I have to start with stating the obvious. August is on its last breath everyone. And after a recent conversation with a friend of mine, I realized August feels much like a Sunday. It's a mix of anticipation, excitement and dread at the upcoming month everyone loves to hate and hates to love: September. Oh but the S-month is sooo underrated peeps. And what a shame, too. It is probably the nicest month (weather-wise) and always ALWAYS has Montreal buzzing with new events and spots to visit. Alas, August (aka-summer) isn't over yet. All this to say that I'm not trying to be a buzz-kill, au contraire! I just thought why not highlight the fact that with an end always comes a new beginning, and I for one am excited at the prospect. So heads up friends, it ain't over yet!This week's review is about a spot that is on its second summer leg. I have mixed emotions about this one to be really honest. Terrasses Bonsecours is really all about celebrating the sexiness that is the Montreal skyline. Three words people: location location location.
Situated on an actual Quai in the 514's Old Port, off Rue de la Commune, this place is known for its 5 à 7 crowd. Unfortunately, I cannot provide you fabulosies with any commentary about decor besides the following: it was metal melange of industrial-chic, a rather interesting multi-level concoction meets a minimalist outdoor tent-ish feeling. All this came clumsily equipped with only one bar, and accessorized with a slightly confused staff at the velvet rope. Now, onto pragmatics. I gotta say it. Whyyyy oh why is it so far from De La Commune street? My crew and I took forever to figure out where it actually is! We eventually had to follow our ears to the house music thumps. Maybe what put me off was the fact that it was a tad chilly out, and being a terrasse and all, the last thing I wanted was to shiver in my patent-leather Michael Kors.
The crowd was casual. A tad young. The music was your typical mix of House-turns-into-new Hip Hop, but it worked.
On a balmy night, I might have come away with a better feeling. I might give it a second-go...or, maybe I can wait until next summer. That is, if I can manage to find it again.
Peace Out! Mtl.D
PS- I'm working on a rating system blog-o-lites. I'll fill you all in on my next post, but it should simplify things a tad in terms of providing you with the best I can in terms of reviewing Mtl's hot spots. Stay tuned! xo
I had the same experience. I was trying to find the place and couldn't manage to locate it. As I got closer to the Quai I heard music and I knew that had to be bonsecours. The music was good. As a dancer I found the dance space to be particularly small.
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