Bar/Nightlife

[Cataclaw]

Bref, si vous avez des suggestions, allez-y, parce que moi je suis en manque d'inspiration!

 

Mon nightlife guide va être disponible bientôt Ma blonde et moi nous essayons une nouvelle place à chaque semaine.. Sur une liste de 100 places à visiter nous avons fait la moitié. Coming soon!

 

Entre temps ça serait un crime te conseiller quelque chose d'autre que ma place préféré Buonanotte. Musique, atmosphère, no cover (c'est officiellement un restaurant), toujours plein, beau monde, etc. Si tu y va donne moi ton #, j'peux te faire rentrer rapidement.

[Malek]

Cherry/Karma ou Salon Daomé.

 

N'importe quel soir ils vont jouer de la house ou électro (regarde qui joue).

 

Ils ont tous des tables.

[Ornello Mastrocola]

Time Supper Club is hot as well. With the likes of Christina Aguilera, Hillary Duff, Miss Universe pageants etc etc ... not to mention the babes in their short skirts dancing ontop of the runway & tables...yeahhhhhhhhhh...pwit

[steve_36]

Je suis convaincu que la plupart d'entre nous connaissons bien ''Les Deux Pierrots'' ou à tout le moins le genre d'ambiance qu'on y retrouve et bien que je n'y suis pas allé depuis plus de 25 ans je dois admettre que j'aime le fait que ce genre de place existe et qu'il dure dans le temps.

 

Ici, il est intéressant de connaitre les impressions de gens qui ne semblent pas etre québécois et pour qui ce genre de ''boite'' et de musique est quelque chose d'exotique. D'autant que j'aime la curiosité de cette fille qui au lieu de rester dans un monde relativement fermé qu'est Concordia elle et ses amis décident de s'ouvrir et de connaitre un peu plus le monde qui les entoure.

 

Les Deux Pierrots will have you stomping for more

 

When French folk music and a fun energetic ambiance unite

 

By Madelon Kirov

January 24th, 2012

 

You grab your buddies and decide to hit the bar tonight when suddenly, a dilemma hits you. Should you go out on a limb and try out a French Quebecois bar for the first time or stick to the same old Irish-style pubs? If you are an adventurer, then along with the thirst for an ice-cold beer, you will also have a thirst to try something other than your typical bars and will accept the challenge.

 

This is how it happened with my friends and I. The first bar I ever went to, situated in the heart of picturesque Old Montreal, was Les Deux Pierrots. And honestly, I’ve never experienced anything like it before.

 

2P is a loud and vibrant scene. This type of bar is known as a “boîte à chansons” or “chansonnier,” in English, a coffee house or song bar. The majority of the patrons are French-speaking Quebecers who come together to enjoy their Friday and Saturday nights, so some knowledge of French would come in handy. Here, you can find a wide demographic from eighteen- to fifty-year-olds. I noticed that the most common age group was the early twenties.

 

My friends and I got a great taste of genuine Québecois culture as we walked down the narrow, cobble-stoned St-Paul Street and entered the tavern-like building.

 

We payed a cover fee of $7 and coat-check was optional. A very warm, cozy, and exciting atmosphere welcomed us as we grabbed a table. Dim lights and brick walls gave the place a rustic ambiance. Thankfully, there were plenty of staff members so we were served within five minutes of our arrival.

 

The bar consists of two floors, the first with a stage and dance floor in the middle and surrounding tables and chairs. Two sets of stairs lead to the second floor which is basically a large wooden balcony running around the perimeter of the ground floor supported by large wooden beams. An empty middle allows guests to look down at the stage and dance floor. The top floor also has its own bar and plenty of tables and space for dancing.

 

We were greeted with traditional Québecois music: French folk rock (drums, acoustic guitar, violin, harmonica, tambourine), songs that any born and raised French-speaking Quebecer could easily sing to by heart. Seeing as we were not used to this type of music, it was a bit awkward for us at first, but eventually we really got into it and danced along; you can’t help but tap your foot to the traditional beats. Later on, the bands played classic and modern rock song covers in English and alternated between the two languages. My only complaint is that the music was perhaps a bit too loud and my ears were still ringing when I got home.

 

On the stage are popular, local francophone artists such as Osmoze, Éric Masson Trio, and Karl Millette. The emcee and the bands performed in a very laid-back manner and interacted with the audience constantly. Everyone was encouraged to sing along and dance and by the time midnight arrived and the alcohol was spilling, the entire bar became one giant mass of, in the best description, dancing, clapping happiness. The vibe was electric.

 

For attire, dressing fancy and sparkly as if you were going to a club will make you stick out like a sore thumb. Simple jeans and a t-shirt or maybe a slightly fancy top will suffice.

 

At 2P, beers range from $4 to $6 and a 48oz pitcher will cost $13. Shooters are $2.50. Drinks cost less on Friday’s as opposed to Saturdays.

