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Piranha Bar

Downtown
4.4$$
OPEN8 am - 3 am
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Piranha Bar Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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About

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 2026-06-01
5★
64%
4★
20%
3★
8%
2★
8%
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1%

Review Summary

Piranha Bar comes across as a lively downtown staple with a strong metal and punk vibe, hosting regular live shows in both the basement and upstairs while drawing a mix of locals and visitors who say the energy is welcoming and unpretentious. The staff and bartenders receive frequent praise for friendliness and good service, beer is affordable, and the overall vibe is casual and social, with slot machines adding extra character. Some reviews note occasional delays or uneven service on busy nights and remind that there is no food served, though you can bring your own. Taken together, Piranha Bar is seen as a solid dive bar for fans of rock and metal who want a place to drink, watch bands, and soak up a distinctive, energetic atmosphere.
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We came late on a Saturday night for essentially last call, was greeted by a friendly bartender & played some pool. great location overlooking an iconic street. Un grand merci de Toronto!

May 2, 2026
on Google

Great venue for local live bands in the basement & apparently upstairs also

Apr 29, 2026
on Google

Bit small, but nice.

Apr 26, 2026
on Google

Pretty chill bar for grabbing a couple of beers. Was served pretty quickly by the bartender on duty. Chatted here with a friend & had a couple of pints & was never bothered by staff.

Apr 26, 2026
on Google

We stopped into Piranha Bar for a couple of beers. The service was good & the staff were friendly.
The beer selection isn't huge, but it's enough for a casual visit. Prices were reasonable, & the overall vibe makes it a decent spot for a social hangout.
We didn't stay long, but it's a solid place to pop into for a drink.

Apr 5, 2026
on Google
4.0

I didnt eat there, just drinks. Appreciate the alternative vibr although the music varied to very (too much) different styles during the time there lol the three different ambients there are an excellent idea.

Apr 3, 2026
on Google

Classique. Staff super sympathique bonne ambiance, show diversifiés, bien situé.
J'y retourne constamment

Mar 30, 2026
on Google

C'est le meilleur bar en ville. La première fois que je suis allée à un bar à Montréal c'était ici & depuis, c'est la seule place que je vais. Les barmaids sont tellement fine & le boss encore plus !!! 🩷

Mar 27, 2026
on Google

I love this place the vibs are great & everyone is so nice. I once shit myself cause the bathroom was full & someone from the bar helped me love this place

Mar 24, 2026
on Google

Au top 🔥👍

Mar 22, 2026
on Google

genuinely the worst bar in montreal. avoid. the bouncers are the worst, they police the bathrooms & forcibly removed a transgender woman out of a washroom stall because she didn't look'woman' enough. ive also seen them confiscate belongings during bag checks. not to mention their complicity in hosting problematic right wing bands that other venues won't take. avoid avoid avoid if youre a real punk.

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

A good dive bar if you don't care if your barmaid doesn't know how to smile & feels entitled or how to make a drink go that matter.

Mar 12, 2026
on Google

The barmaid Alex is kinda annoying but really adorable at the same time, it's a little confusing.
She does her job really well & definitely knows how to keep the vibe going, definitely will come back

Mar 11, 2026
on Google
5.0

A dive bar in the best sense of the the term. Socialable staff & tasty beverages.

& there's metal. Can't forget the metal.

Post-covid, nothing has changed. Bar is still filled with carnivores.

2025/ Still awesome. Still metal.

2026/ 5/5 - would sell my soul c/o Pirahna Bar again.

Hail Satin.

Mar 11, 2026
on Google

Awesome bar. Good vibes. If you're spooky, you owe it to yourself to visit. 10's across the board.

Mar 7, 2026
on Google

They don't even care about customers. Bartenders are too entitled to serve. You don't deserve any tips.

Mar 6, 2026
on Google

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