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    Else's

    4.4 (130 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    ELSE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Madeline R.

    Very cool local spot in Mile End neighborhood. My airbnb host took me here (lol) and told me about the history his this bar -- how it's evolved over time from a punk bar to now. Very lovely green and sophisticated atmosphere. The waiters are no frills and they don't bother you but they are still attentive. Orange wine was good! Probably the best local hot-spot I've been too. It was bumpin on a Wednesday night. Would highly recommend for a first date!

    Fish tacos, Else's blonde lager (front), and IPA (back).
    Cory B.

    I always love stopping by this gem in the plateau! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with people of all ages sharing the space for after-work drinks. The lighting is moody and the music is fun but not too loud. A perfect date spot! While all the food and beers taste fantastic, I do wish there was a larger selection of local beers on tap and that the food portions were slightly larger. Although... the in-house blonde lager might be all you need! Note that this space is best for small, intimate gatherings and it's best to get there early to snag a table. There isn't too much space for large groups!

    Flammand Rose cocktail (gin, sparkling wine, cassis, grapefruit juice) + a pint
    Christine U.

    A nice, casual neighborhood place. We came here looking for a decently hearty lunch and were not disappointed. I got a flammand rose cocktail which had gin, sparkling wine, cassis and grapefruit juice. It was perfect and light for me. Not super sweet which I enjoy. My husband got a pint that he liked and our friend got a cream ale that he did not like, but who really likes cream ales anyway. I had the butter chicken which was made with chicken breast pieces and came with rice and naan. It was simple, but good for a non-Indian restaurant. My husband had the quesadilla with sausage which was great. Very large portion and the tortilla was almost flaky like roti. I would order that again. Our friend had bbq pork slideres which he enjoyed (although he wished they were a bit bigger.) Service was very nice and quick!

    French onion soup

    The soup was rly good and big it was chili I labeled it wrong but my friend got the pork sliders and they were so small only two and expensive drinks were good except I got charged for an extra and didn't notice till after I left and I was too scared to say ambiance was nice too I wish I got the quesadilla the people beside me had it and it looked so good

    Fin du monde... a 9% brew yum
    Rachel C.

    I wish I would've found out about this place earlier! It's a very interesting bar, not a lot of young people frequent this space which makes it a lot less rowdy than the bars on St. Laurent. I love to come here for an intimate date night, or an afternoon drink with a friend, especially during the summer. The drinks are CHEAP (most expensive cocktail is $10.50 WOW), and they have an extensive list of domestic and international brews of beer. My only complaint about this place is that the waitress/ bartender that served my friend and I did not tell us about their happy hour specials listed on the wall. Given the extensive decorations on the wall it's pretty easy to miss the board with the price lists, and it's not listed on the menu. They have two simple cocktails for $11, $27 for a large sangria, and other specials that I can't remember off the top of my head. I personally do not think the food looked amazing; the portion sizes are very small and pretty expensive. There's no way I'm ever going to pay $11 for two pulled pork BBQ sliders... Overall it's a great bar to hang out at, and I can only hope that the rowdy St. Laurent crowd never finds out about this hidden gem.

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    Kojo A.

    We stopped for a quick drink at Else's around noon. As such, there weren't many people there, and we didn't grab any food, so my opinion will be brief. The bartenders were cool guys, with good conversation. The bar itself has a traditional vibe, with a sparing number of old ball decorations. I grabbed myself a Brume Suisse (i.e. Swiss Fog), which is a delightfully warm Goldschlager and cinnamon drink. If you're walking by the bar on a cold day, with a hankering for a bit of a buzz, this drink is perfection. It's the sort of thing an irresponsible parent would give to their kid to put them to sleep. Cool bar. Try it out.

    Christina L.

    I've been here twice and it always seems like my friends are more impressed by Else's than I am. This by no means lessens my affection for this place (There is this cured fish and cucumber salad dish that makes me feel like I got punched in the mouth with a pack full of flavour! Though I do wish the portion size was MUCH bigger...), but my friends always seem to pick the dish that's a decent portion and delicious (Fish&Chips, Calamari). This one friend said the calamari at their place was the BEST calamari he's ever tasted. Quite the praise if you ask me. Nonetheless, if you're in Montreal and you want to bring your friends to a chill and cozy place with great ambiance, I think Else's would be a great choice. They have quite a selection of drinks and great food. I'm the type of person where if I happen to recommend a restaurant that my friends like, I always feel like I take full responsibility of the meal as though I'm the chef. Therefore, Else's would probably be my best bet for a great recommendation.

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    Mister O.

    Nice, dark, slightly dive-y room, with warm, almost Christmaslike light. Good selection of whiskies. Topnotch chocolate cheesecake. Decent espresso. A hint of street life visible from the bar. Talkative, happy, grown-up crowd, all seemingly there to converse with their friends rather than to bang tequila slammers down their hatches. Well-mannered, easygoing staff who'll treat you kindly. They've got a restaurant licence only and they'll ask you to order food with your glass of Bushmills, but what's a drink without a nosh? The only real problem I have with this place is getting a decent chair on a cold autumn or winter afternoon. Usable restroom. I always peek in when I'm in the area on an errand, just to see if there's anywhere I'd want to sit for a quick drink. It's too cozy a place to walk past without checking.

    Else's- Montreal. Nice place out style. The shrimp tacos were good. It can get crowded.

    Wednesday 4pm americano and design.
    Ari V.

    A chill atmosphere, full of creatives. In the afternoon, definitely a place where it's okay to fly solo, have a coffee or scotch and food, and focus on your writing, design, or other work. In the evening, it fills with interesting people. Reasonable prices, friendly staff, artsy ambiance.

    Mulled cider and tacos

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    wonderful service, staff was super friendly and Nice ! food was delicious and cocktails were even better!! I highly recommend for anyone!

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