went here for a couple rounds while in out of town. got in around 5:30 & got the last 2 seats in the whole place - & the place quickly packed out. obviously a hopping happy hour spot, & i imagine it's crazy later at night too. a very open, warm, happy atmosphere for a bar.
no frills brew pub - seemed like about half the beers on tap were house-made, half were other fancy / delicious / snooty beers (depending on your outlook. we managed to sample 4 different Cheval Blanc brews & thought they were all great.
unfortunately they don't take cards so i had to stroll down the street to an ATM - bummer. BUT after striking up a conversation with the bartender about the current student protests, he gave us our 2nd round on the house.
when we left town we were bummed we didn't get a chance to return - will definitely try to make it back on next trip to montreal.