I was in town, so my Montreal friends suggested a reunion here. It was relaxing to slip away from the hustle and bustle of Montreal into this intimate, dimly-lit lounge. The jazz music playing quietly in the background complemented the stylish décor. Some nights, they have live jazz performances. They have a decent selection of local beer and international big-names. We ordered various pints of... plus

Not your typical watering hole. You can sit at a table or if you are lucky enough, you can get one of the corners and chill out having drinks with friends on one of their sofas. There are live bands that play on Thursday and Sundays. On Thursdays you get the added bonus of being able to order fresh oysters from their oyster bar. Definitely better than getting peanuts and chips with your drink.
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With an ambiance that's kitschy, quirky, and slightly baroque, this is perhaps the only bar in Montreal worthy of the adjective "swank." Relaxed crowd of mostly 30- and 40-somethings intent on some grown-up fun. Expect any of the occasional live music acts to know not only how to play well enough, but how to find numbers lower than 10 on the volume dial. Gainzbar is also one of the few bars I... plus