I want to preface this review with a disclaimer of sorts, I'm mainly evaluating the entertainment…read moreas I never come here for typical bar stuff (drinking, or something, I guess).
I first found out about Unik about four years ago because they used to hold a jazz jam every other Wednesday night. I don't spend any time in Saint Laurent, so I didn't come by too often, but when I did I always had a good time. Seeing as this bar is pretty close to Vanier College, the jam session crowd mainly comprised music students, so novices were welcome.
At some point I heard the jam sessions were over, so I never planned to return, until one day I got some excellent news: Unik is hosting a blues jam every Thursday night! Each week, a different band hosts, then opens the stage to jammers.
I've been playing jazz for a few years now, but blues was my first love, so I hustled myself on down, and got me a front row seat. I was not disappointed. I've met some of the biggest and baddest players here, whether playing or spectating it's always a thrill.
The jam starts around 10 PM, and usually goes until 1 AM, so come on down, write your name on the sign up sheet, and play some blues!