Super cute restaurant/bar in Montreal. The aesthetics was super cute! It wasn't a huge place but…read moresuper cozy and perfect for a date night. The staff were friendly and gave good recs. I loved that you can see the chef prepping your food as it is next to the bar. Cool concept and all for it. Now the food. O.M.G. Everything we got was sooo delicious. Escargot in skewers with the most delicious broth- BRILLIANT! The ravioli was so simple but yet so tasty and delicious. I of course enjoyed my steak ans it was cooked for perfection. That salad-- idk what kind of dressing it was but it paired so well with the whole dish. I loved everything about this place and I highly recommend going here if ever in Montreal.

This is such a cute wine bar! We split the charcuterie and got a delicious house orange wine. The…read moreserves was good and they even have matchbooks!

The vibe is "elevated sports bar" with in-house made beers and I'd say they nailed it. There are…read moreplenty of TV's to catch all the games and the beers were ice cold. We came to Montreal on an unseasonably few days and really enjoyed the break from the heat and the beverages.

We been to 3 Brasseurs a few times when visiting Montréal. It's always very busy, but we have never…read morebeen turned away, always finding a table somewhere. We were there recently and tried a few new things. The espresso martini was delicious, as was the beer flight. For dinner we had french onion soup (very good), Flammekueches (the carnivore was very good, as was the Roma) and the braised bison was fantastic. The server was very friendly and efficient. Even though the dining room was packed, we didin't feel rushed at all. We will be back!

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

After spending the day walking around Plateau Mont-Royal, I made an executive decision: These paws…read morewere officially off duty. Luckily, we found Les Torches, a bar right on the main strip with a large street-side patio and -- please refer to the photographic evidence -- AstroTurf. Finally. A patio designed for me. I immediately stretched myself across my new lawn while Mom and Dad settled in. Even better, the staff spotted me and brought over a water bowl right away. I appreciate establishments that recognize senior management when it arrives. Mom had a Diet Coke. Dad had a pint. And I handled the more important responsibilities: hydrating, monitoring pedestrian traffic and lying dramatically on the grass. At one point I relocated to Dad's lap and briefly closed my eyes. I was not sleeping. I was conducting strategic planning for the remainder of our Plateau itinerary. There's plenty happening around you, so it's a great spot to stop for a drink and watch the neighborhood go by. But after all the walking we had done, I was mostly grateful for a comfortable place to stretch out my extremely hardworking legs. Dogba's verdict: 4 paws out of 5. Personal AstroTurf lawn: outstanding Immediate water service: excellent Dog-friendly patio: Dogba approved Plateau people watching: first-rate Dad's pint: successfully consumed Mom's Diet Coke: reliably Mom Tiny-leg recovery: desperately needed Sleeping on Dad: allegations remain unproven Would I return? Absolutely. Any bar that gives me water, grass and enough room to fully extend all four legs understands exactly what a Montreal vacation requires.

As far as Irish pubs go This one missed the mark…read moreIts got the old fashioned feel But no Irish spark They price like they're downtown Or like they were well known Or as if they were gourmet Or something unique of their own Which is not the case I guarantee you that There's really no reason To keep coming back The prices expensive, The beer just average The red wine served cold The food not earth shattering But the decor is homey At least on the 2nd floor Service was decent But alas not much more The chacuterie platter Though plentiful indeed With poorly chosen cheeses And thick butchered meat Did not come with hummus Or mustard or confit Though did come with figs Tough and dry as can be Would i come here again? Well I suppose yes, I would. But it's by far not the best That is offered in this hood. --------- Installment 37 poetry reviews Anecdote: Imagine a typical hipster couple. Ok you've got that image in your head? Good. Now then, as we sat for about 2 hours ish give or take, I noticed that the hipster couple sitting at a table nearby got up and left after finishing ...shortly there after another couple sat...IDENTICAL to the couple that just left. Same exact attire down to the footwear up to the eyewear. My friend argued with me that it was the same couple until i pointed out the one difference: tattooed arms. We found it amusing. But you may find it a reason to go or not so take it for what u want. :) They need to come up with some unique trademarks (Their "Irish Poutine" on the breakfast menu is just a regular been-there-done-that breakfast poutine -.-). Their cheeses on the charcuterie platter had no pizazz no variety, they need to add an old one or a ripe one or a hard one or ANYTHING different. The cured meats were sliced crooked and thick: I mean at least pay attention to PRESENTATION at those prices guys. The red wine served unbearably cold. I mean, I know it's a pub, but if you're guna serve it (and at those prices)...serve it properlyyyyy please! I will give this place another shot but I'm not expecting to be wowed.

It was a weekend of celebrating saints this weekend starting with St-Patrick which we decided to…read moreraise a glass to at @letrefletaverne. And although we did enjoy ourselves overall (who doesn't after a few beers?) the venue we picked was initially less than welcoming. We were met with a disorganized, rude and almost antagonistic manner. We do not remember a time where we were ever treated so poorly. Over the course of the night however, as more people added themselves to our group and beer flowed, this attitude mellowed into a more courteous one. They have a microbrewered line of beers we enjoy very much. Overall the average pub food was satisfying and at par with what you'd expect at similar places. Due to the high end ingredients (duck meat etc) the prices are a little more elevated.

