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Else's

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$
OPEN12 pm - 1 am
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Else's Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
Pub FoodGreat selection of beersMicrobrewery / Craft BeerPub
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About

Else's serves as a quintessential neighborhood pub providing a straightforward selection of hearty comfort food and well-poured beverages. The kitchen focuses on approachable menu items designed to pair seamlessly with a diverse array of craft beers and spirits. Patrons find a relaxed atmosphere defined by wooden furnishings and a social layout that facilitates casual conversation among small groups. The menu highlights classic pub staples prepared with consistency to ensure reliability for every visitor seeking a substantial meal. Decorative elements contribute to the grounded aesthetic, creating an environment that feels familiar and unpretentious for those congregating in the space. Quality remains the central objective, maintaining a standard that supports the establishment's reputation as a dependable local fixture for those prioritizing flavor and character over excessive formality in their choice of venue.
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Reviews for Else's

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on Google4.6 (1200+)
*as of 2026-07-01
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Review Summary

Else's is widely regarded as a charming and cozy hidden gem in Montreal, praised for its inviting atmosphere, eclectic decor, and consistent quality of food and drinks. Patrons frequently highlight the mac and cheese, dumplings, and various taco options as standout dishes, while the house beer and well-crafted cocktails are consistently recommended. Although the venue is popular and can become quite busy and loud during peak hours, most guests appreciate the friendly, accommodating staff and the laid-back, social environment. While some visitors find the portion sizes small or the noise level challenging, the overall consensus is that the pub offers a unique and memorable experience that keeps locals and visitors alike returning for more.
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It's a very cozy place, the food was great. It's kind of expensive for what it offers.

Nov 12, 2023
on Google

Un lieu envoûtant qui n'a pas changé depuis 1993. L'esprit de l'ex propriétaire est toujours présent & c'est très bien ainsi.

Nov 8, 2023
on Google

A quaint cozy bar with lots of personality! After being a few times now, the best part of Else's is the ambiance. Though they have a food menu, it mostly is a place to grab drinks & their hot ciders are notably delicious. Expect to wait up to 20 minutes for a table most nights, I've never not seen it packed & people like to linger late. The prices for drinks are reasonable but not the cheapest for food. Their cheesecake is creamy & soft making a solid dessert choice. Accessibility wise there is a step at the double doors, & it's quite close quarters between tables & the bar seating. I would recommend in the area if you are looking for a quintessential plateau bar experience.

Oct 31, 2023
on Google

Great great drinks

Oct 26, 2023
on Google

Great drinks, great food, great ambiance, great service! 👌

Oct 26, 2023
on Google

Lovely atmosphere & great service. The butter chicken was delicious.

Oct 1, 2023
on Google

Her life story is inspiring. You can sit with your pint & read about it on the back of the menu & feel the weight of a life, the gravity of a single person making their way through the world, making their own decisions, travelling across the planet, touching countless other lives, & founding a resto bar filled with a bunch of little gremlin figurines.

Sep 28, 2023
on Google

Very cute bar on the plateau, clearly a place peoples go for first dates, it was super crowded & the place is kinda small so you can be really stuck. As for the food it was ok nothing special & I ain’t a fan of resto/bar making food from so many different places instead of focusing on making one type of food right & excellent. Personally they tried to mixed different cuisine together & for me the quesadilla with the Portuguese sausage wasn’t really going together since the Portuguese sausage is really over powering the taste of the whole meal. The salad was missing dressing for sure. The shrimp taco were good tho. The service was super slow & not so good my water glass was always empty & I was the only one at my table not drinking alcool…the waitress also asked us if we wanted spicy sauce which we did but by the time she came back we ended up starting to eat since it was super long before she came back & everybody like to eat while it’s hot, we almost finish our plates by the time we had the sauce. But overall it’s a cute place, to eat maybe not the place but clearly it’s a bar first, I believe when you just go with a friend for a drink it’s a good place.

Sep 12, 2023
on Google

Great food & service by waiters & waitresses - only complaint I have are the dishes being slightly greasy… nothing that the staff didn’t fix immediately though.

Sep 5, 2023
on Google

Best place for drinks, & the food there was delicious. The mac&cheese is incredible, & they have tons of delicious & flavourful vegetarian options. The carrot cake was so good & it has really good Guinness that is significantly cheaper than other pubs ive been to. The crowd was very nice, & i loved the atmosphere definitely one of my favorite montreal spots for a drink & a chat with friends!! Super cute inside & a lot of tables & space

Sep 3, 2023
on Google