Les Verres Stérilisés is a relic from a time when “clean glassware” was enough to draw a crowd—a promise proudly advertised in neon above the door. There’s a certain charm here, with its gleaming steins, unpretentious air, and a refreshingly low level of grime compared to other dives. Every pint on tap is served in a glass so clean you’d think they’re still showing off that old glass washer, and classic tallboys of Laurentide and Labatt 50 go for the kind of price that lets you linger. With a pool table, a few VLTs, and a Canadiens game lighting up the wall, this bar knows exactly who it is and who it’s for—and it doesn’t need to change a thing.
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