Ce tout petit bar de quartier, du style « irréductible Gaulois » (c’est-à-dire qui n’essaie pas d’être trendy), propose de la bière vraiment pas cher et des spectacles de musique rock de temps à autre. Si vous ne connaissez pas l’endroit, fort est à parier que vous aurez de la difficulté à le trouver; on dirait la porte d’un appartement. Mais vous allez être accueillis comme à la maison, alors pas de souci.
Barfly est décrit comme un bar dive authentique à Montréal, brut et accueillant, profondément ancré dans la scène musicale de la ville. L'espace est petit avec une table de billard, un long bar, une scène, des bières bon marché, des gens réels et sans pretention, un endroit où les locaux se connectent et où les visiteurs se sentent rapidement chez eux. L'ambiance est brute, vivante et sans filtre, ce n'est pas une expérience mise en scène mais une réalité; l'énergie peut être forte et communautaire pendant les matchs ou les spectacles, et c'est clairement un endroit pour les musiciens et les amateurs de musique, qui fait partie depuis longtemps de la scène locale montréalienne avec des groupes live, des soirées open mic et des soirées bluegrass qui ajoutent à son caractère. La foule est généralement amicale et détendue, ce qui facilite les conversations et les occasions de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes, tandis que les murs et l'aura célèbrent la clientèle créative qui se regroupe là. Certaines notes mentionnent des préoccupations concernant le pourboire à la machine débiteur et une odeur lors d'une visite, mais l'impression générale est celle d'un véritable repère montréalais où l'expérience d'un bar dive, le billard et la musique live se combinent dans un cadre accueillant et sans prétention.
An unapologetically authentic Montréal dive bar… gritty, welcoming, & deeply rooted in the city's music scene.
What I liked:
My wife & I discovered Barfly within a few days of moving to Montréal. Having always had an affinity for dive bars, I knew instantly this was a place for me.
It's a small space, a pool table, a few tables, a long bar, a stage, cheap beer & real people. No pretence. Just a place where locals come to connect.
It's also the kind of spot where visitors quickly feel at home. Conversations happen easily, & it's not unusual to leave having met new people.
During a Habs game, the energy runs through the whole bar… loud, engaged, & shared.
Barfly is clearly a place for musicians & people who love music. It has long been part of Montréal's local scene, with live bands, open mic nights, & bluegrass evenings adding to its character.
Atmosphere & vibe:
Raw, lively, & unfiltered. This is not a curated experience… it's a real one.
Tight, noisy, & full of personality in the best possible way.
Who this is good for:
Anyone who appreciates a genuine, unpretentious dive bar with strong character & a connection to local music.
If you're looking for something polished or upscale, this isn't it. But if you're laid-back & want something real, this place delivers.
Closing:
A place we were drawn to immediately, & one that continues to feel like a true Montréal staple.
Debit machine has tip options of 19% & 23% both way higher than is customary.
If u give less you will get a snarky remark from the server. Weird way to do business. It is a graduity not a fee.
1. I won't come back here.
2. I won't be tipping if I have to come to the bar or for take-out.
I've been a server before. They get guaranteed minimum wage like everyone else. Stop this nonsense.
Barfly is one of Montreal's most authentic dive bars, a gritty gem tucked into the heart of the Plateau that pulses with character & charm. It's the kind of place where musicians, artists, & industry folks gather after hours, swapping stories over pints of their crisp, in-house lager. The vibe is laid-back & unpretentious, making it easy to strike up a conversation with someone who just came off stage or out of the studio.
The pool table is a central fixture-well-loved & always in use. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to kill time between rounds, it adds a communal feel to the space. The music is eclectic, the lighting is low, & the energy is always buzzing.
One of Barfly's quirks is its legendary bathroom walls, covered in layers of graffiti, stickers, & scribbled memories. It's practically a rite of passage to leave your mark-just grab a Sharpie & add your voice to the collage of past patrons.
Barfly isn't trying to be fancy, & that's exactly why it works. It's raw, real, & reliably fun. If you're looking for a place to drink, shoot pool, & meet Montreal's creative crowd, Barfly delivers.
Used to be my favorite bar, but I see that the blond bartender woman is rude with everyone else too. Well, she literally complained about the tip I gave, & the second time I went for a drink she forced me to tip more, otherwise no beer. Ain't cool. Especially since I'm a bartender as well. That's not how you treat guests 😬
This is my favorite bar. It's the CBGB's of Montreal. Lots of great bands play there, it feels like home. Good place to have a drink & watch the Habs play & the bartenders are awesome people.
I wish I could say everyone was rude & disrespectful being as it is a dive bar. But Edan was nice & made sure everyone felt welcome even at the shift change & with the'easy dj' which may not be everyone's vibe for a dive bar. My only suggestion would be to play more dive bar music & less techno but that's just me.
28 juin 2025
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