Brutopia

This place would get 5 stars if the food was better. The service is excellent. We went here twice because the nut brown ale is beyond delicious. Ambiance: This is an old building that has a musty smell, but it reminds me of some of the pubs in Scotland. I loved it! The furniture is old wood. The design is all over the place, but the music is random but really cool. Service: we walked in and we sat at a table off the bar. The bartender was right there with a menu within seconds of sitting down. We asked for recommendations and I tried the nut brown and I was sold. The bartender took our order and within seconds had our beers. Incredible and fast service. Also staff is super friendly. Food: pulled pork poutine. The fries were hot. The pulled pork was not. It just was not good to have different temperatures. Cleanliness: average

Excellent beers and great service. Renata really went out of her way for us, showing us to the rear patio (way nicer than the front terrace by he door) and bringing out a few tasters for their beers. Settled on the "Oh Canada" rye beer which was a great session beer with the nachos. Not the most authentic Mexican food (coming from a Los Angeleño) but perfectly fine for pub grub and showed off the beer well (a spicier salsa would have ruined the beer). Would definitely look his up next time in Montreal!

Excellent craft beer, nice staff, food needs help. If we rated solely on service and beer, then 5 stars. Ambiance: old building with a neighborhood, small bar vibe. Eclectic interior design best described as random bar and music themed. Beer: The nut brown ale is simply perfect. We even returned a second evening for more of the nut brown ale. The "sex on the peach" was interesting but not what I wanted. Food: We had the pulled pork poutine but it was not properly warmed. Disappointing to have cool pulled pork on top of hot fries. Service: good, friendly service Overall cleanliness: average

B wanted to try some of their craft brewery. We came here in the afternoon right after they just opened. I noticed that they have a stage in the dining area. Guess that means they have performances at night. B tried all their craftbrewery on the wall that day. He got 2 flights of 4: Pop A Pils, White Rabbit, Raspberry Blonde, XtraBlonde, Honey Blonde, Get with the green and Nut Brown. B said all the beers were very tasty. I had a sip and because I am not a beer drinker, I can't really comment. He said the beer was very flavorful and you know that they didn't take short cuts. Their beer does changes from time to time. Great service and great beer

Tucked away on a busy street full of bars is this little gem. It's nothing special or fancy, but it owns that label and runs with it. We had great service on a quiet afternoon during the week. They had some pretty great beer choices including a tasty fall edition with cinnamon on top. Their food fell a little flat, but they made up for that in beer choice. Pricing was incredibly reasonable. It might not catch your attention right away, but this is definitely a good spot to have a couple of local beers.

(Visited on 11/12/2019) In Montreal on business and it's Tuesday, so I'm in search of some good tacos! Yelp led me here and I'll tell you all about it! Atmosphere/Appearance: This place is pretty low key though there is a nice big sign out front. There are 2 entrances. One is upstairs and one is downstairs. I went downstairs because it was the only one that I saw. I have no idea what happens upstairs. Lol. It was a party house down there! Good music, good energy and good people were just all over. I took a seat off to the left of the bar at one of the tables away from everyone else. I was merely there by myself for the food. I do remember seeing a lot of red and red light, which gave off a cool ambiance. Service: Sarah took care of me and she was awesome. She was the only one running things downstairs and was handling it! Everybody got their drinks on time, my food came out on time, everything was just splendid. Food: I got 2 orders of tacos. Each came with 3. First up were the Patron Tacos which were beef strips sautéed in a mixture with onions and green peppers, then topped with melted cheese. VERY good. They impressed me beyond my expectations. The other order I had were the Cochinita Tacos which were marinated pulled pork and pickled red onions. These were also very good! If I had to choose a favorite, I'd go with the first ones I explained. I also had the Zombie cocktail which is a concoction of 4 different rums with some fruit juices. Also delicious with plenty of strength. Value: All dollar amounts are in $CAD. Each order of tacos is $10.25 and the Zombie was $8.05. Pretty good value in my opinion and totally worth it. In conclusion, I really liked this low-key spot and you'll find me here again for another #TacoTuesday!

