I'm stupid. I thought La Distillerie No. 1 was a distillery, and we were visiting a place to taste…read morebespoke liquors. It's a nice pub/bar run by pleasant folks. There's nothing special about this place, and normally I would never schlep 30 minutes to get here.

10/10 recommend for quality cocktails and good vibes! Pro tip: go during HH to take advantage of…read moretheir larger drinks! Definitely a must visit when in Montreal :)

Pricey hotel bar drinks without a full bar…read more Went for a nightcap after dinner. The vibe was definitely hotel bar vibes vs something a bit sleek. Tried ordering a few old fashioneds but found they did not have bourbon. Settled with rye - which was made a bit too sweet. Would prefer other bars.

On a sunny, summer afternoon this location and its view cannot be beat…read more The bartenders here are very skilled and very friendly. I ordered the Avenue Dacquiri. Which is nothing like the blended milkshake type drink that I associate with word "dacquiri". This was an incredible, interesting, complex cocktail. I highly recommend this bar to anyone

Best old fashioned I've had, not to sweet, the bartender, Max was great. would 100% go back.read more

After a day of shopping downtown, my wife and I exited the Metro at Mont-Royal and started walking…read moreto our temporary home for the week in the neighborhood. Just before arriving, we decided to stop in to Les Torchés for a drink or two. I was happy to see a wide variety of beers on tap, and chose a pint of Murphy's Irish Stout ($10) to start. After inquiring whether margaritas were made from scratch or from a premade concoction, my wife chose the margarita ($11) and then happily watched as the bartender put all the individual ingredients together in a chilled glass. Given how horrible one of our previous experiences was with a totally unfriendly bartender at an unnamed establishment in the same general vicinity as Les Torchés, I would be remiss if I didn't mention how sociable the bartender at Les Torchés was. After learning that we were visiting, she went out of her way to make us feel welcome. And even though she was responsible for patrons both inside and in the outdoor patio area, she still made time to check on us and to inquire how we were doing and whether we were ready for another drink. My wife declined, but I took her up on her offer of another pint of Murphy's. All-in-all, it was a splendid respite from a hectic day of shopping. If possible, we will return for another, longer, visit.

Great spot for an easy drink. Outdoor and indoor seating available. Local beers on tap.read more

As we continue our visit to Montreal this week, we had our first sub-par experience. Friends who…read morelive in the area told us that L'Barouf was one of their favorite bars, with plenty of beer on tap, a good negroni, and free popcorn. Well, it may be a great place for locals, but not so much for tourists based on our experience. We walked in the front door on a rainy mid-afternoon and the place was fairly empty (as one might expect at that time of day) with only a single person at two separate tables and two more people sitting at the bar. My wife and I took seats at the bar as well and the bartender walked over to us, perfunctorily handed us a couple of drinks menus, and hovered over us until we made a selection. She apparently was in a hurry to get back to her conversation with the two local women at the other end of the bar. My wife ordered a glass of sauvignon ($8) and I ordered a Kilkenny cream ale ($9). The bartender returned with our drinks, placed them down in front of us without saying a word, and then went back to the other end of the bar. You could almost feel a shiver in the bar, our reception was so cold. It was if we were intruding on her life. Our interaction with the bartender aside, I do have to say that our friends were right; there is an impressive number of beers on tap here. I thoroughly enjoyed my Kilkenny cream ale, which was absolutely delicious, and I would have ordered another one if I could have gotten the bartender's attention. My wife, on the other hand, just wanted to finish her wine and for us to leave and find a friendlier bar to hang out in. (Which we eventually did. Stay tuned for that review.) I finally got the bartender's attention, signaled that I would like to pay, and she sort of sighed as if to say "okay let's get this over with so you can leave and I can go back to what I want to focus on instead of you..." Believe me, at this point the feeling was mutual.

