Montreal Pool Room is described as a nostalgic Montreal staple where steamies, poutine, and burgers star in a simple, flavorful lineup with gravy-rich sauces and crispy fries. The atmosphere is divey and charming, with walls proudly showing the restaurant's history, and the service is consistently fast and friendly, with prices considered fair and payment sometimes noted as cash only. Overall, reviews converge on an authentic, old-school experience that delivers comforting, satisfying fare, though a few mention occasional inconsistency.
I has been coming to Montreal Pool room since i am 18 years old. Now i am 59 years old & the hot dog & fries has been the same throughout the years.
Daniel
If ya hafta ask....ya don't know....BUT YOU SHOULD!!!!! This is one of the ULTIMATE MONTREAL ICONS !!! Opened in 1912 in the former'red light district' (although still some entertainment across the street...) & FAMOUS for its STIMMY - FRITES (bien cuire SVP !!) & Orange ...steamed hot dog (order at least two), French fries & Orange Crush.
Open 10:30 a.m. to 4 a.m......if you don't eat here you REALLY have NOT visited Montreal!!!! & by the way....there are NO POOL TABLES.....
Montréal pool room est une institution & je suis content d'y avoir été. C'est définitivement le meilleur steamé que j'ai mangé depuis longtemps & la poutine est solide également. C'est le fun de voir les photos historiques/cadre sur les murs aussi dont un chandail de Maurice Richard. Le seul bémol pour moi est que c'est argent comptant seulement. C'est une aberration en 2026 de ne pas accepter aucune carte en plein centre ville de Montréal.
Classic Montréal eatery with Steamés, poutine, burgers. Great vibes, great aesthetic. A real piece of history. Stick with the all dressed, you won't regret it.
Great poutine in a great establishment. The gravy is super flavourful & the fries are crispy & delicious. This restaurant has a bunch of history & proudly displays it on the walls, it's not everyday you get poutine from a 100 year old restaurant. Overall, a great poutine for anyone searching for an authentic poutine.
Honestly the steamy's are so good & the burgers are great! Everything is priced great & if you are looking for some yummy comfort food this is a great spot! BRING CASH!
Tried the poutine at Montréal Pool Room & we were blown away by how packed with flavor the gravy was rich, savory, & loaded with sweet onion notes. Simple food done extremely well. The atmosphere is divey but full of charm & character. Cash only, but there's an ATM inside, which makes it easy. A classic spot that's absolutely worth a stop.
