Sel et Poivre is a karaoke dive in the heart of Masson that’s clung to its ‘40th anniversary’ banner for nearly a decade—an inside joke to its regulars. Here, local legends like a pool shark whose trophies cover the walls like holy relics reign. The crowd? A mix of grizzled locals and nostalgic millennials, sharing rounds of cheap Molson and wisdom on life, women, and billiards. With dust-heavy air, barely-functioning air-con, and a jukebox full of ‘80s rock, Sel et Poivre thrives as a chaotic, loveable mess.
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