May 15, 2013
We walked by this place on a Wednesday night less than an hour after we checked into our hotel, but passed it up because it looked a little empty. As we continue our stroll down Rue St. Catherine, we noticed that the only places that were open were strip clubs. So, we headed back and intended to make a quick stop here for a glass of wine. We ended up staying and chatting with the bartender, JG, right up until closing. He's so great -- very welcoming to tourists, and tolerated my French. =D But my French only goes so far, so we had a lovely conversation in English, and he gave us some great ideas of what to do while we're in Montreal.
The bar itself is pretty nice too -- cozy space, live DJ, and lounge-y feel. Drinks are reasonably priced. There's not a whole lot of other nightlife going on in this area though, so it's not exactly a prime destination. But if your hotel is nearby, definitely check it out and say hi to JG for me!