Snowbird Tiki Bar

Bar · District de Saint-Édouard

Snowbird Tiki Bar

Bar · District de Saint-Édouard

6388 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2S 2M2, Canada

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This vibrant bar on St Hubert st in Little Italy boasts an intimate tropical vibe, creative cocktails, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for any outing.

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"When it comes to tiki-style drinks, few can hold a candle to this bar in La Petite-Patrie. Yes, it has all the trappings with its bamboo seating and kitsch, but it’s really about the stupendously boozy classics—from zombies and mai tais to jungle birds and painkillers—as well as party-sized vessels best shared with friends. Don’t believe how high-proof it gets here? They categorize their drinks by the following categories: I work tomorrow, I’m calling in sick, I’m texting my ex, and I lost my cell phone." - JP Karwacki, Eater Staff

The Best Bars in Montreal - Eater Montreal

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"Found on the recently renovated Plaza Saint-Hubert, this neon-lit tiki bar adds an extra bit of sunshine into the lives of Montrealers, particularly in winter months. Cocktails are served in everything from repurposed salt shakers and coconut milk containers to fish bowls and various garden ornaments. A small snack menu of dumplings and sandwiches ensures a healthy salt intake alongside the sugary drinks." - Daniel Bromberg, Valerie Silva

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"At this kitschy Plaza St-Hubert tiki bar, a portion of the rooftop terrasse is rain-proof, another is covered in military-grade nets for shading, and, for when it’s extra warm, there are some wall-mounted fans. So whatever the weather, patrons can rest assured they’ll be comfortable while sipping on fresh and fruity cocktails." - Valerie Silva, Kaitlyn McInnis, Tim Forster

The Best Rooftop Bar and Restaurants in Montreal - Eater Montreal

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"Tiki drinks undeniably make for a good time, whether it’s on a first date or otherwise. Plus there are benefits if your date ditches, like getting to enjoy an entire flaming tiki punch bowl to yourself. Who needs love anyway?" - Tim Forster, Mallory Frayn

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Jennifer Kelly

Google

Really great place. Tiny but quaint. When the back room is open, holds a lot more people. Cocktails are absolutely incredible. True masterpieces. Definitely worth the visit to st Hubert st in Little Italy.

Lorena Haack

Google

This is a bar that you have to visit in Montreal!!! I went there on Saturday for a friend's birthday. We arrived at 5pm and stayed until 11pm. It's really cool to see how the atmosphere changes as the night goes on. During the day, it has one aura and at night the vibe is completely different. There are really cool spaces, at least 4 spaces for larger groups, which provide a certain amount of privacy without losing the atmosphere of the bar. The decor and lighting are a show in themselves, the service is very good, the prices are normal, it's not a cheap bar. But you have an experience there, not every place can offer you that. I highly recommend that you go at least once.

Rob Rish

Google

Fun bar with a huge selection of tropical cocktails. Fun atmosphere, nice patio in the back and friendly and attentive service.

Veijah Jyemilla Naco

Google

All hands on deck made sure that my boyfriend and I were good. Every workers were social, attentive, smiley and welcoming. It shows that everyone works as a team to make sure that clients leave with an unforgettable experience. The atmosphere was unique, it felt like I wasn’t in Montréal. The colours were remarkably interesting and fun. The drinks were well served. The barman surely knows what he is doing. Also, the designs for the drinks were definitely fresh (orchids and mint leaves). I would definitely come back again and invite other friends to visit this gem!

Marky Marc

Google

Definitely a lot of effort put into decor and I love it. Service was polite and efficient. The Scorpion drink was great, definitely worth the price if sharing. The Cuban sandwich was salty to the point if I wasn't starving, I wouldn't be able to eat it. Like the accompanying chips were less salty.

Maria Eleanor Rodriguez

Google

Great place to hang out if you feel like drinking. They have creative drinks like, the Volcano. Ambience is cozy. The place is not too big, which gives it a more intimate atmosphere. We had our wrap party here and it was an amazing experience.

John Foster

Google

This is one of the best bars in Montreal. It would be more popular if it was in a different neighborhood, but it makes the experience more intimate. The cocktails are in the same league as Atwater and Cold Room easily. I hope it never leaves its hole on St Hubert. Order the Bermuda Triangle. It's $$$ but absolutely worth it.

Shelly

Google

I got the 'Voodoo' Cocktail because I wanted to try something new | Unfortunately it wasn't my taste but the atmosphere and the bar is amazing

Hannah W.

Yelp

Such a fun place with delicious drinks! Only bummer was that we had to throw out our leftover food from the restaurant that we came from because they checked our bags and would not allow it in the bar.

Maryann B.

