Brasserie Beaubien isn’t here to impress; it’s here to endure. Tucked away in Petite Italie since 1924, this place is a true dive, with a bar back who manages the regulars and newcomers alike with a grin and a quick Quebecois wit. Sure, the bathrooms are hilariously bad, and the decor is pure dated charm, but you don’t come here for polish. Somehow, its held its ground as a ragtag DIY venue, despite sound systems that looked like they’d last been updated when VHS was king. Drinks are cheap, the mood is laid back, and Beaubien remains what it’s always been: An unpretentious gem for the neighbourhood.
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