URBANISTA RESTO BAR — Restaurant in Montreal

“A Mezcal Mirage and Lipstick Surprise”

Walked into this bar dreaming of smoky mezcal bliss, only to discover the mezcal on the menu was apparently a fictional character. Bold move, advertising spirits that don’t exist.

Friend #1 ordered a Negroni that tasted like someone had whispered “Campari” over a glass of tap water. Friend #2 got a cocktail garnished with… lipstick. Not on the rim, not in the garnish… on the glass itself. Nothing says “classy night out” like sharing DNA with strangers.

The music? Fine. Not offensive, not inspiring. Just the kind of background noise you’d expect while questioning your life choices.

If you’re into imaginary mezcal, mystery cosmetics, and cocktails that double as cautionary tales, this is your spot. Otherwise, maybe stick to drinking at home — at least there, the...

Service took forever! We arrived as a group, playing card games. Ordered pickle back shots to start with before ordering our main drink. Pickle back shots are so easy to make, we explained to the waiter what they are. Twenty minutes later we found out that they are making a cocktail from the menu. Not what we wanted. If you can’t make this simple shot, it’s fine, but communicate with the customer! We were also ready to drink all night but nobody came to our table. The door was also open, it was very cold, we asked the manager to close the door. He said the customers like to keep it open. So we had to move to the back. What customers? The place was so quiet for a Friday night. And drinks were so expensive! I honestly don’t know how this place operates. There are far better bars on...

Very nice bar on boulevard St Laurent. I was there on a Saturday night with a friend that I needed to catch up with. The place was perfect as it offered a nice and quiet atmosphere. The music is not loud, and the place has a very cosy space in the back. Bartender is very experienced and did a solid cocktail, which is usually a hit or miss at many other pubs. Waitresses were very nice and accomodating too. I saw both tourists and local people so it must be a good place for both. I would recommend if you want a quiet nice out, like to chat with a friend, go out...