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Foufounes Électriques

Downtown
4.3$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 3 pm
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About

Foufounes Électriques is a dynamic bar known for its energetic atmosphere and vibrant nightlife scene. It offers a unique social hub where patrons can enjoy a selection of refreshing drinks and engage in lively conversations. The establishment is a popular destination for those seeking a casual and fun night out, often featuring music and events that contribute to its buzzing environment. It serves as a central gathering point for friends and locals looking for entertainment and good company in a spirited setting. The bar provides a straightforward and enjoyable experience for its diverse clientele.
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5★
68%
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Reviews for Foufounes Électriques

Food
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on Google4.3 (4600+)
*as of 2026-07-15
5★
68%
4★
15%
3★
5%
2★
8%
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5%

Review Summary

Les Foufounes Électriques is widely regarded as an essential, legendary institution within Montréal's alternative music scene, celebrated for its authentic underground spirit and high-energy atmosphere. Visitors frequently praise the venue for its diverse lineup of punk, metal, and hard rock performances, its affordable beer prices, and its spacious multi-level layout that includes a popular summer terrace. While the majority of guests appreciate the unique, grit-filled aesthetic and inclusive community vibe that spans generations, experiences with customer service are occasionally inconsistent, with some patrons reporting excellent, professional interactions and others encountering rude or inattentive staff. Despite occasional complaints regarding service speed or security, the venue remains a beloved staple for music fans who value its raw, historical character and its enduring role as a gathering place for the city's alternative subcultures.
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I was a regular customer in 1999 & mid 2000's i went there last night after 23 years & I'm still in love with the place beer still affordable they play some really good music stp, Ozzy, alternative for sure Nirvana pearl jam soundgarden well everything a guy like me likes, people's are friendly bartenders too if you're nice believe me you get whatever you want to have a wonderful times there I feel alive & at home again going back there soon again

Jun 28, 2026
on Google

Bartenders here are rad

Jun 6, 2026
on Google

Legendary venue!
Friendly staff & quick bartenders even when things get busy.

May 18, 2026
on Google

They have the worst bartenders. There are two or three of them that always have attitude & it's like why work with people if you're going to be like that.

May 16, 2026
on Google

Always the best time , amazing service from the bartender kat . See you all again soon

May 16, 2026
on Google

The bar & venue were great, great shows put on & a good price. Event bartender was super nice & friendly, but the short blonde haired bartender downstairs was very unfriendly & rude, a lot of customers there I talked to said the same thing about her. Asked what was on tap because half of them were in French & we were also on the side of the bar (the taps were in the front of the bar) & we couldn't read them. & she goes'whatever you can see is what we have' & we explained that we couldn't read them & she goes'Budweiser isn't French' & ignored what I said about the position that we were in. Rest of the night she gave us attitude & crappy service, we still did tip though.

May 13, 2026
on Google

Great venue, enjoyed the show. I met quite possibly the kinkiest girl ever. Bathrooms have CBGB vibes. Bartender was a great mixologist.

Mar 30, 2026
on Google

Refused to serve my friend, bartenders are doing shots in the back & made eye contact multiple times with said friend yet ignored them for about 20 minutes until we got sick of it & left. Definitely not an inclusive space at all which is ironic because this bar is a self proclaimed'alternative bar'. Clearly this title is outdated since the staff seem to have no issue discriminating customers. 0/10 i don't recommend

Mar 7, 2026
on Google

I came here with friends last night & while the atmosphere is pretty decent & the place was lively, the staff was extremely condescending. The bouncer was rude to us & the bartenders ignored my girlfriend for 15 minutes (until she gave up on getting service) despite making eye contact with her several times. When the rest of my group did get service, they were very short with us & generally unpleasant. I don't know if we did something to get this kind of treatment but I highly doubt we were being disruptive. The only thing that comes to mind is the fact that we were all pretty young (19-20 years old) & maybe that kind of crowd is not welcomed here, but we weren't rowdy or anything like that. I'm not one to tone police service workers, especially on a busy night, I can fully understand why things would take longer/the staff would be more stressed, but even with that in mind, it was excessive.

Mar 7, 2026
on Google

Was so excited to pass by foufs tonight & ordered a shot & as I was leaving heard the bartender making fun of me being nostalgic about my last 12 years here.

Jan 7, 2026
on Google