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Le Sainte Elisabeth
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 4 pm - 3 am
Sat-Sun 6 pm - 3 am
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
23 reviews for Le Sainte Elisabeth
Review Highlights
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"...50 meter tall brick buildings covered in ivy, this place is..." In 3 reviews -
"...got something like 20 beers on tap - most of which are..." In 3 reviews
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22 reviews in English
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Review from Allison M.
11/22/2011
Kickass bar, no complaints, except that we only had about an hour to spend there.
We were nuggets for beer, ended up here. Got some white ales with orange slices, tasty and refreshing and light. Got a taste of a friend's Leffe, tasty and thick and smooth and wonderful. Our friends forgot to tip the bartender before we got there, and we *still* got service. How much better can it get?
The noise level is completely manageable.
And the answer to the most dire question of all: yes, the fire in the fireplace is real, it's just gas-burning. You're both right. -
Review from Valerie G.
Montréal, QC
Updated - 5/9/2012
I went to the pub on one of the few sunny days in the last few weeks. The back yard court yard really is quite spectacular. It is an yard surrounded by 3 story buildings, on 2 of the walls is a huge vine, which I assume will be full of lovely greenery once the sun reappears for more than a day.
The prices are very reasonable, the wait staff is friendly and effecient (no waiting on your next drink here!), the patrons are varied in style, and age but everyone seems to fit in.
It appears that this use to be a brothel, so when you sit in the yard your can look onto the glassed in 2nd floor veranda, and imagine the gilrs being paraded for the gents, while the horse drawn cariage waits to the side, under the entry way to whisk away Monsieur so and so, at the end of his visit.
I do indeed recommend a visit anytime it's nice out.Listed in: Best St Patrick's day pub…
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3/7/2012
Great outdoor space, perfect for St Patty's day pub crawl.
During the St Patrick's day celebration… Read more »
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Review from Mike S.
3/5/2012
What a fantastic place to have a cold beer on a warm summers day. Between the 100 foot brick wall and the trees, you can always find a nice spot in the shade. Considering that it's located in the middle of a very busy urban area, there's something very tranquil about this place.
I've never been at night, and I've never been in the winter. But if you're looking for a nice outdoor space to enjoy a beer, and you don't feel like smelling car exhaust on a loud street terrace, this is the place for you! -
Review from Brian T.
Toronto, ON
10/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is one of Montreal's great patio bars.
Tucked away on a smallish side street off a slightly seedy part of Ste. Catherine, I can still remember my first time walking through the unremarkable inside bar to the magical back patio, which was fully hidden from the street, enclosed by the nearby mid-rise brick buildings and sprinkled with some good size trees.
The patio is always packed with an energetic a mix of local French and English university students, laughing, smoking and drinking. Beer choice is reasonable with primarily Boreale beers on tap and prices on the low side.
The only negative is that it's sometimes hard to get a table and service can be slow.
Other than that there are few places I'd rather be on a nice summer night. -
Review from Caro M.
6/13/2011
Freaking A. Awesome awesome awesome bar that my friend and I stumbled across while wandering downtown Montreal.
Hidden in an alley, we decided to venture in despite there being no actual sign for this bar. Bunch of local hipsters just hanging out and chain smoking by trashcans, so we figured it was a hip place to check out.... bam, it was. Walk in, awesome set up of booths, round wooden tables, dark decor, loud music and chatty conversation (in French) taking over the atmosphere. Over all, this bar seemed like a typical dive-- a favorite amongst locals and travelers alike.
$8 for a Stella? Fiiiiiiiiiine. =T -
Review from Katherine W.
Montréal, QC
8/6/2011
This pub seems to me like it would have been a lot better had I arrived earlier. When I got there, there were tons of people and no tables. I went upstairs, and the service was pretty slow... She took about ten minutes to take our drink orders despite the fact that we were standing at the bar looking like we needed drinks and doing the finger-lift thing occasionally when she looked our way. Instead, she was chatting.
Anyways, like I said: a lot of potential, but it didn't pan out when I went. Maybe if I make it there again, it will be better and I can update this review! -
Review from Jeremy K.
1/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a charming little bar right off of Sainte Catherine street and which offers a decent selection of brews while offering a very unique decor and atmosphere. While it's rather dark, there's plenty of seating available and right next to the entrance they have a nice fireplace.
Near the bar there is a large window which lets you peep right into their big terrace but it was closed on my visit there since it was the dead of winter, in January, with freezing temperatures. It's completely walled in and absolutely awesome looking - I want to go back in durin warmer temperatures to check it out.
