Bar Saint-Zo doesn’t care what your Yelp rating is. It’s a scrappy, neon-soaked corner bar on Beaubien that’s been holding it down with video poker, karaoke, and pool tables for years. The crowd’s a rotating mix of regulars, late-night wanderers, and people who just won a softball game and want to scream-sing “Mr. Brightside.” On paper, it’s got everything: cheap drinks, loud music, and late hours. But service can be hit or miss—some say chaotic, others say character-building. If you’re coming for five-star hospitality, you’re in the wrong part of town. But if you’re down for a dive, Saint-Zo’s got a stool for you. Just don’t expect your beer to be waiting when you get back from the bathroom.
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