My husband and I are SO SAD we only got to try this place on our last evening of our vacation. It…read moreis the *perfect* neighborhood hangout. If we lived in Montreal we would be there every week. We've been looking for a place like this in our own city and haven't been successful in 5 years and Boswell Brasserie hit all the marks: cozy, lovely inside, not loud/crowded, excellent food and beer. Our server was so kind even though we do not speak French (sorry!) and we had an incredible evening. Low lighting with holiday lights made it so festive and warm when it was FREEZING outside. Street parking nearby is fairly easy to come by in the evenings. Prices are reasonable for high quality food and beer.

Came by here as part of a brewery tour to get some food and some drinks (obviously). Dimly lit but…read morespacious interior with the usual wooden tables all around. Sat our giant party at the middle of the restaurant without feeling cramped. Beer list keeps at a standard $6.50 price point, but you get a different pour depending on style. First tried the "Milkshake IPA" (12 oz) - a silky smooth dark beer, with not too much hop for an IPA. Also had the "Altbier" (crisp lingering ale), and the "Grisette" (moderate saison). For food, had the off-menu Poutine - a basic layering of fries, gravy and curds. The cheese curds were large but chewy and the fries could have been warmer. Service is definitely attentive as we were the largest group in the brewpub. Good place to have a drink at the bar if stopping by.

Really enjoyed this bar. A little on the fancier side but still fairly casual. My group sat at a…read moretable next to the bar and were told that in about an hour, we would need to move because that's where the DJ would be setting up, and that was fine by us. Come time to move, there was a table right next to where we were, so we moved over, and the bar sent us over a round of shots (and to my dismay, I cannot remember what was in it! I think gin, but not sure what kind, and something with cloves... it was DELICIOUS!) Will definitely visit again.

I visited Montreal for my birthday weekend. We decided to try this restaurant on our last night…read more From the moment you reach the basin tub serving as plantar, outside of the front door-you know that you are in for a treat! The dim lighting and well-done decor, takes you back to another time. Each and every item was placed meticulously-you can see the care and pride taken in this unassuming space. The bartender (Shiza-I apologize if incorrectly spelled) was a dream. The food magnificent! My cocktail-even better. The piano player as handsome as he was lovely and the shorts with bowtie told us he meant business! If you have a moment, try this restaurant. It is a stunner!

Heard it opened last year and always meant to go try it out…read more Cute little place with small tables or seating at the bar. I personally prefer the bar when we are only 2 people. Since we were 3, we opted for a table by the window. Got there're around 5:30pm and there was probably 1-2 more tables. By 8pm, it was packed on a Wednesday so it's a good sign! The good menu is not very big and they are tapas style meant to share. Started with the mouse de foie de volaille...probably the best one I had in my life! So good that I had to order a second. Also tried the beetroot also delicious. Homemade pasta was also very good...Al dente. The radis mackerel dish was meh...you can skip that one. The eggplant dish was alright... They have an extensive wine list and pricing is very reasonable. Asked our waiter to recommend 2 bottles that would pair with our food and they were $65 and $75. This is not the kind of pricing you will find in a wine bar downtown or old port. Would definitely come back for the ambiance, wine but really for the mousse de volaille

We had just gone shopping for a couple of bottles at the SAQ on Beaubien, just 3-4 blocks from…read morevinvinvin and decided to try it out. It was around 3pm and of course we were the only people there, but generally didn't find the service to be that friendly or accommodating - it was more courteous and efficient as opposed to being very welcoming, which is totally fine. Overall, like many wine bars in Montreal, the BTG and bottle list skews very heavily toward natural or minimal intervention wines from all over the world (except the United States due to tariff boycotts). Although Quebec is a burgeoning wine producing region (often overshadowed by BC wines from Okanagan and ON ice wines), I found many lists did not offer much from the region, which is really disappointing. vinvinvin definitely had the most options available (perhaps 5-6 total of 40-50+ labels) and many BTG, which is great if you're looking to try some local wines. They do offer food, but the kitchen doesn't open until 4pm so we didn't try anything. Overall, I like the decor of the place and it seems like it'd be a really fun place to hang out with friends. But given that we were the only clients there at the time, I wish the service was a bit friendlier.

Stopped in Saturday for a stiff drink in the afternoon. Wasn't too busy so was able to have a…read morebrief chat with the bartender. They have billiards, foosball and a couple TVs to watch sports or local tv. There's an ATM if you need cash and some games in the back. Bathrooms are tiny but clean. The music was really good French pop songs and we enjoyed just relaxing for a bit. They leave the front door open when there's a nice breeze.

Very nice bar for French expats missing their famous Ricard. They offer a few different types of…read moreRicard based drinks, as well as regular cocktails and beers, and sangria. Prices are super decent ($5-10 for cocktails, $21 for a pitcher of sangria). The terrace is super nice and well decorated. Service could be improved, definitely slow and the servers spent more time smoking outside than helping us out on the terrace. But overall it is a very nice place, that I'd definitely return to!