All Visitor Reviews for Taboo (18 reviews)

This bar has known better days. The new American owner is not precisely well seen in Montreal's gay community. He is rude with customers and the personnel. Long time ago, the concept of Taboo was mainly 'twinks' and dancers who look like very young (but weren't), which make the place a real 'taboo' and gain the bar a visit from the Police. There's been all kind of dancers and managers, they have come and gone. Ariel, David, Samuel, Jacques, all gone. Since L'Adonnis closed, it has recovered some customers. Never had a problem with a dancer myself, au contraire, I've seen many customers behaving like idiots. It is true that these kids they don't get paid for this. There are no longer places where a lap dance cost you less than $20 and the dancer doesn't feel like a movie star. I hope some day the place recover the glory from previous days. Still too overpriced.

Taboo has rebounded. Yes it is only because Adonis closed, so then Taboo absorbed most of the dancers and customers from that bar, who were originally Taboo's dancers and customers ANYWAY... There is a healthy roster of 15-20 twinks on the weekends. Weekdays are another thing, as early in the week there can be as little as two (2) dancers. The place needs some money inside and outside. Outside: paint job and replacing the Taboo signs (only one of three is still up). Inside: tables, chairs, light system, stage... Private dances are fixed at $12 a song in an open salon, which is stupid considering Stock Bar and Campus offer $10 open curtain dances in separate booths. Drinks are overpriced compared to other strip bars. A "REV" is $8 in Taboo, anywhere else is $6.50. Domestic beer is $5.50 (usually $4.50). So yeah, try buying rounds for four in this place. Whereas in another bar $20 will suffice for the round and the tip, at Taboo you will pay +$25 for the same round.

I've been visiting Taboo for over ten years. It is an amzing place. It has changed over the years, usually for the better. My last visit was in May of 2009, just after the new owners had taken over so it was in a state of flux. Virtually all of the old dancers were gone, and for many it was about time, they were well into their thirties and there are other clubs for guys that age. Taboo is for youn guys (dancer's, not patrons). In May there were fewer dancers (and customers) than usual, but they were choice, especially Dusty and his cousin who's name I don't remember. I take issue with some of the other reviews. I have never encountered an unclean dancer or one that tried to scam or cheat me. They invariably go out of their way to avoid any hint of that type of thing and they wouldn't last long if they didn't. Sure I've been hustled for drinks and dances, but that's part of the fun. All you have to do is say no. These kids are not paid, they earn only tips and dance fees, which are extraordinarily modest. Where else can you feel up kids for ten bucks, or is it twelve now? I don't like each and every dancer but there are always plenty to like. So do go to Taboo (and the other clubs, there's one for every taste. And please, tip the dancers, they get bare assed and shake it all for you, so stick a five in their sock if they ahve a sock. Stick it somewhere. You'll be amazed at how friendly the dancers can be for a little token of appreciation.

don't know what all the criticism is about. Taboo isn't exactly a yuppie, upscale bar, but it doesnt claim to be, and as long as it's dark & you don't go to the restroom, it's okay for what it is...a gay twink strip bar. been there twice, once during the x-mas holidays when it was so crowded with "regulars," newcomers couldn't even get a private dance if you asked for one; the other time was in October when it was a lot less crowded, so dancers were asking the customers. the dancers I met were all nice guys, too...they all said they were students of some sort or another - one said he was attending a circus school - wish I could remember all their names, but I only remember 2: "Ariel," and "David" wish I could have had private dances with all of the guys, but $ ran out :( but they were all nice guys. only jerk seemed to be the cute hung blond, I think his name was "Max," but he was the hottest guy there, knew it, and acted like he knew it...no mingling with customers, only the other guys... also seems that there are a bunch of "regulars" that the guys know must be good tippers, so they naturally get more attention than strangers to the bar, especially if they buy the guys rounds of champagne ;) lol btw, dancers do 2 on-stage dances...one where they strip to naked and are soft, then another several minutes later where they come out naked & hard...never got to find out how they get hard backstage, but would love to be their fluffer if thats the way they do it ;) probably the DJ gives them the pre-show bj ;) lol will definitely go back next time in MTL! ;)

I drank all night at this bar and had a great time with Kumar and another angelic bartender - they bought me a drink! What a wonderful group of guys. Then there was the Ukranian dancer who had no accent, no noodle and I had to wipe his ass with a paper towel to avoid swamp-ass - no air conditioning! I regret the dance - they were scammers and I'm lucky to have avoided having my credit card lifted. Dusty is poison disguised as candy. He was a mistake.