I used to come here every Sunday for the Open Mic, two weeks ago it looks like the Bartender forgot to charge me $10 for two shots of Vodka I ordered, when my bill came there was nothing mentioning it and I didn't really pay attention to it, yesterday night (Sunday) I went there again and for my surprise the bartender Chris came out of the bar shouting at me in front of everyone, my friends and other customers saying that I was owing him $10 (That I didn't even know I was), when I came out of my table to discuss that further at the bar, Chris was extremely rude and angry, I felt threatened by him and will make sure to NEVER come back to this place, I have never been so embarrassed in a Public spot like that. Me and my friends were 100% shocked by the situation and I couldn't ever recommend this place to anyone because of that guy. Their till system does not work as it should, if you order something at the bar and then take a table they get confused and it looks like you (The customer) is trying to avoid payment, but that's not true. I used to like this place a lot, but unfortunately I am never coming back again.

The place has a cool and chilled out vibe, great place to hang out with friends or have a relaxing date night. They had a trivia night on Monday which is a good way to bring people in on a weekday. We got a flight of beers.. a decent amount of options to choose from. The honey and nut brown ale was my favorite. Food was okay nothing special. Service was great.

Great dicey place to have a beer. lots of ales. Honey Blonde this evening was spot on. Great atmosphere and laid back setting. With F1 here I walked from the hotel - it was a smart choice traffic is crazy.

While we have a good baseline knowledge of beer, the hostess took 10 minutes to give us a lot of detail regarding all the beer choices and comparison to popular beers. A great start before we even made our choices. The beer was pretty good and I always recommend the local brews. I will say the leiderhosen weissen is a German style beer that was excellent with the bohemian Pilsner a close second. I will say I did not purchase and food BUT my dog was given some tasty fries and I stole one. The food at another table was visually appealing. A great quick stop with a lot of inside space.

If you're looking for that dive bar feeling...this is your place...no annoying tourists (granted I'm a tourist but I'm not annoying) I had the brown beer and it was enjoyable but what I loved was the ambiance.

We popped in here for a quick snack right after checking into the hotel. It was about 5pm on a Monday and it was pretty dead except for a few people at the bar. I say this because it took a while for the server to come over and drop off menus. Then, it took a while for her to come take our order. Then, it took a while for her to bring the check. Anyway, I ordered the Honey Beer and it was refreshing with a hint of honey. I definitely didn't feel like I was drinking a Mead or anything because it was so well balanced. We ordered some calamari and wings to share and they were pretty good. They weren't knock out fantastic but they accomplished the task of satisfying hunger. It looked like they do a lot of live shows here and it definitely seemed like a cool place to catch a show. 3.5

Very misleading title! Change it! Not a tapas bar, just because you write the word "tapas" on a menu doesnt mean its tapas ---IN NO WORLD IS AN ORDER OF ONION RINGS OR FRENCH FRIES "TAPAS"! This is a good place for a beer. Great stout. Food looks blah but didnt even try so not writing bad about it. At your own risk on that.

The service was fast and friendly, and the waitress was knowledgeable about their seasonal brews. I read some not great things about their food but I enjoyed the food I ate, as well as their beer. My friend ordered the burger, I was told it was good but the patty was on the smaller side. I ordered the goat cheese sandwich for $10.45 - that was delicious! We also ordered a flight of beers ($1.74 per cup) and tried the honey, nut, raspberry (very fruity), and hemp seasonal beer. Though I enjoyed them all, the nut was a favorite.

