Nightlife in Montreal
Montreal's 3am closing makes it Canada's party capital. Start off on rue Crescent for people-watching or jazz at nearby Upstairs. East of downtown, Place des Arts hosts symphonies and outdoor festivals. Old Montreal has chic new lounges like Suite 701 while the Gay Village is lined with gay bars. Head to the Plateau for hip DJ bars and Mile End for cool cocktails at L'Assommoir. The smoking ban ensures terraces are full in summer.
Bars
Expand all1. Hurley's Irish Pub - Celtic tradition
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The Irish have been big in Montreal since the 1840s, and their musical tradition thrives at Hurley's Irish Pub. A street-level terrace fronts this downtown bar, filled with comfortable, semi-subterranean rooms where Guinness flows and Celtic musicians perform nightly.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1225, rue Crescent, Montreal H3G 2B1
Telephone
+1 514 861 4111
2. Réservoir - Beers brewed on site
Show moreThis brewpub on the Plateau tempts with fancy bar snacks to go with the bitters, ales and lagers brewed on site. Réservoir's ground floor has an industrial feel; upstairs is cosier. Sit on the terrace, watching the people pass below.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
9, avenue Duluth est, Montreal H2W 1G7
Telephone
+1 514 849 7779
3. Sir Winston Churchill Pub - People-watcher's paradise
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Sir Winston Churchill Pub's pavement terrace (enclosed in winter) is a perfect vantage point for checking out downtown's pedestrian traffic. A mixed crowd of questing young professionals mills around three levels of bars before hitting one of three dance floors.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1459, rue Crescent, Montreal H3G 2B2
Telephone
+1 514 288 3814
4. Barraca Rhumerie et Tapas - Latin sophistication
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The Barraca Rhumerie et Tapas bar is located in the heart of the trendy Plateau. It serves tapas and excellent rum drinks to a fashionable but unpretentious crowd. DJs play Latin-inflected sounds. Sit out on the cute backyard terrace.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1134, avenue du Mont-Royal est, Montreal H2J 1XB
Telephone
+1 514 525 7741
5. Suite 701 - Beautiful cocktail lounge
Show moreThe moulded ceilings and arched windows are a beautiful reminder of Suite 701's Old Montreal location. But not as beautiful as the model-gorgeous, moneyed crowd who come for premium cocktails and dancing. Visit the eighth-floor terrace for sublime sunset views.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
701, côte de la Place d'Armes, Montreal H2Y 3X2
Telephone
+1 514 904 1201
6. L'Assommoir - Cocktails with panache
Show moreHidden away in ever-cooler Mile End, L'Assommoir gets missed by most visitors. A shame, as the bottle-throwing bartenders mix up more than 250 cocktails. Join the suave clientele to try the basil martini accompanied by tapas and ceviches.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
112, rue Bernard ouest, Montreal H2T 2K1
Telephone
+1 514 272 0777
Clubs
Expand all7. Salsatheque - Latin dance club
Show moreFor the hottest Latin rhythms in Montreal, look no further than Salsatheque. The 1970s decor may be a bit dated, but that doesn't stop the crowd from twirling and shimmying to the sound of merengue, bachata and salsa, of course!Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1220, Peel St, Montreal H3B 2T6
Telephone
+1 514 875 0016
8. Tokyo Bar - From R&B to techno
Show moreWell-established Tokyo Bar on the Plateau has been drawing clubbers for years. The main room offers R&B and top 40 hits, the cool 'blue room' house and techno. Head to the great roof terrace to chill out.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3709, boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal H2X 2V7
Telephone
+1 514 842 6838
9. Muzique Montreal - Luxurious nightclub
Show moreAcclaimed DJs pump out a mix of electro, house, pop, sultry R&B and rock across the violet-lit dance floor inside Boulevard Saint-Laurent's sleekest club, Muzique Montreal. The city's most beautiful sip champagne on the rooftop terrace on warm summer evenings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3781, Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal H2W 1X8
Telephone
+1 514 282 2224
10. Complexe Sky - Gay Village clubbing
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Complexe Sky is one of the big gay venues in the Gay Village. Start off in the ground-floor bar or head straight for the roof terrace if it's sunny. The club resounds to beats from salsa to hip hop.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1474, rue Sainte-Catherine est, Montreal H2L 2J1
Telephone
+1 514 529 6969
Entertainment
Expand all11. Casa del Popolo - Music for the people
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Jazz and blues dominate the diverse array of live music at the Casa del Popolo on the Plateau. Hip-shaking dance sounds, percussion specialists, jazz bagpipe, calypso and folk also feature. Vegetarian food and draft beer appease the bohemian clientele.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4873, boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal H2T 1R6
Telephone
+1 514 284 3804
12. Casino de Montréal - Round-the-clock games
Show more Encompassing three separate buildings on Notre Dame Island, the Casino de Montréal is open 24 hours a day. The former Expo 67 pavilions contain all the games you'd expect to find in a casino: blackjack, slot machines, roulette and more.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1, avenue du Casino, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal H3C 4W7
Telephone
+1 514 392 2746
13. Upstairs - No-nonsense jazz club
Show moreDowntown jazz bar Upstairs is actually down a few steps from the street. Big names are infrequent, but the groups appearing five nights a week are more than competent. The bar snacks and substantial meals are pretty good too.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1254, rue Mackay, Montreal H3G 2H4
Telephone
+1 514 931 6808
14. Place des Arts - Centre for performing arts
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On downtown's eastern edge, Place des Arts hosts symphony and chamber concerts, opera, ballet and theatre in five halls seating from between 138 and nearly 3000 guests. It is also the hub for the entertainment district's massive summer festivals.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
175, rue Sainte-Catherine ouest, Montreal H2X 1Z8
Telephone
+1 514 842 4200 (tickets +1 514 842 2112)
15. Jello Martini Lounce - Live grooves
Show moreLava lamps and vintage fixtures make downtown's Jello Martini Lounge look like a 1960s recreation room, though one with 50 kinds of martinis. DJ sets and live music - groove, swing, salsa - help fuel dancing and a cheerful, fun-loving crowd.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
151, rue Ontario est, Montreal H2X 1H5
Telephone
+1 514 285 2009
