Yer'Mad Bistro Bar is described as cozy and local with an old school dive bar vibe and a cash only policy that adds immediacy at checkout and can bring on site ATM fees. Service is often slow or uneven, and the menu is limited with nachos not always matching the description or value. Yet the atmosphere, music, and hospitality are frequent bright spots: beer is cold, glasses are clean, prices are reasonable, and staff are repeatedly praised for being friendly and attentive, making it a good spot to meet friends or feel at home. The crowd is down to earth and the playlist generally earns positive notes, though some locals can feel a bit cliquey. Overall, Yer'Mad Bistro Bar is seen as a distinctive Montreal style corner that many would return to for the vibe and camaraderie, even if the cash only policy and occasional gaps in food quality temper the experience.
Evelyn, She is THE BEST! very friendly, & gave us very good service. she has a lot of knowledge about what is the pubs menu & alcohols, she keeps track of who might need an other drink, which is quite rare nowadays. she takes time to talk to her costumers (even if the pub is quite busy)
The place is cozy, local & everything, but it's cash only, service was mediocre & slow, couldn't hear any music.
I tipped like 12% because of a mistake in the calculation (not included in the bill & cash only - no machine) & I was demanded right away the 15%, which is normal but it rubbed me in the wrong way. I also had to pay immediately after ordering, which was weird somehow for a bar.
I ordered nachos & they were pretty meh for the price, didn't match the description provided by the waitress. The food offering is very limited as well. Is it really a bistro?
Feb 14, 2026
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This bar reinforced my love of Montreal..
Toronto has lost this sort of place. While I love my city, I envy Montreal for this kind of acknowledgement that today is today, & tomorrow is tomorrow...Just embrace the chaos. Also, most of the muic was good. Staff was beyond outstanding.
12/10.
Had a really great time here with my friends. I've only been here about three times but every time I come, it's a great time.
The beer is always cold. The glasses are always clean & the prices are always right. The music is also really good. I don't know who plays the music, but it's never a bad track listing or playlist.
I really enjoy meeting friendly people here never a bad time. If I had any complaints to make, it would be that the cactus in the corner needs to be watered with actual water. I don't think I've ever seen a plant going into alcohol withdrawal & shiver when given water before…
There's always a first for everything .. & your first time here will be a 10 out of 10 adventure great time good vibes.
This place saved my soul. Booking.com inexplicably canceled our hotel booking (warning! don't use them!), so we headed here to make a plan. The bartender took good care of us, & the friendly clientele at the bar cheered when we found a new room. If I lived in this city, this bar would be my home away from home.
Nice little bar right in front of Berri station. Great atmoshpere. The beers are good, the nachos are delicious, & it's a great place to meet with friends. Be aware, though: it is a cash-only bar. There is an ATM on site, but the fees attached to it are eye-watering.
Jul 13, 2025
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Un dive bar un peu trashy avec une ambiance old school comme il en reste peu dans le coeur de Mtl. Bonnes bières pas cher, parfait pour quelques verres avant ou après un show à l'Olympia.
I often bike past this bar but I've never tried it until last night. It's cozy & low lit however however I wasn't happy about the fact they only take cash. Thankfully, the person I was with had cash on him. There's an ATM however you'd probably have to pay a fee. The drinks are pretty cheap so that's a plus.
May 11, 2025
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The best bartenders, music & atmosphere for a Canadian pirate Irish dive bar. Love the lighting, logo stickers, lighting & wide variety of guests in a central location with friendly ambience & drink specials. Worth visiting with groups!
This is THE best watering hole if you're a music lover of the alternative variety. Foufs might be an obvious choice but it only holds up in terms of nostalgia for us old heads. Hit this place up & you won't be disappointed.
