Bar Renard offers a menu focused on vibrant tapas designed for communal consumption within a modern, bar-centric environment. The culinary selection emphasizes diverse vegetarian small plates that highlight seasonal produce and bold, inventive flavor profiles. Each dish showcases careful preparation, blending traditional techniques with contemporary presentations to ensure a robust sensory experience. The space features a minimalist aesthetic with functional seating arrangements that prioritize interaction and accessibility. Patrons encounter a thoughtfully curated selection of refreshments that complement the savory snacks served throughout the facility. This establishment maintains a commitment to consistent quality, providing a focused environment where the culinary offerings remain the primary point of engagement for all visitors. The layout facilitates a streamlined service flow, ensuring that every plate reaches the table with optimal temperature and texture.
Bar Renard is widely recognized as a vibrant and popular destination in the Village, celebrated for its electrifying atmosphere, stylish decor, and spacious terrace. Many patrons appreciate the friendly staff, delicious sharing plates, and creative cocktail menu, which often serves as a highlight of the experience. While the venue is praised for its inclusive and energetic vibe, feedback frequently points to challenges regarding the limited interior space, which can become crowded and hot during peak hours, as well as inconsistencies in service speed and drink quality. Despite occasional frustrations with wait times and cooling issues, many guests consider it a reliable and enjoyable spot for socializing, dancing, or relaxing with friends.
One of the friendliest bartenders I've ever met. Awesome little place, I wish we were hungry because the food menu looks great. All of the drinks were perfect
The bartender literally canceled the payment when I clicked on No tip (No Mercy) & put it again saying you can't buy without tipping & I did trip (again)!! It's so rude never again to this place I did tip on previous drinks but you can't force me to tip on all of them! This's not only rude it's illegal.
I really loved this bar! The crowd was incredibly welcoming, & Alexi, the bartender that night, truly made the experience special. He was warm, personable, & so friendly - excellent service all around.
May 1, 2026
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Paris attitude seems out of order in Montreal but unfortunately we have been seeing more of it lately !! - The bartender handed me my drink after another staff member had thrown a straw in it to taste my drink.- I complained & was ignored....little did they know that I had arrived early to host 14 other friends for a double birthday celebration.......I re-directed my guests to another Bar where we had a fabulous time. - Renard is now blacklisted ! - Regarding Renard reply: the practice of tasting customers drinks is unacceptable & plain Rude ! You can choose your policies & we can pick where to spend our money....not at Renard for sure !
This is a lovely bar with a wonderful atmosphere. The bartenders were so nice & friendly going far above & beyond what I expect bartenders to do. The space is great to have conversation while still being noisy enough to be enjoyable. Highly recommend!
UPDATE BELOW:
Renard has been my go-to bar for more than a year. I've had great memories there with my friends, enjoying the music & the drinks. But on Saturday night, November 29th, 2025, something happened that completely shocked me.
I ordered a drink, & the bartender-the only female staff member working that night-handed me the card machine showing a $30 charge. When I tried to politely correct her, she gave it back to me with a $40 charge instead. I literally asked, with all the politeness in the world & a big smile on my face,'Why am I paying this much for one glass?'
All of a sudden, she exploded at me-yelling & screaming that I had ordered three drinks & then added another one. She then slammed the card machine onto the bar so hard that it probably broke. Her reaction honestly made me feel scared.
*Update for the replay:
Thank you for following up on this matter. In fact, none of the points raised are accurate, & I would like to clarify the situation with specific facts.
* The security guard asked me to stay until the end of the night so he could speak with her at closing & then return to me. I was not waiting for her-you can verify this with him. He was the one who accepted my complaint while the other coworker, Jules, was rude to me, trying to cover for her by suggesting I report him instead.
*The common-sense question here is: Why did she think I was waiting for her? & the answer is crystal clear.
* You mentioned the issue started when I changed my order, but who said there was an issue if she claims she was the nicest person to me? & apparently, I hadn't even responded with a single word-was it the table or chairs that went mad & started the issue?
* I do not know what the cameras show, but I have two friends who were with me & felt unsafe watching her hit the card machine on the bar-it was audible even on a busy Saturday night. They can verify this.
* I have no reason to make up stories. Bar Renard has always been my favorite place to party, enjoy my preferred drinks, & unwind, my only problem is the bad behavior & attitude from this particular bartender.
Renard Bar is a visually captivating spot, but the vibrant exterior hides an underwhelming experience within. With a relentless crowd & a bathroom scene that's better suited for another kind of gathering, it's hard to shake the feeling of discomfort. The bartenders, unfortunately, mirror the snail's pace of service, & the unceremonious 3 am cutoff doesn't leave much room for a leisurely evening. While the youthful clientele adds a certain energy, it's evident that Renard prioritizes profit over providing a truly enjoyable atmosphere. It's as if the place took the worst elements of nightlife & condensed them into a real-life Grinder experience.
Update from 2025*
I wish they hadn't changed the beautiful drawing on the bathroom wall.
I wish we could request a song.
I wish the waiters were friendlier instead of giving attitude.
I wish people didn't keep the doors locked for too long in the bathroom, & make others wait.
The bartender Alex is so cool & funny! He's a great bartender/server, always asking if everything was good & if we needed something else. Service was impeccable with him! would come again just for him.
This place was packed for Pride. Only had drinks, but the service was fantastic. The bartender made some mistake, caught it himself & he remade our drink. Very pleasant & positive attitude from all the servers.
