Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

5 pm - 3 am

Thursday

5 pm - 3 am

Friday

5 pm - 3 am

Saturday

5 pm - 3 am

Sunday

Closed Today

Reviews of Santos Tapas Bar describe a vibrant Old Port venue that blends a chic, energetic dining scene with a late night club atmosphere, where the music, decor and overall vibe create memorable evenings for many guests. The menu is praised for fresh, tasty tapas and seafood and cocktails that are flavorful and well balanced, with the bar staff often noted for guiding guests through the menu and delivering well crafted drinks. At the same time several accounts highlight uneven service and long waits, especially for drinks or the bill, along with moments of disorganization, crowded seating and delays during peak hours. While the atmosphere and social energy are frequently celebrated, some diners feel portions are small or prices high relative to what is served. Safety and security concerns appear in a few reviews, including experiences with entry lines and bouncers that left some guests feeling uncomfortable, and a few comments about not feeling completely welcome. Overall Santos Tapas Bar emerges as a place that can offer excellent drinks, lively nights and high energy, but improvements in service consistency, seating logistics and safety would help ensure a standout experience for every guest.

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Maha

5.0

Didn't have food. Just went in as the songs playing sounded dope & this place didn't disappoint at all. So glad I stumbled upon it! Would definitely go again. The atmosphere, the vibe, the songs the, the DJ.. everything was great!

Feb 25, 2024

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Caroline

Beautiful place. Amazing vibe & with no cover. Will definitely come back often. Latin vibe.

Jam

4.0

Regular weekend visits past 11pm. Cool vibes & great music.

Feb 6, 2024

Benjamin

Had a beer & calamari early in the night at Santos. Quite a nice & chill place for drinks & tapas. The tapas is not as varied as you would normally see in a Spanish bar, & the prices are definitely on the upper range. The staff are kind & the whole vibe is comfy. Music is not bad. I'll have to visit more to get a better sense of this place at different times of the night.

Feb 4, 2024

Toyiah

2.0

Went for happy hour with some friends & all was ok until I found a blob of black mold floating in my water glass. I then realized the entire glass was filthy. I told the bartender who gave me another drink but by that point I was terrified to put my lips on anything. The happy hour prices weren't a good deal either. Overall this place has cool vibes but that dirty glass really put a damper on the entire experience.

Nov 13, 2023

Suzette

Our first night in Montréal, enjoyed tapas & drinks at Santos!
Great vibes!
Awesome service!
Metered street parking

Oct 15, 2023

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Awesome vibe, tapas & drinks on Tuesdays, Ladies Night!

Apr 12, 2023

super great service good vibes!

Jan 30, 2023

4.5

This is a great place with a great vibe. One point I would like to share. This is the second time where a reservation was made but we had issues getting in. The first time this past spring we were told that they were at capacity even though we made a reservation & turned us away at the door. We came back two other times that same evening with the same result. This time we made a reservation for 9 & called in advance to move it to 9:30, over the phone we got the reassurance that this would be not an issue at all. When we arrived we noted hesitation by the doorman who not only seemed unsure if we would be let in but also seemed like he didn't want to let us in. The bar was I would say at close to 3/4 capacity once we did get inside. I don't understand.

Jul 25, 2022

Such a good vibe! Always enjoy my time here.

Mar 5, 2022

The house music at first was kinda a vibe killer! But afterwards, 100000/10!! Love this place, always a staple when I have friends coming to the city!

Jul 24, 2021

Amazing music & DJ loved the vibe!!

Jun 23, 2021

Highly recommend. Nice late night vibe. Perfect for group night out. Calimari, quesadillas, empanadas 10/10. Friendly staff & fast service. Solid spot overall.

Sep 13, 2020

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