Always a staple for my beer needs when visiting Montreal. I came during happy hour and planned on trying some of their happy hour specials. I ordered the IPA beer and was not very impressed. Each sip began with a good hoppy bitterness, but each sip also had an overwhelmingly metallic finish. As for our snack, I was very unimpressed...We had ordered nachos but what we got were decent tortilla chips with pasta sauce and cheese. I think because of the salsa (more like sauce), it was definitely some of the worst nachos I have tried. I have had better experiences here before, just by ordering other beers. Their raspberry blonde and honey beer are much better brews. This was my first experience trying their food and if this is any indication of how the rest of the menu tastes, it cant be good.

This place is my favorite for craft beers. Their service is fast and friendly, very good explanation about beers. For the food, i ordered only poutine and chicken wings. I like the chicken wings.

Excellent staff and management..have bit been in years because...I no longer work in the city but was lured back by our Brasserie passport. Our beer flights were top notch..we are stout lovers so our favourite was the Vanilla and nut stouts ..but I was mad about the Xmas Ale seasonal and ordered an extra pint. If you are a banana beer fan..try the guest Dum Duminator! We noshed on gooey chorizo nachos..a great deal in the 8 dollar range. So much topping. Wish I had it now..for breakfast. The manager chatted with us for awhile..super pleasant. Wish now that we had stayed for the band. We won't wait so long next time.

Dropped by for a quick meal by myself to unwind after a long day at the office. Grabbed a pint of their house brewed IPA. It was crisp and smooth with a good amount hops. Ordered the Pepito Sandwich, which was 2 thin grilled steak on a ciabatta bread. It was topped with pico de gallo salsa and refried beans, which added a nice freshness to the sandwich. The steak was a bit tough but fortunately, I have sharp teeth so I chewed through it fine. The sandwiches don't come with a side so I ordered onion rings on the side. I prefer the option of ordering my own side so it turned out well. The onion rings came out hot and super crispy. It was the thin kind with a crunchier batter. Service was great and food was yummy. Bill came up to $24 after tax for beer, sandwich, and rings. Overall, good food and beer at a great deal.

Gord and I like brew pubs and craft beer so we checked out Brutopia; They make their beer onsite. I ordered a Raspberry Blonde and liked it. Gord had a pale ale and a dark pale ale and he thought they were okay. JazzLee was our server. She was friendly and took good care of us.

Good place to come when you're starting out in the craft beer scene. All of their beer is a safe bet. Great nacho platter for snacking and typical pub food for a light supper. All in all worth the parking hassle or just a quick walk from the Guy steet metro stop.

Chill bar right in the center of downtown on Crescent street. Came here as part of the micro brewery passport with a friend, and it's actually become their go to place downtown for no frills affordable beer. They have a good selection and some interesting flavours to try out.

The world of craft beer has evolved, and Brutopia is slipping into the background. Beers aren't keeping up to style and frankly the beers weren't nearly as good as I remember them from previous years. Still a cool place and a saving grace to Crescent Street as a non-pretentious place to hangout given they have live music most night... Although here's a "not so fun fact" - they have trivia on Monday nights, but they kept the music playing on the house sound system which created a terrible clash of sound between the guy on the mic and the music playing. It was painful, would not ever recommend going for that.

I've been here a nice handful of times, just for drinks. I'm a big fan of their home brewed beers, I always get their honey or raspberry blonde. Their ales are smooth, rich in flavor and distinctively aromatic. The raspberry has a sweet scent without being overpowering, making it my favorite. Happy hour is everyday before 8 pm, a pint will cost you just under 5$. I've never tried the food here but if you're hungry there's your typical bar menu, appetizers like wings and nachos, sandwiches and quesadillas. Consisting of 3 bars over 3 floors, Brutopia is a great place to get together as groups since seating is plentiful. The lower floor is my favorite with a mix of tables and big comfy couches. It's an unpretentious pub, where the decor is drab but those who come here aren't interested in ambiance - enjoy what they do best, cheers to beer. Working wifi would be a plus.

