Montreal Pool Room

Downtown

CLOSEDOpens Today at 10:30 am

Monday	10:30 am - 4 am
Tuesday	10:30 am - 4 am
Wednesday	10:30 am - 4 am
Thursday	10:30 am - 4 am
Friday	10:30 am - 4 am
Saturday	10:30 am - 4 am
Sunday	10:30 am - 4 am

Easter: hours might differ

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1217 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal, H2X 1K4

Downtown, Quartier des Spectacles

(514) 954-4487

montrealpoolroom1912.com

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Montreal Pool Room is described as a legendary, old-school Montreal institution with a divey but charming vibe where simple staples like steamed hot dogs, poutine, and fries are served quickly and at great value. The core appeal centers on the steamed buns and dogs, rich gravy and onions in the poutine, and classic toppings, with many calling the hot dogs among the best in town and the poutine consistently tasty, though opinions on fries and authenticity vary. The venue is cash only, sometimes with an ATM inside, which fits its no-frills character, and the place is often praised as a must-visit, especially after a night out, backed by fast friendly service and a nostalgic atmosphere. While some notes about cleanliness or ambiance exist, the overall sentiment is a dependable, nostalgic stop that delivers traditional Montreal comfort food at affordable prices.

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Steven

5.0

Me & wife had two steamies & poutine. Excellent food & service. Merci

Jan 7, 2026

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Rico

5.0

Amazing place for your first'steamies' experience. This place has been a staple of downtown Montréal since 1912 & has a lot of history. Would recommend, they were delicious!!'Loaded' is the only way to go!!

Dec 13, 2025

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Kartiki

4.0

Poutine - really good. perfect on the curds & gravy (has a bit of kick which I liked) but fries are bigger than what I would like. Much better than what I've had so def recommend.
Steamies were disappointing - dogs were small & toppings lacked flavour.
Lacks atmosphere - very bland & not clean. Quick in & out.

Nov 14, 2025

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Billy

5.0

One of the best traditional fast food restaurants in Quebec... always great food & service!
The steamies, french fries, burgers, putine, are simply delicious! Close to Montreal's Festival Place...(Quartier Des Spectacles)....Place Des Arts.
A Legendary & iconic locale since 1959.

Jul 21, 2025

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Justin

5.0

Awesome counter restaurant for delicious, authentic steamies (hotdogs), poutine, fries, etc., in a historic restaurant, in a historic part of town. Highly recommended for tourists & locals alike.

Nov 3, 2024

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William

5.0

One of the few remaining really authentic places left in Montreal. I like their steamies. I don't often like fries, but I like theirs. I love sitting in that one seat at the front window & watching the world go by on St Laurent. Cash only!

Oct 8, 2024

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Jeanine

5.0

Great spot to get an authentic Montréal hot dog, the steamie!

Oct 8, 2024

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Johnny

5.0

Cole slaw makes the steamie

Apr 24, 2024

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Antara

5.0

Having a steamie in Montreal was on my checklist & this place made it happen! Went around 12am & it was a humble place & the steamie was exactly how I imagined, yummmy! We also had the chicken sandwich that was really good too!

Jan 25, 2024

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Paige

4.0

Perfect spot for late night eats. Love to support a historical business that's been in business for 100+ years. No fuss interior slinging classic steamies & fries. Delicious dogs & fries. Cash only so make sure to have some handy.

Oct 29, 2023

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5.0

One of the best late night poutines you can get. Steamies are on point too.

Sep 9, 2023

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