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5475 Rue des Jockeys
La Retenue
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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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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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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
5.0
super ambiance, j'adorerai que rachel devienne barmaids avec skyler !
Jan 24, 2026
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1.0
?I had a deeply disturbing & discriminatory experience at La Retenue on Jan 3rd around 10:40 - 10 :50 PM. I went in to politely inquire about a job, something I have done at many other local establishments & pubs without issue. However, I was immediately targeted & blocked at the door by a man who appeared to be acting as security guard (Black male with glasses). I believe he was not staff as they were inside. Even if he was staff or manager he cannot racially profile me like this. I will still make a complaint.
?He did not ask how he could help; instead, he physically blocked my entry & stared at me with extreme aggression. When I explained I wanted to speak to staff about work, he dismissively snapped'no job' & gestured for me to leave while continuing to behave in a threatening, hostile manner.
?I felt clearly profiled & targeted because of my appearance as a South Asian Muslim man. It is unacceptable for a business in Côte-des-Neiges, a inclusive neighborhood , to allow individuals to act as'gatekeepers' who use intimidation to keep certain people out. I am taking formal action with the Quebec Human Rights Commission. I strongly advise others who value equality & safety to avoid this establishment.
Jan 3, 2026
on Google
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
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
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2.0
This happened second time same guy after I have couple of drinks instead of my usually drink serve me WATER.. EY BRO THIS IS ATTEMPTING MURDER...I AM ALLERGIC ON WATER..AS MY ITALIAN FRIENDS SAY..... REVENGE IS THIS SERVED COLD...MORE COLD MORE SWEET.😜😜😜😜😜😜 U GOING TO GET IT
Aug 30, 2024
on Google
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
5.0
This was a nice discovery! I had walked by it many times but finally went in to give it a try. It's a nice little place with an upstairs & downstairs portion. They most likely open up the lower section when it gets full upstairs. They have a good selection of beers on tap & can make you any kind of liquor drinking they have the ingredients. The staff was friendly too. Nice little deck outside if you don't mind the traffic on Cote des Neiges. 👍😎
May 5, 2024
on Google
3.0
Good service, the staff was friendly & professional. Prices were ok for the beers, & particularly interesting on event nights.
Tiny terrasse, close to Côte-des-neiges street, so very noisy (3-4 fire trucks, 2-3 ambulances, & big trucks). A lot of people smoking cigarettes right besides also, less than 1m away.
No food is served, but you can bring your own to eat there.
Sep 14, 2023
on Google