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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

Food
Service
on Google4.1 (1400+)
*as of 2026-04-01
5★
63%
4★
20%
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8%
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8%
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Review Summary

Reviews describe Piranha Bar as a downtown dive with an electric, eclectic vibe where cheap drinks, a welcoming crowd and a heavy metal, punk and goth sensibility draw locals and visitors alike. Staff are repeatedly praised for friendly, attentive service, the shows are well staged with solid sound for the venue size, and the place is noted for its lively atmosphere, a big terrace and even slot machines. Safety is a concern for some, with warnings to go in groups for young women and calls for better security. No kitchen currently serving food, but outside food is allowed, and the venue is known for its real piranha tank feature that adds to the unique vibe. Overall the place is seen as a standout metal-focused hub in the city, beloved by a mixed crowd and appreciated for its character, price point, and consistent live entertainment.
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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

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
5.0

Camille is the woman! Keeps the beer flowing & the music blasting

Sep 30, 2025
on Google

If you like gothic rock-style bar or just looking for a place where to have big okay beer for 10$ & play pool then this is ideal.

Mar 2, 2025
on Google

Great bar with a good selection of beer on tap. Staff are the friendliest in the area! Good terrace on St Cath in the summer.

Feb 27, 2025
on Google

Been in Montreal 3 days...been here 4 times. A home away from home. Great jukebox selection, decent beer, met 2 different dogs (doesn't get much better than stroking dogs in a bar) & the staff are exactly like every server we've come across in Metal bars around the world - friendly & approachable. We've had the best time in Piranha Bar, highly recommended.

Aug 26, 2024
on Google

OK to visit & a pleasant atmosphere as lots of people knew each other. Beer ok, but didn't eat.

Jul 19, 2024
on Google

Been here a couple time Never disappoints on the weekend night! Cheap beer & gamble machine! Everything to be away from the wifey! Nice service to!

Jul 2, 2024
on Google
5.0

One of the best venues to see Metal bands passing through town, especially now that the stage is located in the basement. This makes it much cooler in the summer months. Regardless, good sound & intimate setting with clear sightlines. Always good beer available at competitive prices. Be sure to see all your favorite, obscure, Metal bands here.

May 28, 2024
on Google

Good bar but i wish there was more & better beer selection.

Mar 20, 2024
on Google

calling this place a dive bar is almost an insult: great for a post workout beer with all the sport venues upstairs (jiu-jitsu, boxing, indoor football), its all booze, rock & roll, & bartenders in cute goth/metal outfits. you feel a bit back in time, & in the best way. if you are into the whole rock & roll scene, this place will feel like home coming back for a gig for sure, see you guys soon :)

Dec 8, 2023
on Google