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La Retenue

Côte-des-Neiges
4.2$
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La Retenue Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Although its name means restraint, this game bar in the Côte-des-Neiges district invites you to do just the opposite. It is in a more than festive atmosphere that the employees of La Retenue welcome you. Open every day until 3am, you can enjoy their pool and foosball tables, or show off your singing skills and have fun with karaoke. This neighborhood bar is also known for its comfort food menu with a wide variety of poutine.

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Everyday from 5pm to 7pm, enjoy our HAPPY HOUR promo with the pint of beer and our basic cocktails at $5! (*on selected alcohol only).
6 spots available.
Can accommodate groups of up to 50 people.
20 seats.

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4.244 ratings
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Reviews for La Retenue

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*as of 2026-04-01
4.244 ratings
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59%
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18%
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La Retenue comes across as a friendly, dependable dive bar with a warm neighborhood vibe, offering a large basement space for events, gaming machines, and good music, all paired with reasonably priced beer. Reviewers note courteous service from arrival and a lively yet relaxed atmosphere that invites conversation, while the drinks, including a notably good Negroni, receive high praise. Overall it’s considered an essential local stop with regular events and a welcoming, social environment that makes it a standout choice in the area.
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Riman
5.0

Rachel is the best bartender ever (from experience) very friendly & enthusiastic & such a blast to hang out & chat with, love her you should def hire he

Jan 26, 2026
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Noemie
5.0

I went to this bar one night & i met Rachel she served me & i think she could be a real good employee

Jan 24, 2026
on Google
Naztob
5.0

super ambiance, j'adorerai que rachel devienne barmaids avec skyler !

Jan 24, 2026
on Google
Jesse
1.0

Pire expérience que j'ai eu dans un bar, le bartender de la semaine passé était *très* gelé sur la poudre, criait sur les clients, punchait sur les comptoirs comme un enfant & emmenait une atmosphère très aggressive.. il a même sorti un tuyau en métal pour menacer des gens de les frapper parce qu'ils FUMAIEANT SUR LA TERRASSE!!!
Gardez votre argent & allez à littéralement n'importe quel autre bar.

Dec 12, 2025
on Google
Tommy
4.0

Service was good when i arrived here.

Quiet neighberhood bar.

Nov 15, 2025
on Google
Sherkan
5.0

La Retenue, tsé c'est le dive bar efficace par excellence : il coche toutes les cases de ce qu'on attend d'un endroit du genre. Musique sympa, staff courtois, machines de jeu, grande salle au sous-sol, événements réguliers… & surtout, de la bière à prix raisonnable. Bref un incontournable à avoir sur sa liste des bars de Côte-des-Neiges !

Jun 4, 2025
on Google
Mathis
3.0

Bar de quartier, vraiment rien d'exceptionnel, les prix sont tout de même attractifs, la serveuse quant à elle, était vraiment désagréable.

May 14, 2024
on Google
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