Bar De Courcelle

Long labor weekend we meet with few friends for drinks, we are happy crowd and I clearly remember indulging on strong Caipirinhas made with very little sugar, as opposed to the Brazilian population I appreciate the drink less sugary and de Courcelle delivers. Few years later we are back on Friday night, the place is busy, but not yet packed. The Bloody Caesar is doing me good. I dare to conclude they know their cocktails at this bar. They have small but essential menu, potentially every taste will be satisfied. The waitresses pay attention that you always have a drink. The music is the right one for the beginning of another glorious weekend. De Courcelle is revamped dive bar, but revamped really well. As we all know sometimes the trick is to keep it simple!!!

A Perfectly Decent Neighbourhood Hipster Dive Bar.
There’s nothing all that notable to say about Bar de Courcelle, but there’s not much to complain about either. The staff is friendly, the drinks and cocktails are reasonably priced, and the snack menu is surprisingly interesting.
There’s an open mic night that features some colourful neighbourhood talent, and it’s a great place to watch a hockey game if you’re into that kind of thing (but you should avoid it on game night if you’re not).

Went here on New Years Eve for drinks just after having a delicious supper at Le Smoking Vallée down the street. The atmosphere was friendly and the music was retro disco so it wasn’t long before the dancing started. They were also serving shots with orders of Labatt 50 which certainly kept thew party going. Quick service, attentive staff, groovy music and a cool atmosphere. Highly recommended from this one experience, will have to go back and try it on a regular night.

This place was SUPER cool (am I geek because I said that???). I walked in after a double date just to chill and grab a drink. So fun. Super casual, music was cool and Vodka was ice cold. Everything was perfect! Not to mention that the we made nice with bartender who started to explain to us that the «oldies» that came in to drink were war veterans and used to drink here after the war back in the day. Loved the place

Cool place! I liked the relax vibe; not a place to show off or to be seen (yay!). Drinks are really good at a real good price. We had the antipasto which was generous for 3 persons. Will definitely go back.

Stopped by here to wait for tables at a nearby resto, and I was pleasantly surprised at the changes of this old dive bar. Very young and hip, good drinks and service, and they had live music too. I could see myself hanging out here.

Twas real

good vibe, always friendly people– lively conversation & excellent service. music is the best of bar music– singalongs happen here.

An «old brasserie”-style bar in the Saint-​Henri hood, it have gained a serious ‘hispter/​young’ crowd in the last few years.
While they do offer the «classic brasserie» beer (50), they have a nice variety — albeit small — of lagers that will keep your mouth happy. Or if beer ain’t your type, their cocktails are really interesting: I highly recommend the ‘Dark ‘N Stormy’ (Saint-​James brun, Lime, Ginger beer).
If you want to grab a bite, they got you covered with the usual pub food: paninis, chili or chips.
The noise can get a bit noisy on week-​end nights, so don’t expect a lot of conversation after 10pm. But otherwise, they have an interesting scene life with band nights, and other cool activities.
A place I like to hang out a lot in my part of town!

Stunning retro interior, friendly staff and a good drinks selection. I enjoy going for a drink on weekday nights when it isn’t too busy. Weekends are packed, but fun. There’s always a free table and lively people to meet. Only flaw is that the owner rarely allows customers to pay with debit and nearly every time I’ve used the ATM it’s been broken. The benefits of accepting debit far outweigh the costs guys ;)

Un bon vieux bar de quartier qui s’est refait une beauté, le Bar de Courcelles est passé d’un endroit crade et miteux à un de mes bars de quartiers favoris! Bön prix, bonne musique, du monde qui portent plus attention aux gens qui les accompagnent qu’à ce qui se passé autour d’eux — voilà une belle recette pour une soirée entre amis. Et si vous arrivez en fin d’après-midi ou début de soirée, laissez-​vous un peu d’appétit pour goûter à leur assiette de charcuterie! Belles portions aussi.

Great bar, really, with a mix of live shows and good music played by multi-​tasking bartenders ipod djing. Solid cocktails and whisky list, warm wood and mellow lighting, flavoured and roasted nuts in cute mason jars for snacks. Kinda cowboy friendly hipster if I had to categorize it, and though it’s lovely for a quiet drink in the early evening shit gets crazy here later, mostly because it’s kind of the only decent bar in the area.

Had a great time sharing photo tips with the Montréal Unilocal gang! Bar De Courcelles is a super chill-​decored place that’s usually very crowded late at night. This time we were there in the day and had the place to ourselves — way cool!

