Must-see nightlife in Canada

  • O'Byrne's

    Edmonton

    Get lost in the labyrinth of rooms at this popular Irish pub – Edmonton's oldest. There's a variety of beers on tap, including the obligatory stout. Live…

  • Sam's Monkey Tree Pub

    Yellowknife

    Removed from downtown, this is a real family pub, offering a good selection of beers and pub grub until 10pm, including some of the biggest burgers you'll…

  • Deux22

    Québec City

    This dive attached to a street-fashion boutique is the watering hole of choice for St-Roch's millennials. Needless to say, decor is low on the priority…

  • Bomber Brewing

    Vancouver

    One of the older of Yeast Van's many microbreweries (which means it opened in 2014), Bomber's windowless bolt-hole tasting room is a great way to forget…

  • Our Town

    Vancouver

    A slick makeover for this neighbourhood coffee-shop favorite has delivered a black and bleached wood interior plus new kombucha and nitro cold brews…

  • Terrasse St-Ambroise

    Montréal

    This outdoor beer garden at the McAuslan Brewery, one of Quebec’s most successful microbreweries, makes the most of summer with family-friendly picnic…

  • 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…

  • Trinity Pub

    St John's

    Many a George St night begins at the Trinity, although we actually prefer this laid-back pub as a place to end one's adventures. When it's cold and rainy…

  • Flocon Espresso

    Montréal

    Coffee nerds flock to this tiny cafe for outstanding espressos, cortados (espresso with a dash of milk) and lattes. There are just two communal tables,…

  • Blake House

    Toronto

    Just east of the Village, this historic 1891 mansion is a good all-round performer. Nicely renovated in dark tones, it's wonderfully cozy and inviting in…

  • Aigle Noir

    Montréal

    The Black Eagle is a bar for the leather-and-fetish crowd where hairy barmen are topless and porn plays on the screens. It's dependable for having other…

  • Moejoe's

    Whistler

    Popular with the kind of party-hard international under-30s who work in Whistler shops and coffeehouses so they can ski the slopes as much as possible,…

  • Stud

    Montréal

    This Village meat market attracts older, heavier men, and its dark, down-at-the-heels design might bring to mind New York gay bars of the 1970s. The…

  • La Porte Rouge

    Montréal

    One of the few dance clubs in the Plateau, La Porte Rouge is a magnet for the fashion-minded, who don't mind paying high prices for cocktails (or opting…

  • Sir Winston Churchill Pub

    Montréal

    This Rue Crescent staple is the go-to spot of the block. Winnie’s cavernous, split-level pub draws a steady crowd of tourists and students and an older…

  • Moineau Masqué

    Montréal

    Hidden on a peaceful street, the 'Masked Sparrow' whips up tasty, if slightly bitter coffees, which you can enjoy on the outdoor terrace. On cooler days,…

  • Shivers

    Northwest Territories

    Inside the Mackenzie Hotel, the cavernous Shivers lounge takes over once the Mackenzie Grill closes for the day. A good place for a pint of Yukon Gold or…

  • Microbrasserie Aux Fous Brassant

    Québec

    With five beers always on offer, and up to a dozen more in rotation, you always have something new to try at this microbrewery with a sidewalk terrace and…

  • Shaker

    Québec City

    This monstrous-sized place over two levels shakes and stirs nightly till the wee hours but especially from Thursday to Saturday when there's a DJ on hand…

  • NYKS

    Montréal

    Its artsy-chic vibe makes this warm bistro pub the preferred lunch and after-work spot of Plateau cool kids who happen to work in downtown offices. Daily…

  • Madison Avenue Pub

    Toronto

    Comprising three Victorian houses in the Annex, the rowdy 'Maddy' draws a late-20s University of Toronto crowd. There are billiards, darts, a sports bar,…

  • Rudy's Pub & Grub

    Gros Morne National Park

    This bar, attached to a gas station, feels like the sort of spot you walk into and the record scratches and everyone looks at you. And yeah, everyone is…

  • Unity

    Montréal

    This three-floor Village favorite features not only a gay/mixed club and pub but a VIP lounge, pool tables and rooftop terrace. Saturdays are the best…

  • Myriade

    Montréal

    A few steps from Concordia, Myriade is a small student favorite for its perfectly pulled espressos and well-balanced lattes (with beans from 49th Parallel…

  • Celebrities

    Vancouver

    The city's fave gay club has elevated its room to a new level of neon-lit cool in recent years. The club hosts a series of sparkling, sometimes sequined,…

  • Le Nektar

    Québec City

    Serious coffee lovers should make the pilgrimage down to this splendid little cafe in St-Roch, which serves the best espresso drinks in town. Settling in…

  • Pub St-Patrick

    Québec City

    This Irish-style bar is in a historic building with outdoor seating and the usual menu of pub grub. Come here to see the vast system of cellars below, the…

  • Whistler Brewhouse

    Whistler

    This central, lodge-look drinkery crafts its own beer on the premises and serves an extensive menu of elevated, sometimes-pricey pub grub. Pizza is…

  • Shiretown Pub

    New Brunswick

    On the ground floor of a delightfully creaky inn, this extremely old-school pub draws a mixed-age crowd of partiers. Early afternoons mean sipping New…

  • Hurley’s Irish Pub

    Montréal

    This cozy place on bar-lined Rue Crescent features live rock and fiddling Celtic folk on the rear stage and beer-soaked football and soccer matches on big…

  • 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…

  • Muskoka Brewery

    Muskoka Lakes

    Muskoka Brewery bottles some delicious flavors including a cream ale and a couple of lagers. For a deep dive, take a free taste-testing tour of the…

  • Bar St-Matthew's

    Québec City

    In the heart of the gay district of St-Jean Baptiste, this cozy and laid-back bar du quartier (neighborhood bar) draws a predominantly male and cruisy…

  • McKibbin’s

    Montréal

    With its garage-sale furniture, McKibbin’s cultivates a familiar, down-at-heel pub atmosphere. Its live entertainment varies from Celtic and pop to punk…

  • Dark Side Sports Bar

    Churchill

    The Seaport Hotel's attached bar (with terrace!) is popular with summer workers and most anyone looking for a beer and to watch the game. The adjoining…

  • Else’s

    Montréal

    This is a warm and welcoming neighborhood bar where the vibe is just right for a drink among friends. Settle into one of the worn chairs for an order of…

  • Chez Dagobert

    Québec City

    Multifloors, multibars, multiscreens – the capital’s classic disco behemoth has everything from live rock to naughty DJs. The music may change, but the…

  • Dieu du Ciel

    Montréal

    Packed every night with a young, francophone crowd, this unpretentious bar serves a phenomenal rotating menu of its famous microbrews, running from…

  • Zig's

    Northern Ontario

    You're guaranteed to turn heads in northern Ontario's only gay bar, a fun subterranean spot where everyone knows everyone. Check the social media accounts…

  • Ice Breaker Lounge

    Northwest Territories

    The town bar is a good drink stop, with several bottled beers, wi-fi, a pool table and a back patio with comfortable stools. You can order in food from…

    • placement: fullWidth
    • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
    • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
    • targeting:
      {
        "position": "superzone"
      }

More destinations you need to see