HELM (which is an acronym for Houblon (Hops), Eau (Water), Levure (Yeast) & Malt) is an unpretentious brew-pub which promotes quality and local products in an urban setting. Aside from the in-house brewed beer, we also offer a wide selection of Quebec cider and American wines. We also offer a simple cuisine featuring fresh ingredients. Its decor, both rough and refined, its big, central bar, the lights are what makes HELM a friendly place, perfect for discussing and meeting with friends.
HELM microbrasserie is a welcoming spot with a warm vibe, standout beers and thoughtful food, where a friendly team and relaxed atmosphere make it easy to spend a great evening with friends; the beer list offers creative flavors, the decor is simple and inviting, and the terrace and dog friendly policy add to the appeal, while occasional busy periods may slow service but staff stay accommodating and welcoming.
Malheureusement dû au manque de staff, 2 serveurs pour tout le resto incluant aller chercher la bouffe en cuisine, servir aux tables, faire payer les clients & j'en passe, aucun égard au niveau du service. Après avoir tenté à plusieurs reprises d'accrocher quelqu'un pour avoir une deuxième bière, on nous a apporté la mauvaise sorte, une blonde forte au lieu d'une rousse..... Nous nous sommes levées & avons été attendre 10 minutes au bar pour payer. Poutine tiède très ordinaire. Dommage, l'endroit est intéressant & l'ambiance y est bonne, bien situé dans le Mile-End.
Trois étoiles car l'établissement a le mérite de proposer des bonnes bières pas très chères.
Sinon en ce qui concerne le service j'ai même pas envie d'en parler.
C'est tellement frustrant d'attendre une bière 1h.
C'est encore plus frustrant quand il n'y a personne dans le bar.
Mais le summum c'est que des gens qui arrivent après nous sont servis bien avant nous.
Pour finir quand même sur un bon point ils mettent de la bonne musique.
The beers were delicious, but the nachos were very disappointing despite being named after the bar. They were cold when we got them, soggy on the bottom, & looked thrown together haphazardly. Whole cilantro stems, some nachos without any toppings, & others buried under a sea of raw tomato & corn. Fine for 5$, not for 22$.
Service was average, atmosphere bustling & pleasant. Decent, but I don't think this is the five star experience everyone raves about. Maybe we got unlucky with food last night.
Helm is such a vibe! The drinks are top-notch, the atmosphere is welcoming, & the service is consistently great. I went on a night they were hosting free bingo, & it was way more fun than I expected - super interactive & had the whole bar laughing & cheering.
It's the kind of place where you can chill with friends, enjoy quality drinks, & still get a little surprise fun like bingo. Definitely coming back - Helm nails it every time!
