nice vibe, especially on weekends. drinks are good and the place feels welcoming. it does get…read morecrowded though so seating can be tricky.

On a Saturday night in Montreal, my friends and I were in the general vicinity of Vestiarie and…read morelooking for good craft beer selection. A lot of places were packed, but we were fortunate to snag the couch at the front of Vestiarie right when we got in! We were super glad we checked them out because it had everything we were looking for. First, the craft selection was on point and quite ample. The NEIPA's I had were spot on. But for the rest of the group, who were not interested in beer, they also had a selection of cocktails and wine. And it was just a nice spot--yes, it was lively, but it wasn't over-bearing. You could still have a quiet conversation and hear everyone in the group. If that's your thing, would highly recommend.

We were looking for something close after a long day of travel from the US and Le Trefle seemed to…read morefit the bill on a Thursday evening. Place was packed and noisy, very noisy. Guiness was excellent (I would hope so in an Irish pub), as was the shot of Jameson. Her Fish and Chips were skimpy, mostly fries. My Burger Tip & Top (actually chicken, not beef) was interesting, but not quite what I was looking for. Again, portion was very small, with lots of fries to fill the plate. Staff was friendly, but with the crowd very slow. I'd come again for a beer, but I'd leave the kitchen alone.

Bonne bouffe, prix convenable, très bon service. Bière à 3,50$ pendant les matcha des canadiensread more

We stopped in just for cocktails and had such a great experience! Our server was amazing ( didnt…read morecatch her name but she had black hair and tattoos) -- so kind and accommodating, she really made us feel welcome. The cocktails were fantastic too. I tried one that started with an "S" (gin-based) and another floral gin cocktail, and both were really, really good. The drinks were balanced, refreshing, and beautifully made. The location is also perfect -- such a great spot to enjoy the evening. Definitely recommend for both the service and the cocktails!

Je ne suis pas fan de pubs, ni de bars. Je suis venu 2 fois pour assister à des match…read mored'improvisation et c'était juste correct... Y a un McDo pas loin et le wifi marche à partir du pub... so ça c'est cool I guess.

Rue Masson out here on the avenue streets is small town sweet with a mix of stylish bistros and…read morebrasseries and older Quebec casse croutes and cremeries with the 60s signage that tugs at my heart-strings and feels like home. Succursale sits on a sunny corner across the street from a Renaissance, it's a long wide bar, similar in size to EtOh, and shares this bright modern post-pub feeling. (Don't get me wrong, I love a dim wooden cozy hole of a pub, but this other clean bright vibe has it's appeal.) We sat at wooden banquets in the bustling room and had just enough time to scan the chalkboards of home made beers and beer cocktails before a waitress came to take our order. Service matched the room: stylish, French, not overly familiar but unobtrusively exactly what you needed. The beers were pretty freakin great, and that's the most important thing. Big $6 pints of delicious Porter, English Brown ale, IPAAA and the guest star bottle of British micro-brew Jaipur was a treat, and, according to my more beer savvy companion, not found elsewhere in town. The tostada nachos came out quick and hit the spot but were just the basic cheese, olive pile you'd expect with a small side bowl of sour cream, salsa and a few peppers. Nothing to write home about but a satisfying snack to accompany some excellent beers in a chill, business and young-person friendly room.

Visiting Montreal I needed to pick one spot to enjoy microbrewer beer. Being a home brewer, I…read moreneeded to get a really good taste of the Montreal beer scene. My research led me here. It's not easily reached by Metro, unfortunately , but if you know the bus routes or have a car or take a cab, it's well worth the journey. While there I sampled 8 different beers. I had the bartender give me her favorite selections so I got a nice variety from pilsners, kolcsh's to porters and stouts. The food I had here was also very good, but I went for the beer. I look forward to going back.

Creative cocktails and funky design. We walked by and noticed the colorful logo and made…read morereservations just a few minutes later. The style is impeccable, once inside -- curious light fixtures above the bar, diverse seating areas, and a mix of natural light and moody bar lighting. Request a seat by the open garage door, if you can. The food selections aren't plentiful, but every option is incredibly tasty. Expect appetizer portions! We ordered the Fromage board, the Pain aux tomates, and the gnocchi. All flavorful but not fussy. The service was exceptional. Keevin was kind and attentive, even bringing us a complimentary paper plane shot at the end!

