Snack ‘n Blues

If you want to be put down and disrespected, then this is the bar for you. I have never been treated in such an offensive manner.
The old man working behind the bar charged us $ 7.50 for a bottle of local beer. When we showed our disbelief at the price, instead of being courteous and understanding, he immediately became extremely aggressive and responded «I’ve been running this place for years. I’m allowed to charge whatever I want. If you’re too poor to pay that, go home.» He then bitterly proceeded to grab the bowl of chips we were eating from us and said «This is too expensive for you. You can’t have any.»
My friend and I tried to keep our cool but he continued to egg us on so we quickly finished our overpriced beers and left.

Been a long-​time favourite bar and hangout of mine, come for the awesome cocktails, interesting and diverse clientele, adorable owners and bartenders, amazing impromptu shows by some of Montréal’s best musicians, always a great time and features Koko who dj’s there almost 6 nights a week!

Dive bar of dive bars. Snacks buffet when you walk in. Pool tables. Older men with stories to tell. Ain’t no thing fancy about it which makes this place perfect.

Randomly came into this place just after midnight yesterday and hung out for a couple of hours. Really cool place, surprised I’d never seen it before. Just good drinks and random snacks and good music/​vinyl playing over the speakers. And not too busy on a Saturday night which was awesome too. Will def return.

I have been here several times now. Yes they serve snacks, but it’s communal snacks and who knows how many hands have reached into those bowls or how old the snacks are. The bathrooms are disgusting. I don’t think the place has ever been cleaned. The service sucks… it’s usually slow. But it’s not just that. The bartenders, which are always female, are either flirting with the dudes and ignoring the ladies or judging you as soon as you walk up to the bar. It seems like they determine what kind of service you will get based on how you look or if they arbitrarily like you or not. Well, evidently, they didn’t like me (maybe I didn’t have enough tattoos). And now I don’t like them and I will spend my money elsewhere.

Wonderful bar to listen to blues but unfortunately the service is appalling. Not only was the bar tenders rude but our Long Island ice tea tasted terrible. Lastly, be sure to bring cash if you want to avoid outrageous ATM fees or the imposed 20 $ minimum to pay by credit card. Always helps to know!

This place is called Snack & Blues and they serve free snacks and excellent Blues. What more on this beautiful green earth could any woman or man want?

The names is a great description in itself. The music is great played from old vinyl on a good sound system by a friendly DJ. Bar services is good and quick. Beer and cider choices are decent. The owner is usually hanging around the place and makes sure things are going well. Pool table in the back for added entertainment. Above all the best part is the free candy! The place has always been fairly empty when I go probably from its location further up St. Laurent.

I love this place and consider it a must-​stop whenever I’m in Montréal. It’s got good music, inexpensive drinks, free snacks, and is usually not too packed. A great place to go and just hang out with friends.

on my second night in the city of saints i looked up «best dive bars montreal» on google. i know that most people who post recommendations for dive bars aren’t writing about dingy, smelly places. by «dive» they mean «non-​pretentious». in fact, that’s how i explained it to the friendly bartender/​part-​owner when she asked how i’d heard of snack ‘n blues. i enjoyed several fine pints of a beer which I can’t remember the name of. I think it was called [something] rouge. there were a few shots of jameson somewhere in the middle. the people were all friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed. i would say «chilled out», but that’s too cliché and two decades old, even though it was, indeed, a very chilled out place. they suggested i come back for the sunday live band karaōke, but you know how things go when you’re a lonely tourist: you say, «sure, i’ll think about it,» and then move on. there’s no reason not to go to this place. plus they have free snacks.

This place is pretty awesome. If you are hanging out in the mile-​end and want to meet a fun eclectic crowd and also indulge in some snacks this is the place to go! It just seems to be a mix of young and old … bongo players and pool players and a nice place to talk to strangers and have a drink. I’d recommend starting the night at sparrow (a few doors north) and living the hipster life and then heading on over for those snacks and the funner vibe that snack and blues offers!

Excellent dive for hiding out and drinking with friends, playing pool, eating copious free snacks. Used to spend time here about a zillion years ago, came stumbling back recently when the savvy Angela M mentioned a new jam night with a revolving group of some of the best musicians around. Sundays, starts late, they pass the hat for the players. Come prepared to tip heavily to keep this great night alive.

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Snacks and Blues!
Yes, there is a small table in the front of the bar with loads of yummy snacks, sweet and salty. Gummy bears, M&Ms, popcorn, pretzels. All in little cups/​bowls. I don’t think this would work in NY, I’d be scared of germs, BUT I’m in Canada! Popcorn in a random bowl, yes please!
The night I was there they played a video of Earth Wind and Fire live and the DJ was this über tiny man who was really friendly. Anyways, all good catchy funky tunes all night. The good stuff that a true old school (read: old) DJ would know.
It’s a chilled out environment. Not fancy, but it’s not a dive either. There are pool tables in the back too with loads of chill out tables in the front.
I’d probably head back the next time I’m in town.