L’Assommoir

Old Montréal


Like its sister pub in Mile End, L’Assommoir is home to a beautiful long bar that makes a great place to start the night with a house cocktail such as the GHB (gin, chartreuse, kiwi, maple syrup and a bit of apple and pear juice) and a few snacks (fried calamari or mixed ceviche).


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