L’Escalier - Montreal, Quebec

Great cozy relaxed loungy bar, convenient central location, reasonably priced drinks, attentive staff, YUMMY food with student specials, interesting decor, perfect atmosphere for this type of place. I will definitely recommend it and come back

This place is a wonderful combination of vegetarian food, drinks and live music. It is artsy and alternative, with that Paris and Barcelona air of a place where anything is possible. It is a wonderful way to experience the European atmosphere without leaving Canada. The food is over the top. I ... had the minestrone soup and the special burger. All vegetarian, you will not find meat here, what is wonderful for me. The dishes had a strong presentation, following the French cuisine stella. The burger, cooked with black beans, had a sweet and elegant taste, and the bun was baguette type, crunchy and fresh. And the music was really good. A young couple with a vocalist and a guitar player played beautiful songs. Her voice was deep and powerful. Then a jazz band, with young players, helped us travel to far away places. A magical night. I highly recommend it. Read more

Very fun bohemian joint. Feels like the perfect neighbourhood bar. The bands are varied but often very small time - a group of friends just jamming,fir instance. Very charming though. Reasonably priced.

Everything about this place is quaint, cute, and has a ramshackle patchwork vibe. The food is very tasty, very affordable, and there is a great selection. Even non vegetarians would be pleased. There is live music every evening, according to the sign there. The only down side is that it is cash ... only, but don't let that stop you. Just be prepared, and if you aren't there is an ATM here. Worth it. Read more

Hard-to-find place with a very eclectic vibe. Definitely dug the decor and it felt very cozy. The staff were great and the food was very good. One thing to note however is that they only accept cash, so come prepared beforehand. Otherwise, you'll have to find a nearby bank or ATM. We also ... visited during winter, and sat closer to a window, so it felt a bit colder that we would have liked, but everything else made up for it. Read more