Pub Le Sainte-Élisabeth functions as a traditional destination for hearty pub fare and classic comfort food within a distinct historic stone environment. The menu centers on perennial favorites like crispy, beer-battered fish and chips paired with thick-cut fries and tangy tartar sauce. Guests occupy a secluded, multi-level terrace framed by ivy-covered walls or retreat into the cozy, dim interior characterized by wooden communal tables and stone masonry. This establishment prioritizes straightforward culinary preparation that complements an extensive selection of draft beers and seasonal ales. Patrons encounter a robust selection of savory dishes designed to accompany social gatherings and casual conversation. The environment maintains a grounded atmosphere where the focus remains on essential comfort staples served in a functional, unpretentious setting that emphasizes the architecture of the site.
Pub Le Sainte-Élisabeth is widely celebrated for its unique, vine-covered terrace and cozy, character-filled pub atmosphere, often described as a hidden gem in Montreal. Many visitors praise the friendly service and welcoming management, highlighting the staff's efforts to create a fun, communal experience for both locals and tourists. While the venue is frequently lauded for its good vibes, reasonable drink prices, and status as a favorite gathering spot, some recent reviews express concerns regarding inconsistent service standards, cleanliness issues, and confusion surrounding billing practices. Overall, it remains a popular destination for those seeking an authentic and lively pub experience, though experiences with the newer management policies and occasional service lapses vary among patrons.
Mon chum a ouvert la porte tout souriant en disant Bonjour, c'est ouvert? Le propriétaire lui même, super arrogant, a dit pourquoi tu penses que c'est débarré, pourquoi tu penses qu'il y a des employés, pourquoi tu penses qu'il y a du monde sur la terrasse en arrière... il n'arrêtait pas. J'ai dit alors on va aller sur la terrasse. Il a dit prends toi donc qqch à boire en passant. Bières en fût Boréal seulement, 33$ pour 2 pintes & sans service au tables. Les clients allaient eux même chercher & reporter les plateaux. Mon chum a été traumatisé par la salle de bain des hommes, il voulait jetter ses souliers parce qu'il y avait de la pisse à la grandeur du plancher. Toilette des femmes seulement 1 & sans papier.
La terrasse est belle mais nous n'y retournerons jamais.
Les faits sont très très très exacts, je ne fais jamais de mauvais commentaires, je crois que c'est la 1ere fois. De toute façon, les gens verrons par eux-mêmes & les autres commentaires vont en ce sens depuis le changement de propriétaire...
This is a hidden treasure. The frontage masks a beautiful courtyard. What is even more amazing is a) the incredible high walls of natural green beauty & b) the integration of the business with its neighbours. Wow
Jul 23, 2026
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Autrefois, c'était mon bar préféré, je n'y retournerai plus jamais… les autres commentaires récents décrivent exactement l'expérience que j'ai vécu lors de mes 2 dernières visites. À fuir absolument.
Pour répondre au propriétaire :
Merci pour cette réponse, qui confirme malheureusement l'impression laissée par mes dernières visites. Au lieu de répondre au fond de la critique, vous préférez fouiller mes anciens avis, m'attaquer personnellement & inventer un débat sur le prix de la bière qui n'avait jamais été évoqué.
J'ai connu cet établissement à une époque où il était accueillant, animé & très apprécié. Mon commentaire porte sur la détérioration de l'expérience vécue depuis, & non sur une nostalgie des bières à bas prix. La manière dont un propriétaire traite les clients insatisfaits en dit souvent autant sur un établissement que le service offert sur place. Je maintiens mon avis & je vous souhaite bonne chance pour les années à venir.
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like many others, my friends & I had a negative experience here last night because of the owner. We came here with a group of students from all over visiting Montreal for a conference. First, he did not let us have water bottles inside, this is understandable but he was very passive aggressive about something so simple. The owner listed drink options & when we asked to see the menu instead, he looked annoyed. Said to look it up online, where the prices were not listed. When someone asked about the beer available he kept replying in a condescending way. People asked about food & he said'this is a pub not a kitchen' again, you could have just said that there is no food without being rude. While we were there he was weirdly insistent that people ordered more drinks & bar snacks even though some people were not even finished with their first drink. When we said we were splitting the bill instead of one person paying, he immediately brought each of us our bill without us asking for it. Some people were so thrown off by his attitude that they decided to leave ASAP & go to another bar nearby. I understand the importance of tips for service workers, but asking people to leave you a 15% tip for being treated poorly is wild. Your lack of hospitality & manners are bad for your business, people trying to enjoy one casual drink with their friends are not. What is sad is that there were so many of us, had you not been so vulgar we would have stayed & consumed a lot more. I have since been made aware that he was also racist towards our international visitors. You should be ashamed !
Fairly, the beer is okay but the service makes our experience terrible. First, it is not a common practice in pubs in Montreal to ask everyone to pay right away after serving the beer. We requested separate bills, it will be a better experience if the waiter can write down what people have ordered & bill at the end. This is commonly what pubs do, & customers general appreciate that & will leave a good tips. Your practice discourage people to get a second drink. Secondly, the waiter enforced a 15% tips despite what I mentioned in the first point. Tipping is not mandatory, the waiter claims'he has no salary' & was mad when one international friend did not leave a tips. Tipping is not a common culture is every country, as a Canadian, I feel very sorry for my friend being forced to tip as it is not a good experience. It is not right to force someone to tips, unless it is clearly written. Again, the service did not deserve our tips. Third, the'one beer per hour per person rule' is nonsense. It is not a problem if it is clearly written, but we were told after sitting a while, some people had to take their time & not finishing the first beer, that is very awkward. Now, I read this rule from the review, but I have to say this rule is generally not applicable in most pubs/bars in Montreal. There was empty table around, the owner was just trying to kick us out. The table turn-around policy in the previous comments is not valid. I emphasised, the rule is not clearly written & you cannot blame customers for not ordering'enough' drinks. Overall, I do not recommend the experience as the service was harassing. I know the owner always read the comments & I hope you will improve. Please.
