Montréal

Can licensed establishments (Karaoke rooms, pubs, etc.) really fine people for brining in outside alcohol? I was given a pretty cool-looking flask for my birthday, and I figured it'd be a good way to avoid spending the crazy amounts that these places charge for drinks, but I've seen signs in a few venues threatening fines of around $500.

I don't mean to cause any trouble, of course, I'm just cheap and curious on what authority these places could fine people for brining their own drinks.

a friend of mine is here from Calgary and wants to know where to find "shitty bars with cheap beer"

he's here tonight, monday night and tuesday night, so any places you know of that have cheaper nights for any of those three would be great, or anywhere cheap in general.

location wise, downtown or around Saint Laurent would be most convenient.

thanks so much!

CHOIRS:

Does anybody know of any choirs around NDG, CDN or anywhere accessible by metro (i.e. downtown plateau) that I could still join for the year? I'm 25 and prefer classical whether sacred or secular. Something traditional. I'm open to other suggestions though.

BAR HOPPING:

I have two guy friends in their early 30's coming to visit me from Winnipeg this weekend. I want to take them out to a bar/ lounge that's trendy and not too young or old. Anywhere in the Plateau, downtown, old port,  as long as it's accesible by metro.

Thanks!

Hey, so I'm going to the Warped Tour at the Parc-Jean Drapeau (?) in Montreal. And my friend and I are staying at a hostel nearby, I'm told it's 'right in the center of Old Montreal.' The show is this Saturday (the 11th), but we'll be up there the whole weekend.

I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions for places to go during the day and at night? We're both over eighteen, so an obligatory night of bar-hopping will ensue, I'm sure. But I want to actually SEE the city before we head back to the states.
Any help you can comment with is greatly encouraged!

And is it mostly a French-speaking area, or English?

Thanks so much!
-Jo

I have two quick questions to ask.
Firstly. What time are small time bars supposed to close at? I remember hearing that bars in my area(Ville Emard) close at 3am. For the past 4 nights though(including work nights), they've been opened til almost 4am, blaring music, with the windows for the patio wide open, people screaming at the top of their lungs..ect. Basically waking my 2 year old every 20 mins every night, and making my dog bark by the balcony as well. What time are they supposed to close at? Or even close the patio windows?

Secondly.
I live on the second floor on top of a restaurant. A new business is opening next door, and they have one of those stair thingies(too late I can't even think to google atm) in front to hang up a sign or do renovations. But they had taken a DO NOT CROSS banner and put it on the trees, poles..ect in front of their business blocking so no one could pass. But, the problem is, they have it stretched passed my door. Meaning, I have to go carefully under the banner without breaking it. Are they allowed to block my building(completely seperate building with a passage way in between us)? Or do I have the right to remove it?

Thanks for any info.

Mosey on down to Le Cagibi tonight and get on the rock n' roll train as Teenbeat Takeover presents the sensational styles and sounds of DJ PrufRock (Sunday Sinners, Mystery Girls) & DJ Crawdaddy Simon for your exclusive pleasure!

Badfinger, Beach Boys, Beau Brummels, Big Star, Buffalo Springfield, Byrds, Creedence, Everlys, Flying Burrito Brothers, Al Kooper, Louie & The Lovers, Lovin' Spoonful, Moby Grape, Nilsson, Monkees, Raspberries, Sir Douglas Quintet, Staple Singers, Velvets, West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band and many more!

Tonight, Wednesday May 13
Le Cagibi
5490 Saint-Laurent
10:00 PM
Free

 Okay, so this has been driving me absolutely nuts the past few months: bartenders at so many clubs and bars that I've been to (most recently Orchid on Saturday night) have REFUSED to give tap water when asked.  They of course try to charge patrons for over-priced bottled water and when I politely explain that I would like tap water, they refuse.  Then, I politely explain that it is illegal not to offer free water in a bar/club and they still refuse and then of course ignore me.  ARGH.  So, my question is, is there somewhere I can report this??  Would anyone really care and/or be able to change this situation by fining the club or something?  I'm sorry, but after I buy 3 or 4 over-priced drinks on a night out (and tip appropriately), sometimes I just want a glass of water!!!!!!

downer folk, stoned country
desert rock, denim pop
soft psych, all night

april 5
blizzarts
3956a, saint-laurent
free

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Hi Montreal!

