There's a simple satisfaction with the pairing of Belgium Beers and Mussels.
I was quite excited to have Bières et Compagnie on my path of consumption.
100 kinds of local & imported Beers can make anybody excited and blushing.
Moules prepared in every way possible with a handful cooked in Beer, oui Beer.
Can you feel the same excitement I did when I read this on their website?
We happened to arrive to Bières et Compagnie late on a weeknight.
Place 3/4 empty therefore service staff were probably proportional.
We were simply easy prey and all the service had to do was act enthusiastic.
Neither that nor a smooth interaction were provided for us. (-1.00 star)
Back to my main reason for being...
Moules of the Bières & Cie. Most of them have some sort of Cheese as ingredient.
I'm not adverse to Fromage but I rather think if integrated as a Bechamel is better.
It was difficult to get the stringy Cheese in any bite and much of it was sidelined.
Otherwise it was Moules to be enjoyed with great company. (-0.50 star)
The Beer menu did have lots of Imports most of which I've had in LCBO or elsewhere.
It was Quebec Craft Beer that I supported. Le Cheval Blanc - Coup de Grisou(weiss)
The dim lit pub space did make the 1/4 of customers near the bar somewhat douchey.
Think Torontos Elephant&Castle with darkwood furnished, grand decor & high ceiling.
It is what it is, isn't is? Next place moving on...