Montréal
Along the popular Rue Notre-Dame you'll find this locally owned bar that's perfect for a relaxing evening drink or a late-night party. Well-crafted…
Must-see nightlife in Québec
Montréal
This fantastic brewpub has eight varieties of suds on tap, including honey beer, nut brown and the more challenging raspberry blonde – all with…
Montréal
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…
Montréal
This gay tavern knew exactly what it was doing when it karaokefied the spot. A mixed crowd cheers on aspiring vocalists from all walks of life, from the…
Montréal
For something completely different, head to Randolph Pub. You pay a $6 cover, which gives you all-night access to the pub's vast selection of board games …
Montréal
There's lots to adore at this low-key, friendly brasserie. It’s nice but not too pricey and the mixed crowd is artsy but unpretentious. If you appreciate…
Montréal
Montréal’s giant of underground house music has opened and closed for various reasons throughout the years. Featuring a sound system so amazing that…
Québec City
Just over the border from St-Roch in up-and-coming St-Sauveur, this wild and crazy place is where to head if you're looking for a raucous and very local…
Québec City
This eclectic cafe-pub ludique (games cafe-pub) with the relevant name 'Revenge' is dedicated to table-top and board gaming. Seriously, there's a wall…
Montréal
A popular three-level Village complex designed to suck you in for an entire Friday or Saturday night of partying. If you’re a gorgeous guy or looking for…
Montréal
Housed in a formerly derelict landmark bank building, this trendy wine bar has become one of the more popular spots in the dining and bar scene on Notre…
Québec City
Bright and buzzy, this classy lounge is a fun spot for late afternoon and evening cocktails. Brick walls, cushioned benches, and a sea of lights and…
Montréal
A favorite with St-Henri locals, this former working-class watering hole turned cool cocktail bar has managed to upgrade itself without losing its…
Old Montréal
The rooftop terrace above the boutique Hôtel Place-d’Armes is a requisite stop on the nightlife circuit if you’re around during the summer. Nicely mixed…
Québec City
This hidden nook of a bar huddles by the cobblestones of Old Lower Town and, on the inside, seems to exemplify the colonial coziness you'd expect of…
Old Montréal
Facing the Old Port, this cozy watering hole in the Auberge du Vieux Port has delicious faux-retro decor, a long zinc bar, and a menu with lobster sliders…
Montréal
The craft beers on tap at this convivial, low-lit brasserie are its speciality – there are about 50! Menu offerings stick mainly to conventional pub fare …
Montréal
This trendy take on the English pub features British pub fare, beers and whiskeys galore, and an attitude-free vibe where everyone (and their parents)…
Montréal
Does drinking improve your bowling game? That seems to be the eternal question at this hip outpost near Little Italy, where two free lanes have been set…
Montréal
Tucked off a side street, this handsome little pub is frequented by many for its heavenly vine-covered courtyard and drinks menu with a great selection of…
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…
Québec City
Though it has a full menu (mains $17 to $23, steaks $38) and restaurant seating, the main focus of this iconic spot in place since 1973 is the bar, which…
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…
Québec City
This clubby cigar bar below the landmark Cosmos Café with dark wood accents, plush seating and a cozy patio for cocktails and other libations can claim a…
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,…
Gaspé Peninsula
With all due respect to the Irish, the St-Barnabé stout the folks at Naufrageur are putting out gives any black beer from the Emerald Isle a run for its…
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 slick downtown bar hosts quality jazz and blues acts nightly, featuring both local and touring talent. The walled terrace behind the bar is…
Québec City
One of our favorite stops for a cup of java in St-Jean Baptiste, this cozy cafe with lots of wood and stone and outdoor seating in the warmer months brews…
Québec City
At this unofficial ‘official’ hangout for the city’s theater community, the eavesdropping is as much fun as the drinking – you’ll be privy to…
Eastern Townships & Mauricie
About 3km northwest of the riverfront, this decade-old brewery serves more than a dozen varieties of beer, including seasonal cranberry, raspberry and…
