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.

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.

Cool rock/punk bar with interesting decor, spacious seating, and large outdoor space with vines…read more Drinks were cheap and you can either order at the bar or have seated service. Some games, like foosball, but people tend to hog the tables so they should have a time limit.

Great vibe, heinous pint of Guinness. 1/10 pour…read more.. I suggest a different stew and you'll have a great time

Great pub. Andrew had been here before so knew where to go. The inside pub part looks like your…read moretypical pub. Bar, wood, beer. There is a good selection of local and Belgian beer here. Something for everyone. The part that makes this different is the outside courtyard. The walls are all and brick and like being in a castle. I wanted to come back and check it out in the dark because it looks like it might have some cool lighting. We didn't make it this time, next time for sure! Just to add for service, order at the bar, pay, take it to your table. There appeared to be only one dude working here when we visited.

If could be a 0 review it would be…read more Unfortunately, we left feeling like we simply weren't welcome because we had children with us. When we arrived, the pub was almost empty. We were seated without any issue, ordered a pitcher, and our kids had water. About 20 minutes later, we were suddenly told there was a $10 minimum per person, including the children, and were told they could order a soft drink or juice. Aside from the fact that a juice or soft drink obviously doesn't cost $10, what made the situation particularly frustrating was that a nearby table of three adults had only ordered a pitcher of sangria and, as far as we could see, they were not approached about the same $10-per-person minimum. The message felt pretty clear: we were the only table with children, and they didn't want us there. If children aren't welcome, that's completely fine--but then simply tell families at the door rather than seating them, taking their order, and then introducing a "minimum per person" 20 minutes later that doesn't appear to be applied consistently to other customers. We understood the message, quickly finished our drinks, and left. Needless to say, we won't be returning.

I don't drink often. I also don't love bars. However, if I am going to go to a bar, or drink, I'm…read moregoing here. So, I was quite happy when I realized this was literally right across the street from my air bnb. This is the bar my friends and I went to during our undergrad and so when I was recently visiting Montreal with a friend and she wanted to grab an early drink, I knew this is where I was taking her. Personally I like fruity mixed drinks that don't taste like alcohol. My friend is a scotch drinker and goes for stronger drinks. We both were able to find something that made us happy. La Distillerie does mixed drinks like no other. They also do it with a heavy hand so while it may seem pricy to some, you definitely get what you pay for. My friend and I had some beer before arriving and then two drinks each here and both walked out very much not sober. The vibe is chill and a bit nostalgic and the menu options are exceptional. Definitely one of the best bars I have been to!

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.

Amazing ambiance and service. 100% will be returning!! Our server Christina first sat us at the bar…read moreand was so accommodating about moving us to the lounge when there was room. She was so sweet! We asked the bartender to make a drink upon telling them our preferences and it was delicious. 10/10 experience.

Wow, I loved bar Leonor! I went after dinner and from the moment we walked in I liked the cozy…read morevibes and sexy red lighting. There was a main bar and a loungey area. We got seated in the lounge area and I ordered a dirty martini to start. Our server, Christine was so nice and I enjoyed chatting with her. I also ordered a negroni which was very good. They had a DJ arrive at one point who was playing a bit of like easy house music - you know the kind that sounds like one long song and has no words? It added to the vibes and I enjoyed it. Would definitely return and think it's a solid spot to go out for cocktails that is a little more festive than a chill bar.

my first time having foie gras…read more this will not be my last. this was my bucket list dish and i was talked into by a bartender at Midway to come here for a nice dinner and good cocktail. they did not disappoint. the photo tagged was a date stuff with foie gras sprinkled with salted pistachio and flakes salt. excuse me? while i slobber all over myself. this was one of my bucket list meals and it did not disappoint. thank you to juliette and the staff here for letting me dine like a queen!

Bar Pamplemousse has a great outdoor terrace in front to enjoy the summer weather. They have a…read moregreat assortment of food; we ordered the bread starter which was amazing; the sauces were amazing! The drink selection is stellar, and the cocktails pack a powerful punch, strong and different . The dark and stormy was the standout, comes in a cool glass as well. Come here for a fun night out to catch up with friends.

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.

The drinks are expensive but very fun, you also have the option to go on vibes and have the…read morebartender just make you something. I was surprised by the mystery game, and was delighted by it, my group of 5 finished it in an hour or so and this was the first stop in a little bar crawl for us! Our waiter was very kind and the bar looks a classic speakeasy which I loved!

A speakeasy with a pretty obvious "secret" entrance mechanism, 4e Mur has all good things working…read morefor it. That includes the atmosphere, good drinks, and friendly bartenders who love their work. While most of the menu cocktails, including their "solve the mystery" drinks weren't among my preferences, our bartender this evening was glad to craft something special based on my preferences. And it was worth it, now I have to learn how to make it at home. It will be difficult not to come back here on future visits to the city.

Every bite here is just a bomb of flavor and comfort. Really really good. Like, spooning up the…read moreremaining sauce on our plates and ripping the head off the fish carcass to dig out more food. Hands down THE best meals we had while in Montreal. (I came several times and often after leaving more expensive less satisfying restaurants) And that's before getting to the stellar wine/drink menu, replete with GOOD non alcoholic options. Wonderful curation of nerdy, interesting and TASTY wines. Special shoutout to our phenomenal dreadlocked server who had a way of explaining the food/menu/drinks and checking in that didn't feel overbearing, too wordy, or awkward... just kind and attentive. Recommended: cod croquette, broccoli and spatzle, whole fried fish, and the miso black food

I was really excited to try Cadet because it was a Michelin recommended restaurant but…read moreunfortunately the food was not as expected. The restaurant had a vibrant vibe and minimalist. The service was friendly but they seemed short staffed that night. We were trying to refill our water glasses but it took a while since I couldn't find any waiter or waitress around. Now let's start with the food: Focaccia: 5/5 bread was warm, toasty and tasty but the dip was the highlight Leeks with smoked mackerel, mustard, tobikko: (2.5/5) too creamy with a hint of mackerel and leeks Calamari chou-fleur, asian pear, chili beurre blanc: (2/5) very soupy and too much cream and not flavorful Black cod miso sauce, daikon, kale: (2.5/5) cod was tender but my bite had too much miso on it. It was extremely salty and not well balanced Beef tartare with mushrooms, Asiago: (1/5) mushy texture and way too much Asiago cheese. Flank steak with burnt chili salsa, szechuan pepper sauce, pickled peppers: (2/5) steak was not tender at all and the sauce was overwhelming Fried sea bass with bok choy, soya, nuoc mam (3/5): presentation was great but too many bones with too little meat. Flavor was good and I enjoyed the warm crispy fish with the Vietnamese style salad Overall, my special dinner was disappointing. I felt like the main ingredient never shined and their cheese or cream or sauce were just too overpowering. I really wanted to like Cadet but it fell short of my expectations.