Bily Kun

Bily Kun is a European-style tavern at 354 Avenue du Mont-Royal Est in the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It has operated since 1998 and is recognisable for its tiled floors, candlelight and taxidermy, which give the room the feel of an Eastern European drinking hall. The crowd is a mix of Plateau locals, students, couples and visitors, mostly adults from their twenties upward, and dress is casual. The atmosphere is atmospheric and slightly theatrical, relaxed in the early evening and busier and louder later on. Music changes through the night: early-evening live jazz is a feature, and DJs take over later. The drinks programme is centred on Czech spirits and beer, which is the bar's specialty, and the name itself, Bily Kun, refers to the Czech for white horse. Prices are mid-range, around two dollar signs. There is no cover charge. Hours are in the evenings, and Quebec bars may serve alcohol until 3:00 AM, although current opening times should be verified. The phone number 514-845-5392 is listed for enquiries. No reservation link is listed, and the bar generally operates as a walk-in venue, so groups wanting to sit together should arrive early or call ahead. The jazz sets are best for visitors who want to talk and listen in a candlelit setting, while later in the night the DJ sets suit those who want a livelier atmosphere. The Avenue du Mont-Royal address places the tavern among the Plateau's main commercial strip of cafes and shops, close to the Mont-Royal metro station and Parc La Fontaine. Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest, while early weeknights offer the easiest seating.