Casa del Popolo

Top choice in Montréal


One of Montréal’s most charming live venues, the ‘House of the People’ has talented DJs and is a venue for art-house films and spoken-word performances. It’s is also known for its vegetarian sandwiches and salads, and is associated with the tapas bar La Sala Rosa and its concert venue La Sala Rossa.


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