Three months ago, I shared a very different opinion of my visit to the Black Island. In one week, we were refused a table twice, under the pretext that there were two of us and not four, even though several tables were free. I will never set foot there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mireille Bénard
I've been a customer of the Black Island since its very first year of operation. It's unfortunate that the reception policy seems to have changed. Under the pretext that there are "only two of us," we are not offered the opportunity to sit at a table, only at the bar, even if the bar is half full. We've only seen this in New York. Besides, most of the tables were occupied by one or two people... It's hard to understand.
Aishwarya Jayaraman
I go every other month for a meeting with scientists and the pub has a cozy little back room set aside for the scientists. I have never actually had any food at the pub but their drinks are pretty good!
Atmosphere: 5
Shadi Zainali
We pleasantly surprised to find this place on St-Denis. We were there around 4 pm. Our first bartender was very friendly and so eager to serve us however; the night shift bartender wasn’t very friendly and she never made eye contact. The drinks were delicious and the food was typical bar food. Nothing to rave about but did the trick. I recommend the cheese and charcuterie platter and avoid the nachos, not worth the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Manon Boily
Excellent choice of gin and whisky. The service was OK, but the food is not the establishment's strong point. After 10 p.m. the place gets very noisy. I'm not sure I'm the typical clientele, which seems more suited to people in their thirties and over after a show or the cinema next to the establishment.
Great place for snack and drinks!
Wonderful service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Playlist ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The authentic scottish experience...The waiter (Dom) is even wear a kilt (the traditional way)!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Primary went there for their huge selection of whiskey and I was definitely not disappointed! Had the best time of my life there!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great price for drinks and food. The food was fine but not great. I would give 4 star except the price is great for drinks and food
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great spot for a whiskey
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little spot for drinks or food. We only had food and the service was pleasant and knowledgeable. Recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Best whisky bar in Montreal by a good margin. A classic institution of the Montreal bar scene.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Aperol Spritz!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Good beers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Three months ago, I shared a very different opinion of my visit to the Black Island. In one week, we were refused a table twice, under the pretext that there were two of us and not four, even though several tables were free. I will never set foot there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been a customer of the Black Island since its very first year of operation. It's unfortunate that the reception policy seems to have changed. Under the pretext that there are "only two of us," we are not offered the opportunity to sit at a table, only at the bar, even if the bar is half full. We've only seen this in New York. Besides, most of the tables were occupied by one or two people... It's hard to understand.
I go every other month for a meeting with scientists and the pub has a cozy little back room set aside for the scientists. I have never actually had any food at the pub but their drinks are pretty good!
Atmosphere: 5
We pleasantly surprised to find this place on St-Denis. We were there around 4 pm. Our first bartender was very friendly and so eager to serve us however; the night shift bartender wasn’t very friendly and she never made eye contact.
The drinks were delicious and the food was typical bar food. Nothing to rave about but did the trick. I recommend the cheese and charcuterie platter and avoid the nachos, not worth the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Excellent choice of gin and whisky. The service was OK, but the food is not the establishment's strong point. After 10 p.m. the place gets very noisy. I'm not sure I'm the typical clientele, which seems more suited to people in their thirties and over after a show or the cinema next to the establishment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
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