Must-see nightlife in Old Montréal

  • Crew Café

    Old Montréal

    Easily the most spectacular cafe in Montréal, Crew converted the old Royal Bank into a caffeine and laptop powerhouse. Order from a teller, then sip green…

  • Les Sœurs Grises

    Old Montréal

    Named after the famous Montréal religious order of nuns founded by St Marguerite d’Youville, this swanky concrete-chic bistro-brasserie is equal parts…

  • Le Mal Necessaire

    Old Montréal

    For some of the tastiest cocktails in Montréal, look for the neon-lit green pineapple and descend the stairs to this vaguely tiki-inspired bar hidden…

  • Confessionnal

    Old Montréal

    Playing heavily on churchy themes, Le Confessionnal is a tempting spot to wrack up a few sins. It has low red lighting, a glowing alabaster-like bar and…

  • Philémon

    Old Montréal

    A major stop for local scenesters rotating between watering holes in the old city, Philémon is carved out of stone, brick and wood with large windows…

  • Flyjin

    Old Montréal

    Flyjin walks a fine line between speakeasy and high-end Asian brasserie, serving up tender sashimi, tuna tataki and green papaya salad to a party-minded…

  • Terrasse Place d’Armes

    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…

  • Taverne Gaspar

    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…

  • L’Assommoir

    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…

  • Tommy

    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…

  • Terrasse Nelligan

    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…

  • Velvet

    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…

  • Pub St-Paul

    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…

  • Club Peopl

    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…