Galt

I’m claiming first review on this, as clearly the previous two were written by staff or an agency.
I came here with some friends on April 12, a Saturday night. The place is newly opened from the looks of things, as there isn’t even a sign to show you’re there. It’s upstairs from Rosalie, which looks like it probably owns it. (Incidentally, I found it by using Unilocal’s «search nearby» function.)
The décor is great. It’s trendy with its reclaimed, industrial, quasi-​cyberpunk feel, but sophisticated at the same time. The seating is arranged in groups with comfy banquette and easy chairs. There’s a dance floor by the windows and the music was good 80s dance.
The cocktail list is original — so original it might make you think twice about sampling something with leather tincture in it… The drinks seem reasonably priced until you get them and discover there’s quite a big difference between quantities (see photo). Frankly, I don’t see how you can get rum, ginger ale AND mango juice in a small tulip glass. All I could taste was the mango juice, which seemed very expensive for $ 11.
The staff was friendly but the service was slow. Not from the waitress, but from the bar. I know cocktails take longer, but there were six of us, not 12, and there was only a small bachelorette party in the place other than us. They’ll seriously have to improve their productivity if they want any measure of success.
In terms of the décor design, I have to find fault with the massive dance-​style speaker in every seating group. You can’t hear yourself think, much less talk. (This is a beef I have with Montréal bars in general, that can’t decide if they’re bars or nightclubs. If I wanted a nightclub, I’d go to a nightclub.)
All in all, the place has promise, particularly as there are far too few more sophisticated places downtown west. But I’m not sure I’ll be back. I don’t want to dance. I want to hang out with my friends and have fun, not scream, «eh?» every time someone says something.

It’s unique décor features wood and copper finishing’s as well as 2 bars, one of which is equipped with premium Scotches and single malts from around the world (Japan, Australia, Sweden, India, France, etc.). GALT’s mixologists prepare signature premium cocktails, and its kitchen offers an array of Bar Snacks such as, Venison tartar, Scallop Cevice, Rabbit Confit, and a daily Pizza.
Reasonable prices, amazing décor, top service, and great entertainment.