Delicious food and great shows!…read more We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The food was the best we had during our weekend in Montreal. We ordered the eggplant parm, which was alright, and the sea bass, which was the highlight. The sea bass was a nightly special and we opted for it to be served with risotto; it was excellent! The show was enjoyable and entertaining! A great collection of songs performed by the Taurey Butler Trio. Plus, he was entertaining on the mic (in both French and English). The atmosphere was cozy and the staff were pleasant, so I'd highly recommend this establishment!

We were right up by the stage for a jam session one night. Incredible. The vibes were so inviting…read moreand pleasant. People were there to enjoy the music, and the sense of community and joy was contagious. I especially loved to see the performers getting younger students on the stage and community members; their excitement was infectious. It was the jazz club I'd only dreamt existed when I read about them in books. I grew up enjoying jazz, but this was my first chance to go to a "real jazz club". The food was great, and the waitress was very kind. My boyfriend raved about the fish and chips, and the brownie à la mode was a fantastic bite to end the night.

Excellent jazz club avec de bon band, et un public réceptif au jazz, pas trop bruyant. Ils semble…read moreavoir un bon menu ( j'ai seulement pris une bière). Le club est bien organisé, il vous charge le prix d'entrée sur votre facture directement. Ici le jazz n'est pas entendu seulement durant le Festival de jazz mais toute l'année ! Excellent jazzclub that features good band and the crowd aren't noisy, are very receptive to jazz. The club is very well managed, the charged you the entrance fees directly on your bar tab. The jazz isn't only heard on Montreal jazz fest in the summer but all year long here !

I reserved this place by phone during the Jazz Fest. Thankfully they spoke English, and I needed to…read moreknow if they had seats. Standing for hours is not for me these days. The fee was $15. I somehow thought they would collect it at the door, but it was added to my bar tab. Good idea, efficient, they surely don't do that here! I was hoping to sit at a table, but they told me a previous party was still there, so they sat me at the bar, with my back to the music! I was not happy with that but since I was there by myself maybe it was to be expected? The place reminded me of The Green Mill here in Chicago, another intimate jazz club, except they serve food here as well. I had eaten earlier so I only got drinks. I sampled one of the local beers and had a cocktail. The bartender was helpful and friendly. The Alex Bellegarde Trio came on and were great. Other guests came up for a jam session, one of my favorite things about jazz. The place was not easy to find on public transportation, but maybe that's bc I took the train and walked. The area was nice, artsy and busy even at 11:30 at night. I'd go back next time I am in Montreal, but maybe take a Lyft or Uber.

I don't know if my original review of Darling might have been lost, or whether I simply forgot to…read morecreate it, but this restaurant is too good to not write that review. It's a fun place to dine, and I'm not just saying that because we were able to order a pitcher of Aperol spritz (okay, maybe a little). The atmosphere here is just plain fun, and the decor is cool, especially that circular bar in the middle. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The polenta fries were delicious and paired well with the tomato salad. It continued with my Grilled Half Cornouailles Chicken, with chimichurri, and it finished with the Basque Cheesecake. Darling is likely to become a regular favorite on future trips to Montreal.

Great spot to grab a bite and a pint. We sat inside at the bar area and it was very cool. There…read morewere 5 of us and the bar is a large circle so we were able to chat and hear each other just fine. The vibes were great in there. The server we had was super nice. We were there for brunch. The food was pretty good to. I do wish they had a few more brunch items but whaddya do. We still had a great time. They make a good Cesar. They make some great focaccia with honey butter.

Cute place for decent drinks, live jazz music & getting a tarot card reading!! A nice spot for late…read morenight drinks & dancing!

I went to this small club for the first time on 10/28/2021, during COVID-19 restrictions. There was…read morea jazz band playing, which was tight and played well. The servers were also good. However, the drinks were terrible. I ordered a White Russian spiced with cinnamon or nutmeg. It was different, but I finished it. The Bloody Czar was awful though. Way too spicy, and I couldn't finish it. It was like vodka was mixed with hot sauce. The club was too dark and crowded, so I left to find another bar or club open on a Thursday night.

