Pub L'Île Noire — Restaurant in Montreal

Ok for drinks and ambiance not for food or dinner

We tried visiting this place when the patios opened up in Montréal a few weeks ago. There were tables available however we were told they were reserved. So at the time we went to another restaurant on St-Denis.

In order to guarantee a place today, we reserved in advance.

The local beer pints on tap (Boreal, st-Ambroise and one l’île noire which is a red). We ordered the charcuterie platter ($22) with the description that you see on the menu. No indication that they are out of foie gras mousse and a replacement of what appeared to be a Costco selection of cured meats. There was a big glob of mustard a few pieces of bread and voila. I think they should take notes from pubs and breweries in the area because we didn’t feel like we got our money’s worth. Also, we didn’t feel the server was enthusiastic about the menu, we understand why. When we asked about food items in the Google review, they remark was that they “changed” the menu

Our conclusion, Ok place for beers and drinks,...

Things started fine. They have a very nice venue and the bar person was very nice and effective. We had a reservation for 15+, and when the rest of the group started to arrive we were moved to the "back". Things started to degenerate from there. Mind you, the place was packed quickly. I blame it on management understaffing the place. Mistakes and long waits. At some point we had to go to the bar to remind them we had an order pending. One of our group had to go early, and the waiter decides he's handing out the evenings tally to each of us. I guess we're done. It's not even nine P.M. So I guess it's a sign our business isn't good enough for them. The only way to express my frustration was to tip 10% rather than mu usual 20. I'm really sorry to the waiter, but I didn't have another way to express my frustration. I hope this reaches management and creates a desire for...

The first time I get to know this pub was to attend an event for Life Sciences / biotechnology professionals in November 2016 and I fell in love with it immediately. It has nice vibes it is actually less like a bar, you feel you are at friends elegantly and stylishly fashionable home :). To enter you take the stares from street and you walk in. They have three spaces a patio, main area with tall chairs and narrow table and also cozy low coaches. The 3rd space is in the rear where there a second bar and with tall and low chairs and tables. I love their rear space, it is usually quieter and less crowded. That's where we the event was going on. Doesn't matter how crowded the front bar is but the rear bar could be quite.

Short: very nice place either for hanging out with friends, taking a date, farewell gatherings or for...