Bienvenu Bar Salon, or BBS to the regulars, is Ahuntsic’s unpolished gem—a tavern that hasn’t let the polished Promenade Fleury strip soften its edge. The decor? Dark-tinted windows that make the place look closed, cracked tiles in the bathroom, and a DJ booth with water damage that no one’s in a hurry to fix. The menu is an ode to simplicity: Labatt 50 pitchers, pop-corn refills, and a stack of takeout menus from local legends like Au Coq. With a loyal clientele of locals who’ve been greeted by name for years, BBS is a pure dive in the best, nostalgic way.
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