Old Montréal
With its edgy, art-covered walls and chic lighting, this basement venue reels in 20- and 30-somethings with its electro-house, live jazz and many sofas in…
Must-see nightlife in Canada
Edmonton
A popular local watering hole with a happening happy hour, billiards and plates of smoked chicken drumsticks or riblets to snack on. The plethora of TVs…
Gaspé Peninsula
The father-daughter team that owns Gaspé's microbrewery took over a former Molson warehouse and opened a tasting room just outside downtown, where you can…
Montréal
This relaxed pub has a great choice of European and local microbrews alongside excellent pub grub such as burgers (bison, caribou or ostrich), beer…
St John's
This downtown spot holds a well-regarded Mediterranean restaurant and chic lounge, but the courtyard is where you want to be, sipping wine, cocktails and…
Montréal
Microbrews, imported Euro beers and quality Scotch sing their sweet siren song to the low-key crowd at this popular pub. It's a pretty place with a lovely…
Québec
With a curved wood ceiling, double-height windows, and a 2nd-floor terrace, this microbrewery isn't your ordinary dingy pub. With more than a dozen taps,…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
The place for those who prefer not to spend their nights listening to overplayed top-40 songs. Formerly an industrial club, it's the spot to get your alt…
Montréal
Pool, (free) popcorn and indie rockers hold court alongside students and random weirdos at this legendary dive bar that’s as much part of the Main’s…
Northern Ontario
Grab a martini from the swirling stainless-steel bar: the drinks are so large you can swim in them. Weekends are standing-room only, so strap on your…
Banff Town
A haven for traditionalists, Tommy's offers good draft beer, a dartboard and plenty of opportunity to meet the kind of globe-trotting mavericks who have…
Muskoka Lakes
Swing by for a draft beer or signature cocktail (served cold or hot) on the fantastic multilevel water-view patio. Tasty appetizers, wraps and sandwiches…
Québec
This pub at the southern end of town is Wendake's main watering hole. It's a locals' kind of spot, with occasional live rock music and big-screen TVs for…
Québec City
Arguably the best cafe along chichi Ave Cartier, this branch of a very small chain has been here since 1996 – so if longevity says anything, it's speaking…
Dawson City
These two legendary bars carry the mostly affectionate monikers 'Snakepit,' 'Armpit' or simply 'Pit.' The places for serious drinkers, with live music…
Western Newfoundland
Live music, darts, cold beer, and friendly folks: the Castaway is a sold Corner Brook bar, and worth your patronage if you're at a loose end in the…
New Brunswick
Why would you drive all the way out here for a drink? For the gob-smacking views, of course. Relax on the patio or sink into a leather seat by the window.
Jasper Town & Around
Shock, horror! You are actually more likely to meet a local (as opposed to a tourist) in this salt-of-the-earth pub attached to the Whistlers Inn.
Southwestern Ontario
Cold beer, river views and live entertainment make the Goofie Newfie the jolly place it is. Come early to snag a seat on the riverfront patio.
British Columbia
The town's friendly Legion is also its de facto bar hangout – especially on Fridays and Saturdays when live bands typically hit the stage.
Saskatchewan
The Buffalo is your best bet for drinks and pub grub in downtown Swift Current, with pool tables, big screens and a liquor store thrown in.
Québec City
This all-male club on Rue St-Jean below the popular Bloc 225 gay sauna features nightly drink specials, gay film nights and more.
Saskatoon
Hop on up to the rooftop deck and enjoy sweeping views. Inside, there's a vintage vibe and solid pub grub (try the fries).
Îles de la Madeleine
A murky little town pub that makes a good place to get to know the locals, both long-timers and seasonal workers.
Ottawa
Recharge in this decades-old, ByWard Market caffeine den's quiet courtyard. Sweetened ice coffees are a big hit.
New Brunswick
Taste-test wine made from local fruit like cranberries, rhubarb and wild blueberries – it's surprisingly dry.
Halifax
This multistory club caters to 20- and 30-somethings with VIP booths, bottle service and resident DJs.
Halifax
Pints of Guinness and Celtic tunes attract plenty of weekend drinkers to this Irish-inspired pub.
Nova Scotia
Classic town pub with an Irish vibe, regular live music, and Kilkenny and Guinness on tap.
Saskatchewan
Nothing fancy but the pub grub is good, the beer is cold and the locals are friendly.
Charlottetown
This buzzing Irish pub has regular live music and the Guinness just keeps on flowing.
St John's
This is the spot to get your Guinness, pub grub and general bad behavior on 24/7.
Québec
See what's on tap at this Sept Îles craft brewery in the city center.
Fairview & South Granville
A restorative respite from busy Broadway, choose from dozens of tea varieties from around the world (nutcracker oolong recommended) then sink into a…
Newfoundland & Labrador
The Dildo Brewing company is a center of activity on the Baccalieu Trail. Crowds pack in for live music, pub grub, and home-brewed beers. That said, we…
Toronto
A popular nightclub and concert venue overlooking the Toronto skyline, massive 45,000-sq-ft Rebel fills up with lights, sounds and stylish people every…
Calgary
The frankly ugly Ship is a classic Calgary institution – an all-time favorite of university students and indie music fans. With an abundance of beers on…
