Club Soda is a solid midsize venue for live music and comedy with a central Montreal location, a warm intimate vibe, and friendly staff. The sound is consistently good and the setup works for a range of shows, from intimate performances to bigger nights, with upstairs seating and a balcony offering different viewing options. Drawbacks noted include drinks that are pricey, cramped bathrooms, and a layout that can feel crowded on busy nights, along with occasional lighting or seating quirks, but overall the venue earns praise for energy, crowd vibe, accessibility, and its versatility for different genres and events.
Venue was packed to see Geordie Greep on April 1st. What an amazing performance, easily the best show I've been to in my life so far. Security seemed active & very polite which is always nice, water was cold & kept me alive. I noticed this venue seemed a bit warmer than most do, just make sure to drink plenty of water. The balcony area is fairly big but I had to stand the whole show due to getting there half an hour after doors open. It was a very tight 3 hr drive from Ottawa & I would do it as many times as needed to see Greep here again. As always the crowd energy in Montreal is so high, while still remaining very respectful to the music. Sound system was loud & clear, not as loud as some shows but plenty. I had no issues with the place would go again. :D
Je suis allez voir 2e chance. C'était plusieurs artistes se réunissant. C'était bien. Les groupes étaient super. Mais le son était.. correct pas plus ni moins !
La qualité du son est très variable. J'y suis allée le 26 février voir Robert Robert & le son était vraiment médiocre. On avait de la misère à reconnaître les tounes.
Feb 28, 2026
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I went to the Pink Floyd tribute concert. Is it normal that the security guards hit me? I'm pregnant.
They left my face & hands bruised. That's not normal.
J`ai acheter des billets pour pink floyd le 10 Janvier 20:00 hrs. !
Mais ils ouvrent les portes a 20 :00 hrs. avec une file d'attente de +/- 50 minutes ! Donc on entre pas avant
+/- 21:00 hrs. ! E t le show est a 22:00 hrs. ! plus JAMAIS Le club soda !
Club Soda is a solid spot for live shows & events, with good energy & a central location that makes it easy to get to. The atmosphere during performances is fun, & the crowd vibe is generally great.
That said, there are definitely some downsides. The drinks are way too expensive, especially for what you're getting, which takes a bit of the enjoyment out of the night. On top of that, the bathrooms really need attention-they're cramped, not particularly clean, & feel pretty neglected considering how busy the venue gets.
Overall, it's a decent place to catch a show & have a good time, but the pricing & facilities keep it from being truly great. Worth going for the performance itself-just maybe don't plan on too many drinks.
Awesome music venue with great atmosphere & sound. This place really understands how to put on a metal show. The staff are cool & the location is very convenient.
