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Bières et compagnie
Category: Restaurants Belgian Belgian [Edit]
4350 rue Saint-DenisMontréal, QC H2J 2L1
(514) 844-0394
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11:30 am - 12 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
21 reviews for Bières et compagnie
Review Highlights
20 reviews in English
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Review from Michael Z.
Montréal, QC
1/10/2012
If you like mussels, this place will do ;) 3 pages of different mussel dishes, a full beer menu + it's been around for long enough that you know no one has ever been poisoned here (which is the first thing I look for in a mussel restaurant).
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Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
5/9/2012
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... -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
3 star for the food and the beer... 2 star for the service (one of the worst I experienced in Montreal during my short trip)
Bieres et compagnie has great selections of beer... pages and pages of beers... hard to make a choice especially the place is so dark... Can you move the candle over?
Mussels... mussels are really good! I really enjoyed them... they are big and fresh and the broth just prefect with a hint of beer.
Hard to get any services... we were seated for a long time before anyone would take our orders... and then just wait for everything....
The waitresses were busy talking to the patrons at the bar and the place was not even busy... maybe it was too dark they couldn't see us in the dark?Listed in: A Weekend in Montreal!
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Review from Sara S.
1/21/2012
This place is, well, kind of douche-bag central. The atmosphere is lavish and exuberant for no reason, the music obnoxious and the service leaves a bad taste in your mouth. However, their beer selection is impressive, and I had a hard time picking just one to try. I also love all of the beer cocktails they offer. I tried the raspberry beer and although it would have been better in summer, it was still very tasty. The prices are a little high, but worth it if you're really into beer, or really into spending money. I also tried the fries with homemade mayo. I didn't like that you couldn't get plain aioli, instead you must choose from a list of flavored mayos. I think I made a mistake going with the spinach pesto, it was extremely bland. Perhaps I should have gone with the tandoori one.
In any case, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, because I think there are better places to get good beers (Dieu du ciel, anyone?), and the atmosphere and service both leave so much to be desired that in the end, this place is hardly worth anyone's time. -
Review from Risa D.
1/3/2012
This place is a Quebec chain. The restos are conveniently located, large enough to generally accommodate you whenever you show up. Large plastic menu in the style of American chains, but in French and with an emphasis on foods we dig here in Quebec like moules et frites and smoked meat. The food is average, but if you go for beers and fries during 5a7 you're likely to leave feeling buoyant and ok with your life choices. It's called joie de vivre =)
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Review from Katherine W.
Montréal, QC
7/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
I really enjoyed this place tonight. We had a lot of beer, and all of it was new (and, even better, local) for me. The beer selection is pretty impressive, and I really enjoyed finding stuff I've never had before, especially since I had had 550+ different beers before arriving here.
In terms of food, it was also good, but not as good as the beer. We started with the crispy cheese and the cream of mushroom soup, and both were divine. Don't neglect the semi-decorative salad that comes with the crispy cheese, because it is super tasty. The tomatoes were a little hard, but otherwise the whole thing was delicious.
For entrees, we got the bison flank steak and the caribou chili. While both were good, we were both a little disappointed with the decision to heavily spice the meat. With good (expensive), interesting meat, it's a shame to drown it in spices. I would not have been able to tell you the chili was caribou; I probably could have managed that it was not beef, but no more than that. I guess in chili that's understandable. But the bison... It says on the menu that it's heavy on the spice and I ordered it anyways. I'm still puzzled as to why you would want to disguise any meat, and especially something that's a little unusual.
Anyways... If you're not a francophone, don't worry about the food; the menu has English at the bottom of each French listing. The beer list, on the other hand, is all French. -
Review from Aaron M.
4/6/2011
Bières et Compagnie does one thing, and they do it right. Hundreds of varieties of beer, with food pairings to match.
The beer menu is so long, it's overwhelming, with beers from all over the world, and many Quebec microbreweries. Each beer is described in menus in English et en Français, and the wait staff are knowledgeable and happy to make recommendations to assist in finding something you'll like.
The dinner menu features tons of things that go great with beer, and many dishes cooked with beer. They have mussels prepared 30 different ways, we tried a couple different styles, the mussels were very fresh and the sauces were delicious. They also have hamburgers, bison burgers, ostrich burgers, caribou burgers... you get the idea.
This was wifey's favorite restaurant of our week-long foodie tour of Montreal.
They also introduced her to her new favorite beer of all time:
Dieu du Ciel Route des Épices is a red ale flavored with black pepper. It's unique, spicy, and delicious.
If we're ever in Montreal again, Bières et Compagnie will be at the top of our list to go back to.
Merçi Bières et Compagnie! -
Review from Crystal H.
Vancouver, BC
1/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Before Yelp came to Canada I found myself wandering St Denis not knowing where to eat. That was 4 summers ago. When I searched "Mussels" on Yelp recently, I came face to face with the very place I passed an evening drinking fruity beers from a staggering list and nibbling on frites. And how happy was I to find an old favourite.
This time, I was floored by the choices in mussels - three pages worth! Between the Guinness or wine broth blended with a symphony of onions, tomatoes and other tasty ingredients there's no way of getting bored of the choices, unless of course you're not into mussels.
And if that's the case... the medley of sausage might be just up your alley! Ostrich, duck and beef, served with fries. If I could chose again, I'd ask for three of the duck sausage with it's citrus goodness. And in the department of fry dips, I'd go Dijonnaise over and over and over again. (You get one dip with every order of fries, but you'll have to specifically request ketchup)
Grab a beer, or a bite, or both. There's plenty of seats, lots of TVs, lively posters and an overall atmosphere that will make you feel like a local.Listed in: Montreal, In a Weekend
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Review from Adelaide S.
