Le Saloon: My Favorite Montreal Gay Village Haunt

A Montreal Gay Village restaurant-meets-club staple, Le Saloon has been around 20 years and counting for a reason. The service staff is consistently friendly (and cute). The decor is gorgeous. The atmosphere is upbeat to the point of wanting to dance on the tables. The food is solid. And the cocktails -martinis, sangria, champagne mixes- are deeelicious. I'm particularly fond of the Saloon Caesar, a spruced up recipe featuring fresh basil and a balsamic reduction.

All in all, a great place to spend socializing with friends over sangria and a tartare entree.

 

Le Saloon: Menu Items

Management calls Le Saloon's style western fusion. I call it standard fare with upscale details. Burgers, pasta, pizza, salads, steaks, brunch and a handful of more exotic dishes are tacked on for flavor. Vegetarian options available.

 

Le Saloon: Cocktails*

Cocktails are ultimately Le Saloon's specialty and the reason I always want come back. Think champagne mixes for only $10, a half pitcher of strawberry litchee sangria for $15 and martinis for $10, or only $7 if you make it in time for Le Saloon's daily 5-à-7.

 

Le Saloon: Price Range*

Steak and fries are just under $20, appetizers range from $5 to $18, salads are $11 to $20, and burgers (which all come with salad and fries) range from $14 to $20, with the Princesse Burger a notable exception at $29. It comes with a slab of foie gras and Port jelly. Cocktails are reasonably priced, rarely exceeding $10. Prices are subject to change though, so do check their menu online.

 

Le Saloon: Dress Code

Casual with a hint of dress to impress.

 

Le Saloon: Atmosphere/Decor

Gorgeous interior, complete with disco ball. DJs usually mixing things up. Anticipate 130 bpm.

 

Le Saloon: To Make Reservations

Call (514) 522-1333 to make reservations (usually not necessary until later in the evening).

 

Le Saloon: Address

1333 Ste. Catherine Street East (corner of Panet), Montreal, Quebec H2L 2H4
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Le Saloon: Hours of Operation

Monday: 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m. to midnight
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to midnight (breakfast menu served until 3:00 p.m.)
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (breakfast menu served until 3:00 p.m.)

 

Get There
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*Note that prices, menu items and specials are subject to change without notice.

 

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