Sous La Terre Downtown Underground

After reading so many great reviews about this place, perhaps my expectation were just too high. I don’t know how many other places in Montgomery are open this late, so that is one plus (they don’t even open until midnight!) We got there a bit after 2 AM, and the place was insanely crowded. The crowds would not have been that bad IF they had the barr properly staffed. Only 2 bartenders were behind the mob of people at the bar. People kept swooping in, cutting in front of people… total chaos! After about 15 minutes, we finally got a drink. We would have already walked right back out the door had we not paid the $ 10 cover charge.) The drinks are nothing special… maybe a bit on the strong side, but just standard dive bar fare. The jaxx band that played while we were there was OK, but nothing to write home about. The place is in a basement, which I think has a cool place to it if they would rip out the drop ceilings and make it a bit more homey. You can smoke inside, which I found to be a plus, but may be offputting to some. I don’t know if the A/​C was out that night or what, but the place was an oven. We stayed for a couple of drinks to justify the cover charge, and ended up heading back to the hotel. I do want to try the place again to see if maybe we just went on a bad night, but was definitely not impressed on the first visit.

Such an authentic old place… Dark, great music, strong drinks. It’s been around forever and hasn’t changed. Sous la Terre is always where we go when we’re in Montgomery and what we miss when we’re gone. Go!

Such an awesome underground Jazz club with great music, strong drinks, and friendly staff. You have to get a blue drink. It’s gasoline, but trust me its and experience you have to have while you’re here!

Pretty great place. It’s a little weird when you first go in, especially if it’s before 1am because it can be quiet and seem a little lame but after 2am it’s gets popping. You have to sign up for a membership but that means you’re allowed to stay and drink until they decide to close up. There are talented guys playing music on crappy keyboards which is great and they serve one of the most horrendous drinks I’ve ever had (Blue Drink. you have to try one) but the people are fun, the atmosphere is great, the music is fun and its totally worth it.

A step back in time. Great atmosphere and very strong drinks. The keyboard player is great. If you’re downtown follow the crowd here when the bars close.

Although smoky and only plays slow jazz, this place is a winner for late night venues (one of the only places open late-​night in Montgomery). Conveniently located in downtown and offering a full bar, if you don’t want to go home after the bars close, then this is where you should come. It’s chill and lots of restaurant industry and drunk preppy people come here, along with the regulars.

I have been coming here for years. In the early 2000’s I used to be in this joint at 3 in the morning with only six other people. Needless to say, this place is one of the coolest spots in Montgomery partial because it has been around for sooooo long. My mother used to frequent the place. And she remembers the bartender and the man on the keyboard. It was pretty cool sharing memories about the place, but during different time periods ;) The drinks are ALWAYS strong, and everyone is family.
Fast forward to present day, Where in the hell did all these people come from!!! This place was my hide away. My spot to cuddle with a date underground. This was my cave. Although I am glad that the owners are getting the business, but I fear that many can’r appreciate the history of the place.
This place is truly a Montgomery gem. It is not your typical club, but it so laid that you will fall in love with the people.

Sous La Terre keeps the party going into the wee hours every time! When you’re leaving other spots and you know it’s not time to end the night, this jazz bar is so perfect. The music is awesome in the background when you’re talking with your group and then occasionally, the piano player will shine a light on a young lady and she’ll be placed up next to him until some gentleman asks to dance through the song. It’s fun. There are couples dancing the majority of time.
Drinks are crazy strong. You certainly get every penny’s worth and they are priced right. Bartenders are always ready for witty banter and serve quick. They’ll come around and serve some quick food items, like some great french fries, which is always a hit with a late night group.
Can’t say a single thing bad about this place. I’ve been twice in last two weeks and it’s an overall superb time. Everyone in there is always buzzing with a great vibe!

I love this place!!! It is underground & the smell proves it… you get use to it very fast! They open at midnight, band comes on at 1 or 1:30 am depending… live blues & jazz. They have popcorn, one flavor of wings (which are good) & very strong drinks… I was like do I get any cranberry with this vodka??? It is smokey (you can smoke here), diverse, you can sit & people watch or dance. I was surprised that a place like this existed here… it had a very Soho, NY feel about it. Great place for the SUPER late crowd!

Whenever I get the pleasure of «going back home», I try very hard to make it here. The drinks are strong, the employees are a trip, the people are entertaining, and the overall feel of the establishment takes me back to a scene from the movie Ray. One of the last places in the Montgomery that reminds you of the old southern vibe that has been mostly lost.

Sous La Terre is one of my favorite places in Montgomery. A friend once (very accurately) described it as, «like being inside an old trumpet case.» Don’t let that scare you; it’s actually a favorable thing in my book. The place is one of a kind, and when you’re underground at Sous La Terre you feel like you could be in any one of the country’s major cities. Or in a David Lynch movie. Either way, the music is cool, the drinks are strong and the crowd is always entertaining. Ladies, I suggest going with a group if you’re going to go. It’s not unsafe, but it can definitely be a lion’s den at times. I’ve always had the most fun there with a crowd of friends, the later at night (read: earlier in the morning), the better!

Trying to decide what would be my first review… then I saw Sous La Terre. I havent been in a few years but it never seems to change. This place is classic! A Montgomery landmark! There is not a place in Montgomery that looks, sounds or smells like Sous La Terre.
After you open the front door — you go down steps to go «under the ground» — the unique smell of the place hits you. Not bad — just very unique. Great drinks — VERY STRONG! GREAT mix of folks — from old school black gentlemen & ladies who still dress to impress to young white college kids. The college kids can be overwhemling sometimes but as long as you have a table of friends (old or new) you wil have a good time. Henry Pugh plays the organ and sings classics from «what a wonderful world» to «Strokin’» — plus he likes to serenade the ladies on a stool. Some other things I’ll mention but you’ll have to go to find out what they mean — «MUDDY WATER» & «the Zodiac dance». The last thing I’ll mention is they don’t open until midnight — so take a nap early on a Fri. or Sat. night and then get there around 12:30. Don’t be surprised if the sun is coming up when you leave.