Les avis sur Bar Renard présentent un tableau contrasté entre une ambiance électrisante et des contraintes pratiques. Beaucoup décrivent une atmosphère conviviale, une décoration moderne, un bar central animé et un DJ efficace, des cocktails soignés et des snacks comme les nachos généreux qui font l’unanimité, avec une terrasse agréable et une énergie qui attire une clientèle jeune. En revanche, l espace est souvent très petit et les soirées du vendredi et samedi peuvent être surpeuplées et bruyantes, ce qui rend les conversations difficiles et peut gêner le confort. Le service est globalement apprécié mais des retards et une impression d attitude de certains serveurs reviennent, surtout quand l affluence est forte et que les tables demandent une attention plus rapide. En somme Bar Renard reste attractif pour passer une soirée animée et danser, tout en invitant à la patience et à revenir lors de périodes moins chargées ou avec une attente raisonnable.
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!
2 janv. 2026
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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.
24 sept. 2024
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This is a real Go-To spot in The Village. Right across from the Beaudry Metro station it is busy with the after work crowd & stays that way as a meeting spot. DJ can be hit or miss. Bartenders are efficient.
What can I say, best bar in this part of the city. Loved the atmosphere & the service from bartenders were amazing | Friendly & Helpful staff too. Would definitely recommend people to go here & enjoy their time.
