This is a fun little dive bar. I came during vacation on a Thursday night, and it was pretty busy. The music that night was interesting, reminds me of a mix between hip hop and funk. Not much of a dancing place if you're looking for that, but a great place to come grab a drink to start your night. I loved how they used metal shot glasses: super sustainable! read more

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Super cool in-house DJ spinning, got there at ~10pm on a summer Thursday night and nabbed the last bar seat. Really cool swimming pool decor vibes & loved all the fun details! FOOD -OCTOPUS ANTICUCHO (4.5/5): succulent soft pieces of octopus and all the Japanese seasoning complimented it deliciously -CRAB CAUSA (3.5/5): couldn't really taste the crab until we got to the center. But overall still really tasty with the yam and interesting textures. DRINKS Got the Pisco sour (light citrusy sweet & frothy) and the Rosita (only get this if you like hard liquor that kinda burns lol). I had to chase it with the Pisco sour which was a pretty good combo actually haha! Overall, loved the vibes of this bar and the Peruvian-Japanese fusion eats! read more

Club Pelicano - Rosita (2.5/5), Pisco Sour (5/5), Crab Causa (3.5/5) - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

SUCH. A. VIBE. Definitely check out this place for some drinks to pregame before you go out! It looks like a swimming pool and is located underneath a Peruvian restaurant. They also have an outdoor bar area where they serve light bites from the restaurant (I believe) read more

Great place. I went here for a Yelp event and it was great. They have two storeys with a street level floor and a basement. The bar, as they say, has been modelled after the look of old times public bathroom in Paris. The basement may get a little crowded if there are anywhere more than 35-40 people as it has limited seating space. We tried a couple of cocktails and most of them were really amazing, especially the Rooftop Classic and Sherry Me. Special kudos to the bartenders who were great to watch as they conjured one cocktail after another. Great job with that as well as handling the volume of orders. We got to try their Yukon fries as well and they were great, especially with champagne. Definitely a great place for an evening hangout and enjoy a couple of drinks. read more

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This is the first dive bar I really experienced, and totally confused my understanding of what a dive bar is because this place is actually swimming pool themed. I was left thinking dive bar just meant pool themed, which it doesn't. This place has the pool tiles that say "No diving" and the blue smooth walls which is super cool. We came here after two other places and this place didn't have that long of a line. It was quick to get in at 1 AM and they had incredible cocktails. It was loud as a bar usually is, but enough room to stand with our friends at a standing table. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a place that's fun, different, and has great drinks! read more

Very unique and fun bar. Psychadelic/spiritual yet upbeat beats from the DJ. Drinks were all thoughtful and distinct. Blue tang was a personal favorite. read more

It was hard to find something walking distance to our airbnb at such a late hour, but Club Pelicano came through! We arrived in Montreal around midnight, and were still down to grab a drink but it was raining hard and we wanted something close by. The street level restaurant was already closed, but the basement bar was bumpin. It wasn't super packed for 1am on a Friday night, but there was still a good crowd and the bar was full. We were able to snag some seats on the side and ordered a few drinks. They have some affordable cocktail choices, a frozen drink of the day, and beers. They were playing deep house beats that night, not sure if that's always the music genre of choice. We had a good time at the bar and would definitely come back for a chill night out, but just note their music is pretty loud! read more

I am a big fan of Tiradito, so when I heard a sister site was opening in the basement I had to check it out. A week into the opening, I was blown away by the originality of this venue. A bath house themed bar! I can't swim so this swimming pool is perfect for me. The venue is an underground speakeasy kind of feel. Every single detail of this place down to the menu is piscined out. I tried three drinks that were relatively average (don't judge me- a good Friday night?!) Artist's special-12$ (3/5; sherry olorosso, glenmorangie, grenadine) this drink reminded me of breast cancer awareness with a cute bow; Tumbler #1 -12$ (3/5-rum, lime, sherry, Spicy Jamaican bitters, basilic thai)- a very tropical drink- and generous on the alcohol!; Frozen Papere Plane-9$ (5/5-whiskey rye, lemon, contratto, amaro) by far my favorite drink and the loveliest presentation with an actual paper plane! This drink was worth the buck compared to the other two. For food- you don't have many options, I wish I took a picture of the menu- but I had the bison tartare that was served with garlic and cheddar shavings I believe, don't quote me on this one (3/5- I thought the garlic was overpowering the bison's authentic taste-but presentation was down pact). The menu will be expanded on so stay tuned. The service was down pact- I have never seen bartenders put so much love into making a drink, true alchemy. Ask for Tamara! From 6 to 9pm- the place is all ages, but as soon as the clock strikes 9pm, ppl start pouring in and the drunken bumping and grinding starts. I left. A cool note: there is a fortune teller in the back that looks creepy as hell but after a few drinks you should get your fortune read!. A solid win, I will be coming back here for sure, before bedtime-no bumpty bumpty in my book. read more

