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Piranha Bar

Downtown
4.4$$
OPEN8 am - 3 am
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Piranha Bar Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Located in the middle of the centre of the heart of downtown, downstairs we have punching bag strength tester, pool table and darts, classic arcade game, VLTs, and upstairs a 300 capacity live music venue. We love Montreal and provide relaxed, quality experience... and at night we are a spaceship come meet aliens

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Reviews for Piranha Bar

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on Google4.1 (1400+)
*as of 2026-03-01
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63%
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Review Summary

Piranha Bar comes across in reviews as a rugged dive with a heavy metal and punk vibe that draws locals and visitors alike, a place where the energy is electric, drinks are affordable, and the staff are friendly. The atmosphere feels like a tight knit crowd among regulars, with live music and shows ranging from rock and metal to Wednesday karaoke, making it a go to spot for socializing, atmosphere, and people watching. The venue spans two levels, delivering a lively upstairs bar and a downstairs concert space that many praise for sound quality given the venue size, even as some note heat and less ideal acoustics in the basement. Safety concerns are raised by a few, particularly for women, suggesting improvements in crowd management and security. Amenities like slot machines and pool tables add to the casual vibe, plus a terrace in the summer and a solid beer selection keep things appealing, though some reviews mention no on site food service and the rule of bringing your own food in. Overall it remains cherished by metal and punk crowds for its authenticity, energy, and welcoming atmosphere despite occasional ups and downs.
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First time here. Interesting characters in there but it is what it is. Great downtown dive bar!

Mar 3, 2026
on Google

Cheap beer shitty everything else

Feb 28, 2026
on Google

If you are a tourist looking for the local environnement, this is the place. Cool music, cheap beer. Labattrita

Feb 27, 2026
on Google

Eclectic & exuberant

Feb 11, 2026
on Google

Great service, awesome vibe. Good times

Jan 26, 2026
on Google

très bon bar à ambiance, à la cooooool détendue. Maria est une excellente barmaid très professionnelle, mention spéciale pour elle ☺?
je recommande à 1000%
Mon repère favori... ♥?

Jan 24, 2026
on Google

Thanks Maria , you are the best waitress ❤?❤?❤?

Jan 24, 2026
on Google

Les 2 salles sont superbes !

Jan 16, 2026
on Google

If you here you know what you want
-Cheap drinks
-Nice super good looking bartender & tender esse (lol)
-& Wednesday 10pm karaoke b.itchess!!
Love to Mathieu.

Jan 12, 2026
on Google

Merci shanel & Thea 👌🫰❤?

Dec 27, 2025
on Google

-People dont know what they are up too when they get here.
This place is gorgeous in its own way.
It has its essence, its own vibe.
Its a family, where you discover new kind souls everyday & bond with the atmosphere. I really do appreciate that bar. The staffs is amazing!
& tbh i can understand why some people would hate on that place. But the truth is Jesus is King⚡?🤍

P.s *cheap bar for downtown*

Dec 24, 2025
on Google

If you want to chill, drink, have fun & just talk shit. This is the place.

Dec 24, 2025
on Google

Le barman du dimanche soir devrait avoir plus de chiffre ! Impeccable !

Dec 21, 2025
on Google

It's a nice place for concerts/events, & the sound is pretty good for a venue of that size. However, if you're a young woman please go as a group... I used to wait at the bar for my partner to finish their shift (they worked down the street) & would get harassed by men almost constantly... I hope they up their security/bouncers eventually as I do miss the atmosphere of the place...

Dec 18, 2025
on Google

Sick place bartenders are fun & cool theres always a show or something sick happening check it out

Dec 13, 2025
on Google

Killer dive bar near everything on Saint Catherine street. Bar tenders are awesome, would totally go back.

Dec 11, 2025
on Google
5.0

3 Americans walk into a Canadian bar every day for a week & have the time of our lives. Highly recommend.

Dec 11, 2025
on Google

Best place in city. Drink Drink more Drink

Dec 10, 2025
on Google

Jadore Cette endroit je va revenir souvent j'aime bien le service cest super agréable

Dec 10, 2025
on Google

My favorite neurodivergent bar 🤣

Never a dull moment. Regulars are like family.

Skilled pool players. 6 too many slot machines. Decent beer selection. Legendary staff. Can't ask for much else ❤?

Dec 10, 2025
on Google