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,…
Must-see nightlife in Canada
Toronto
Just east of the Village, this historic 1891 mansion is a good all-round performer. Nicely renovated in dark tones, it's wonderfully cozy and inviting in…
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…
Eastern Newfoundland
One side is a coffee shop with whopping pies and hearty soups, the other side a congenial pub that is popular with locals and the tourists who like to…
Whistler
Popular with the kind of party-hard international under-30s who work in Whistler shops and coffeehouses so they can ski the slopes as much as possible,…
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,…
Northwest Territories
Inside the Mackenzie Hotel, the cavernous Shivers lounge takes over once the Mackenzie Grill closes for the day. A good place for a pint of Yukon Gold or…
Québec City
This monstrous-sized place over two levels shakes and stirs nightly till the wee hours but especially from Thursday to Saturday when there's a DJ on hand…
Microbrasserie Aux Fous Brassant
Québec
With five beers always on offer, and up to a dozen more in rotation, you always have something new to try at this microbrewery with a sidewalk terrace and…
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…
Toronto
Comprising three Victorian houses in the Annex, the rowdy 'Maddy' draws a late-20s University of Toronto crowd. There are billiards, darts, a sports bar,…
Gros Morne National Park
This bar, attached to a gas station, feels like the sort of spot you walk into and the record scratches and everyone looks at you. And yeah, everyone is…
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…
Vancouver
The city's fave gay club has elevated its room to a new level of neon-lit cool in recent years. The club hosts a series of sparkling, sometimes sequined,…
Québec City
Serious coffee lovers should make the pilgrimage down to this splendid little cafe in St-Roch, which serves the best espresso drinks in town. Settling in…
Whistler
This central, lodge-look drinkery crafts its own beer on the premises and serves an extensive menu of elevated, sometimes-pricey pub grub. Pizza is…
Québec City
This Irish-style bar is in a historic building with outdoor seating and the usual menu of pub grub. Come here to see the vast system of cellars below, the…
New Brunswick
On the ground floor of a delightfully creaky inn, this extremely old-school pub draws a mixed-age crowd of partiers. Early afternoons mean sipping New…
Montréal
This cozy place on bar-lined Rue Crescent features live rock and fiddling Celtic folk on the rear stage and beer-soaked football and soccer matches on big…
Old Montréal
In the heart of Old Montréal’s most touristy drag is this rock pub, a hit among students, jocks and passersby. A lunch and dinner menu of upscale pub fare…
Muskoka Lakes
Muskoka Brewery bottles some delicious flavors including a cream ale and a couple of lagers. For a deep dive, take a free taste-testing tour of the…
Québec City
In the heart of the gay district of St-Jean Baptiste, this cozy and laid-back bar du quartier (neighborhood bar) draws a predominantly male and cruisy…
Montréal
With its garage-sale furniture, McKibbin’s cultivates a familiar, down-at-heel pub atmosphere. Its live entertainment varies from Celtic and pop to punk…
Churchill
The Seaport Hotel's attached bar (with terrace!) is popular with summer workers and most anyone looking for a beer and to watch the game. The adjoining…
Québec City
Multifloors, multibars, multiscreens – the capital’s classic disco behemoth has everything from live rock to naughty DJs. The music may change, but the…
Montréal
This is a warm and welcoming neighborhood bar where the vibe is just right for a drink among friends. Settle into one of the worn chairs for an order of…
Prince Rupert
What a view! Fishing boats in the foreground, the sunset in the background: mere gazing is an addictive experience at this busy pub. Chat with a boat…
Montréal
Packed every night with a young, francophone crowd, this unpretentious bar serves a phenomenal rotating menu of its famous microbrews, running from…
Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District
Join the after-work crowd for cold-beer-and-shot combos at this busy dive bar. Snag a pleather booth if you can and prepare to lose your voice (the later…
Northern Ontario
You're guaranteed to turn heads in northern Ontario's only gay bar, a fun subterranean spot where everyone knows everyone. Check the social media accounts…
Bruce Peninsula
The only pub in Little Tub, renovated Crows Nest has an elevated outdoor patio overlooking the town. Burgers, pizzas and nachos feature on the pub-style…
The Beaches
A classic pub with long wooden tables, a great shady patio and a huge list of beers, the Stone Lion's a good spot to cool off after a day at the beach or…
Northwest Territories
The town bar is a good drink stop, with several bottled beers, wi-fi, a pool table and a back patio with comfortable stools. You can order in food from…
Halifax
Serving drinks since 1995, this bar is a total mishmash of styles: it's part bric-a-brac store, part Gothic castle (stained glass, arches, wrought-iron…
Southwestern Ontario
The pizza at this music supper club is hot and fresh like the smooth, smooth jazz: there's live music most nights. Near the university, it's a mellow…
Le Vieux Dublin Pub & Restaurant
Montréal
The city’s oldest Irish pub has the expected great selection of brews (from $7 to $9 per pint) and live Celtic or pop music nightly. Curries rub shoulders…
