Every year, around March 17, St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish culture and offers university students a chance to take part in time-honoured traditions both on and off campus. The Tribune asked students how they mark the occasion. For some, St. Patrick’s Day is a chance to engage with the city’s[Read More…]
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Where to wine and dine your Valentine
Second only to, “It’s not you, it’s me,” the phrase “I don’t know. You choose,” is the most unromantic thing you can say to your Valentine. If your Valentine’s Day plans lean more towards concepts than concrete visions, it’s time to get organized—and fast. Luckily for you, I’ve already made[Read More…]
The Tribune Explains: Montreal’s drafted nightlife policy
In late January, the city of Montreal released a draft of a policy detailing plans designed to revitalize and strengthen Montreal’s nightlife. The policy was submitted to the Commission sur le développement économique et urbain et l’habitation—a committee that deals with urban planning, housing, and economic development in the city—for[Read More…]
Mic drop: The Tribune’s guide to Montreal karaoke bars
Karaoke bars are on the rise. Why go to a concert when you can hear the screech of your own voice blasting through a microphone? Why go to a club when you can dance your heart out to the sound of your friend butchering every note of “Shallow”? One thing[Read More…]
Behind the bar at Poincaré
Located in Chinatown, local and environmentally-conscious Cantine Poincaré is a hidden gem to enjoy on a chill night out with friends. The selection of craft beers and fermented snacks offers a unique, genuine Quebec pub experience. The McGill Tribune sat down with chef and co-founder Jeremiah Bullied, who also teaches fermentation[Read More…]
La Cale: A greener way to stand out
The recent Montreal climate march and ensuing conversations about climate change have prompted many students to reexamine their consumption habits and reduce their waste. Four friends in Rosemont are ushering in this change with their new zero-waste pub, La Cale. Located on Rue Saint-Hubert, the bar prides itself on its[Read More…]
Montreal ranked ‘best beer city’ in Canada: The Tribune takes on the top three bars
If there’s one thing Montreal is known for, it’s the town's bustling party scene. So when travel agency Expedia recently rated cities across Canada for their local beer, it came as no surprise that Montreal topped the list. The McGill Tribune took a look into this rating by exploring three of[Read More…]
Prioritizing safety: ‘Guardian angel’ policies being implemented in Montreal bars
In cafe-bar Casa del Popolo, one might notice signs, printed in both French and English, that read, “If you feel unsafe in any way, don’t hesitate to talk to your bartender.” In the bathrooms, these signs are hard to miss; one is placed above the mirror, and another over the[Read More…]
Three hole-in-the-wall resto-bars to celebrate the end of the semester
Nowhere has the term “hole-in-the-wall” been more applicable than in Montreal’s Plateau-Mont Royal. Every few blocks, in between the Plateau’s signature brownstone apartments, a bar is hiding on the corner of a residential street. Keeping with the area’s welcoming atmosphere, these bars are filled with friends meeting after work, or[Read More…]
Off the Board: A eulogy for Korova
The news of Korova’s untimely end has shaken lovers of communal asphyxiation, smoke machines, and top 40 hip hop singles across campus. Just two days after a typically successful $ucka Free Monday (Staight Outta Compton Edition), Korova announced on its Facebook page that it was closing for good, and would[Read More…]