When you visit Montreal, make this place your main stop ! The boys are young, hot, friendly, and great dancers. They give you a great show on stage and show you everything posssible from every angle ! Best part is they come on stage all boned up and totaly nude...only in Montreal have I seen that. Ok they have a no touch rule...but you can cheat a little...just play smart. You can sit with a dancer and talk and touch the rest of their body even before you go to the back room. Some will allow touching thier crotch as long as they are wearing undies . They are sweet and very friendly.

The bad sound system, shotty looking boys, and scarier looking trolls drooling in front of the stage doesn't make this place a must-do while in Montreal. Some of the boys are good looking, while the others should never be seen without clothing.

I went there in 2006 and 2007 and the dancers were way too girly. This time (July 2008) there was a nice mix--not too muscular but in great shape. I had a great back room dance with Frank, muscular (but not like Campus or Stocks) and hot! I used to like Adonis but the dancers there seem strung out. Taboo is the place!

If you like them young, this is where you need to be. The dances in the back are just that---dances. You do not have the private area where you can touch and fondle and whatever else you might be wanting to do. I have seen some of these dancers in New Orleans for Mardi Gras and they actually do more there than they do here in Montreal.

When I am in Montreal, I visit Taboo almost every night. The boys are very young and mainly VERY gay and I like that! If you can't stand 18 y/o queens and ravers, then go to Campus for older muscle men or Adonis for hustlers. If you find young boys with beautiful dreams that are not afraid to act on their impulses, then Taboo is the place for you. A back room dance is fun but there are rules. No touching private areas. Just worship the young slim body, touch and hug everywhere (with that one exception), and know you are helping someone out that really needs it.

I wish some of these reviewers would stop asking for older dancers. Taboo is for twinks. If you want muscle men, go to Campus or some place else. I find the dancers to be very polite--if I'm alone one of them might come up to me and strike up a conversation or ask if I want a dance but they DON"T pester you. My favorite strip club in the world!

it was very nice... all the boys were very friendly and never pressured me at all! I highly reccommend it. If the above comments who said they should hire older dancers... well go somewhere else... i love the cute boys there and thats why i went! Every time i come to town, Taboo will be on my list.

The best years for Taboowere from 1996 to 2001, nice dansers and great staff. The new staff that has taken over since the raid and just not as good, well , Jay on the bar is great, but the rest are not as fun. The dansers were younger looking in the 90's and early 2000's. But the place is still the best strip bar in Montreal.

The place is great..the Dancers polite, friendly and almost always very cute..yes, you have to like twinks..You can't judge the place by one visit as they all have slower times..Lots of regular customers and long term dancers. Best Bartender (Jay) in Montreal..

This is probably one of the grossest clubs Ive been to. The dancers are all VERY young if not underage and are constantly hitting on you to go in the back for dances. A friend of mine took them up on the $10 dance...only to get shook down in the back. The dancer tried to extort almost $200 from him for "services". The place got busted by the cops and several customers were arrested. Avoid this place like the plague!

I moved to Montreal from Halifax 3 months ago and I went to Taboo twice this month.Most of the dancers were far too young-looking ----however,I liked the fact that 6 of the 8 dancers spoke to said they were openly gay or bisexual.Taboo should hire older dancers too----I liked two very good-looking dancers called Dominic and Mathieu.Dominic was very good-looking but did not strip naked in either of the two dances he did on stage.He lowered his jeans to show his ass,but never removed them and never showed his genitalia to anyone.By contrast,all other dancers did get nude on stage.It was a surprise.Taboo could be improved by hiring many older dancers too---there should be no age limit as long as dancers seem young.Campus and Stock have dancers that are too muscular.

Okay, if you want big beefy bodybuilder types, go to the stockyard. For me, that's where the cows dance. Taboo has some famous porno stars and yes, cute, slim, very young guys naked. It's all legal. Buy a lap dance and enjoy yourself.

This is one seedy place. It's hard to tell who looks more desperate, the very young dancers or the pathetic older crowd that seems to frequent this place. This place was busted a few months ago for underaged dancers. If you like young strippers, this is the place for you. I walked in and walked out relatively quickly. Just being in this club made me want to shower...