagine a heaven blanketed with beer head clouds, cherubs descending with pitchers overflowing with liquid gold. To my disappointment, the stairway I ascended didn't lead to a heaven. However, the dusty wooden planks clued me in that this was a different sort of pleasure - this was a full-on dive bar. Brutopia was like all dive bars should be - dark, over-heated and smelling of dust and good times passed. We found the one table with as few wet glass rings as we could and were greeted by a server. She was a sweetheart and introduced us to the bar's chalkboard, listing the place's homemade brews in yellow and blue chalk. Though the names weren't very descriptive, our server made sure to describe what each brew was like. There was something for everyone at our table. I ended up going with the white ale. Now I'm always a little nervous when it comes to small brews, but this beer was absolutely wonderful. Didn't taste cheap or carelessly made. It wasn't long before everyone at my table was passing their beers to the right, having a sip of each one. There wasn't a single crappy sip. This place is great for a low-key night out with friends. They have bands play on weekend nights and the place gets packed for that. Don't bring a first date here if you've decided to iron out your fancy pants. And they give you itemized, separate checks. This place was made for groups of 3 or more. read more

Having spent many nights at Brutopia over 5+ years in Montreal you will find tasty food with tasty beer to water it down. I haven't been able to track down any comparable scotch ales on the US West Coast: microbrew central (though I have been pushing several breweries out here to give a scotch ale a shot). A real shame, but it only means I have to come back from San Francisco to visit Brutopia more often. Honey/nut beers for different palettes and the classic raspberry blonde for those who may not be committed beer drinkers. They put a twist on their scotch ale in the Winter at minimum. I've had their burger, the quesadilla (can be vegetarian friendly) and their fries. All quite tasty. You can find trivia & live music, patio (open even during some of the winter for smokers), 2nd bar upstairs when it gets crowded and a spacious downstairs with coat hangers and you guessed it, a 3rd bar! As I recall they have cheap beer days (happy hour prices all day - Monday?) and happy hour prices until maybe 7 or 8pm on other days? I'm sure someone else can verify that in another review unless they changed that along with their renovation ~1 year ago (they opened up the main bar and back room where they brew some of their beer. Great idea though they did replace the actual wooden bar with a new surface... meh as a young old timer). Go visit with friends, have a great time. Come back for more! read more

I love this bar. Or more particularly, I love Monday Trivia nights at Brutopia. My friends came almost every week in between September and May, just to participate in the weekly competition. Trivia night consist of two rounds of ten questions posed by a caller at the front of the bar. Participants form teams of 3-5 and do their very best to answer the questions. At the end of each round, the team with the most correct answers is gifted with four free pints of Brutopia beer. It's wonderful. It's delightful. It's an opportunity to display your personal collection of random, useless facts which nobody else cares that your know. Brutopia also has a wide selection of house and seasonal beers. My favorites include the ginger beer, chocolate stout, raspberry beer, and the honey brown. In addition to beers, you can also get a "Bear Fight" for about $8 a go. If you aren't familiar with a Bear Fight, I suggest you goggle it under "bear fight alcohol". I was introduced to this drink by the waitress at Brutopia; if you ask nicely, she may do a round with you. Speaking of the staff, the late-night Monday crew is great. They create a homey, relaxed atmosphere and are quick to bring drinks or food. The fries are really good (and I'm not a big fry person), but you have to ask for mayo. The chorizo nachos are great and the chicken sandwich has a faithful following among my friends. Overall, it's a great place for a casual night out. read more

Brutopia is in kind of a silly district of Montreal. The streets are filled with wasted people, but don't let that detract you. The space itself is pretty big, bigger than it seems on the outside, with a darts area, two levels (one bar per floor), and an awesome overhang to watch the concert stage. The band we caught that night was awesome. The beer is solid. I stuck the the IPA. I had the cochinita sandwich, which I really liked. It was a bit on the greasy side but all of the flavored melded really well, and the pork was top-notch. My girlfriend had the cubano, which for some reason is not really an authentic cubano sandwich (it comes with avocado and lettuce, on baguette??). She said she enjoyed it. Would re-visit. read more

This is the only place on Cresent Street I would even dare go into. Cresent is like the Jersey Shore - full of annoying tourists that are badly dressed and too drunk to deal with. But Brutopia seems to attract a different set of people. Its a huge place with tons of nooks and crannies to hang out with friends. Their beer is pretty good too. They had various varieties to appease all tastes. The staff was nice and helpful and the prices were fine. There was live music upstairs and downstairs too. It's a pretty hip little joint, that isn't very little at all. read more

