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Foufounes Électriques

Downtown
4.3$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 3 pm
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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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4.3434 ratings
5★
68%
4★
15%
3★
5%
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8%
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4%

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*as of 2026-07-15
4.3434 ratings
5★
68%
4★
15%
3★
5%
2★
8%
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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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David
5.0

Très bon spectacle

Oct 6, 2025
on Google
Jay
5.0

Great vibe

Oct 6, 2025
on Google
Stephan
5.0

Back in the 80's, affectionately called in french'Les Foufs', the venue was to Montreal what CBGB was to Manhattan in the late 70's. The music was loud, beer was cheap & mohawks were dangerously spiky, to say the least. To the sound of Skinny Puppy, Bauhaus & Siouxsie & the Banshees, with my good friend Mark & way too many beers, this is where I celebrated my first car, a ruined-down AMC Renault Alliance that barely made it through the winter. Nowadays, I go back occasionally so to remember the spirit, reminisce with my old punker friends still working on their art projects since the 80's, check out if my graffiti still entertain the toilets & hope the impossible mini-putt course that was under the stairs would one day rise from the graveyard. The venue, which was back then barely the size of a trunk, is now set over several floors, & might be a tad touristy (but a legend is a legend, so I'll close my eyes on this last fact). With plenty of indoor & outdoor seating area, a mezzanine & 2 showrooms, you can still chill over affordable beer, & later, when the beer-buzz hits the right spot, pogo-slam your way across the dance floor & yell at everybody that you were one of the originals !... Or just show-off & pretend…
Is punk dead ? No, it just got more comfortable & richer, ask Lydon !

Oct 2, 2025
on Google
Marc
5.0

Belle place ,accueil & services des employés impeccable, 3 salles pour accueillir des groupes.

Oct 1, 2025
on Google
Christophe
5.0

Bar rock très réputé à Montréal, l'accueil est sympa & il y a un grand choix de bière.
N'hésitez pas à y aller voir un concert 🤘

Sep 25, 2025
on Google
Robbie
5.0

Great sound, kind & helpful employees, great vibes!

Sep 21, 2025
on Google
Corey
5.0

Nothing compares to foufs atmosphere prices vibe memories old & new don't ever remember not loving it an absolute landmark

Sep 19, 2025
on Google
Kaleigh
5.0

The mixologists behind the bar are so willing to listen & quickly build the exact drink that the punks & drunks are demanding, it's such a beautiful dynamic. Don't ask for a menu, be an adult.

Go watch a show, have a pint, enjoy Montreal's biggest punk bar/showspace that's been around since the 90s.

Sep 6, 2025
on Google
Julien
5.0

Toujours agréable de passer du temps dans ma résidence secondaire 😎

Aug 30, 2025
on Google
Mark
5.0

A Montreal staple.

Aug 22, 2025
on Google
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