Of course Montreal has an Eagle Bar, even in French. Every major city has an Eagle Bar. It's not a…read morechain but just a familiar name for any leather bear bar. Certainly makes branding easier, and Jamie W and I knew what the vibe would be even before we got here. Rest easy I t wasn't a fetish-crazed space like a sweaty scene from "Cruising". No, on the evening we went, it was quite casual with the hirsute DJ playing tunes that were a bit too loud for this codger's ears. Although there was a lively back room, we ended up hanging upstairs where we could overlook the action (Photo 2). We must've felt pretty comfortable because we returned in the afternoon. It was comparatively empty, but we were happy to see the slushie machines on full whirl. That was it for us. Jamie went for the C$13.05 Strawberry Daiquiri, and I had the C$13.04 Pina Colada (Photo 10). Both were quite refreshing with a welcome kick. After all, aren't slushies the libations of choice among the leather bear crowd? I believe it. DRINKS - 4 stars...slushies and bears go together AMBIANCE - 4 stars...bypassed the sling SERVICE - 4 stars... pretty friendly uncaged TOTAL - 4 stars...fly like an Eagle RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/tg2sSHGYGv

The bar selection was probably the smallest I've seen, which was a bit disappointing. The space…read moreitself is nice and the music was good, but the overall energy just didn't land -- it felt a little flat for a Saturday night. Not a bad stop if you're nearby, but I was hoping for a bit more vibe.

Montreal is not the first city that comes to mind when I think of a hub of tiki culture, but Jamie…read moreW and I are always on the prowl for evocative taverns with plenty of old-school, Trader Vic's-level decor and matching cocktails with colorful parasols, of course. From our hotel, we took the subway to Station Beaubien and found this bar nearby on the quite bustling St-Hubert. A small sandwich board directed us to climb a dimly lit stairwell. At the top of the stairs was Snowbird where we were immediately taken with the darkly kitschy atmosphere. The bar itself was long and fully occupied, and the rest of the compact space was well packed. We thought we might have to leave, but the host found us a high top table that had just opened up. It definitely checked the Trader Vic's box as we were genuinely delighted with the array of tropical libations presented on the animated placemat (Photo 10). Their four-snowbird potency scoring system was helpfully amusing with three snowbirds indicating "You're going to text your ex". Both of us hit three snowbirds with our orders. Jamie went for the C$16 Bahama Mama made with Planteray 3 Stars, coconut rum, orange, pineapple, lime juice, and hibiscus syrup. Mine was the C$16 Painkiller with Planteray Dark, Agricole rum, pineapple, orange & lime juice, Don Gardenia's mix, and coconut syrup (Photo 9). Both of us were pleased with our selections though I think they could've dropped the rating to two snowbirds which indicate "You're gonna stay up late". It was surprisingly not overly loud as we were able to pick up on the obscure songs they were playing through the Shazam app. The staff was friendly, and there was just one particularly industrious server handling the entire space. We didn't stick around for a second round, but a return visit seems likely someday. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...sweetly tasty, not quite as pungent as described AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...meticulous decor well done SERVICE - 4.5 stars... friendly and industrious TOTAL - 4 stars...never enough tiki bars in this world RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/2DjT8JKy_r

Snowbird was amazing! Loved the decor (reminded me of Trader Sam's at Disney world) and the drinks…read morewere excellent - really classic tiki drinks that packed a punch. The servers were so nice and friendly. The bartender was super sweet and took a free shot with us. Loved this experience and would highly recommend visiting!

Honestly, this place has always been hit and miss. Anytime I order anything from Uber. It's always…read morea flop. Last time I actually went in there and had a Caesar salad. It was actually good. They put crisp bacon and it was awesome. The one I just got was floppy bacon, thick chicken slices which who wants to cut up chicken when eating a salad lol, and those crappy little croutons. calamari when I would go felt like the breading comes off when you take a bite, which is a pain. The rolling rock Pizza was chill had it once. I don't know if they still do that. Honestly, it's just mostly a spot to drink at or gamble the machines. If you're bored or need to celebrate something this is your spot

Loved this place! The vibe was super chill and welcoming, and the staff were really friendly and on…read moretop of everything without hovering. Food was amazing -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Everything we ordered came out hot and tasted great. Portions were solid, prices felt fair, and the service was smooth the whole time. Definitely one of those spots you're happy you tried. Will 100% be back and would recommend it to anyone in the area

