Le Verre Bouteille

Le Verre Bouteille is a bar and live music venue located at 2112 Avenue Mont-Royal Est in the Plateau Mont-Royal borough of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It has operated at the same address since 1942, when Alfred Rouleau acquired a drinking establishment called Le Buffet Rouge and renamed it Le Buffet De Lorimier. The venue became a family-run business, passing to Alfred's son Yvon Rouleau in 1971, and later to Yvon's widow Lauréanne Rouleau and their son Pierre. During the 1970s the establishment became known as a hub for western music in Montreal. It was later renamed Le Verre Bouteille and transitioned into a bar and music venue hosting a variety of live acts. Today it presents regular concerts, with a schedule that has included artists such as Charlie Juste et Chiens Dog, Méandre, Marion Cousineau, Gustafson, and Franky Freedom. The bar is open daily, with extended hours from Tuesday to Saturday, and offers contact via phone and email for bookings. It remains a fixture of the Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood's cultural and nightlife scene.

Le Verre Bouteille traces its origins to 1942, when Alfred Rouleau acquired a drinking establishment at 2112 Avenue Mont-Royal in Montreal and renamed it Le Buffet De Lorimier. The venue quickly became a local gathering spot where patrons could enjoy a drink or a reasonably priced filet mignon (75 cents) while listening to music by artists like Soldat Lebrun or Duke Ellington. Alfred Rouleau operated the business until the early 1970s, when his son Yvon Rouleau took over. Yvon had grown up in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood and had worked at the establishment since his youth, first as a waiter and eventually as owner in 1971. His premature death was a shock to both his family and the local community. Following Yvon's passing, his widow Lauréanne Rouleau, along with their son Pierre, assumed management of the establishment. Under their stewardship, the venue evolved into a popular destination for western music enthusiasts in the 1970s, hosting performances by notable artists of the genre. The establishment was later renamed Le Verre Bouteille and shifted its focus to presenting a broader range of live music. Today, it continues to operate as a bar and music venue, offering a regular schedule of concerts and maintaining its presence in Montreal's Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood.

• 1971

  Yvon Rouleau becomes owner of the establishment.

• 1970

  The venue becomes a popular spot for western music in Montreal.

• 1942

  Alfred Rouleau acquires Le Buffet Rouge and renames it Le Buffet De Lorimier.

• The establishment is renamed Le Verre Bouteille and transitions into a bar and music venue.

Historic neighbourhood bar and live music venue in Montreal's Plateau Mont-Royal.

Product categories. Alcoholic beverages · Live music performances · Bar food

1. 1Le Verre Bouteille official websiteverrebouteille.com
2. 2Le Verre Bouteille - Aboutverrebouteille.com
3. 3Wikidata entry for Le Verre Bouteillewikidata.org