Montreal Nightlife

One of the best places for a cocktail, this bar not only serves excellent drinks, but has a consistently happening atmosphere. The interior design is a pharmacy theme, though not in a gimmicky way. Guest DJs keep the tunes pumping and customers coming until the early hours of the morning.

A stylish place indeed with ostrich heads and French tile work on the walls, Bily Kun brings in trendy twenty-somethings in search of fellow hipsters and an overpriced pint. A good place to feel the Plateau’s ‘in’ vibe. Make sure your hair looks good.

A student haunt, ‘Winnie’s, is a perennial favourite. Recently refurbished with leather, wood and marble interiors, it offers affordable beer and a casual atmosphere and is usually first on the hit list before drinkers head off to more upscale joints. It’s also a favourite gathering point on hockey night.

Formerly Il Motore, Bar Le Ritz hosts live music and obscure events that make the trip to this neck of the woods worth it. Quirky events of late have included a feminist film festival and Art Matters exhibition. For those curious, the PDB stands for "punks don't bend," a nod to the bar's co-owners, Thierry Amar and Efrim Menuck of Godspeed You! Black Emperor fame.

One of the swankiest clubs in Montreal, you'll find the glamour and try-hard decor of Blvd44 inside the reception area of Hotel 10. Open Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the late night club indulges patrons with a contemporary pop soundtrack, complimented by bottle service and outdoor seating.

One of Montreal's few dedicated after-hour nightclubs, every weekend at Stereo brings some of the best sounds in house and techno, generally banging from 0200 to 1000.

The venue for big name singers and the heavily promoted, the Bell Centre is a huge arena where tickets can cost in the hundreds for coveted near-stage seats. The building can hold 15,000 concert goers, has disabled access and good ventilation.

Those interested in the underground music scene or at least catching some up and coming bands have got to make a trip to Casa del Popolo. Gigs are always amusing and the venue is friendly and intimate. A popular place for indie muso types.
Address: , 4873 boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal, H2T 1R6
Telephone: +1 514 284 0122.
Website: http://www.casadelpopolo.com

An excellent medium-sized venue for concerts. There is standing and seating area, with a good line of vision to the stage, no matter what angle. Bands enjoy playing here because the atmosphere is intimate but not squished.

An English language theatre which regularly executes well directed plays and musicals. The company has won numerous theatre awards.