Yelp

What a fun place! Bar with little lounge corners to gather. Lots of interesting drinks and the bartender was great, very attentive. The only downside was that it was a hot day and no air conditioning, only fans. Great place to gather with a group.

Grover R.

Yelp

I should start by saying I love tiki bars and try them wherever I am. We came here when we visited Montreal three years ago and we were unimpressed by the service, decor, and drinks. So much so that today, when I found myself in the neighborhood again, I thought, "why bother going?" But we wanted a drink and thought we would give it another shot. And I am so glad we did!! It was terrific. The decor is kitschy, immersive, and fun. The drinks are fantastic and adorable in presentation. They seem a bit short staffed and service was a little slow, but our bartender was friendly and nice. In short, if you were there in the past and disappointed or underwhelmed -- try it again. Super fun!

Matt A.

Yelp

They are not kidding when they say get there fast; an obviously popular location, this place was full - And defintiely take it slow as these creative, delicious, alluring and beautifully presented cocktails pack a punch (to the liver). We really enjoyed the Tiki theme especially in contrast to the snow outside. The music and general ambiance made our drinking experience on this frigid night very memorable.

Kenesia K.

Yelp

Worst experience Ever....I guess it's not for black people Very very bad customer service, the hostess and owner/manager screamed at us for asking how long was the wait cause we kept seeing people behind us go in #BLM If you black don't bother going!!!!!

Phi N.

Yelp

Andy's the man! Hooked it up with delicious drinks. The cocomo, pineapple express, and mai thai were excellent. Didn't care much for the pain killer. We also got the blue lagoon-- the set recipe isn't too good, but Andy modified it a little for us and then it was perfect.

Hilary K.

Yelp

Ok well let me mention how excited I was to try this place out ever since it was Re-Opened. I love tropical drinks and have them all the time when I'm on vacation or during the summer. their opening day was a Monday .. I found it super odd and if I didnt know it was the old cafe international I would have totally missed the place. There's no signof their name .. its so dimmed and not a smart move. It Was Dead ...On opening day.. that's a bad sign. I decided to come here saturday night to see if it was any different. On saturday, I came in to try it out and see their menu. They were not dead but not busy at all. There was no body at the bar.. and maybe 2 other groups. It made me freak out! That's sad! I checked the menu and wanted the "cocomono" they didn't have it.. Actually 3 drinks on the menu were unavailable due to missing ingredients. Lolol you guys took months to open up and you just opened and you're missing the ingredients.. terrible service, quality and fake publicity. The drinks were ok but not superbe. My fiancé complained how his drink was super strong. Aparently they are wasting 3ounces of rum per drink ( a small 1 cup) eesh that's super excessive ! Not really impressed Service was mediocre , the place was mediocre and no signs of the new tikki bar .. so disappointed!!

Stéphanie H.

Yelp

If you are looking for great cocktails, this is the place to go! After a long hot day, I was much in need of something cold and refreshing. My friend and I finally decided to give this new place a shot. I'm not a big fan of sweet cocktails, but the one I ordered, the Bird's Park Swizzle and my friend's, the Curious Diver, were both AMAZING, tasted so fresh, with good quality ingredients and not overly sweetened. We were both very pleased with our drink. It was not too packed on a Saturday around midnight. The decor is fun and inviting. I would have given this place a better rating if the music was better...even our server commented on it. It is probably not always like that so I would have to give it another chance and also try the food. Kitchen closes at midnight, so arrive early if you are going to eat!

Calfa B.

Yelp

Was treated very rudely and as always it's white people playing self victim . Don't visit if u are black

Raluca P.

Yelp

Fast service. Best drink I ever had (Blue Lagoon). It is very original. The music was very nice , tropical vibe. The prices are fair and the servers are very nice and take the time to explain. Not too busy on a Saturday evening. I did not taste the food menu, so I cannot say! The drinks are very strong and not excessively iced.

Nicole P.

Yelp

We were only able to eat outside because we had kids, so we opted for drinks and an app. First, I love tiki culture. I search for tiki bars wherever we go. I spotted this place, but was skeptical because you don't think Tiki in Canada. These guys know their tiki and the decor is perfect. The drinks-I had a painkiller and the husband had the fog cutter. Both were spot on and STRONG! Truly hold their own with some of our top tiki spots. The app-fries. The aioli was perfect! Service was also really good!

Jeanne A.

Yelp

Overall nice decor, it's clearly a tiki bar. The music was not super enjoyed by myself and the people i was with (country music??). We went on a monday and there were few other people but we still had to wait a minimum of 25 minutes for each drink. The bartender was also not super friendly.

Maya H.

Yelp

Absolutely horrible, staff was rude and the owner kicked us out. We were paying respectful customers and were targeted for no reason. Do NOT go here, find somewhere else to have your drinks, it is over priced, rude and dirty.

Risa D.

