Delicious tapas restaurant on the ground floor of the big stone building which, upstairs, also houses the venue Sala Rossa (note the double ss.) Goat cheese balls are great and sometimes I wake up thinking about them, and I smile. The sausage,…More »
This is a 2nd floor venue with about 250 capacity, stage is big enough for a 10 piece band to… Read more »
Just an incredibly beautiful and beautifully restored space for bands, performing arts and even weddings and special functions.The building is a national historic site originally constructed in the 1920s inspired by the Paris Opera House. It…More »
Casa is 2 rooms now, one is tables and couches, tasty nachos and sandwiches, zine library - a pretty, ramshackle, dim, perfect space for thinking, drinking, drawing and eating vegetarian tasty inexpensive eats. The second room is a dedicated…More »
What I think is great about the Centaur is the effort they make to try and balance the needs of the diverse communities they serve and have served since 1969 - everyone from young theatre innovators to amateur producers and lovers of musicals to…More »
5 stars for the quality of the sound alone, not to mention the swooping yet intimate architecture, the view from the balcony, the wooden pews softened by generations of hands, the proximity to Croissanterie Figaro, the wrought iron fire escapes, the…More »
Lovely little second floor music venue known for having the best sound in the city. It you're looking to rent it for the night the price is on the steep side, but you get what you pay for in terms of lovely stage, flexibility, sound quality and great…More »
Excellent utterly inexpensive veggie comfort food, order and pay at the counter and the staff will come find you when your eats are ready. Free wifi, low stress place to sit quietly and work, and the walls are a constantly evolving art assemblage…More »
I was there last night with a pack of ladies, there was a new waiter who was clearly a pro: no waiting, no chaos, super funny friendly attentive service. And the food!! The poutine is really exceptional, and I have eaten at least 3 times my weight in…More »
Dance parties! Homemade glitter bar! Stages! Intimate and quiet nights with great food and excellent… Read more »
Campus has a couple different floors with different stages of different sizes, all with totally different vibes depending on the night. Like lots of great places in Quebec Campus is run as a coop - ie; it's co-owned by the staff and all members and…More »
The Long Haul is amazing, like a storage facility gone mad with creative growth and community love sprouting out of every nook and pocket. They are blowing glass with flames, painting, sewing, drawing, soldering and producing incredible themed group…More »
Great live music venue, walking distance from the metro, St Laurent, Little Italy, Jean Talon Market - it can be a little tough to fill if you book it for your own event since it is a bit outside the Plateau / Mile End bubble but that's changing…More »
Founded in Quebec city in the 1980s, Lacerte Gallery just opened the doors on it's Montreal location this summer and everything they've shown so far has been incredibly strong, touching, unexpected and lovely. The emphasis at Lacerte is on supporting…More »
Not massive, but a space that manages to feel both wide open and labyrinthine. The curation is often provocative and touching - the website is bilingual so you can check what's showing before you show up.
Don't plan to spend a day - Fresh breath of…More »
The owner of Lambi is one of the people behind the inspiring Nuits D'Afriques festival. Like a lot of spaces Lambi seems perpetually low on capital and unable to be all it dreams of being, but it doesn't stop them from throwing killer shows with…More »
Beauty of a brightly coloured room always full of great art, with picnic tables by the big window looking out on St Laurent and truly great French and English bands every night of the week. The salads and sandwichs here are inventive and yummy, and…More »
Bright white multi-purpose space across from the looming Bell Centre on St Antoine, includes a series of 3 loungey and conference-esque rooms lightly but comfortably furnished, with one larger room fit for performances - seats about 70, small bar…More »
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When I'm Hiding Out (21)With my hat down low |
Grab A Pint (13)Places to grab a pint of beer with an emphasis on pubs and local crafty brew. |
Drinks with the Ladies (26)Places around Montreal where me any my ladies will grab a drink and dish. |
Breakfast in Montreal (13)Point me at the homefries please! |
Gay Goodness (3)Joyful and friendly places for one and all. |
Inexpensive Eats (56)Affordable yumminess in Montreal |
Reading Materials Montreal (9)Includes places that sometimes stock great zines and small publications. |
Shopping in Plateau / Mile End Montreal (18)A collection of small boutiques, local designers, vintage spots and other great non-mega shopping spots around Montreal. Mostly women's wear, sorry dudes. |
In and Around Jean Talon Market (38)Some of my favourite restaurants, bars and specialty stores around my favourite open air market. |
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Montréal, QC
Yelping SinceJuly 2011
Things I LoveWandering, Live Music, Wallace Stevens.
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