Montréal
There is plenty of craftsmanship on show at this low-lit bar with exposed brass pipes, polished wood-veneer bar tops and Edison light globes to transport…
Must-see nightlife in Montréal
Montréal
In the heart of Mile End you'll find this throwback cafe and 'social club,' a quaint favorite of Montréal's Italian community. Tucked in between hipster…
Montréal
The owner of this well-designed space goes out of his way to make sure everyone feels welcome, paying special attention to brewing a variety of quality…
Montréal
This family-owned cafe is a Little Burgundy mainstay, delivering delicious coffee and a welcoming ambience. Freshly baked muffins and one of the best iced…
Old Montréal
Like its sister pub in Mile End, L’Assommoir is home to a beautiful long bar that makes a great place to start the night with a house cocktail such as the…
Montréal
If you want to catch a cool crowd belt out a francophone classic, head straight to this dive bar (it is heartland Mile End after all). There are English…
Old Montréal
Tommy feels like a slightly fantastical cafe. It might be the tables at different minimezzanines occupied by laptop clickers, or the dangling plants…
Montréal
This student evergreen is spread over four levels in an old Victorian stone house – a cafe, several terraces, a disco, karaoke and a sprawling back garden…
Montréal
Boasting an original interior design with hanging plants and a large skylight, this tasteful bar, named after a Leonard Cohen song, offers an inspiring…
Old Montréal
Above heritage Hôtel Nelligan, this delightful patio is the perfect spot to down a mojito while the sun sinks in summer. There’s a full menu for lunch and…
Montréal
Surrounded by the frenetic bars and clubs of Rue St Catherine, stylish cocktail and craft-beer sippers come to Renard for the glossy surfaces in the dim…
Montréal
Warm decor, elegant snacks and a fine cocktail menu make this high-end bar a perfect date and pickup spot. It’s also perfect for drinking with friends,…
Montréal
This slick downtown bar hosts quality jazz and blues acts nightly, featuring both local and touring talent. The walled terrace behind the bar is…
Montréal
This hip resto-bar just east of the popular Quartier des Spectacles serves an eclectic menu of quality cocktails and tapas-style bites. With its cool-yet…
Montréal
This large Asian-inspired beer garden serves tapas-style plates and trendy cocktails, making it a worthy option for a birthday dinner or other events…
Montréal
There are some awesome microbreweries in this province, and Pit Caribou is one of the greats. It has an outpost here in Montréal that serves its full line…
Montréal
Part cocktail-party bar and part Japanese-Korean fusion eatery, this happening hybrid offers late-night drinks and bites in a lively atmosphere. A fun…
Montréal
Beer lovers shouldn't miss this buzzing amber-lit brasserie, which has a dazzling (and ever-changing) selection of unique microbrews on tap. Friendly bar…
Montréal
Don't let the unpronounceable name deter you. SuWu carves up a winning formula of inventive cocktails and delicious eclectic comfort food that makes it a…
Montréal
Benelux deserves high praise for its beautifully crafted microbrews, with a dozen or so offerings on hand (including one cask ale). Options rotate…
Montréal
Although it's a bit of a hike down Ave du Mont-Royal, La Distillerie is worth the trip for its excellent cocktails (served in Mason jars), friendly…
Montréal
Although it sits along busy Ave du Parc, the 'No Name Bar' feels like a well-kept secret, owing to its lack of signage and discreet entrance. Once inside,…
Montréal
Once you've climbed the stairs, you'll arrive at what feels like a private loft party. Groups gather in the spacious, open-lounge area with high tin…
Montréal
Sometimes featuring circus performers and dancers, this hot spot is more glamorous than you might expect from an after-hours joint; in fact, it ranks as…
Montréal
Vices et Versa is a laid-back spot that draws a loyal neighborhood following who come for the first-rate craft-beer selection. There are 40 varieties on…
Montréal
Blizz is one of the Plateau’s venerable little spots. The tiny dance floor fills up most nights as DJs spin a range of sounds to a small crowd both trendy…
Montréal
For juvenile excitement, join young hipsters at this retro bar for microbrews, comfort food and games. Although there's only one (coveted) ping-pong table…
Montréal
Paying tribute to all things Russian, this stylish little cocktail den draws a slightly more sophisticated crowd than the average Mile End haunt. You can…
Montréal
How can you go wrong with a bra-adorned moose head on the wall? Hockey games, unbridled kitsch and a mechanical bull reel in neighborhood kids. With cold…
Montréal
This outdoor beer garden at the McAuslan Brewery, one of Quebec’s most successful microbreweries, makes the most of summer with family-friendly picnic…
Old Montréal
Who knew that an inn dating from 1754 could be so hip? Beneath restaurant Auberge St-Gabriel, walk through a long, candlelit stone passageway to this…
Montréal
Coffee nerds flock to this tiny cafe for outstanding espressos, cortados (espresso with a dash of milk) and lattes. There are just two communal tables,…
Montréal
The Black Eagle is a bar for the leather-and-fetish crowd where hairy barmen are topless and porn plays on the screens. It's dependable for having other…
Montréal
This Village meat market attracts older, heavier men, and its dark, down-at-the-heels design might bring to mind New York gay bars of the 1970s. The…
Montréal
One of the few dance clubs in the Plateau, La Porte Rouge is a magnet for the fashion-minded, who don't mind paying high prices for cocktails (or opting…
Montréal
This Rue Crescent staple is the go-to spot of the block. Winnie’s cavernous, split-level pub draws a steady crowd of tourists and students and an older…
Montréal
Hidden on a peaceful street, the 'Masked Sparrow' whips up tasty, if slightly bitter coffees, which you can enjoy on the outdoor terrace. On cooler days,…
Montréal
Its artsy-chic vibe makes this warm bistro pub the preferred lunch and after-work spot of Plateau cool kids who happen to work in downtown offices. Daily…
Montréal
This three-floor Village favorite features not only a gay/mixed club and pub but a VIP lounge, pool tables and rooftop terrace. Saturdays are the best…
Montréal
A few steps from Concordia, Myriade is a small student favorite for its perfectly pulled espressos and well-balanced lattes (with beans from 49th Parallel…
