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Piranha Bar

Cold beer and classic pub favorites anchor the vibrant nightlife at Piranha Bar.

Downtown
4.4$$
OPEN8 am - 3 am
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Piranha Bar functions as a distinct hub for pub fare and social engagement. The menu emphasizes substantial plates designed for casual enjoyment, focusing on classic comfort food staples and hearty snacks. High-capacity bar service provides a wide selection of draft beers, spirits, and house cocktails to accompany every order. The physical environment features a high-energy layout centered around a bustling bar counter and communal seating arrangements. Music and multimedia displays define the sensory backdrop for this venue, maintaining a lively atmosphere for all patrons. Diverse seating options allow groups to congregate easily while navigating the various sections of the floor plan. This establishment prioritizes functionality and accessibility in its service model, ensuring consistent output for those seeking straightforward food options and a reliable social setting throughout the operational cycle.

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4.4446 ratings
5★
64%
4★
20%
3★
8%
2★
7%
1★
2%

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Reviews for Piranha Bar

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*as of 2026-08-01
4.4446 ratings
5★
64%
4★
20%
3★
8%
2★
7%
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Review Summary

Piranha Bar is widely recognized as a legendary downtown dive bar, celebrated for its authentic atmosphere, welcoming staff, and consistent lineup of live rock and metal shows. Visitors frequently praise the venue for its unique, eclectic vibe, affordable drink prices, and vibrant social environment, often describing it as a must-visit spot in Montreal. While some patrons suggest improvements regarding venue temperature, drink consistency, or the need for increased security, the majority of reviews highlight the bar as a fantastic place to hang out, play pool, or catch local live performances in a relaxed, non-pretentious setting.
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Joooni
1.0

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
Egan
2.0

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
Shayne
5.0

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
Dan
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
Mike
5.0

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
Sachin
1.0

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

Mar 6, 2026
on Google
Jeremie
5.0

First time here. Interesting characters in there but it is what it is. Great downtown dive bar!

Mar 3, 2026
on Google
Chimmels
1.0

Cheap beer shitty everything else

Feb 28, 2026
on Google
Anthony
5.0

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

Feb 27, 2026
on Google
Jordon
5.0

Eclectic & exuberant

Feb 11, 2026
on Google
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