The place is very relaxing and the music is varied enough to captivate people's attention and not loud enough to interfere with conversations. The food is apparently decent but we went there for drinks and the service wasn't bad at all - The beers were affordable and came ice cold.
While I had not heard of the place, I essentially found it randomly using the Yelp iPhone app and it seemed to be pretty decent. After we walked there, this place exceeded our expectations - It's pretty awesome.Listed in: Montreal & I
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Review from John Q.
9/16/2010
St Elisabeth Pub is the ideal beer garden with towering ivy-covered walls adorning three sides. A beautiful, relaxing space, almost canyon-like.
Inside seating looks fine too, not that I've ever used it. Surely it comes in quite handy during a Montreal winter though.
Decent variety of music, nothing too popular and overplayed, little that I recognize anyway; neither the music nor the crowd ever gets too loud.
Solid happy hour special, any Boreal on draft is $4 (so is Stella, but whatever.) Leffe brown and blond are available, as is a refreshing house ale. Pitchers of sangria are popular amongst the tables occupied by the female persuasion.
Looks like they have no problem with patrons having food delivered.
I'll take this place over St. Sulpice any day. -
Review from Heather S.
Blainville, QC
6/23/2009 1 photo
I don't know why but i keep forgetting about the Sainte Elisabeth. Be this because it's tucked away on an adorable sidestreet or because each of my visits have been so relaxing and hassle-free, i do not know. However, i have been both in summer and in winter and enjoyed myself immensely every time.
As with most of my Montreal favourites, what i like about this venue is its multiculturality. Located right next to UQAM but still just a hop-skip-and-jump from the Plateau and swarms of McGill students, the crowd is thoroughly bilingual and tables frequently switch between languages. What could be more typically Montreal than this?
The inner-courtyard is just fabulous. At least fifteen feet high, the walls are covered in ivy and at night the lights create a homey glow - i half expect little fairies to pop up at any moment. Even on windy days (like yesterday), one can enjoy the terrasse protected from the cool breezes but in the shade. Although yesterday i was cursing this (i am trying to stop smoking), as the courtyard is unroofed you can smoke freely - but the air still circulates.
Of course, we only have about three months of the year when outdoor drinking is feasible, but an excellent selection of beers with daily specials, friendly wait staff, clean washrooms and comfy benches make the indoor experience equally pleasurable.
A word to the wise, however - some online reviewers mention great food. There is no kitchen at the Sainte Elisabeth - they order in the food from the outside. Hence, i have never ordered the food myself. Too close to other great venues (like Frite Alors) to be worth chancing it! -
Review from May N.
10/22/2010
I found this pub online from TripAdvisor under bargains so I had to check it out. They have happy hour from 16:00-20:00 weeknights, any draft Boreal, including Stella, is $4. I didn't think it was hard to find, but you have to know it's there so look up the address before you go.
The pub itself is small. Out back is a lovely private patio surrounded by brick buildings and ivy. Too bad it was too cold the evening we went so most of it was roped off and the smokers were out there. I enjoy Montreal's ban on indoor smoking. We sat at the bar where I enjoyed a Stella and my partner enjoyed his Guinness. The place was pretty crowded and stayed so while we were there. Music wasn't too loud. Mostly young people, probably the college kids from UQAM, but they didn't seem rowdy or obnoxious so us old fogies didn't feel out of place. Good place for a drink, would definitely return.
One bathroom with stalls, a couple of private bathrooms. Clean! -
Review from Steeven L.
Etobicoke, ON
6/3/2010 1 photo
I love this place! Their back patio is walled in all 4 sides by 4 storey brick buildings, which are covered by vines. There are trees and lots of seating. But get there early because on most nights it fills up quickly.
You are in the heart of Montreal, just of Ste Catherines but when you're on the "terrasse" at the Ste Elizabeth you feel transported to another world. They have lots of beers on tap (my favs are Boreal Blanche, Kilkenny and Rickards Red) and the service is great. I never got to the bottom of my pint before the waitress was over with an offer for another drinks.
This is my favourite place to drink in Montreal in the summer.
FYI they don't take debit. Only cash or credit.Listed in: A five star tour...
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Review from Mike V.
7/7/2010
There is nothing not to like about this place.
great location next to the University.
very affordable drinks. (haven't tried to food, but the selection is fairly basic, pizza, calamari, wings, etc.).
The patio in the back is completely walled in with this high ivy covered back and a tree and hanging lantern in the middle.
I might model my backyard after this place.Listed in: Montreal, Mon Amie
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Review from Johnny C.
