"0"^^ . "4"^^ . "0"^^ . "The Montreal Pool Room is a Montreal institution. It has survived for well over a hundred years and hearkens back to an era on the Lower Main (Saint Laurent Boulevard - between Ste. Catherine Street and Rene Levesque Boulevard) when the district was home to some of the seedier elements and establishments of Montreal's famed red light district. Today, all that remains from that era is the Montreal Pool Room and Cleopatra's Strip Club. \n\nThe Pool Room is no longer in the location it once occupied (on the west side of Saint Laurent). It has relocated to the opposite side of the street. The pool tables that once sat in the back part of the old pool room are gone. Moreover, there used to be some good competition from other steamie joints but they have closed as well. In short, the area is being gentrified to better reflect its new designation by the city of Montreal as part of the Arts District. As a result, many of the old businesses have closed, or moved on and the area is in rapid transition. \n\nI ordered a steamie (mustard and onions) and a French Fry with a Pepsi for $5.40. The steamie was a classic Montreal steamie probably one of the best. It was soft and had a very memorable taste. I used to eat these often years ago at the old pool room across the street. Today was the first time I had a hot dog in well over ten years. All in all, I enjoyed it very much, however, much of the character of the old pool room seems to have gone and you can expect surly service from the men who serve you. \n\nFinally, don't be surprised with the type of clientele one finds in this establishment (everything from tourists, lawyers from the Palais de Justice, prostitutes and their clients and many regular Montrealers. Enjoy your steamies!!!"^^ . "2017-01-15T00:00:00"^^ . . "1"^^ . . .