8/25/2011
We found this place after the place we had intended to go had an hours long line of hipsters standing in line in the cold. The beer list is extensive and impressive, but is entirely in French. The menu has small English captions. I had mussels with sun dried tomatoes and pesto in the broth to start. They have dozens of different kinds of mussels. Mine were good, but I would have liked more pesto and there were 3 closed mussels in my dish, which seems like too many for an appetizer size dish. My entree was a german sausage in sauerkraut, which I didn't find "sauer" enough - it tasted too much like sweet and sour cabbage. The sesame wheat bread was delicious when we finally got it - the waiter was friendly but the service was very slow.
Listed in: A tourist in Montreal.
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Review from Manny T.
4/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great beer menu (almost too many) and the best Moules Provencale I've ever had. Cool old school room (if I had to guess, the bathrooms were installed in the 30s). Menu is pretty limited as far as food goes, weird meats and burgers- selections for Mussels are extensive though.
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Review from Ashley B.
1/19/2010
This place is my heaven. :D
I went here one night with my boyfriend and we were both pleasantly surprised at how amazing both the food and beers are!
We went in the early evening and had no trouble getting a table. I ordered the ostrich burger with carmelized onions and goat cheese. He ordered a buffalo burger with green peppercorn and beer sauce. The burgers came with a side of their homemade french fries and a small side salad.
My food was DELICIOUS! I wouldn't change anything about it. My boyfriend enjoyed his beer and burger, but was open to trying new things next time we visit.
The service was good, not something to rave or complain about. The selection of beers is ridiculously good, with over 100 beers to choose from. Some of them are from local microbreweries, while others are really tasty imports from several different countries.
Good food and good beers... heaven. -
Review from Eric P.
9/9/2010
This place is an exceptional gastropub. A well-curated and extensive selection of beers, primarily focused on Belgians, it seems. Local brewers are nicely represented in the list, as well as a wide range of imports. There really isn't a beer there that I wouldn't consider enjoying.
While there, we enjoyed De Block's Satan Gold, St. Ambroise Apricot Wheat from McAuslan, Unibroue's Don de Dieu, and Leffe's Radieuse, all of which constitute an excellent cross-section of the local and imported offerings.
The food was a brilliant complement to the beer; much of the food incorporates beer from their list in its preparations. Notably, Bieres Et Compagnie offers a large range of preparations of mussel, as well as several gourmet burgers and other main dishes.
We spent much of a weeknight at this spot; it was fairly full but not overly crowded and with a good atmosphere. We had a friendly server with good beer knowledge, and will happily find ourselves here again in the future next time we are in town. It's a no-brainer stopping point for beer fans. -
Review from Dani B.
9/9/2009
If you like a mind-blowing beer and mussels selection, then get your butt here pronto. I was blown away by the beer list, which is far bigger than their menu. Nevertheless, I have never seen so many delectable mussel creations served piping hot and super delicious. Everything I drank and ate was shear bliss and it wasn't as pricey as I expected. The quality of beer, mussels and service made this place a favorite of mine. Go here with friends, a date, or just by yourself if you don't want to share.
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Review from Mohammad R.
3/26/2009 3 photos
I had a pint of beer and a small bowl of fries here, while waiting for a friend. Nice ambiance, good micro brew beer. Sweet potato fries comes with selection of mayonnaise, nice.
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Review from Jeffrey T.
Montréal, QC
4/18/2009
Good beers, good food.
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Review from Catita D.
1/22/2009
Great food [the menu has pages and pages of Mussels!] and lots of microbrews. Seating can be tough, but it's worth the [short] wait.
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Review from magali s.
4/18/2011
a great list of choices for beers and drinks. lots and lots and lots of choices for mussels. almost too much with a few ones similar. but still a really good place for mussel fries. i would say the fries are on the light side.
deserts were awesome, though a little pricey.
staff is nice but not really exceptional, provided we arrived late on a saturday night. but good service makes for great tips, and we didn't get "great" service. still it was decent and we had a good time. i will go again. -
Review from matthew l.
2/27/2009
Very funky brewpub that would fit right in on South Street Philadelphia. Open late with great pub food, we got the locally made sausages which were excellent, thankfully they do not serve poutine, the ghastly signature snack of Montreal. Make good beers as well as stock an huge international list of bottles. Walked by it for 3 days until a nasty rainy evening and it was across from our hotel, so we went in and happy we did.
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Review from Adam F.
8/30/2009
The beer list is great and the atmosphere is very relaxed compared to the rest of the area. We got a few burgers that were really interesting. Caribou burger was decent and the ostrich with goat cheese was great! They know how to make an awesome french fry and the best part was that they were topped with sweet potatoes chips that were really delicious. Definitely check this place out!
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Review from Kate S.
8/18/2009
Yum. Have been twice on 2 visits to Montreal. Not at all touristy, plenty of tables at lunchtime. Beer list is all in French but on second visit our server recommended a local Montreal beer Coup de Grisou which was a buckwheat spicy beer that become our favorite. We are so sad it is available in the US! Lots of variations of mussels to choose fun, large portion for a hefty price, but worth it. You get a big bowl of frites and choice of mayo flavors, we liked the dijon better than the spicy. Check it out!
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