What a great easy going bar in downtown Montreal. Brutopia brews their own beer and has quite a variety of different beers. My favorite were the cherry wheat and honey ale. They also have IPAs and porters along with about 12 different rotating taps. The place is also a lot bigger than it seems with an outside area in the back, shuffle board upstairs along with a hidden dining area and a basement bar. They had live music when we went on a Saturday and you can watch the band from an upstairs viewing area as well. Very reasonably priced, a beer was about $5 -$6 Canadian dollars and shots were $4. This place has a mix of a dive bar and pub feel and our bartender was awesome. She was very friendly and joking around with the bachelor giving him a hard time. Overall if I lived in Montreal, this would be my regular go to spot. read more

This quickly became my favorite bar! Very friendly with a nicely mixed crowd. This is for people who care more about good beer, great service and wonderful live music. It's not a posh "who's who" kinda' place. Each of the bands mingled between sets (one band a night ... we were there a lot). Mixed drinks were generous! All the other bars are using those silly contraptions - these guys pour them the old school way! Also has 3 different seating areas and plenty of space for different sized groups. We mostly stuck around the main bar and stage though. There is a recessed area upstairs that has box-style seating right above the band - it's pretty cool! The band often looks up and interacts so you won't be forgotten. read more

The place and beers are good, but why do the nachos have ragu and sour cream on them?!?

We went here reasonably early in the evening after a long day at the botanical gardens. It was nice and quiet. The staff was friendly. The patrons were friendly too! I think they were even playing "Lounge against the Machine" as a nice touch. I had the honey beer which was quite palatable, and my friend had a smoky porter which was slightly more to my taste that evening. Luckily, he is friendly, as well! I will definitely be back for the Maple Rousse seasonal in a little while. read more

We were told that this place was awesome, and it did not disappoint. Got a seat a the first level bar and sampled their nut brown ale. It was very good. The beer wasn't too heavy or fragrant. I ended up having many. The food was good as well. Had the Bruburger which was a beef/pork/ham mix. It was very tasty. The bar itself was fun. There were people all over, we even met some people who lived near us. The bartender was great and we had a fantastic time. read more

"They can make beer with that?" were the first words I said when walking into Brutopia, almost every time. From honey, raspberry to spices, their unique in-house beers are sure to please even the pickiest of beer aficionados. If you're lucky enough, you may even catch a live band while you're their. read more

Wow, what a cool place! Live music, friendly bartenders, great outdoor patio! We're from out of town, but felt very welcomed and part of the crew here. Definitely make a stop here if you're visiting Montreal! read more

Brutopia was giving me all types of sitcom bar à la How I Met Your Mother vibes tonight. With wooden chairs and tables, bar seating, and Hockey and Football games playing in the background, it's a good atmosphere for a chill night grabbing a beer with the buds. There was a solid selection of craft beers, all for a reasonable price ($6 for a pint). We also ordered poutine, and if I were you I would hold out for legit poutine because this one was not super warm and the cheese curds were not melty like I expected them to be. They also have trivia on Monday nights with free beers for the winning team! It was a very low key trivia crowd, with a fun host, which made it a really fun low-pressure activity to partake in. The service was good, although it took a while to get the attention of the waitress. I truly felt like I was in a Brutopian novel tonight, but without the creepy parts that make you scared about technology taking over the world! I would definitely go back. read more

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Brutopia has an interesting layout- that is, the way the tables are set out. it appears to be an older building so that might relate to the layout. There are 3 floors so there's a lot of space, however it was still difficult to find a table at first as it was busy. There's a selection of house beers, some of which are seasonal. I opted for a raspberry house beer, which was just ok. Service was really slow, it took a while for any service. Maybe it was just a really busy night, but this place is just ok, nothing exceptional. read more

Hardly utopian for this beer fan. Nice ambiance, on hip lower rue Crescent, and a nice mix in the crowd. Ordered the IPA on the recommendation of the very good bartender. What a disappointment -- virtually flavorless. Not what I'd expect of an IPA at all. Probably should have tried something else, but I just moved on. Oh, and like other independent brewpubs in Montreal - cash only. Boo for the business traveler. read more

Bottom Line: inconsistent quality in the house brews, terrible food. Go to Dieu du Ciel or L'Amer a Boire if you want good beer in Montreal. A friend and I were in Montreal for the weekend and looking for some good local beers (as we always do). This street was close to our hotel and had alot of night spots on it, so first two night we went there, and on the second one ended up at this place. We had two good beers there, the rest ranged from less than impressive to horrible. The good ones were a non-house Hemp beer (that reminded me of a rauch bier but with hemp smell instead of wood smoke) and their house Honey Brown. We also had some sort of stout that was passable but not good, and a god-aweful Framboise that my friend said tasted like soap. We nearly gave up on the beer scene in Montreal until we met a very friendly bar tender at Pub L'ile Noire that set us on the right path. read more

