L'Adversaire is a board game pub in Montreal, on Sainte-Catherine Street East. It combines three things under one roof: a place to play, a place to drink and eat, and a board game shop. Its own website describes it as a pub where you can play, drink and eat.
The venue is open Tuesday through Saturday, so it suits a weeknight or a weekend outing rather than a Sunday or Monday visit. Since the pub is built around games, the visit is best planned as a social evening with friends, a date, or a group who want to try something different from a typical bar.
What you can do
- Play: You can rent board games on site, so you do not need to bring your own.
- Drink and eat: A menu is available, and the pub setting keeps the focus on conversation and company while you play.
- Shop: A board game shop is part of the venue, useful if you want to buy a title you discovered at the table.
Events and planning
The website has an events calendar and a page for its quiz season, so it is worth checking there before you go if you have a particular night in mind. If you plan to visit during a quiz season or a special event, the calendar will show what is on.
To confirm opening times, the menu, or current rental options, you can use the venue's website or call the phone number listed on it. Given its focus on games and social evenings, reserving ahead for a larger group is a sensible idea, though the website is the best place to check how to do so.