I hope you guys are enjoying the warm weather! 

My gay best friend is in town, and I was hoping to get recs for Lounges/Bars in the Village. I've never been to the Village, so i feel ill-equipped to take him anywhere in that area. I would personally like to go to a lounge that plays good house/techno music, but any recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Oh, and my friend and I are university students so a place that has a clientele in their early 20's would be great as well.

Sorry if all that sounded demanding - It's 5:30 in the morning... I'm unsure of how this post "sounds" like.
Thanks a lot in advance! 

So, the old Old Dublin is gone now, but I heard they had reopened somewhere else. Can anyone tell me where?

I haven't been to this place since it was Esperanza, and I've heard it's really different now. How has it changed? Is it even still open?

Also, suggestions for hairdressers across the island skilled in dying hair red, preferably with more natural dyes (Aveda or the like).

Thank you!

Hi guys and gals!

Could you recommend a cool place to have a few drinks and maybe a few snacks on the Plateau or in Centre-Sud that may have specials on Monday nights? For a cheap night out :)

Thanks a bunch!

Not sure if this is big here, but a hometown boy should draw a crowd.

Where is the place to be to watch this thing go down? Cheapest cover/beer preferable. Im in NDG, but going downtown is cool.

hey, my boyfriend and i are going to be in montreal friday and saturday. are there any bars in the city where we could hear some punk or thrash? live music would be fantastic. also, what would you recommend to be the best art gallery? there are quite a few. thanks a lot!

Hi everyone,

I lived in Montreal many years ago, and I'm coming for a visit next weekend (from November 28 to December 1) with two friends. I haven't been back for a really long time, and my friends live in New York and have never visited Montreal before. I'm pretty sure the years will have changed the city somewhat - so, to that end, does anyone have recommendations for the following?:

- shows (theatre/music/comedy) for that weekend
- awesome Montreal bars/restaurants
- best place to get a tattoo/piercing
- clothing/shoe stores (esp. places that might stock larger sizes - Addition-Elle excepted!)

I know this is all pretty general, but we're hoping to pack a week's worth of fun into one hectic, only-in-Montreal weekend. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

(PS: Mods, sorry in advance if I've overused/misused the tags...)

for fans of d.i.y. punk music, A Varning From Montreal Festival II is happening this coming weekend: 4 days of shows starting this thursday and includes 3 shows at the bar (18+ ) and an all ages show on sunday at Underworld

for more info:

facebook event
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good morning montreal!


i am a torontonian invading your wooonderful city on friday the 14th of november to see eagles of death metal and the duke spirit (!!!!!!!!!).

my amigo and i are looking for a CHEAP yet gross-free hostel/roof/hotel/accommodation near-ish to the venue (saints, 30 ste cath ouest).

we're staying until sunday so we can spend a day doing fun stuff in fun city. any suggestions? we're pretty open to whatever.

also, it'll be my first time being legal in montreal... so recs for sweet bars near saints would also be verrry much appreciated.

thank you!

Does any Montreal pub have Murphy's stout?

Hey everyone!

I have to buy about 40 wine glasses for something I'm running and I need them to be cheap. My boss wants me to get wine glasses that maybe could also be used for regular bartending or something like that...
They can be plastic, although not like those disposable ones you can buy at most stores. The person who needs them said that they specifically don't want them from the dollar store, and since I need so many, places like Winners is out of the question as well. Also, I'm not allowed to buy anything for work from Wal-Mart (it's in the constitution of my work), so I can't go there either.
Anyone know where I could go to buy some, maybe that sells to restaurants/hotels but is also open to the public? I need to pick them up by early Thursday afternoon so ordering them from somewhere else is out of the question as well.