OK so this is a bar that has a lot of different craft beers. We were walking around getting our own craft beers all over Montreal drinking (And staying drunk) for the afternoon and this was our first stop. Unfortunately they were out of the blond that was supposed to be amazing, but we ended up have 2 other beers that were really delicious. A dark and a lighter one. I can't remember what they were but they were good. The place wasn't busy as we were there in the mid day and the place looked like it would be a pretty chill place to hang out and it could get crowded. So take that for what it's worth. We headed out not too long after.

Great spot to grab a beer and watch or dance to all sorts of cover band music. Liked their rasberry beer and they seem to have some pub grub and lots of burgers. There is a good mix of crowd here, students to older folks and tons of space.

Beers were good and service was very quick. Staff was friendly. There was a unique variety of burgers and they were delicious.

We wanted a chill place to enjoy some beers after our long drive to Montreal, and Brutopia was the perfect place for that! I got the oatmeal stout and the pale ale. The oatmeal stout was so creamy and delicious. It honestly tasted like a milkshake to me! The pale ale was crisp and fresh, a nice contrast to my stout. I was really impressed with the beer flavors and quality, and I was super happy that we stumbled into the bar during happy hour! Beers are $5 before 8pm, take advantage of it! Service was great and really friendly. I enjoyed my time here and I would definitely come back!

Brutopia was one of the many places I bookmarked before driving to Montreal, so I was really excited to check this place out once I finally got to the city. After finding a spot at the bar downstairs, Jared and I each ordered a pint of the vanilla stout, which was quite strong. We also got an order of the salsiccia and baguette--the bread came toasted and the sausage had a great zing. The decor inside was pretty nondescript, typical for a dive bar, and the bartender was quite friendly with the regulars. Overall, I really liked it here. The downstairs bar wasn't crowded, the bartender was friendly, and the beer was delicious. After a long day of walking, I was ready to have a quiet night, so Brutopia was the perfect destination. Would certainly make my way here again if I had the chance.

TLDR: Fantastic microbrews and equally fantastic servers. We arrived at the bar just after 9 pm on a Saturday when they open the upstairs seating. The bartender was really sweet, and when I asked about the beers she offered for me to try them before I ordered the whole pint. I was debating between the raspberry and the honey brews, and after trying the two I went with the honey. The raspberry was a little too perfumy for me, and the honey really came through in the honey beer. We nursed our beers to the sound of awesome music and while watching the hockey game on the TVs The beers and service were great. Unfortunately, a couple who were obsessed with PDA decided to sit at the end of the table. As we left, we noticed that this was the case for a few other tables as well. I would definitely recommend this place, but beware that if you go upstairs you may be surrounded by couples making out!

Nice neighborhood type bar. Friendly patrons and staff. Beer selection can't compare to bars in CA but not bad. Went for happy hour and had a decent pale ale.

Craft brews are very good, made on site. Good quality pub food, tasty, not greasy, and you get mayo with the fries. Very reasonable prices, quality product, friendly staff adds up to excellent value!! Casual relaxed atmosphere. I plan to come back soon.

Have to admit that I come here once every two years for everything Marillion as Brutopia is the fans HQ for meeting up and reconfirming old friendships. After 8 years it feels like home, a well worn pair of comfortable shoes or that sloppy joe sweatshirt. This experience shapes my view but behind the people and great music are the bones of a solid pub. Brutopia isn't large but the L-shape makes it feel like a number of distinct areas. Upstairs is more of a get away area, more isolated from the music and a great place for those deep talks that beer brings with it. Downstairs is the stage - usually occupied nightly- with a good sound system that reaches all corners. There's a tiny floor for performance so the tables are right up against the singers of front of house musicians. Upstairs has split ledges and railings to watch the bands and there's full service so you don't need to leave your seat. Don't expect vies of the band though. The house brewed beers cover a good range of styles and are characterized by bolder flavors. I prefer the honey blonde over the raspberry or chocolate stout that many locals seem to love. There's an oxymoronic dark pale ale and seasonals. Take advantage of the $5 happy hour specials. Food options cover all corners of the world and are served quickly and piping hot. Food is well prepared and the servers don't mix up food between tables. Staff are friendly and efficient, they run you a tab and keep a good eye out so your glass isn't empty for long. Good for their bottom line but also nice to not have to keep catching someone's attention.

