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Philémon Bar

Old Montreal
4.0$ & $$
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Philémon Bar Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Philémon Bar

Food
Service
on Google4 (900+)
*as of 2026-04-01
5★
56%
4★
13%
3★
8%
2★
16%
1★
6%

Review Summary

Philémon Bar is described as a lively Old Port spot where the vibe loosens after the early crowds, with a central bar, good music and DJs, friendly service, and drinks that are reasonably priced for the area, while reservations help beat the rush and the staff generally manages busy crowds well. The ambiance and energy are widely praised and make it feel like a fun nightlife destination, though some reviews note aging decor, a few maintenance issues such as dirty bathrooms or broken furniture, and that food options can be limited or unavailable at times. Language service can vary and hours can be inconsistent, but staff often go the extra mile to accommodate by finding nearby dining options or offering lounge access. Overall, it remains a popular choice for a night out, especially for dancing and socializing, with the caveat of crowding and occasional service or offering gaps.
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At the end a great experience, even with a bit of a bumpy rode 😅 I reserved for my birthday for 10 people 3 weeks in advance & the waitress explained that there's food, drinks, we'll have the lounge & I can bring a cake with me. I confirmed by text 2 days before. On the same day, at 2 pm, the same waitress calls saying there will be no food - like none, literally just olives - available because the chef is sick. Which I understand, but on a Saturday night I'd expect some back up. The waitress told us she's sorry & knows it's a party of 10 & that it will be challenging to find another place, but she contacted several restaurants nearby to accommodate us. We ended up all searching for half an hour & I found a place to dine. The waitress also told us we were welcome to the lounge at 10pm (which normally they only take reservations until 8pm) & offered a bottle of Prosecco to apologize. We arrived at 10:15 & got seated & had our bottle, & ended up having a great time! Thanks for accommodating.
A great place to dance but gets JAMMED PACKED. If I wasn't on the lounge it would be annoying to be in such a crowd.

May 11, 2025
on Google

Honestly never had as much fun in a bar, the staff is very friendly & the drinks are chefs kiss. Great place!

Dec 19, 2023
on Google

I’m just not giving five stars cause the ambiance wasn’t so hyped. I can’t explain why cause everything here is amazing, the ambiance, the waitress (the sweetest girl ever) & the drink. I kid you not, the best cocktail of my life. It was a mixture of amaretto & coffee *kiss chef*

Oct 13, 2023
on Google