6/16/2009
This is a true gem. The location is off the beaten path but close at the same time. Its also in an interesting part of town which can look dangerous at first glance but is actually very safe. You will do a double take upon entering this place from its front facade....you'll see.
It has an amazing courtyard with extremely high walls all around creating its own little microcosm. The staff and clientele are an eclectic mix of young French Quebecers and servers may not speak English well, so don't try explaining what a Sam Adams is. The Frenchies tried hard to hide this place from English Montrealers, but its been found! -
Review from Bobby A.
9/15/2010
Another hidden gem in Montreal for English Montrealers.
While it's hidden off on a side street from Ste-Catherine in a part of town which isn't far from the red light district, it seems mostly UQaM students primarily know about this place.
Amazing terrasse, completely enclosed on all four sides with ivy growing over the walls and long elegant trees interspersed between the tables. Great micro-beer selection and very friendly service. I have also heard it's quite the cozy spot in the winter with the fireplace ablazin' and plush leather chairs.
If it served a few more snacks and pub grub, it would be perfect! -
Review from mike t.
8/5/2011
This place is great-only thing was we couldn't get a table in the outside patio!! It was a Friday night though-still had a great time. Get there early on weekends to get a good seat. Great local and non-local spot. excellent beer choices. don't plan on eating.
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Review from Jason A.
6/17/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This bar (they also have bar food) is amazing! Not too $$$ and beautiful! The outdoor garden is a perfect excuse to visit if not a drinker. Another note: this place opens at 4pm and has zero seating room on this Friday-nice looking crowd
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Review from tokill a.
Etobicoke, ON
5/1/2011
I used to frequent this spot some 7 years ago when I lived in Montreal...
Happy to say, it hasn't changed much.
Something about Quebec which is amazing, and also disappointing at times: They have their own "take" on everything. So their Idea of a "Pub" isn't necessarily what the rest of the English-speaking world's is. I've found this analogy to be true about most things Quebecois...especially the obligatory Tipping Phenomena.
That said; this is the closest thing to a Pub I've found in Montreal vs. the name "Pub" on a sign that's really an excuse for what the rest of the world would consider a Bistro.
The terrace is pretty amazing in the summer; (I mistook it for some lush hobbit kingdom from the front of the pub my first time there, mind you; I was half in the bucket already). Pints (in Pint glasses) are $4 from 4-7. Client-el is a nice mix of Students and Locals.
I'd have given it 5 stars, but it's cash and carry per pint/drink/round vs. starting a tab...it's the whole "Service not included" (obligatory Tip) phenomena at work.
As I said; Quebec has it's own take on everything, and their philosophy on tipping can get a bit annoying at times. -
Review from Lisa N.
6/15/2009
This place was so good, we had to swing by twice! On our first visit, it was a Saturday night and the whole place was packed. Lots of college students, but it was the beers that really brought us in. The place was loud but we found a table and the waiter tried his best to describe the long list of beers they had available (A+ for effort!). We both had such a great time that 2 days later we wondered back to this place for a late afternoon beer. The back patio is lovely and like the previous Yelper had mentioned, you're surrounded by walls covered in ivy...very cool!
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Review from Tyler b.
6/1/2009
this place is my favorite summertime drinking destination. they've got something like 20 beers on tap - most of which are imports and delicious microbrews.
inside is a very cozy atmosphere. dark, thick wooden tables,and even a fire place on the ground level.
the real reason to come here is the outdoor patio. surrounded on 3 sides by 50 meter tall brick buildings covered in ivy, this place is like no other. there are outdoor heating lamps, as well, for those slightly chilly beginning and end of summer days/nights. a very green terrace, with a private feel to it. -
Review from Lori H.
7/9/2010
Stopped here for drinks with friends prior to the jazz festival. They started happy hour early for us, and have the kewlest terrace I have ever been on in my entire life. It was very cool in temp, even though it was super hot outside. And the vines going up the sides of the walls were so amazing (even though I know they are just destroying the bricks). Service was awesome, my husband got drunk.....What more could I ask for? haha. All kidding aside, awesome place. highly recommend.
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Review from shannon S.
10/6/2010
One of my favorite patio bars in Montreal, although if you didn't know about you would never find it..
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Review from Jeff B.
7/13/2010
This was a great place to have a few drinks on a warm summer night. The terrace was in full bloom (outside was at capacity; inside was empty), and the atmosphere was perfect. I was told later that the food is good, but few were eating when we were there -- the blanc/noir beer special of the hour probably had something to do with it.
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