Press Club

they have a good beer selection, friendly staff, and lots of seating.

I'm a sucker for mismatched furniture and beers from Quebec. The bartenders are really chatty and friendly and the bar is always filled with eccentric locals. I've seen many an interesting local band here. The patio around back has just been redone with the privacy of built in banquettes and lattice walls that block out the view of the alley.