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La Retenue

Côte-des-Neiges
4.2$
OPEN8 am - 3 am
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La Retenue Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
BurgersPoutineComfort FoodPastaVegetarianGrilled CheeseFish & ChipsGreat selection of beersPubResto-Bar
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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Reviews for La Retenue

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on Google4.1 (100+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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59%
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18%
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9%
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5%

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Review Summary

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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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

Very Laid Back Place Affordable & Fun, Kindly Staff.

Sep 3, 2023
on Google

Un chouette pub situé à Côte des neiges avec de bons choix de bieres; je suis tombé en amour avec la petite terrasse qui donne sur la rue Côte des neiges 😊. Je recommande vivement!

Aug 27, 2023
on Google
5.0

Très bel endroit & ambiance chaleureuse ! Nous avons mangé un excellent burger avec des pommes de terres douces & une pinte de biere le tout pour environ 13 $ ! Bonne qualitée- prix & le serveur nous a meme fait un tour de magie !

Dec 5, 2017