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After a long conference day at Palais des Congrès, we were in dire need of booze. Luckily, a colleague had the foresight of making a reservation at Club Pelicano which is conveniently a few steps away from the Palais. Located in the basement right under Tiradito, this cute place felt like we were in a Miami club or something. Great cocktails, well balanced and not cheap on the alcohol content, and quite reasonably priced. In regards to the food I only had the tortillas with the guacamole (delicious and quite spicy), and the Mac and cheese rolls, fried, made with old cheddar and piave, and served with a mint chimichurri. Absolutely delicious. One colleague next to me had the mini calzones, he was a little less impressed. Service was great and efficient, not always a given when you're with a bigger group. The choice of music was great, with a mix of different styles for different tastes. All in all, a great place which I'll happily revisit whenever I can! read more

What a fantastic little place! Great cocktails, relaxed vibe with excellent lounge music, all in a converted (empty!) swimming pool! Perfect for some evening drinks before heading out to dinner. read more

This place is so fun!! A must go to for drinks if you are visiting montreal! The bartenders are so nice and fun and the drinks are amazing. I highly recommend. read more

Club Pelicano - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I went to the bar recently and when I went to order my drink and was trying to figure out what I wanted, the male bartender (short hair, maybe bald, light skin) called me a f***ing moron and an idiot for taking too long. The bartender was shouting other mean and unprofessional things at me. I left right after. I don't recommend this place read more

Amazing Peruvian food - would recommend. 100% get the ceviche and the octopus! Incredible dishes. Also the calamari deserves mention! Would come back. read more

An odd swimming pool themed club/bar with pretty solid drinks. Dont read French, got the postcard from Italy and it was amazing and strong. Very nice staff. Would have ordered food but no idea how the menu reads. Would come back! read more

Such a great vibe, service and tacos. Really enjoyed a light dinner with lots of ambience.

Went here twice with friends. It's like a swimming pool without water. I thought the concept was pretty cool and different. Their drinks are good and very welcoming staff. I enjoyed the music a lot, both times I went here. My first trip was on a Saturday around 10 pm so it wasn't very busy. It got busier around 11 pm and the music got louder. The floor filled with the people dancing. Some of my friends didn't like it as they were not really in the mood for a club vibe. My second trip was on a Saturday as well but with a bigger group this time who were in the typical Saturday party mood. We got here around midnight and were able to get in quickly as there was no line. Enjoyed the music again. More people on the floor dancing. But the service was a bit slow, which is understandable because they were busier than my last trip. All in all, it's a nice place with good music and good service. Plus, it's really close to where I stay which is an added bonus for me! read more

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Walk down stairs and jump in the pool. It's a great little bar. Excellent music, drinks and people. Great drink menu. I had the Missionary's Downfall and it was an amazing drink of white rum and resposado with a perfect name. Highly recommend this spot for a quick drink or to hang all night. read more

This was the best choice I made in dining. The portions are on the smaller side but it's perfect for the bar setting. I recommend the BBQ duck sandwich. The interior is so well designed and the waiters are absolutely amazing! They are all conversational and efficient. The best bar/light food place in Montreal! read more

Perfect place to enjoy amazing wines and cocktails. The music and the staff makes you want to stay forever!

Had a great first experience on Tuesday! We went there around 930pm there was a nice ambience with some relaxed & old school rap music playing, my friend had the OPA from Ghostfarm and I opted for the Missionaries Downfall ! YUMMMM!! A mix of fresh pineapple, mint, homemade peach shrub, white rum, tequila reposado and lime juice! Can you ask for much else? Look forward to passing by later in the week when they have DJ's mixing some Afro Funk or Italian Disco on vinyl's! Highly recommended read more

Fun atmosphere with great drinks and friendly staff. Stopped in on a whim and we are happy with the choice!

This isn't so much a cocktail bar as it is a generic club made up to look like a cocktail bar. The drinks are sub-par and the music is so loud you can't have a conversation. If you're looking for well made cocktails - AVOID. I'd only recommend this place to someone looking to dance and drink a rum & coke. read more

Cool spot! I didn't take a look at the drunk menu as I just ordered a few vodka sodas when I went and my friend got beers, so while I can't comment on drinks, I can comment on the atmosphere. The live music was excellent and the ambiance was really fun. read more