Barfly

Barfly is a Plateau institution where cheap beer, live music, and sheer character are on tap every night of the week. This place is pure, unfiltered Montreal, where locals squeeze into the tight space, beers slosh from glass to floor, and a dog might be sharing a pint in the corner. No pretension, no fuss—just raw, homegrown energy and live shows spanning blues to bluegrass. Don’t be surprised if the conversation you start turns into impromptu comedy for the whole bar. It’s the kind of dive that wears its Habs memorabilia like a badge and lets you feel instantly at home, whether you’re there for the music or just the cheap Moosehead.