Thanks in advance for the help!

Hey All!!!

My boyfriend and I want to go to a seedy, dive type bar tonight...just for kicks. Can anyone recommend a fun place that fits this description in the Downtown area?

Thank you so much!

    I'm just curious if anyone knows when the bar patios gets taken down? I live right in front of one(only for the past few weeks), and I'm getting sick of the noise, and keep telling myself that they will be taking them down soon.

 Please someone, give me some good news

Anyone know exactly what's going on? It's been closed for a few weeks... Paper covering up the windows. Is it closed for good?

Hey, I'm visiting Montreal for the weekend for the first time ever (I'm from NY).

Can anyone recommend good dive bars? And preferably ones that play 80s punk rock? Especially ones with an awesome jukebox that offers said punk rock?

I checked the tags, and after two years of "bars" posts, I figured I'd ask here. Sorry if this is obnoxiously repetitive (I'm a member of the New Yorkers livejournal group, I have seen people eaten alive because of that). Thanks a lot!

HI,
I have a friend leaving town tomorrow and we wanted to take her out to the sleazy topless breakfast (or all types of food?) restaurant place I've heard about a few times in this city.

Does anyone have any idea where this is, and what the name is? Hoping to fidn out for tomorrow morning!

Thanks! :)

I'm embarking on my Montreal summer jaunt tomorrow, making the trip across the pond to see you.

Over the past few weeks I have managed to meet several Canadians whwith experience of living in Montreal who have been very lovely to me and given me some bits of advice. However, some of their advice has been a bit conflicting re: the jobhunt: while some ex-Montreal-ers insist I'll have a very tough time finding a job with a very basic level of French, others insist that they've known people to live and work in Montreal for years and years without knowing any French - what is your experience?
I imagine it would be difficult in some areas, but would probably be ok if I kept my search to the English speaking areas I've been told about; (Mile End, Verdun, St Henri, Rosemont, Little Italy, Plateau, McGill....any advances?)

I had a little look on Craigslist just there and see there are several ads placed in English, although I was a little perturbed by this one: http://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/fbh/733882943.html - is it common for employers to insist on employees marital status!? I'm single, but that seems a bit creepy that it would be a prerequisite for a job, is there a reason for that?
Also, being an out of towner would I have less chance of getting a bar-job in Montreal if I don't have any 'clientele'? I'm a good worker, I just don't think my bar 'regulars' would fancy the cab-fare to and from Glasgow...This all sounds very sleazy, really!

And this is going to sound a bit embarassing, but seeing as I know literally NOBODY in Montreal, what's the dating scene like?
I imagine I'll meet girls in my hostel seeing as I'm in an all girls' dorm, but what are the men like in Canada?
My only experience of North America was being Cat-called in NYC. I'd like a compromise that lies somewhere between sexual harassment and British coyness please - like, for example, would a guy be likely to come up and start ca conversation while in a café or in the street? That's more or less unheard of in Scotland, unless alcohol is involved. it would be nice to meet somebody to show me around.

I also want to know more about an apparently amazing bar a travelling fellow told me about in my bar the other week: it's called something like Casa De Pappalo and it's somewhere near St Laurent and St Cath, but his makeshift map didn't map my Lonely Planet guide so I don't know if he was making it up to get a free drink from me...

Hopefully I'll be able to see some answers before I fly off, I'm really just doing this to avoid packing my things... 
See you soon, Montreal!
Lx

Hello folks,

Where can a girl who's alone and wants to read and/or play with her DS without being disturbed or looked weird at go take a drink tonight? I can't get to my place before 7h30, 8h, and I'm looking for a place where I can relax and be alone without it being risky or downright strange, and read or play in peace. Downtown core is ideal.