This place owes me nothing!…read more The 2000s throwback party was like a blast from the past. i was coming in from out of town (mini vacation) and the wonderful bartender informed me there would be a party around 10 and it would go until 3am. She suggested 'Bar Pamplemousse' for dinner and a cocktail and i am glad i made the stop. when i get back this place is in full 2000s RAVE decorations. take me back! They were so kind and the drinks were poppin'! i ended up staying out with the locals and having a great night. I ended up in the Village at karaoke! all i can say is the prices were not issue. the staff were lively and fun! this was all out of the blue on a Monday night and i was treated like royalty! **It didn't hurt i was like to the only person there was alive in 2004* lol! thank you for an amazing kick off! pro tips: you have to pay as you go there are no tabs. they take a card and will convert the dollars tips are tips! park across the block it's a short walk take a ride service... the drinks are strong AF! ultra pro tip: bring an umbrella #iykyk

Other side of Montreal from the old port area...this was recommended by a bartender at a different…read morespot, we walked, we shouldn't have... but we did grab a uber after our stretchy noodles. The midway was awesome, but we had to take it easy as we realized we were t in Kansas anymore.

Big in Japan has been around for ages but it was our first time visiting on a Friday evening. No…read morewait at 7:30pm, small lineup when we left two hours later. The atmosphere is dark, moody, not too loud, but very warm inside. Cocktails are $12.00 to $20.00. - Saké sour ($16.00) - best of the drinks we ordered - Tokyo mule ($12.00) - El jimador ($18.00)

Hands down, one of the most refined speakeasies in Montreal. This beautiful modern bar with a…read moreunique layout that could possibly sit up to 50 people is tucked behind a long hallway. Our server Sophie was very friendly and when I couldn't figure out what type of drink I should get, she made it her mission to brainstorm with the bartender to curate the perfect drink for me.

YES TO EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE…read more You walk in and are immediately immersed in a forest like ambiance. Hanging plants and funky music draw you into the main bar area as you're greeted by the server. Jess was energetic, attentive, & super knowledgeable. She made awesome recommendations and gave us some of the best service we have received in Montreal! We started with the Burrata & Prosciutto which came with some legitimately delicious fresh baked bread that was similar to naan. A lighter portion but enough for 5 of us to pick at. We followed with some pizza - the Mush Pit 2.0, Salsiccia di Vitello, & the Bianca Royale (which Jess recommended). Each pizza had 6 slices and the crust was on the thinner side. Each one would get 10 stars across the board, seriously. Two of us shared the Caribbean Queen which was a rum based cocktail that came with a little ~ razzle dazzle ~! Seriously one of the best meals & some of the best service we experienced during our week long trip. Food and drinks came quickly and there was plenty of seating. THANK U JESS!!

Came here for a private event and WOW! All of the drinks were spectacular, the space was whimsical,…read moreand the service was top tier! The food was also phenomenal and large portions for "bites". The tiramisu was a real crowd pleaser and presentation of everything was beautiful. The crème de la crème was probably the best drink I've had in my life!

Bar Social Verdun is very vibrant spot in Verdun. The decors inside, around is beautiful and…read moreartful. The bar in the middle with the storage of drinks (hard liquors) in a cage on top of the the bartenders gives a cool look. Our waitress was sharp, fast, and super professional. We had hummus with pita, it was very delicious. We had drinks, strawberry mule and gentile gentlemen, both drinks were awesome with great flavors and strong feel of alcohol. I enjoyed thoroughly my experience at this bar.

Every time I have a girls night with my best friend we do palco and end up finishing the night up…read morehere. Staff is beyond friendly and always down for some good laughs. Love the lights they have hanging up in the front windows and the wall of lights at the end of the restaurant. There's a bell you can ring if you want to buy a round of shots or drinks for people on top of the bar so if you're in to having a wild night I suggest ringing it. Every time I come here the music isn't blaring it's nice and cozy but I have heard it gets pretty loud in there. If you're looking for a fun place to hang out check them out.