Love. This. Bar. 2…read morefor 1 until 11:30. Bartenders are quick and fun. more than one private bathroom but they smell like shit and can be dirty. small, relaxed place untill about 12. the dj is blasting all the throwbacks. overall, great spot.

I came here to support a friend who does stand up comedy. As for the comedy, it was actually a…read morepretty good show. Most of the comedians are up and coming or starting to perform for their first few times. As for the actual bar, it could use some updating. It did not feel so clean inside and was quite dark upon entry of the venue. Not sure why this was, as when I arrived, they were getting ready for the stand up comedy show. If they focused on cleaning this place up and making it more appealing, then I would probably add another star to the review.

The food was amazing! Had the burger. It wS one of the best I've ever had…read more It was storming but they have a roof cover that can be activated. Great view of the port area. Service was very good. Our waiter took the time to write down highlights of Montreal.

I really wanted to give this place 5 stars the moment I walked in. The views were absolutely…read morebreathtaking--you can see almost all of Old Montreal, and the atmosphere alone made a great first impression. The food was also good, easily a 4 out of 5. Unfortunately, the service completely changed the experience. We were there for almost an hour and a half (and I'm not exaggerating) waiting for our food. I also ordered a coffee and a mimosa, and it took almost 30 minutes for the drinks to arrive. The long wait times made what could have been an amazing brunch really frustrating. If the service matched the quality of the views and food, this would easily be a 5-star spot. I hope they can improve because the location and overall potential are definitely there.

Bar Le Mal Nécessaire in Montreal is a vibe. In a non descript office building a door leads you to…read moreBar Le Mal Nécessaire where you invited into an intimate bar setting with a bar that seats about 12 and tables adorning the space. It's well appointed with its interior design making it posh yet classy but not too stuffy. Their menu is a work of art highlighting all their signature cocktails with a visual and a descriptive ingredient list. We order two of their signature drinks: LE MAL NÉCESSAIRE - Pike Creek 10 year, Fernet Branca, Xérès Sec, Bowmore 12 Scotch, pineapple, cinnamon, coriander seed, kaffir lime leaf. Wonderful combination of flavors this drink is more on the fruity side. COCO SUPREMO - Leblon Cachaça, Bacardi Gold Superior, Bacardi Spiced, coconut cream, horchata, salted coconut, Cacao Bitters This is a must get for any first timer to Bar Le Mal Nécessaire, served in a carved out coconut, this drink was was creamy with a hint spice. The staff was great with friendly bartenders and wonderful hosts. This bar is a definitely a must visit when in Montreal.

Very unique drinks in a laid back atmosphere bar. Yummy treats and fancy drinks are my vibe…read more Good service and great ambiance! Go here!

Love this place! Entrance is 3 dollars but every thing else is 2 dollars. Beer, shots, mixed…read moredrinks, 2 DOLLARS!!! a select few drinks are 3 dollars BUT it doesn't go past that. And the drinks are strong! The bouncers are really cool, the bartenders are really cool and the people who come here are generally a cool and eclectic bunch. A generally younger crowd and it seems to be mostly local and college kids but you'll see some older folk in their later 20's (like myself) in there. The music is honestly low, vibrational, top 40 piece of shit non-sense but since this place is so cool, I can forgive it. Especially if you get smashed enough, the music will be Beethoven to your ears. There's a small, decent sized dance floor but the place is pretty big to bring the dancing to other areas. Its really a cool place and I most definitely will return to La Shop when I come back to Montreal!!

Entrance is actually $3 not $2 (BTW)…read more Great atmosphere, pretty decent music! The crowd is between 19-23 (rough estimate). All shots, drinks, bottle of water, coat check everything (except for entrance) is $2! The alcohol wasn't even watered down, as I expected it to be. Didn't quite enjoy the stinger shots. Prefer the ones at Madhatters. They have a somewhat small dance floor (this is great considering that it is a lounge/bar and not a club. There was also a foosball table. Staff were nice. Bouncers didn't have an attitude (as you regularly see in clubs) so I started to like it before I even got in. Staff are super friendly too! Bartenders are quite fast too! Definitely would recommend this place if you want to get drrink and not break your wallet!