 

Is it worth trying out? Well, with a French Québecois bar like this, you will either love it or hate it. People might not enjoy it because of a language barrier, culture shock, and music. Then again, if you like trying new things and discovering other cultures, this might be just for you.

 

If you’re looking for a quiet night out at a lounge then look elsewhere. However, if your curiosity leads you here, the evening won’t disappoint. If you plan on giving this bar a shot, make sure to venture out with an open mind because it is a whole different music and dance culture.

 

Overall, Les Deux Pierrots is a great way to spend your Friday or Saturday evening with friends bouncing along to the fiddle and folk music that will have you feeling très Quebecois.

 

Les Deux Pierrots is located at 104 St-Paul St. E. in Old Montreal.

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http://theconcordian.com/2012/01/24/les-deux-pierrots-will-have-you-stomping-for-more/

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Montreal Is Getting An All-Night Party With Bar Service Until 8 a.m. This Month

"This is a new chapter for Montreal nightlife."

Sofia Misenheimer

Jan 10, 2023, 8:03 PM

MTL Blog, Associate Editor

People dance in front of red laser projections.

@mapp_mtl | Instagram

Montreal is keeping the party spirit — and a trial run of all-night nightlife — alive this winter with an extended dance event slated for late January. 

Club Soda will host 'Nuit ÆX' without the constraints of a 3 a.m. closing time or limited liquor license. In fact, the party has gotten special city approval to let the international headliners keep playing music, and for the bartenders to keep slinging drinks, until 8 a.m.

The January 21 show is part of an ongoing pilot project that's testing the effects, and ironing out the challenges, of allowing venues to remain open until the early hours of the morning.

"This is not just a party with an extended alcohol permit. This is a new chapter in Montreal nightlife," reads the event description. 

Projection mapping collective MAPP MTL joined forces with Shift Radio, Homegrown Harvest, Transmission MTL and MUTEK, to bring Montrealers a full 10 hours of audiovisual programming, including mesmerizing projection mapping to accompany DJ sets by Danny Daze, Martyn, Data Plan, Zi ! and Odile Myrtil. There will also be VJing, or live visual projections, by artists Cloud Canopy, Space Graft, VJ Batou and Aude Guivarc'h.

Tickets are available online, starting at $33 for general admission. Those who are able to pay more can donate a little extra to organizers by getting the $55 option. 

Nuit ÆX kicks off a year chock-full of city-sanctioned all-night events, so get your dancing shoes ready. 

Nuit ÆX

When: January 21, 2023

Where: Club Soda, 1225, boul. St-Laurent

Cost: $33+ for general admission

Website

https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal/montreal-is-getting-an-all-night-party-with-bar-service-until-8-am-this-month

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What Toronto can learn from Montreal's nightlife scene

Over the past two years, we've seen Toronto's nightlife scene blossom once again as a new generation of organizers, clubs and collectives come to life in the city.

While Toronto's scene is growing, we are still revitalizing our nightlife from past scenes that died out. Party collectives, clubs and bars have rebuilt the city's nightlife, but we still have a lot of room to grow.

Even though Toronto was recently hailed Canada's party capital, Montreal has historically and continues to provide a diverse nightlife. If Toronto has one Montreal has over a dozen.

Toronto can learn a lot from Montreal's well established nightlife. 

Diversity in both parties and scene

The major problem that is consistently being discussed in Toronto is lack of venues and space to host events, and the cost of them. With the rise of condos and over gentrification of historical venues, the city lacks the space to host.

However, with the existing spaces in the city there's a major problem when it comes to providing a diverse array of nightlife options. In Toronto, it can really be broken down to four things; a bar turned 'club', nightclubs, restaurants and (if you're lucky to find one) a rave. 

Hail Mary is a popular nightclub on College St. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Bars, collectives and clubs such as JUICE, Pep Rally and spots along the College and Dundas strip are at the center of nightlife in Toronto. But there's a lot that we're lacking that both residents and organizers have noticed.

What Toronto can learn from Montreal is to be way more experimental with their nightlife. While, yes, access to spaces and affordability of those spaces is a major factor,a  plethora of options allows for more diverse nightlife. 

To break it down, Montreal nightlife can be dissected into different areas much like Toronto. However, the city has the ability to bring the most niche of scenes and genres of music and allow them to thrive.

If you end up in the Mile End in Montreal, a staple like Datcha has become a household name; however, new bars and venues are emerging that immerse the Quebecois and Anglo scene.

Nouvel Etablissement is a techno bar and club in Mile End that has grungy art, heavy techno and cage dancing. If you're in the Plateau, Systeme offers deep house, and Barbossa brings in a younger crowd with cheap options and dancing. 

Tn Chinatown, the iconic restaurant Fleur & Cadeaux comes with a vinyl bar, Sans Soleil, that's hidden underneath.

