I like this place. It's not quite a dive bar. The beer is cheap and cold! It's a no bull shit kind…read moreof place. Friendly bar staff. There's a pool table and slot machines if you're into that. Where else can you have a beer for under $5?

Hands down the best speakeasy or cocktail bar we visited while in MTL. It's behind a hidden door…read morenext to the smallest bar in Canada, which is so fun. You want to be brought in and it's dark and moody with the BEST craft cocktail list. The theme is duck - which is so fun. Our bartender was OUTSTANDING. He gave not only the best drink recommendations, but also gave us a hand written list of his favorite spots in MTL (drinks, dining, activities, etc). I wish we would've gotten his name because I cannot praise him enough!

The Coldroom is a fantastic bar and definitely worth visiting. We actually ended up going twice…read moreduring our trip, and each visit was a little different. The first time, the music was extremely loud, and it seemed like they were short-staffed. The bar was completely packed, and there was only one bartender making drinks, so the wait was a bit longer than expected. We decided to give it another try, and I'm so glad we did. The second visit was amazing! The bartender working that night was incredible--she clearly knows her craft and made our drinks quickly without sacrificing quality. Every cocktail was delicious, and the overall experience was much more enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend The Coldroom. My only suggestion would be that, with a space that busy, the bar could really benefit from having an additional bartender during peak hours. It would help keep wait times down and make an already great experience even better.

Typhoon Lounge is one of those places that has become a staple of NDG in Montreal. If you're…read morelooking for a good local bar without having to go all the way downtown, Typhoon will do. They have an interesting drink menu that isn't too highly priced and they do serve a selection of burgers and poutine that hit the spot when those late night munchies kick in. In the summer, their patio is usually full and you get a great view of Monkland village ambiance which I love. It's walking distance from Villa Maria Metro Station and plenty of Ubers in the area if you live a bit further away and need a ride home. I've been coming to Typhoon since I moved to Montreal in 2007 and have seen it change from a complete dive student bar to a cleaner, slightly more upscale place. The student ambiance is completely gone now though, not that I'm complaining.

Last meet up with Cbear. She wanted to go for a drink and picked Typhoon Lounge in trendy Monkland…read more We dropped in on a Sunday afternoon and sat outside on their terrasse. The weather was beautiful for a bit but then turned a complete 180. Huge rainstorm so we had to run inside to keep dry. The menu is small and generic; appetizers, burgers, house plates, salads and desserts. They had a few daily specials. Tuesday tequila and tacos ($3.00) sounds like a fun night. - Berry breeze sangria ($29.00 pitcher) - raspberry vodka, strawberry nectar, grapefruit, cranberry, orange, berries & lemon and red wine. Honestly, I've never been impressed with any sangria's I've had when going out. This was okay but way too icy. A fun place to people watch outside and grab a drink.

I visited in 2019 for a Van Hunt concert. The staff was AMAZING! I felt at home…read more We had hilariously candid conversations. We had our own sketch comedy show at the bar. We should have recorded it. Other patrons were laughing so hard and amazed by our improvisation. I really appreciate the care and diligence the staff put into making sure I was safe in Montreal especially since I was a solo female traveler. Parking was easier than other Montreal areas. I was able to dine at a restaurant prior to the show. The bar didn't have food service. I will definitely go back when I revisit Montreal. I felt safe.

I've wanted to check this out for awhile. It's a solid…read morebar/tavern. Good bartender; I'm a Bukowski fan so the name BARFLY (title of a book), is very nice.

Pooh and I came here for a few drinks after our salty lunch…read more The bar is big with plenty of choices for beer and liquor plus energy drinks The ambiance is very low key, lottery slot machines, diverse crowd The service was great and the server/bartender was very friendly We ordered a pitcher of Belle Gueule Rousse (red). It was cold and easy to drink We ordered each a pint of Irish Stout which was a coffee stout. It had a hint of coffee and washed it all down with a shot of Jameson.

No food here. Local dive bar. Mixed crowd from metal to…read morelocal pride. Has a line of slot machines, feels like Vegas. Not much selection when it h cr ones to taps and spirits.

We have had two incredible meals at the pub. We felt welcome from the moment we walked in the…read moredoor, and then we met Tao who is amazingly kind, funny, and personable. He absolutely made our day. We were jet-lagged and bleary-eyed, but spending time with him wiped that away, and the food - which was absolutely excellent - helped send us on our way to sleep. We had lunch there again today (that's how smitten we are), and we had the great fortune of meeting Emma who was a bright light in our day. She too has a marvelous sense of humor, and she treats all the customers with kindness, interest, and true attention - a trait that is so lacking in our time of everyone being glued to a cell phone. We adore the pub and will return during our five days here in Montreal. The food is great, and the people make the experience stellar.

We stopped in last night for a few beers. It's very small inside. We started at a table for two,…read morebut seeing that I'd need to get up whenever someone at a table behind me wanted out, we moved to the bar, which was more comfortable anyway. My wife had two Mooseheads, which she liked, and I started with a stout, which ended up not being my favorite, and then I had a Moosehead. Bar service was friendly enough even though they were busy.

I loved this bar! Best bar we visited while during our entire stay in Canada!…read more Lots of scotch's to choose from and why also has a great selection of gin. GREAT BARTENDER, super chill crowd, I could of lost hours hanging out in this place. The prices are very reasonable too.

What an amazing pub to stumble upon off the beaten path. Cozy vibes, friendly staff and awesome…read moreseasonal drinks!

Stumbled upon this spot completely by accident. It's name is an apt description of the experience -…read morea hard to find (in a fun way)yet surprisingly amazing spot with quality cocktails and deep house music. The DJs have been good every time I went. I come back for the music alone every time I'm in town. The ambience with trendy plant decor, the fresh cocktails, and friendly staff are a bonus. The deep house music is hard to Shazam, hard to find, and it's a usually a hidden gem that you'd only hear in Clandestino!

Best service and amazing drinks. Very friendly bartenders and a place where I felt at home. These…read moreguys made my drinks at the blink of an eyes and they were killer. Recommend 10/10

Terrific spot to play Wonderwall, beloved by the staff everyone wants to hear it played. Open with…read moreit, end with it more Wonderwall !!

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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.