Nice nonsectarian sort of vibe--too clean to be a dive, not enough TVs to be a sports bar, not a dedicated performance venue nor a dance club, not outstandingly expensive or cheap. Great colourful locals. Bartender's not a jerk, a common issue in this time. Only like three beers on tap, and a medium-size liquor cabinet at best. Not too rowdy on the whole, but definitely not quiet. Pool tables are a nice touch, as is the air hockey. If any of you have ever hit up Bar des Pins on Parc, that's a pretty good starting point of comparison, though with fewer students. An NDG institution if I've ever seen one.