Vancouver
A rec room for hipsters, this white-walled brewery-bar reverberates with chatter in the early evening when tech workers disgorge from nearby offices. By…
Must-see nightlife in Canada
Vancouver
Tucked into a historic, yellow-painted old brewery building, Main Street Brewing has a chatty, industrial-chic tasting room and a booze roster divided…
Vancouver
In the heart of the Granville Strip, this sports and party pub is crammed on weekends but quieter on weekdays, when you'll have easy access to the…
Vancouver
A beloved java hangout for laptop-wielding local hipsters, this sunny, wood-floored nook in a handsome redbrick heritage building serves up serious fair…
Vancouver
Tucked into one end of the handsome, century-old Stanley Park Pavilion. Snag a patio seat under the gigantic red parasols and grab a beery respite from…
Vancouver
A longtime Drive fixture, this darkly lit neighborhood bar is a perfect rainy-day hunker spot for beer specials and comfort pub grub. But in summer it…
Montréal
Beer lovers shouldn't miss this buzzing amber-lit brasserie, which has a dazzling (and ever-changing) selection of unique microbrews on tap. Friendly bar…
Montréal
Don't let the unpronounceable name deter you. SuWu carves up a winning formula of inventive cocktails and delicious eclectic comfort food that makes it a…
Vancouver
A classic, darkwood hotel bar with a grand fireplace and a gentleman's club ambience, this is the kind of place where dressing up always seems appropriate…
Vancouver
Local hipsters have infiltrated this typically basic Legion social club, congregating outside to smoke, then nipping back in for cheap beers and a chatty…
Vancouver
With an extensive draft list that includes many unique-for-Vancouver western US beers, this convivial resto-bar taps into the popularity of craft brews…
Vancouver
Showing that not all the Drive's Italian coffee shops are traditional old haunts, this bright and perky corner spot is a breath of fresh air, overlooking…
Montréal
Benelux deserves high praise for its beautifully crafted microbrews, with a dozen or so offerings on hand (including one cask ale). Options rotate…
Montréal
Although it's a bit of a hike down Ave du Mont-Royal, La Distillerie is worth the trip for its excellent cocktails (served in Mason jars), friendly…
Vancouver
Redesigned from its previous incarnation as the Plaza Club, Venue has a much larger dance floor since the removal of the obtrusive central bar. The music…
Vancouver
With its wooden tables, array of hearty cakes and crowd of journal-writing locals hunkered in every corner, this is an ideal rainy-day nook. Warm your…
Montréal
Although it sits along busy Ave du Parc, the 'No Name Bar' feels like a well-kept secret, owing to its lack of signage and discreet entrance. Once inside,…
Montréal
Once you've climbed the stairs, you'll arrive at what feels like a private loft party. Groups gather in the spacious, open-lounge area with high tin…
British Columbia
A lively neighborhood pub recently rebuilt in new digs next to the old one, this is where you'll likely meet most Bowenites at least once during your…
Montréal
Sometimes featuring circus performers and dancers, this hot spot is more glamorous than you might expect from an after-hours joint; in fact, it ranks as…
Montréal
Vices et Versa is a laid-back spot that draws a loyal neighborhood following who come for the first-rate craft-beer selection. There are 40 varieties on…
Vancouver
At this small-batch juice-pressing bar with a loyal clientele of health-minded Drive fans, you'll find an enticing array of house-made cleanses, almond…
Toronto
For a dose of nostalgia, '80s-themed Convenience is an easy go-to. Drinks here may remind you of your youth (fuzzy navel, anyone?) and the music may bring…
Vancouver
The surreal cafe vision of a pair of Canadian womenswear and accessories designers, this unique coffee and pastries spot has transformed a humdrum off…
Québec City
High ceilings and dark wood house a loyal mix of tourists and locals at this popular two-level English pub. A near-encyclopedic range of suds (250 sorts!)…
Vancouver
Behind its eye-popping psychedelic facade, there's a kitsch ice-cream parlour feel to this quirky little brewery tasting room. Dive into a four-glass…
Whistler
Across from lifts at the base of Whistler Mountain, the sprawling patio here sometimes threatens to take over the village (especially with its outdoor…
Montréal
Blizz is one of the Plateau’s venerable little spots. The tiny dance floor fills up most nights as DJs spin a range of sounds to a small crowd both trendy…
Québec City
Specializing in Québécois microbrews – and nothing but Québécois microbrews – this place has a youthful party vibe, cheap bar snacks, and two dozen local…
Québec City
At this popular brewpub along the Grande Allée bar strip, the blackboard behind the bar brims with choices, including the citrus- and coriander-scented…
Vancouver
A bright, white-walled cafe focused on coffee, bubble tea and Swedish-style house-baked buns, this friendly, mostly organic nook is a Mount Pleasant…
Whistler
If you must drink fizzy Kokanee beer this is the place to do it. A cavernous party pub with a huge patio at the base of Blackcomb, the log-lined walls,…
Vancouver
A modern-day reinvention of Bavarian beer halls, this cavernous heritage building serves own-made beers plus drafts from top BC microbreweries. Order and…
Montréal
For juvenile excitement, join young hipsters at this retro bar for microbrews, comfort food and games. Although there's only one (coveted) ping-pong table…
Montréal
Paying tribute to all things Russian, this stylish little cocktail den draws a slightly more sophisticated crowd than the average Mile End haunt. You can…
Montréal
How can you go wrong with a bra-adorned moose head on the wall? Hockey games, unbridled kitsch and a mechanical bull reel in neighborhood kids. With cold…
Vancouver
Glancing through the open window as you walk past on a summer night tells you all you need to know about this popular gay pub: it's a great place to meet…
St John's
It's not the most refined pub in town, but it sure is the most fun place to become an Honorary Newfoundlander, which happens after you kiss Stubby the…
The Laurentians
After a day of tearing down the mountain, the highlight at this lively Station Tremblant tavern is the fine lineup of microbrews: blonde, red and Belgian…
Québec City
Tucked into a couple of brick-walled upstairs rooms just off Rue St-Jean, this Irish pub makes a cozy spot to sip an Irish whiskey on a cold winter’s…
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