Thanks!

Hello everyone! Hope you're enjoying the improving weather and those in school will be done with their finals soon!

I'm in search of a place to bring about 10 people next Friday (the 25th) for a little get-together to celebrate the fact that I'll be done school. Downtownish would be great, as we're hitting up Pang-Pang afterwards... basically I just want a place we can sit and have a few laughs, where the drinks aren't ridiculously priced and there isn't loud, horrible music that we need to scream over.

Also, if you have any recommendations besides Pang-Pang for karaoke or something else that might be fun to do (comedy club, perhaps?), I'll take 'em and as always, thank you in advance! :)

~D

so the weather is finally looking wonderful and it looks like it's going to stick. 20 degrees on thursday and friday!!

in the name of spring, what are your favourite patios/terraces for hanging out with friends and having some beers or iced coffee on a beautiful day?

any sports bars in the city that are playing the event? I dont want to watch it at any cineplex screens. I'd rather watch it at a bar on Sunday

thanks

Does anyone know if the Peel Pub in NDG still exists? I THINK I might remember something about it closing down years ago, but I can't remember so I figured I'd double-check with people who knew better! ;)

I just turned 18 and have never gone clubbing.

I moved to montreal to go to concordia and was invited to go to saints show bar

I was wondering

-winter coats, what do I do with them after i get into the club? Do I just carry the down jacket around?
-are the drinks expensive and watered down?
-is the club good?  I don't even know what a bad club is but would like some opinions.

any pictures of the club?

Come on down to Black Jack tomorrow night as I will be laying down the top HARD POP slop sounds of BABY, BLOND, FLAME, NAZZ, NICE, SLIK, SONG, SWEET, WINGS, ZEN, and many more for you!

Along with resident DJs MALVILLE and LINDA BLAIR!

TIME'S UP!
- rock n' roll - psych - garage - WEIRD PUNK - bubble pop - noise rock -
Tomorrow night, Thursday March 13
Black Jack, 3814 Notre-Dame West
Metro Place Saint-Henri
9:00 PM - 3:00 AM
18+
Free!

Hi folks,

My friends and I recently began searching around the NDG-CDN area for a place to hold a bi-monthly blues dance with an introductory dance class; either a bar or cafe that wouldn't mind hosting us, or an inexpensive studio (under $25/hour) with wooden floors. Anyone know of or own such a place?

My friends are going to Sharx tonight and I was debating whether to go. Does anyone know how much bowling costs there? A pitcher of beer? Thanks.
(I tried googling it, but came up with nothing.)

Hi I have some table waiting experience, am smart-serve trained, and I'm an anglophone but I speak decent French.

What are my chances of getting hired for summer evenings/weekends where i can make decent tips at a bar/lounge/resto? i'm hoping to bring in some good cash.

I'd rather work in the Plateau or Mile End area, over somewhere like Crescent Street, though I know my somewhat stilted French might be a damper on a francophone establishment hiring me. But really, i can say stuff like "nous avons douze bieres en fut" pretty well!

Advice would be great! I'm new to the city, and would love to know:
- When should I hand out resumes?
- Should I do them in English? Bilingual?
- Any good locations? (I'm thinking along Saint-Laurent, Saint-Denis, maybe up around Bernard...)

thanks in advance

Hi everyone, I'm looking for somewhere to hold a 5 à 7 for a professional association. We're looking for somewhere easy to get to (downtown is best), preferably on the classier side and where the noise level isn't so high that people can't introduce themselves and chat. We're also hoping for somewhere that won't charge us an arm and a leg (people will be buying their own drinks), because we're a non-profit organization and we don't have a ton of money to spend. Does anyone have any suggestions? We'll be holding it on a weeknight and we'd expect somewhere around 15-20 people.