One of Montreal's best brewpubs! Love their beer selection, great staff and, overall, a great place to hangout, especially since there are plenty of little nooks and 3 separate floors. It is also a great place to go on crescent if you're looking to go out for a beer downtown without all the tourists - or at least less so. FYI, it's a really popular hangout for local engineers. read more

IMPRESSED! Cozy & fun atmosphere makes you feel right welcome and part of Montreal, not like a tourist. Their in house brews were good, plenty to choose from and I must say for what seemed to look like a simple bar food menu turned out to be very impressive on all accounts. From Fries, Burgers & Onion Rings to Quesadillas and tacos to Edemame and Samosas. Everything was tasty, fresh and quick! I'll be back! read more

They have strawberry blonde beer, and chocolate stout. I don't know if I was feeling light headed from the alcohol, or from feeling dreamy-eyes over the hot servers. read more

Stopped in here late on a Sunday afternoon for beer and a snack. The food was only OK. We got the hummus and quesadillas, neither of which were anything special, but their microbrews were great. Tried the Extra Blonde Ale and British IPA. Would recommend both. Staff was friendly and music was good. Was really slow when but I suspect that was because it was a very rainy Sunday between lunch and dinner. There is a small stage for performances and can see this place being really fun with some live music and more people. Would definitely like to go back when it's a little more lively and enjoy some more of their great brews. read more

Some claim Hurley's Irish pub to the THE SPOT on bishop in Montreal, perhaps, but Brutopia is a very strong contender. Don't let the name fool you, yes it doesn't sound like a very Irish put kinda name, but they have the live bands, a large selection of home brews great food and 2 floors. Definitely worth a visit the next time your due for a pint of the black stuff. read more

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Not a bad bar, and at least going here didn't give off the douchey vibe I felt from the other bars that were nearby. Not a bad selection of beers, either. If you must hit a bar in the immediate area, this one isn't a bad bet. Though I had bar experiences in other parts of Montreal that were better(i.e. Dieu du Ciel). Didn't try any food here, so I have no clue how that aspect is like. read more

I think of this place, and I think of myself fighting the urge to vomit on my 7 hour trip back to Boston the next day. A sure sign the drinks were cold and plentiful! 7 of us crashed here on Sunday night of Presidents Day weekend. We got the back room pretty much all to ourselves, and the waitress never forgot about us. Had she, maybe my headache would have been spared the next day. The drinks kept coming and she did a decent job at keeping it all straight as to who got what (the french normally do separate tabs for each person). The band was good, I think, but for the most part we were too busy talking about I-don't-know and taking photos. 4 Stars to this place for not kicking our obnoxious group out! read more

This place has a really great environment. Friendly staff and the bar tenders are very attentive. Inside is clean and feels safe. I came here multiple times during my stay in Montreal and I definitely would come back in the future! read more

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Potential but the selection, in my opinion, was very poor. When I went with a couple of friends a year ago, they told me they didn't even have pitchers and I had to order pints. PINTS?!? I'm 6'2 210lbs, Eastern European, Future engineer AND single. I have 4 things "going on for me" that make me a heavyweight drinking buddy. A pint is like water to me! How can a place that has a homemade brewed beer NOT have pitchers? Didn't stay long since my group decided to hit MadHatter but the atmosphere seemed INSANE. I saw someone pour beer from his mug from the top of the staircase into the mouth of a girl standing near the bar while everyone was cheering on! Holy Weinershnitzel! Food: Didn't have any, so I can't judge. Service: 6/10, the bar downstairs only had a rookie that had a hard time with the beer tap. Price: 8/10 typical downtown prices really. Atmosphere: SOLID 10/10. Insane! Also nice decor and if you don't want the crazyness that I witnessed on the first floor, you can always go in the basement which seems to be often vacant. NOW, I'm not sure if such events happen often but the staff didn't seem to mind which, in my opinion means they were accustomed to it. read more

Was in town for a conference but arrived a day ahead of everyone else so I had a solo dining experience. Searched for brewpubs near the hotel on yelp and this place came up - and I am glad it did! I walked in, sat at the bar and was promptly served. Generally I am scornful of Canadian beers ad they can be too mellow - Canadian IPAs drink like American Pale Ales, everything is a category off, flavor-wise. Not at this place! Full flavored and delicious stouts and IIPAs - well worth the walk. I had some sort of taco (recommended by the bar tender) and it was a great choice. If you like beer, need a bite to eat and are in the area this is absolutely a place to check out. read more