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.

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

Great for burgers, pricy but way less crowded than other "high end" burger joint. It's more laid…read moreback and drink forward.

What an experience!…read more Immersive and transportive. Felt like I was back in time, in a world of fantasy. I didn't quite understand all of what was said and was hoping there would be some English in there too, but for the most part, the energy of the crowd, the singing and theatrics, was so contagious that the language barrier often became an afterthought. The food was generous, hearty and so more ish. Nothing to fault here. My partner and I shared two tasting platters in which we sampled their Pork Ribs, Viking's Quenelle, Game Pie and Boar Sausage. All excellent and how can I forget their fries! These were the underdogs. They let us get a mix of the their three kinds - spicy wedges, cinnamon sugar chips, and salted fries - all of which were scrumptious. My favorite was the spicy kind which was painfully delicious. We ended with a molten chocolate dessert which came with the best concoction of cranberries and Grand Marnier on the side, which created depths I didn't know existed. The molten chocolate itself was okay. Besides the service being rather relaxed with things often taking longer to arrive than preferred, this is worth a visit for everyone visiting Montreal. As for locals, run. Don't walk!

imagine eating while there's a whole medieval show happening around you. That's basically it, fun…read moreexperience, just don't expect a quiet meal

Service was very Meh, had one drink then bailed. A draft beer took a long time to get and the…read moreAbsolute Tobasco promo we went there for was not really being ng offered.

Barraca is a very cute spot located in the Plateau of Montreal. We originally tried to go after…read moreseeing a $1 Oyster promo the day before, only to discover it was something that only happened on Thursday, and that we had missed it (they didn't even have any regular oysters on the menu either). It was quite busy (and many people had reserved tables in the main space, to we were told to sit in the little patio in the back. I was originally worried about the cold, but the patio was so well heated, I was even able to take off my coat for a little bit. Their rhum menu is insane, and both me and my brother for delicious rhum cocktails, although I'm honestly having trouble remembering exactly which ones. We both ordered tacos (one of the only items on their surprisingly limited menu for a Tapas place). I got the fish tacos and my brother got the chicken ones. Not the best tacos in the world but definitely serviceable. We both decided that although both good, the chicken was better. We also got the churros for dessert which were fine, but weirdly underdone in the middle, I didn't know if it was purposeful. The service was a bit slow, I sometimes wondered if the server had forgotten about us since we were in the back patio, but our server was so sweet it really made up for it. Would definitely come back, especially for $1 oyster night !

Food is amazing and great wine! Love the terrace and the staff is always so servicable. I recommend…read morefor a treat in Laval

Cute restaurant and terrasse. Randomly happened to be 1$ oyster night when I went, which instantly…read morecheered me up as I am a big fan of oysters - let alone cheap ones! They were great 5/5. Then, tried their ceviche which was very good 5/5. Finally, tried their lobster roll, which I'd give a 3/5 as they were way too salty and the lobster didn't taste that fresh - maybe it was frozen or maybe it was a bit overcooked. I'd be curious to go back and try more items from their menu. I wouldn't go to Laval specifically for this, but if I happened to be around I would certainly go back to this restaurant. Cheers!

First time trying public Karaoke! This place has a DJ (if…read moreyou want to call him that) and so you just tell him the song you want to sing and he puts it on the list. You present yourself to the mic when it starts. It's cheaper than a private room and if you get there early enough, you have it all to yourself so it's almost like a private room. The karaoke is on the second floor and it's quite spacious and comes with lots of 5$ deals (all entrees and basic calamari, as well as a 5$ gin and tonic loaded with gin so definitely worth the price). They open the second floor at 8pm and the guy comes in at 8:30pm to start playing songs. Once more people show up, it does drag on a bit because there are more songs to go through before it's your turn. Also, if you're shy there's a bigger audience. Loved my time here so much! They had great deals, the food was delicious (much better than you'd expect, I ordered the fried chicken and pogo's), and the service was fast. I'd go back with friends in a heartbeat! Visited on 27th of September 2017 for an UYE

This place rocks for many reasons: central location, $5 menu upstairs and Karaoke…read more I met up with some other yelpers and we threw down the gin & tonics and had a blast rocking out to Destiny's Child, Eminem and GNR. The place itself is not too packed on a Wednesday night and the first floor is not loud. The Gin menu is many pages long and I recommend making them a double. Oddly enough the $5 special was the strongest drink of the bunch. Food was standard bar fare (nachos, pogos, chicken bites, poutine) but at $5 bucks it was well worth it. Superb service as well. Keep it up

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.