I was recently on Monkland with my kids and they were starving (you'd think they were small…read morechildren, the way they get so hangry and yet never have snacks or a protein bar on them. But NO, they are both adults. lol). We had to go for lunch IMMEDIATELY. And our go-to place Pigeon, was totally full. I asked the hostess/manager of Pigeon what other place nearby she'd recommend, and she mentioned Local75 right away. So off we went. It was a humid day so we opted to sit on the enclosed patio, as the restaurant itself was aggressively air conditioned (for me, anyhow), plus it was dimly lit inside (probably great for the evenings, but didn't feel right on a sunny summer day at noon). We were seated right away and our server couldn't have been nicer. The menu was perfect for lunch: there were a lot of salad and sandwich choices, lots of burgers and chicken wing choices, and more. We chose two BLT's and a plate of 6 chicken wings with sweet potato fries. Everything was delicious. I love how my Diet Coke came in a frosted Mason jar, and I love how the server gave us each a wrapped moistened towelette for our hands (a rarity nowadays - but so needed when eating chicken wings!). One issue of note: the server, who was lovely, was the only server working while we were there. I'm unsure how many people were in the kitchen, too, as it took quite a long time for our food to come out. We had a great lunch here and would definitely return.

It's a trendy bar. We went as Ye Old Orchard was full. The food was decent, the drinks and service…read morewere great. But it's cramped and loud. Great for pre-dinner drinks, but not an intimate place to dine. File under Monkland hipster spot.

Great atmosphere, amazing fries! The service was so friendly and awesome. Great burgers and tacos…read moreas well

Great pizza and subs. Friendly staff and strong drinks! Their daily specials are also amazing.read more

Love, love, love this fabulous place. My husband and I have made this our go-to establishment in…read morethe Gay Village. We have other places for Montreal in general, but this is it for this area. Food: I've had the Hangover Tater Tots, and they're awesome. Other food I've had has been great. Service: The staff can get a bit overwhelmed when busy, but they still work their magic to ensure we are all taken care of. They will provide English or French instructions and menus as appropriate. Friendly, and welcoming, and they offer suggestions and such. Great people. Ambiance: the atmosphere is casual, with hints of gay bar. Bathrooms are downstairs, in a communal wash area, with gender-neutral stalls. Great vibes, and outdoor seating is available.

Hanging around Montreal's Gay Village, you're bound to get into something greasy. No, I'm not…read moretalking about the back room of a go-go boys club. I meant a place to eat casually where calories are just figments of our imagination. This place looked pretty popular but still had plenty of room on their terrace late into the afternoon. Jamie W and I didn't know this restaurant was part of a broader chain. However, it became obvious when we looked through the laminated photo menu. Smashburgers and related diner fare appeared to be the specialties here. There was definitely a TGI Friday's vibe about the gluttonous food and the lackluster service. Jamie ordered the C$23 Mac Cheeseburger, a carbopalooza of mac & cheese with cornichons (Photo 9), a guilty pleasure with a bit of crunch. I went for the C$23 Holy Swiss, a standard mushroom cheeseburger with caramelized onions, BBQ sauce, and an excess of mayo. I went for the lettuce wrap for a C$2 surcharge (Photo 10). It came with soggy fries, and our C$3.75 mugs of Coke Zero helped get the food down our gullets (Photo 8). The brick walls were covered with gay iconography (The Village People, Elton John, Betty White). FOOD - 3 stars...familiar diner fare executed predictably AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars.. spacious and gay SERVICE - 3 stars..,doing their job TOTAL - 3 stars...just a link in a chain RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/aO5rmUhunu

It's spooky season once again . And we can't help but love Halloween themed activities. So, to…read morestart it off we went to @blacklagoonmtl a pop-up at @132barvintage for the whole month of October and we were not dissapointed. Great decorations including floating Harry Potter-like candles, a full sized coffin and skull candles with a delcious drink menu that doesn't skimp of the booze. Seriously. And great freindly service rounded out a great night.

The people behind the bar there are very talented and make awesome drinks probably one of the best…read morepimps cup I've ever had they make a phenomenal Moscow mule! And the friendly neighbourhood bar atmosphere just makes it warm and friendly for anyone to just walk in and have a great cocktail

A classic in the Monkland Village, I always love coming here when I visit home because it is always…read moreso comfortable. The patio is a great social hangout, the people watching is second to none and the live music and poutine is great! Get a pitcher of sangria - that's just about perfect too!

This was uploaded very late, but we had a great time here and the food was delicious. We sat…read moreoutside on the terrace and it allows you to people watch and see the hustle and bustle of Monkland. The service was great, the food was memorable and the portion sizes were decent. It's a great place to go if you're spending the day in NDG.