Location: Far on Notre-​Dame West. The closest subway is (I think) St. Henri.
The place: Totally unpretentious and super casual, just the way I like it. It was pretty dead when we went, but then, it was only 4:30. I guess the rest of Montréal starts boozing later than we do. The music is kickass awesome. AWESOME! Some old-​school alternative, some Tom Waits, some urban electro. I. LOVE. IT. Music is a big factor in whether or not I will frequent a place — Bar de Courcelles was a total hit for me. They also show the game, for all you HABs fan. According to fellow Unilocaler Marko, this place really packs it in late in the evening, so if you’re not feeling a crowded space, just go early and leave before 11pm.
Service: Can’t really say because I only got a glass of water. The waiter/​bartender was pretty cool and didn’t have any issues with me not ordering anything. Bonus? Free nuts. Yum.
I say go for it. It’s the kind of place you want to be in while a winter storm rages outside. Freezing cold out there, warm and cozy in here.

En plein mon genre de bar! De l’extérieur, on n’est pas nécessairement certain si c’est un bon bar ou si ça risqué de sentir la cigarette à plein nez et être rempli de machine à sous. Une fois à l’intérieur, on se sent comme si on étais entré chez des amis! C’est un bar qui peut être relaxe en début d’après-midi et de soirée, mais ça né prend pas beaucoup de temps avant de se remplir de gens du quartier qui s’y trouve pour un bon cocktail, une bonne bière ou même un super plat d’antipasto. À 25 $ l’assiette, on peut penser que c’est cher, mais en voyant la quantité de produits locaux sur la planche, vous serrez content! C’est assez généreux pour portion que vous pouvez partager à 3 – 4 personnes comme grignotines avant un souper, ou même à 2 personnes comme souper. Mon cocktail favori à date est leur Bloody Caesar qui est fait avec de la sauce Siracha. Oh yum! Et puisque c’est la bar le plus près de chez nous, si vous me cherchez cet été, les chances sont ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ que c’est ici que je suis! Pour les fans de hockey, oui vous pouvez y aller pour regarder les matchs.

As perfect a Sidecar as I have had in many years — true to the 1930’s originals. The Caipirinha was comparable to what we had in Brazil. Want to try more on their very extensive booze menu. Food-​wise the feuilleté was delicious and well presented and I am looking forward to trying more of the nosh. Good open mic night an more live music to come I hear. Though there are some tvs for sport events, even when there’s a hockey game, on the tv sound is turned off during intermissions and ads — quel relief! Good staff and a great addition to the neighbourhood I have lived in for 15 years. Congrats to all concerned on creating a good bar in an area that really needed it.

Cool ambiance really liked the vibe. However, was very disappointed by the house blonde beer. Reminded me too much of coors light.

A good bar in an unexpected part of town. They’re open until 3am, which is good to know when you’re completely parched and in need of a drink late at night.
The mixed drinks are solid (my personal favourite is a negroni, and they do a good one), and they have a bunch of beer on tap, including a house ale and larger.
They do a solid charcuterie plate, which I would recommend if you’re a bit hungry — it’s usually enough to share between 2 – 3 people, and the ingredients are good (very meaty, as all charcuterie plates should be).
They play the Habs games on a big screen, so keep it in mind if you’re looking for a place to watch the game.

If your in Saint Henri and you can’t seem to find a nice bar to go to this is a great neighborhood bar that will not disappoint.
Recently under new ownership Bar de Courcelles has been remodeled but has kept its woodsy cabane a sucre casual feel.
Be careful what time of night you pop by, you might find yourself in a hoping hipster filled dive bar. Fun but it depends what you want out of your night.
Great addition to Saint Henri.

Belle petite découverte ce bar dans St-​Henri. De l’extérieur, on dirait un vieux bar crasseux, mais de l’intérieur on y découvre un bar rénové de façon rétro, mais tout en étant chaleureux. On s’y sent vite confortable. Le service est efficace et tout à fait sympathique. On sent que les gens qui nous ont servis aime ce qu’ils font. La bière était bonne et la variété était au menu. J’ai eu la chance de gouté à une assiette de charcuterie qui était partagée entre collèges et celle-​ci était très satisfaisante. Pour ceux que ça intéresse, ils y présentent des matchs de hockey. Si je suis dans le coin, j’y retournerai, question de me désaltérer en bonne compagnie!

A great addition to the Hen House. Just the right kind of atmosphere for someone who enjoys a decent dive bar with a touch of industrial class. Not too pretentious and the music is great. Great beers on tap and great service. A definite haunt.

Another old establishment that has changed hands but continues on. It is more contemporary with premium micro brews on-​tap. The crowd is much younger and hipper. There are no video poker machines, which makes it feel much more like a place to grab a pint and chat. The music is cool, and not too loud.
I finally have a decent local pub in my hood.