Born in may 2007, Santos is the quintessential old Montreal tapas bar experience. Open from tuesday to saturday, it specializes in traditional Spanish food and offers a large an original selection of spirits, cocktails, wines, sangrias and mojitos. Live DJs every night and many special events. Santos is ideal for your 5 to 7s, late night dinners, corporate bookings and live musical events.
ORIGINS OF SANTOS All the streets in Old Montreal are named after saints. Located on the corner of Saint Paul and Saint François Xavier and given that the food served is Spanish, it was only natural to name place "Saints" in Spanish.
OUR MISSION "Feed & Amuse", that's our promise because we strive every day to feed your imagination, soul and appetite. As for amusing, we do it through our fun staff, cool events, self reinventing décor and the music, always the music.
Santos Tapas Bar comes across as a vibrant, stylish spot with a distinct Old Port vibe where the food and cocktails are frequently praised for quality and creativity and the atmosphere can evolve from a lively dinner to a nightclub after hours. Many reviews highlight a welcoming, attentive staff and professional management who help the night run smoothly, but several others point to inconsistent service, slow timing and occasional missteps with large groups or during peak hours. The bar scene earns frequent praise, with bartenders noted for knowledge and friendly service, and the energy is described as electric with music that keeps people dancing. Some comments mention high prices or small portions, while others celebrate fresh ingredients and a varied tapas menu. Safety and crowd concerns are raised in a few notes, particularly around entry and late night behavior, but the majority of experiences are described as fun, memorable, and worth returning for. Overall, Santos Tapas Bar delivers a strong night out with great drinks, a lively atmosphere, and solid food, though service consistency and value can vary.
Excellent bar à cocktails !
Cocktails savoureux, bien équilibrés & préparés avec soin.
Ambiance agréable & service attentionné.
Une très belle adresse.
Jan 13, 2026
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L'endroit est joli. Par contre, le service laisse franchement à désirer. Dès que nous sommes arrivées moi & mes 4 amies, nous avons vite compris que nous n'étions pas les bienvenues alors que l'endroit était mort... La serveuse était peu complaisante avec nous, alors qu'elle donnait son 100% avec les tables masculines. Ensuite, nous nous sommes fait dire, une fois la commande passée, que la table était réservée une heure plus tard. Bref, après avoir reçu notre sangria nous avons vite changé d'endroit.
Been there a couple of times for birthdays & night outs, great ambiance, the staff is amazing. Chino is the go-to guy to see if you want the full experience!
Had the best experience at Santos ! Great vibes, great food & great people. Special mention to Geneviève, who was amazing.
Definitely a place to go ! I recommend 5/5
My go-to spot in the Old Port. The food is always delicious, the drinks are great, & the staff is genuinely amazing. Perfect place for a girls night out, every time! Awesome vibes if you want to stick around & dance after dinner.
