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.
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.
Jan 26, 2025
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Didn't eat, but the beers were cold, the service was quick & first rate & right the vibe was amazing! The perfect downstairs dive bar that reminded me of a few bars in New York. Going back for sure!
De passage au Québec je suis venue ici avec un ami. Lieu qui ne paie pas de mine comme ça mais qui s'est avéré vraiment super. Serveuse toute mignonne super adorable!
Oct 30, 2024
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Love this place, super nice peeps. Great punky dive bar atmosphere. ...to be clear, that is a very good thing. LoL Snack food, good but snack food. Can be very loud at times.
Super affordable, amazing service, cute vibes! The bartender was very friendly & accommodating & made sure we were well taken care of! Quirky eclectic vibe - went in festival clothes & felt super safe! Unfortunately it is down a set of stairs so is not wheelchair accessible
Tout y est, arrivé seul pour savourer vite fait une bière avant de rentrer, rentré 2h plus tard ! Parfaite Camille malgré sa jeunesse, aux commandes du service & des discussions entre clients ne se connaissant pas avant de venir au Yer'Mad Un très bon moment pour mon 1er séjour canadien À bientôt
Entrer dans l'antre d'un spectacle au décors qui évoque le fait que l'Allemagne pourrait être un adolescent révolté qui construit lui même ses toilettes avec ce qu'il trouve à la ferraille. Le service était parfait malgré le fait que les serveurs ou serveuses ne portaient pas d'échasses. En même temps c'est au sous-sol, ça fait du sens. Un immense bravo aux gens qui recréaient les plus moments de la coupe du monde de soccer sur la table de baby foot. Une troupe très dévouée. J'ai beaucoup aimé la proposition de minis pogos mais une intuition vive de questionnements m'a interpellé. Qu'est-ce qu'on sait vraiment sur les pogos Alors qu'est-ce qu'eux en savent & quel intérêt ai-je à étaler mes propres connaissances sur les pogos & à les comparer à les leurs? Bref, j'en ai pas commandé.
Jul 8, 2024
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Absolutely great place, great ambiance, great people. Edit on the review: 4 years later, I came back by chance in yer mad. I encountered Phil the bartender & I remembered what I loved the most about the place, the AMAZING staff. Phil was so incredibly kind to me, he literally made me feel welcomed & helped me out with good will & friendliness. Paired with the cozy atmosphere yer mad feels so homey I actually felt like I had walked into a little comfortable basement home party hosted by a friend rather than a random pub. I am name dropping Phil in this review hoping his manager will see this & know what a wonderful person works for him! If someone, as a customer, encounters Phil, make sure to tip him a little extra😌. Don't forget to tip all the other bartenders! They're doing a most wonderful job! With warmth, good humour & good nature. The atmosphere & the coziness & the staff make up for the fact that they only take cash. Which is practically a crime in my eyes as a member of a technology savvy generation that doesn't carry cash or even a debit card since it became possible to pay with your phone.
I stumbled upon the bar on Wednesday just looking to grab a beer, but the bartender & the regulars were so friendly that I ended up making friends & staying longer than I planned. Out of my four nights in Montreal, I ended up spending three of them in that bar, meeting tons of awesome people. Thanks for the warm welcome, you guys made me feel right at home from the get-go.
