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Le Cheval Blanc is a long-running Montréal craft brewery and bar with an intimate live-band feel. Rock, indie, rockabilly, alternative and local bands all sit comfortably in the programming lane, making this a strong room for artists who want a close, energetic audience rather than a distant stage. A tight set and visible chemistry will matter more here than oversized production.

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514-522-0211

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Alternative, Indie, Rock, Rockabilly
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Address
809 rue Ontario Est, Montréal, QC H2L 1P1, Canada
Venue phone
514-522-0211
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