Le café allongé est excellent, l'endroit a du charme, et l'atmosphère doit être électrisante le…read moresoir d'événements ! The coffee is good and the pla e must have lots of life when there's event going on !

Step right up (into) @chezernest.plaza and Spin the wheel to win a prize! (no, seriously. They have…read morean app. It's cool. We won a free shot ) Enjoy the decor of animal skulls, pinned insects and skeleton pianists but don't leave without trying some delicious bar food and mind-numbing drinks... And impressive selection of absinthe : some of the strongest alcohol we've ever had... (drive safe around the holidays!)

I'm grateful for Le Blind Pig. This part of Hochelaga can be kinda variable for good bar fare (in…read moremy opinion) but Le Blind Pig is nearly always just right when it comes to needing something low-key and affordable. My pal and I workout down the street so I've had the pleasure of frequenting the spot semi-regularly on its quieter nights. As several reviewers have mentioned, the beers are hella cheap here. It's also worth mentioning that the majority of the beer is house brew and it's pretty good (particularly for the price). Given this feature of their drink prices comes the downside to this place: it gets PACKED. And not in a fun way. When this place gets full people are piled up on each other making it really difficult to get around. I also find that the crowd changes to unsavoury characters the more the night carries on. Once you hit peak business hour at this place it kinda feels like a gross frat house party. But back to the positives. The food is really accessible and pretty affordable (much like the drinks). My two go-tos are the grilled romaine salad and the tartar (the appetizer format is a perfect small meal and it comes with a salad). They used to have a larger menu with more pub menu-type options but I can still appreciate the variety offered now. Finally, I should mention that I find the service pretty variable. When they're really packed you can be waiting quite a while for your server and you can only order at the bar if you're seated there. It's definitely improved over the years but the servers also tend to be on the inexperienced (and drunk) side. Not the worst, but definitely could be improved on!

Like most people, this place caught my eye for the their cheap 3$ beers…read more Ther website describes itself as offering "American inspired comfort food" although I was disappointed with how limited their menu now is. After checking reviews and previous posts on their Facebook page, I see they used to offer more burger options and even tacos but these have been removed. We came here on a Friday evening around 6pm, it was already full but we managed to find a table and spent the next couple hours enjoying ourselves for the most part. The atmosphere is hip, the banquet seats were comfy and everything we ordered tasted great. We tried their pogo mac and cheese which is deep fried mac and cheese on a stick, topped with green onions, bacon and sour cream, served with fries. This was decadent and very fitting for "bar food". We also got fried chicken, falafels and poutine which were equally delicious. The food is very salty so you want to drink more. The prices are a little steep for how small their portions are and I also realised that the 3$ beers are not the best deal in town, if you want a full pint, you'll need two, so the price ends up being similar to other bars. This is however a great way to sample the variety without breaking the bank. The biggest problem we had was with slow service. Now I haven't been to a bar in a while and understand that perhaps they are not trying to turn tables as quickly as servers would in a regular restaurant, however this place was severely understaffed. Le Blind Pig can seat 80 people and there was only one server + the barman for the entire evening. We waited a long time to get our order taken and even longer if we just asked for a glass of water. Despite the slow service, I really like the vibe and the food, this bar is a great addition to the neighborhood. I would give it another try since it was overall fun. Also, cool detail - the bathroom has a commununal sink for men and women, comprised of many little shower heads to mimic rainfall. Very NEAT.

I was so excited to try this restaurant based on the reviews! The place looked nice with good…read moreseating options inside and outside, even though the surrounding area is pretty quiet. However, even though the bar stays open until 3:00 am, the kitchen was already closed by 11:30 pm. I was very disappointed, as even their website indicates that they have some late night food options. I hope this saves someone else the trip!

Pub attached to a comedy club is unassuming…read more We went there because they have a good gluten-free menu and a reputation for careful kitchen prep with GF orders. My sons had the beef poutine...they loved it! Snarfed it down! My daughter had the burger & frites. First time all day she stopped whining...she loved every bite. Husband and I shared poutine plate and the beef tartare. Both were delicious. We sat on the terrace with the kids and people watched. Our primary server, Marlene, was friendly and had helpful suggestions. Sons with celiac disease had zero reaction!