Yelp

I've only been here for drinks, and though tiki drinks are typically too sweet for me, I found lovely bitter libations I loved here and had tons of fun. I like the chill yet festive decor, they really did a good job with the nautical vibe, and it was a pleasure to sit here with the front wide open watching the people roll by during a street fest in the summer. I think it'll be even better in the winter when it's cozy and tropical inside and an ice storm dystopia outside. Ah, Quebec, je t'aime.

Eric W.

Yelp

I have visited many of the classic Tiki bars in the US and Canada. If I could rate this place on decor only.... it would get 3 stars. But on everything else, it gets a 1. The drinks are overpriced and average. The service is mediocre. If you are looking for an authentic Tiki bar experience in Montreal.... you are out of luck.

Domenic D.

Yelp

Cool place definitely worth a detour for a couple of drinks. Entertaining to watch bartenders would have given it 4 stars but they were a bit slow.

Mimi K.

Yelp

We were in town visiting from NY and our friend wanted to try this place out and I'm so glad we did! It was my boyfriends birthday and we came without a reservation to sit at the bar - Samuel helped us find seating at the bar and made sure we were taken care of. This restaurant knows how to do business and keep customers coming back. We tried a few things from the menu and they were delicious - from the fries to the rangoon and this chicken/rice dish inside a pineapple - everything was delicious. I can't wait to come back! I love feeling valued as a customer.

Emily C.

Yelp

I'm not one to write reviews. But this bars drinks are amazing. Get the zombie if you want one of your friends to pee the bed, another one of your friends to text their ex, and another one of your friends to accidentally tip $50. Our waiter was amazing!

Jarrod F.

Yelp

Good decorations inside and the cocktails were great , will definitely be back .. cool place.

Lauren S.

Yelp

Accidentally stumbled upon this place while walking around Little Italy, the decor is so funky and cool that we couldn't resist going inside to check it out! We only ordered drinks so no clue how the food tastes, but the cocktails are excellent! I had some sort of mango/pineapple rum thing that tasted fantastic, and the glass was pretty full and big too. My partner had a mai tai that she says was great. A bit pricey (14$+ per cocktail minimum) but still worthwhile to check out. They have a smoke machine in the bar too, and the table next to us got some sort of drink that was literally on fire. Will have to try that next time...

Maya T.

Yelp

Having taken the time to reserve online AND to message management to specify that there would be a child present for the meal, and receiving zero response regarding this, to finally arrive on site and to be turned away, when we happened to have eaten on their patio last year with the same child, I have to say I am furious at the terrible management this establishment has shown. If children are no longer allowed even on your terrasse, then take the time to answer customer inquiries regarding this topic and make it clear on your website!! -10 stars.

Nat J.

Yelp

The decor and atmosphere is great and I see what they are trying to do here but the service is terrible. We waited over 40 minutes for a drink. I was served only two drinks in the span of three hours. When we complained and went to ask where our drinks were we were met with a negative attitude like we were the ones being rude. It's too bad because this bar has potential but my experience there makes me not want to go back. Total turn off.

Jackie S.

Yelp

Super cute tiki bar in little Italy. The drinks are great and the decor is fabulous (they even have some relics from old closed down tiki bars in Montréal). The drinks are a bit pricey but the generally tend to be at tiki bars. The best part? The staff. Super attentive and helpful. It's a great addition to the neighbourhood

Marc V. B.

Yelp

I'm glad i can go there eventhough we are facing a pandemic but all the necessary precautions are being taken and the drinks are so good especially the zombi one. This is my fifth time and i still love it

Mathieu T.

Yelp

Let's just start by saying. The drinks are great. Not overpriced for what goes into them. Standard prices for a tiki bar. And I've been to my share of tiki bars aroind the world. The part where this bar takes a real nose dive is the service. Now if you want to staff your bar with a bunch of kids that look the young part and try to attract a mile end crowd that's your choice, but make sure they actually work. This ain't a kindergartens man! We waited up to 45 minutes for our second drinks, to come and we were a large group of people that had wallets thirsty to spill out. I can understand the time it takes to make drinks but when two of the three bar staff are just dicking around the back of the bar dancing, looking around like a deer in headlights and just goofing off when these are the people you placed your orders with 40 minutes ago... Then you complain to what looks to be the bar manager and he just brushes you off... well. Get your shit together. This could be a great bar, if they hired bar tending professionals and not bun wearing hipsters that think they're hanging out instead of working. In the end we ordered half the drinks we would have and stay late. So, it's just bad business.

Kym B.

Yelp

Classic Tiki decor, the premium liquor makes the drink prices sooooo worth it. You would think that you are on a mini vacation. Friendly and happy staff with good energy and vibe. Nothing to complain about this place. Will return anytime.