When it first opened, Montreal promoters used to hold bets on how long it would take for Moomba to close down. Funny thing is, Moomba outlasted not only the clubs those promoters represented, but the promoters themselves! The fact is that Moomba redefined clubbing and introduced the supper club concept in the Montreal area.
The question is: What is the secret to Moomba’s success? I think it’s a combination of many things:
- Good food and good music
- Large, spacious and nicely decorated
- Free and abundant Parking: It’s in a shopping center, so that explains it
- Bouncers who actually do their job: You will never see teeny boppers in this joint
- Great shows and special events that are always out of the ordinary
- Great management and the ever-so sociable Jack
There are probably some other reasons that I’m forgetting or ignoring, but this place is all about Montrealing, even if it’s not physically on the island.
Waitresses are rude, impolite with customers. Too much attitude. The Chunky owner loves himself, God if he could stand on stage all night he would. Atmosphere is horrible, for a fun evening try Bourbon Street West. Great crowd and management.
I’m with you on this one George. I’m not a big fan of Moomba either. I attended the Michael Jackson tribute over the weekend and noticed they had renovated the place (shows how often I go!). The people were just as snobby as ever, but that’s to be expected from clubs in Montreal in general. Mind you, the MJ tribute show was worthwhile to attend.
Bourbon Street West is definitely a more friendlier place (not to mention more mature) but it’s not exactly a club, so you can’t compare the two side-by-side.
Moomba is so awesome. I have been there 5 times in the last 2 years. I love the atmosphere, the music, the lounge. I have never ate there though. Friends and I usually go eat at Elixor nearby and then we go to Moomba. I will try the food there the next time I am there. I visit Montreal quite regularly throughout the year. More than 7 times a year.
Boring,horrible & violent place…
Owner jack is full of shit… If his head was any bigger nobody would fit in there.
He kicks people out, who have already paid for no reason except to make himself feel empowered…
Will never go back to this reached place even if someone paid me
Hope they close this dump