Bar Le Ritz PDB is an independent music venue and bar in Montreal, Canada, at 179 Rue Jean-Talon O, in the city's west end. It is a place where live concerts take place in a close, intimate room, and where music from a range of genres shares the same stage over the course of a season.
What to expect
The venue is built around its performances. Concerts are the reason most people come, and the room is small enough that the audience stays near the stage. Alongside the stage there is a bar, so you can settle in with a drink before or between sets. There is also a small dance floor, which means that once the music picks up, the evening can move from listening to dancing without a change of venue.
Why visit
- Live concerts across several genres, so the programme rarely sounds the same from one night to the next
- An intimate setting that suits people who want to be close to the performers
- A bar and dance floor for a full night out, not only a single show
- A look into Montreal's independent music scene, which the venue is part of
Around the venue
Rue Jean-Talon sits in a lively part of the city, so a visit can easily be combined with an evening of eating, walking or browsing nearby. Bar Le Ritz PDB suits a night out with friends, or a trip made specifically to hear a band you already follow or discover a new one. Check the programme before you go, since the lineup changes and the venue's events are the main draw.