Montréal, QC

Pub L'Île Noire

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Pub L’Île Noire is a long-running Scottish-inspired whisky and gin pub in Montréal that also presents ticketed concerts and live performance events. Alternative rock, neo-classical, acoustic and other mixed styles have a place here, which gives musicians more latitude than the pub setting might initially suggest. The strongest booking is likely one that can feel intentional in an intimate adult room rather than relying on large-scale production. The venue is 21+, and the drinks-focused atmosphere should reward performers who can create mood as well as command attention.

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Acoustic
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Address
1649 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3K4, Canada
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514-982-0866

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