What really puts Montreal on the map for nightlife is how it allows interdisciplinary spaces to coexist with nightlife. Montreal has many multi-faceted spaces that function as artist studios, dance floors, spaces for rooftop DJ sets and more.

Groups such as Society of Arts & Technology (SAT) host major nightlife events, from art installations, terrace performances and guest DJs alongside Montreal collective Home Grown Harvest.

Collective Shift Radio also have a grasp on the nightlife scene, replicating Europen-styled DJ set ups.

Warehouses also dominate nightlife, with Expose Noir hosting 8 to 24 hour techno events in post-industrial warehouse venues such as an old factory in Griffintown when hosting Fonderie Darling. 

Toronto has some of its own warehouse spaces, mostly ones in and around Dupont Avenue, yet most are underutilized or primarily serve as art spaces. 

Collectives dominate the city

Toronto is in its rebirth stage and is in the process of regaining its lost relationship with party collectives. Montreal, however, never let it go. 

Queer collectives have Montreal in a tight grasp, with DJ Mossy Mugler's Hauterageous Parties events, DJ Sisi Superstars Unikorn parties and artists such as Isabella Lovestory and NYC-artist Club Eat dominating nightlife for a period of time.

Party collective such as Moonshine have also seen growth, with their SMS for location tag making its way to Toronto as well. 

While Toronto is leaving its own mark, with queer BIPOC collectives at the forefront of the underground scene, we can learn a lot from how Montreal collectives party.

From outdoor raves in the summer to more accessible venues, collectives are able to thrive and grow easily in Montreal. The city has been a center for experimental electronic music, with artists and DJs such as Mimi Virus, Syanaand XS to name a few.

The scene inside MAV near King and Bathurst. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

What makes these collectives stand out from Toronto's scene is the lack of pristine perfection that they provide in the best way possible. In many ways, a lot of collectives are too clean cut and structured, making it hard to digest and easy to become mainstream. 

Montreal's queer party scene emphasizes the need for safe spaces but doesn't forget that the queer rave scene is messy, fun, exaggerated and experimental.

Toronto is slowly catching a glimpse of that with younger collectives popping up, but still has a lot of rebuilding and growth to do. 

Many collectives are pushing and working within the constraints to make Toronto's nightlife better.  

The city of Toronto itself, along with condo developers and other stakeholders must work to protect historical venues, provide more affordable spaces and strive to make the cost of living in Toronto more bearable. 

https://www.blogto.com/music/2023/01/toronto-nightlife-montreal/

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C’est terminé pour le bar Le Saint-Sulpice

 

 

Photo: Capture d'écran - Facebook

Le Café-Bar Le Saint-Sulpice baissera les rideaux définitivement, à la fin du mois de février, après 43 ans d’activité. L’établissement en a fait l’annonce dimanche via sa page Facebook, après avoir échoué à vendre l’entreprise.

Il s’agissait d’un endroit particulièrement populaire auprès des étudiants de l’UQAM. «Nous remercions toute notre clientèle, et particulièrement celle étudiante et artistique», indiquent les responsables. 

Les commentaires en lien avec cette annonce ont fusé. Près de 300 réactions et une centaine de commentaires ont été inscrits au bas de la publication par des habitués se disant déjà nostalgiques.

«Que de nostalgie d’entendre cette nouvelle… Un lieu marquant dans mon parcours universitaire! Merci pour ces superbes années et tous ces souvenirs de beaux moments», a écrit une utilisatrice. «Bravo pour toutes ces belles années, vous avez marqué tout un pan de l’histoire étudiante et artistique. Chapeau bien bas», a indiqué un autre.

Il y a un an, en janvier 2022, La Presse avait rapporté que Le Saint-Sulpice avait été mis en vente. Le quotidien révélait que le bar pouvait se transformer en projet mixte commercial et résidentiel.

https://journalmetro.com/actualites/montreal/2994234/cest-termine-pour-le-bar-le-saint-sulpice/

[KOOL]

À regarder le nombre astronomique de réactions, je suis sérieusement en train de me demander si je suis le seul à être allé prendre quelques plusieurs bières dans cet incontournable de la rue Saint-Denis ? 

Cette fermeture est un malsain supplice et force est de constater où s'en vont certaines institutions comme le Archamblault récemment tombé aux mains du laboratoire de la mixité urbaine. RIP le Saint Sulpice & Cheers to you ! 🍻

[mtlurb]

J’y allais pleins de fois avant aussi… mais certains quartiers ne veulent plus de certains types de clients. Je vais dépenser mon argent ailleurs

[ToxiK]

Le REV n'était-il pas sensé aider les commerçants sur St-Denis?  Ce n'est pas comme si la ville avait jeté les gens d'affaires du Quartier Latin sous l'autobus pour pousser un projet plus idéologique que pratique, non?

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