I just moved to the neighbourhood and while i know about a couple of places that are good to go to in the evening, i'm sure there's lots i don't know about. Where can i go to 
1) find a cafe (other than Cagibi and Arts Cafe) that has music most nights of the week with inexpensive cover charges?
2) find a bar that has a dj that plays rock/indie/etc during the week with an inexpensive or free cover charge?

Need your help :)

Was trying to find it in old posts, but no luck.

My GF wants to make here BDay @ bowling club.

Can you provide list of good places not far for metro?
maybe with some photos.


ps. it's for ~4 people.

Thx!

Join me tonight as I will be stepping up to Casa's wheels of steel for the last time after two and a half years. Groovy sixties pop, moody folk-rock, chewy chewy bubblegum, stompin' glitter & glam, killer mod R&B, and other assorted hard pop flavours will be on the menu for you as always!

Tonight, Tuesday January 8
Casa Del Popolo, 4873 Saint-Laurent
10:00 PM
Free!

Anyone know of any cool place to go for some drinks (maybe a 5 a 7 style) downtown???
We'd like to get somewhat dressed up and maybe even have some entrées ...
Any suggestions????

Hello all! I hope those in school are not too stressed with finals and that everyone is enjoying the snow and occasional bitter cold ;)

On to my question..

I'm having birthday celebrations on Saturday and am in need of your help. I'm thinking of doing drinks and some karaoke, however I would like that the bar/pub/whatever we go to have some finger food that we can get for the table and all that. I don't even mind if it's a restaurant, as long as they don't mind not having a specific number of people as few understand the RSVP and anywhere from 10-20 people might be tagging along. Also, it's relatively sure we're going to pang pang for karaoke, however I was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions? I'm pretty open to things, I'm just not the most knowledgeable about things in the city. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!! :)

Oh and I thought I'd pass along free movie passes for Juno:

http://rsvp.foxsearchlight.com/RSVPSystem/screenings.php?MoviesId=55

Hot sixties beats to warm your feets!

Tonight, Tuesday December 4
Casa Del Popolo, 4873 Saint-Laurent
10:00 PM
Free!

I've seen quite a few recommendations for Green Room, Jello bar and Tokyo in this community. How are these places on a Sunday night though? Any other suggestions for good places to go on a Sunday night?

Mosey on down to Casa tonight as DJ Nicky Swerve and I will be sharing the wheels of steel and spinning a hot platter of killer old kicks and fab older flips for you!

Tonight, Tuesday November 6
Casa Del Popolo, 4873 Saint-Laurent
10:00 PM
Free!

ALAN BOWN, BLOSSOM TOES, CRYSTALS, FAT MATTRESS, GEORGE BAKER SELECTION, HAUNTED, LOVE, MOTIONS, OHIO EXPRESS, SEEDS, SHAKANE, SHANGRI-LAS, SLIK, DENNIS STONER, UGLY DUCKLINGS, ETC.

i'm looking for a new decent watering hole. something like the Cadillac Lounge in toronto would be ideal.

relaxed atmosphere, good rock'n'roll, drinks and friendly staff are the requirements. ;]

preferably in the east end. =]

A FINE ENDING, a novel by Louis Rastelli, published by Insomniac Press

Book launch
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, Casa del Popolo, 4873 St. Laurent
6 pm to 10 pm, free admission
Followed by special Rock and Roll night
with guest DJs Crawdaddy Simon, Catherine M., Louis Rastelli and more!

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So the climactic, deciding race of the 2007 Formula 1 season is this Sunday, and will not be in an absurd time zone for once.  Tell me, fellow Montrealers, what are some good possible sports bars/bistros that will be open at 12pm on a Sunday, and will probably have the race on?  Bonus points if they are frequented by Spanish / Brit ex-pats who will be rooting for Fernando Alonso / Lewis Hamilton.

I'll be holding down the fort exceptionally tonight at Casa with some groovy sixties freakbeat and seventies hard pop sounds for you!

Tonight, Thursday October 11
Casa Del Popolo, 4873 Saint-Laurent
10:00 PM
Free!