Bar, Restaurant entertainment in Canada
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La Buvette Chez Simone
An artsy-chic crowd of (mostly) francophone bon vivants and professionals loves this cozy wine bar. The staff know their vino, and the extensive list is complemented by a gourmet tapas menu. Weekends, the place is jammed from 5-à-7 into the wee hours. Alone, you can comfortably park it on a barstool, though you probably won’t be solo for long.
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Copacabana
Referred to simply as ‘Copa’ by the scruffy writers, actors, directors, artists and wannabes who frequent the place, this Blvd St-Laurent fixture is, in actuality, a restaurant. Plastic palm trees notwithstanding, it’s more of a drinking hole for the broke and interesting. You’re apt to eavesdrop on some fascinating conversationalists, most of whom aren’t too bad to look at, either.
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Pullman
This beautifully designed wine bar is a favorite haunt of the 30-something set. It’s primarily a restaurant, but the downstairs bar of this two-level space gets jammed (or jammé, as they say in Franglais) after work and becomes quite a pickup spot, so be prepared to engage in some flirting. Sommeliers can help you choose from the sprawling wine list.
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Garde-Manger
After midnight this tiny, upscale restaurant becomes party central as scenesters, actors and gourmands-turned-merrymakers gyrate around. You’ll probably find yourself dancing on the bar, or in the kitchen making out with some hottie. Be warned: the music is loud and getting in on weekends is tough – unless you’re a close pal with the cool, beautiful staff.
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Assomoir
The science and art of bartending is the inspiration behind this bustling neighborhood resto. Professional staff know their drinks, mixing more than 250 cocktail choices, plus an extensive wine and beer selection. It even offers bartending classes. World cuisine features seviches and tartares. DJs complete the recipe.
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Bu
This elegant, Italy-inspired wine bar is where Montréal’s real wine aficionados go to drink. The 500-strong list features approximately 25 wines by the glass, and the excellent service is worth the steep price. The kitchen whips up fine Italian antipasto dishes.
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Koko
The specialty cocktails and luxe surroundings of this loungey restaurant inside the Opus Hotel attract jet-setters and the city’s fashion crowd. DJs mix house music on weekends and there’s a massive outdoor terrace for a swanky soiree with hip downtown flair.
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Bond Lounge Grill
Plush couches, comfy booths and a long bar make this tapas restaurant a chic-yet-affordable lounge where everyone feels welcome. It’s ideal for large groups, the kitchen is open late and an outdoor smoking balcony lets you puff away in all weather, year-round.
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Aviatic Club
This elegant wine bar and restaurant is nestled in the historic Gare du Palais train station and attracts a professional crowd. A rotating list of 50 wines is served by the glass, and a vibrant terrace, featuring live DJs, is open during summer.
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Le Cercle
Restaurant, art gallery and show venue, this very cool joint draws a hip crowd for its underground DJs and bands, ranging from indie rock to electronica. Affordable tapas sweeten the deal.
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Ristorante Cavalli
Downtown, Ristorante Cavalli is the spot. This fine Italian restaurant gets its DJ party on with upscale tourists and a good-looking crowd in their 20s and 30s.
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