O Patro Vys is an indie music venue and bar on Avenue du Mont-Royal Est, in the Mile End neighbourhood of Montreal, Canada. It is a small, intimate room, and it is the kind of place where you go for the music first and the evening second.
What to expect
The venue programmes a mix of local and international artists, so the lineup can change from one night to the next. Alongside concerts, it also hosts DJ nights and other cultural events. Its reputation rests on its atmosphere: a close, relaxed space where the audience is near the stage.
Visiting
- Address: 356 Avenue du Mont-Royal Est, H2T 1P9 Montreal
- Best for: live indie and independent music, and nights out with a DJ set
- Setting: a bar as well as a performance space, so you can stay for a drink between sets
Mile End is a good area to plan around. Avenue du Mont-Royal is lined with cafés, restaurants and independent shops, so you can eat or walk before or after a show. Check the programme ahead of time, since the lineup varies, and go early if you want a place near the stage.