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.
Booked the Sans Soleil bar for a 6:30 dinner to be able to enjoy the DJ that begins playing at 8pm. To clarify, their food menu is from Fleurs & cadeaux which was absolutely phenomenal - their sashimi selection is to die for as it is so fresh. They have this delicious 2yr aged soya sauce which is also provided for the sashimi. We also ordered the uni chips & dip, the marinated veggies & the peanut sauce udon. The service was generally pretty great but it took over 45 minutes for our last dish (we think the kitchen forgot our final dish which is why service was so slow in the end). All in all, would love to return again for this delightful supper club located below the eclectic pink restaurant! They also had a fun vending machine filled with beers & sakes which is meant to mimic all the fun vending machines japan is known for!
Great atmosphere at Sans Soleil. The music was so good to be honest & the place is great. However, when we came in we were told that the kitchen is not running anymore & it was totally fine with us. Shortly after a group came in & they got food served. This left us disappointed. Other than that, the place is great for cozy drinks for sure.
We absolutely loved this spot. The exterior & building is a real gem, if it's not the previous tenants signage; it definitely fooled me! We had cocktails in the basement & listened to a great turntablist play rare hip hop. We came back again later in the evening to see if there was a crowd but it was asking too much of a Monday in Montreal. Everyone working there is friendly & welcoming & the cocktails were lovely. I would love to come back for food & a weekend night in the basement! Hope to be back one day.
Food was absolutely amazing & prices are ok. Cocktails were delicious. Service was a little slow & with a lack of passion if I must say but Ambiance is great is you are not sitting right at door where bathroom is - like we did. But I was with a great friend & had so much to catch up that I poked with. Will make sure to avoid those seat next time:) Will def go back
Jul 8, 2024
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My husband & I had a nice time at this cute & very small, semi-hidden cocktail bar. The vibe is reminiscent of grandma's basement - super cozy & cool. Perhaps the best part of the experience was that the food at Sans Soleil is served from their sister restaurant, Fleurs & Cadeaux, which is upstairs. The noodles might be the best thing we ate our entire trip!
Ça devient de plus en plus cher & le bouncet parle juste anglais.... un truc nouveau aussi il y a un cover charge le jeudi vendredi samedi de 9$. Je vais m'ennuyer du sans soleil underground qui était si nice
Really cool place. I like the food, drinks, & the vibe. I've been a few times & the service has always been okay, but for whatever reason the staff was unpleasant my last time visiting. They just did not seem like they wanted to be there or that they were happy I was there. I went with a friend from out of town, & after we put in our drink/food order he actually asked me if he had done something to offend the server (he didn't do anything & is generally a really polite person). We ended up staying for only one drink & a snack then went elsewhere for round 2.
Excellent bar, ambiance japonaise, cependant mon ami a perdu sa doudoune verte uniqlo, si jamais vous l'avez n'hésitez pas à recontacter le bar nous avons laissé nos coordonnées :) Bar vraiment super !
