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Sans Soleil Bar

Chinatown
4.6$$
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Sans Soleil Bar Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
BarGreat selection of cocktails

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Reviews for Sans Soleil Bar

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on Google4.6 (400+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Reviews describe Sans Soleil Bar as a vibrant, intimate venue with a speakeasy mood and a vinyl led DJ vibe that transitions from dinner to a late night dance floor, drawing praise for the warm atmosphere and attentive service. The food earns frequent high marks for quality and flavor, with favorites like sashimi, duck magret, and other carefully prepared dishes; some diners note that portions can be small and seating is snug when the room is crowded. Drinks are highlighted for craft and variety, including well made cocktails and a notable focus on Japanese influences, though a limited downstairs drink menu at times is mentioned. The staff and overall hospitality are repeatedly praised for friendliness, knowledge, and responsiveness, contributing to a sense of welcome even during busy periods. Taken together, Sans Soleil Bar is seen as a standout Montreal spot for those seeking a unique combination of excellent food, strong drinks, and a music driven atmosphere, with many fans planning return visits despite occasional organizational hiccups on crowded nights.
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Não há placa do bar. Você entra na porta central da loja Fleur & Cadeaux (n. 1002), passa pelo meio de um restaurante, desce as escadas em direção aos toaletes, e a entrada do bar está no subsolo. Reservas são recomendadas, pois o espaço é pequeno e movimentado. Muitas
opções de vinhos, saquês. Bom cardápio de comida japonesa. Bom atendimento. Provamos o drink Kohi, à base de café. Gostamos também das sobremesas: castella cake e creme caramel matcha. O sistema de som é excelente, assim como a seleção musical e a escolha dos DJs que tocam por lá.

Aug 31, 2023
on Google

Amazing food, great music (vinyl only)

Aug 29, 2023
on Google

Cute speakeasy tucked under a restaurant. This building has been in Chinatown ever since I could remember & the previous business owner (maybe building owner? I think Mr Wong) of the gift shop still lives upstairs!

The sound quality was incredible, I think 4 speakers around the room, they had a decibel reader for the DJs to look at throughout the night. We got there around 8pm to eat & chat & grab a drink & even thought it was full, you could easily hear yourself & it wasn't loud. There is good sound absorption & I'm quite sensitive to sound & was happy. The DJs actually spin on vinyl as well it was a whole vibe.

We got some food which was good to great. Attention to the toppings was 👌
Maiden tartare: good, wish there was more fish
marinated veggie: little palette cleanser
Crispy soft tofu: real tasty & satisfying, so good (though wasn't crispy at all even at the non soaked in sauce part)
cold ramen: my least favorite of the bunch, too salty & lemon forward, was okay, meat in it was good
Service was friendly but could have been more attentive. We had to always ask for more water, it wasn't refilled otherwise. A chopstick fell & one of us couldn't eat & asked for a new one the waitress forgot & we had to ask again after a while had passed.

Then after 10pm the chairs & tables get taken away & it becomes more dancy, the music wildly ranges tho depending on what the DJ wants to play. The music wasn't one I'd dance to yesterday but I enjoyed listening to it. We stayed in the back room to sit & chat while the main room got packed.

Would go back. Great for a small group or date!

Reservations recommended.

Aug 19, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Our server was very knowledgeable & super helpful. She took the time to go through each menu item & describe them in detail as well as noting a few of her personal favourites. She also made us choose the right choice of cocktails based on the food we ordered; ensuring we have the best experience possible. Food was insanely good & the environment for our 7PM reservation was perfect. Travelled back in time with record playing music. Great experience, would come back next time in Montreal.

Jun 22, 2023
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1 Review
3.5

Great place but music needs to change

Apr 1, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

one of my favourite places in Montreal. excellent food & the programmation musicale is on point. bravo. good crowd where everyone is welcome. thank you to the team that makes this happen.

Mar 25, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

good food, good music, good time, every time. merci encore!

Nov 5, 2022
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1 Review
4.5

Excellent saké cocktails. We also appreciated the server explaining the different saké types & letting us try samples. The miso aged duck was sooo tasty. Chirashi bowl was good but a little pricey given the portions. Loved the music, the vibe, the cosy ambiance, & the fact that the music wasn't too loud & we could carry on a conversation without yelling over the volume. Thank you for a lovely night.

Sep 28, 2022
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1 Review
4.5

Great vibe, music was excellent. Food was very good!

Aug 5, 2022