It's great to have a decent brew pub downtown. The Nut Brown Ale was indeed "nutty" as described. Low carbonation, sweet, and low on the bitterness. I really enjoyed it. I also took a sip of my friend's Cherry Wheat (a seasonal brew) and it had a pretty awesome authentic cherry flavour and aroma - great refreshing fruity beer. Usually my expectations for pub nachos is low so I was pleasantly surprised by the chorizo nachos. It came with a good amount of melted cheese, salsa, and what looked at first like ground meat. The toppings resembled more they stuff you put on a Michigan dog than salsa, so it wasn't dry, over-baked, or too salty. In fact it was creamy and quite tasty. Portion is appropriate for one person and for the price paid. The samosas are a bit overrated in my opinion - good sauce but the pieces themselves don't really step up much above wholesale school bake-sale samosas if you know what I'm talking about. Great place. Convenient, terrasse, decent beer and at least one decent munchie.

Well, I certainly wouldn't call it a Brutopia if it just has a small selection of beers. They tasted ok, but if you're thinking that you're coming here to try a lot of different artisanal beers or anything like that, you're misguided. Friendly staff, and the location and venue itself is good, but was just let down by the beer selection.

Thank you to the people who organized my work hotel, which happened to be one block from Brutopia. I liked the vibe and the beer here, so I made a few visits when we were out of work early enough to make last call. The first time we enjoyed some open mike night, and the second time there was a singer/songwriter performing. No cover either time. Good crowd of people that were reasonably friendly. And super friendly bar staff.

Such great beer. After listening to my fellow Americans and many Europeans scoff at the best Canada has to offer on tap, this place was such a welcome change. They had unique seasonal beers with creative names, things like Maple Cream and a Chocolate Stout with some winter theme-y title. I got the Honey Brown Ale, and it was wonderful. My boyfriend's IPA was strong and bitter like an IPA should be. I wish I had tried more, although given my size that would have certainly ended badly for all involved. They don't have poutine on the menu, but they do have regular fries, as well as guacamole and nachos, both with house-made chips, that can satisfy that salty craving. The menu items are usually around 10$CA. We had a little trouble finding a table big enough for our party (and I do mean party), and the one we got was really close to the live band playing... very, very loudly. Well! But loudly. You had to shout to carry on a conversation with the one person sitting next to you, and too bad if anyone else wanted to be included. They'd best learn to read lips, stat. Easily the best beers we had in Montreal, in terms of both selection and taste. And the place has a pun for a name! What more could you hops for?

Spent 10 days in town, visited many beer bars,by far and away my favourite. Great beer created and served by people who care.A very friendly place,became our local for our vacation .

The place and beers are good, but why do the nachos have ragu and sour cream on them?!?

Brutopia is probably my favorite of the local pubs I found during my time in Montreal. Dark but warm and inviting, it definitely has a local feel to it. They brew their own beer, and they do a great job of it. Specifically, I loved the IPA the most but also enjoyed the Nut Brown Ale, as well as another whose name I can't remember (I must have really liked it). After a few drinks, I decided to check out the menu and a sandwich called the Pepito made its way out to me. Grilled steak on a baguette (two of my favorite things) topped with a bean spread and salsa. Sure, I had had a few drinks, but the sandwich tasted fantastic. There's no doubt in my mind that they'll see me again on my next visit to Montreal.

