With its green marble formica walls and terrazo floors, Le Cheval Blanc is your vintage working class neighbourhood old time tavern. Located in what used to be called the Faubourg à la Mélasse (the Molasses District), it became the first licensed brew pub in Montréal, back in 1986. People come for the excellence of its beers, its cozy atmosphere, cool staff, great music and a bit of intentional simplicity!
Le Cheval Blanc feels like a relaxed, unpretentious neighbourhood classic with a genuine Montreal atmosphere, where a strong in house beer selection sits beside a reasonably priced menu and solid food. The decor blends art deco charm with a sense of history that adds character and even a retro futuristic vibe reminiscent of a Blade Runner style setting. The street patio in spring through fall is excellent, lively without being overwhelming, and the overall vibe is relaxed, creative, and local, attracting a mix of regulars and visitors. It is a place that people keep coming back to for casual evenings, patio drinks, and easygoing surroundings. Staff are noted as friendly and the service approachable, contributing to a no frills feel that still delivers good beer and simple, satisfying food. A few comments mention more pint size options and a clearer online menu, but the general sentiment is that Le Cheval Blanc is a welcoming, consistently enjoyable spot worth revisiting.
J'ai eu la chance de jouer dans cet mythique taverne hier & je dois dire le que staff est en OR. Nous avons été reçu comme des rois. Merci à toute l'équipe! 😍
Grâce à leur wifi gratuit, ils nous ont sauvé pour nous permettre de récupérer les codes du logement que nous avons loué; codes que tu ne reçois que lorsque tu arrives & quand tu ne viens pas du Canada, tu n'as pas vraiment de forfait téléphone canadien ! Bref, merci encore au Cheval blanc !!
The beer is the star of the show here. Lots of choices for any taste & not terribly priced. The vibe is cool, the staff is nice but the food is just average tbh. Definitely would be back for a night of beers though.
This place could be improved. The atmosphere is old & the place does not smell good, the waiters are too careless & do not know their menu very well, & about the food I ordered a calzone which ended up being a small "empanada", wrong & tricky naming. The beer is good though but I don't think I would repeat.
I appreciate iate the lighting & volume of music... nothing too intense. The little food we had was very good. But the beer is the star of the show. Cool, laid-back spot in a very centralized part of town
Mar 9, 2024
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Lowkey microbrwery. Moderate selection of freshly-brewed beers. Service was good. They have chessboards you can play on as well. This is a more relaxed bar.
Great Looking bar, with lots of people, service was quick, but the waiters need to read the room literally its less being to our beck & call, & more so hurrying us to order everytime, i get the pressure to make money but dont pressure me to buy another round when im enjoying a conversation with friends.
Good atmosphere & service. I love to go out for a drink here & there, & this place offers quick service & good mixed drinks (& of course beer) at reasonable prices. Give it a go
