text: Chez Serge might just be one of the coolest places I've ever set foot in dans Montreal. \n\nMaybe it's the fact that I was expecting something entirely different with the name and limited description, both leaving me shocked when I walked in. A flame print painted door could lead to anything! A bouncer will then size you up. \n\nThe space is very unique to say the least. Zebra print here, grass on the walls and ceiling there. Plastic, colourful, ornate chandeliers hanging down just as elegantly as the bras that hang off a moose head by the bar. And we know why! It seems the girls dancing on stripper poles (free will, unpaid) on the bar are a permanent fixture. \n\nI ordered a bucket of cosmopolitan and that is no exaggeration. I actually received a turquoise and pink, children's playschool bucket of mixed drink, various citrus slices and six colourful straws. The thing is a bit unwieldy but you're in good company. Every fifth person has one so it's not that weird to be carrying it around with two hands. \n\nThe best part of Chez Serge is the reason why you should make it a destination. FREE MECHANICAL BULL RIDING. You don't have to sign a waiver, you don't have to pay a cent. You just have to hop into the ring in the crucial three second break after someone else gets thrown off. Your ride will be projected in live time to various other locations of the bar so be good! Note: if you're a dude or the guy handling the joystick doesn't like you, your ride will be infinitely shorter. But it's so fun! They play really fun music at the same time so feel free to get your groove on while you ride. \n\nIf you can snag a booth, the service is really great. Not to mention everyone that works there is quite attractive and wearing a tight, black, Chez Serge T-Shirt. And they will also clear everything, give good drink suggestions and help girls off the bar that have had one too many. Sweethearts. \n\nIf you can't tell already, I will definitely be coming back to this establishment when I'm in MTL.