Brutopia was giving me all types of sitcom bar à la How I Met Your Mother vibes tonight. With wooden chairs and tables, bar seating, and Hockey and Football games playing in the background, it's a good atmosphere for a chill night grabbing a beer with the buds. There was a solid selection of craft beers, all for a reasonable price ($6 for a pint). We also ordered poutine, and if I were you I would hold out for legit poutine because this one was not super warm and the cheese curds were not melty like I expected them to be. They also have trivia on Monday nights with free beers for the winning team! It was a very low key trivia crowd, with a fun host, which made it a really fun low-pressure activity to partake in. The service was good, although it took a while to get the attention of the waitress. I truly felt like I was in a Brutopian novel tonight, but without the creepy parts that make you scared about technology taking over the world! I would definitely go back.

Wow, what a cool place! Live music, friendly bartenders, great outdoor patio! We're from out of town, but felt very welcomed and part of the crew here. Definitely make a stop here if you're visiting Montreal!

This place has a really great environment. Friendly staff and the bar tenders are very attentive. Inside is clean and feels safe. I came here multiple times during my stay in Montreal and I definitely would come back in the future!

I got the Cuban sandwich; meat was like chewing leather. The pouting was spiced with cinnamon which is odd but still ok; not like Smokes in Ottawa. Beer is decent and the atmosphere is good; an ok beer pace to go before a game at the Bell Center.

Stopped in here late on a Sunday afternoon for beer and a snack. The food was only OK. We got the hummus and quesadillas, neither of which were anything special, but their microbrews were great. Tried the Extra Blonde Ale and British IPA. Would recommend both. Staff was friendly and music was good. Was really slow when but I suspect that was because it was a very rainy Sunday between lunch and dinner. There is a small stage for performances and can see this place being really fun with some live music and more people. Would definitely like to go back when it's a little more lively and enjoy some more of their great brews.

Great beers, and a good variety as well. They have you classic and a few others that were pretty creative. There's one made with tea leaves that I enjoyed. Service was top notch, Shane was awesome!

I have been going to Brutopia for years and have always found it to be a staple of Montreal bars. They brew their own beer, which is usually really good except the last few years it feels as if its changed slightly. I always get the honey beer but have tried the others and enjoyed them all. If you go with a large group réserve a section first so that you're not left standing the entire time, especially on hockey nights.

We made our way to the second floor bar by dodging and avoiding the very young, still in high school or college crowd. The bar was too small for this size crowd, or this aged couple, but the bartenders were skilled at remembering who approached the bar first and filled the order as fast as possible. We had the strawberry blonde beer, $7, and loved it. We made our way back downstairs and found a chair for some awesome people watching. The teenage/college aged people were a mix between grunge and hipster, and the hair styles/clothing styles were fun to observe. There were a few people in our age bracket (30's) so it was an interesting mix. They had decent live acoustic music, but we wanted to experience more of the city, so off we went to continue our night. This seemed to be a great place for a group to go and chill out, as long as you found a table or didn't mind standing.

Great potential but there is something about it that has always been "off" for me. Great venue for acoustic shows but the service has continued to be hit or miss. Food: n/a Service: 7/10 Price: 8/10 Atmosphere: 9/10

This was one of the many watering taps around our airbnb. After a hot Summer day, why not continue the party. Stumbling in round 7 or 8pm. I was greeted by Marina from behind the bar. 5 shots of Tequila for 18.50 was on the menu. 1 shot for me, and the rest for party. Bang, bang, bang, bang.Collected the shot glasses and refilled for another 18.50. Katherin started her shift, sweet young lady with the small piercing in her nose. These ladies put up with the noise and the cheers. From the ouside looking, its not flashy, no glitzy lights. These bars are for one reason and one reason alone. Making memories. No bouncer needed, no dress code, no entry fee. Its your purist come in, drink, be merry. The company and small conversation with various poisons at your disposal. Montreal....can do no wrong!

Nice little bar with shuffleboard upstairs. A little beat up shuffleboard but still fun. Beers were really nice and the prices reasonable. Good friendly staff.