St. Patricks, though it's a touristy place, is a DELIGHTFUL place to go for local or Irish beer.
It's located just left off Rue Ste Jean a few blocks downhill from the hostel, and the staff can give you directions.
They have several rooms, but I always sit in "The Dungeon," a dark stony room with a low ceiling and a blazing fireplace.
One time I asked to sit there with my friends and they said, "Sorry, there is a private party."
I was a bit toasty so I said, "Well, ask them if we can join!"
They asked the lady who was celebrating her 40th birthday if the kids could join and she welcomed us in to her party. We bought her and her guests a round of drinks, and we all ended up singing the night away. In fact, after her guests had gone home she was still at the pub singing telling stories with us!
Ah, Canada...