Club Soda is a solid midsize venue for live music and comedy with a central Montreal location, a warm intimate vibe, and friendly staff. The sound is consistently good and the setup works for a range of shows, from intimate performances to bigger nights, with upstairs seating and a balcony offering different viewing options. Drawbacks noted include drinks that are pricey, cramped bathrooms, and a layout that can feel crowded on busy nights, along with occasional lighting or seating quirks, but overall the venue earns praise for energy, crowd vibe, accessibility, and its versatility for different genres and events.
Venue was packed to see Geordie Greep on April 1st. What an amazing performance, easily the best show I've been to in my life so far. Security seemed active & very polite which is always nice, water was cold & kept me alive. I noticed this venue seemed a bit warmer than most do, just make sure to drink plenty of water. The balcony area is fairly big but I had to stand the whole show due to getting there half an hour after doors open. It was a very tight 3 hr drive from Ottawa & I would do it as many times as needed to see Greep here again. As always the crowd energy in Montreal is so high, while still remaining very respectful to the music. Sound system was loud & clear, not as loud as some shows but plenty. I had no issues with the place would go again. :D
Club Soda is a solid spot for live shows & events, with good energy & a central location that makes it easy to get to. The atmosphere during performances is fun, & the crowd vibe is generally great.
That said, there are definitely some downsides. The drinks are way too expensive, especially for what you're getting, which takes a bit of the enjoyment out of the night. On top of that, the bathrooms really need attention-they're cramped, not particularly clean, & feel pretty neglected considering how busy the venue gets.
Overall, it's a decent place to catch a show & have a good time, but the pricing & facilities keep it from being truly great. Worth going for the performance itself-just maybe don't plan on too many drinks.
Dec 15, 2025
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I personally really like this event bar. It's not too small which is really good but it can feel cramped when there's a huge volume of people. There's even a balcony where you can sit back & watch the show. The drink I had was fresh & the staff were friendly!
i went to the venue a few days ago for a music show & i have no complaints for that, i had a lot of fun. what i want to bring attention to is the bar. before the show, i bought two shots for me & my friend. $5 each. drinks are always expensive in bars & clubs so i was not surprised, what bothered me is the lady's attitude. i did not give any tip because all she did was pour liquid in a small glass & she was not pleasant to speak to the moment i gave my order. tipping is not obligatory, regardless she got angry for it. i'm glad i didn't because she definitely did not deserve it then. here's MY TIP to that old hag, if you're so obsessed with getting a tip then maybe switch to a better paying job. it's not my fault you're not getting paid enough that you count of tips to have money. also next time maybe have a smile on your face.
Really liked the show, Projekt Revolution (3 bands). High energy songs & great musicians too! Hadn't been there in years, real fun evening! Nice, clean venue & drinks reasonably priced ($6 shooters). Would certainly go again 😊
Nov 2, 2024
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Such an amazing time at clubs soda for JOAT! The place was packed & the show was awesome. Prices weren't too bad for drinks once inside. Can definitely pack a lot of people in here but didn't feel too squished.
Really good ambiance. The sound quality is really good even for metal. The place is big enough for people to mosh pit. The only problem is there isnt a cocktail menu. So you have to ask for one of the can shown or hope they can do one of the drink you have in mind.
It was my first time attending a concert there & I liked the venue, but I'd have loved for it to have more places for sitting, specially when an unknown band will open for the main artists. Toilets are clean & you have various stands inside to buy drinks at a fair price.
J'ai adoré mes 2 expériences dans cet établissement! Les 2 fois que j'y suis allé c'était pour la LNI. Bonne ambiance décontractée ☑️ Personnel chaleureux & disponible ☑️ Menu de drink suffisant ☑️ Bien assis & pas tassé ☑️ Bonne vue de n'importe ou ☑️
Good place for shows. Try to avoid using the coat check, as it's at the entrance & it's a mess after shows. Drinks are a bit overpriced but it's alright.
The place is okay. It offers you alcoholic drinks & juices, but it does not have hot drinks (for example, $8 red wine). The place is relatively small, with an upper balcony with two adjacent rows of seats. As for the courtyard in front of the stage, there are folding chairs (like the picture) with... Small circular tables & a long bar on both ends with high chairs. A lovely place.
