Must-see nightlife in Canada

  • Economy Shoe Shop

    Halifax

    Serving drinks since 1995, this bar is a total mishmash of styles: it's part bric-a-brac store, part Gothic castle (stained glass, arches, wrought-iron…

  • Manhattan's

    Southwestern Ontario

    The pizza at this music supper club is hot and fresh like the smooth, smooth jazz: there's live music most nights. Near the university, it's a mellow…

  • Le Vieux Dublin Pub & Restaurant

    Montréal

    The city’s oldest Irish pub has the expected great selection of brews (from $7 to $9 per pint) and live Celtic or pop music nightly. Curries rub shoulders…

  • 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…

  • Pub 1905

    Edmonton

    A popular local watering hole with a happening happy hour, billiards and plates of smoked chicken drumsticks or riblets to snack on. The plethora of TVs…

  • Microbrasserie Cap Gaspé

    Gaspé Peninsula

    The father-daughter team that owns Gaspé's microbrewery took over a former Molson warehouse and opened a tasting room just outside downtown, where you can…

  • Bières & Compagnie

    Montréal

    This relaxed pub has a great choice of European and local microbrews alongside excellent pub grub such as burgers (bison, caribou or ostrich), beer…

  • Gypsy Tea Room

    St John's

    This downtown spot holds a well-regarded Mediterranean restaurant and chic lounge, but the courtyard is where you want to be, sipping wine, cocktails and…

  • Le Ste-Elisabeth

    Montréal

    Microbrews, imported Euro beers and quality Scotch sing their sweet siren song to the low-key crowd at this popular pub. It's a pretty place with a lovely…

  • Microbrasserie Côte-du-Sud

    Québec

    With a curved wood ceiling, double-height windows, and a 2nd-floor terrace, this microbrewery isn't your ordinary dingy pub. With more than a dozen taps,…

  • Bifteck

    Montréal

    Pool, (free) popcorn and indie rockers hold court alongside students and random weirdos at this legendary dive bar that’s as much part of the Main’s…

  • S.R.O Nightclub & Lounge

    Northern Ontario

    Grab a martini from the swirling stainless-steel bar: the drinks are so large you can swim in them. Weekends are standing-room only, so strap on your…

  • Tommy's Neighbourhood Pub

    Banff Town

    A haven for traditionalists, Tommy's offers good draft beer, a dartboard and plenty of opportunity to meet the kind of globe-trotting mavericks who have…

  • On the Docks

    Muskoka Lakes

    Swing by for a draft beer or signature cocktail (served cold or hot) on the fantastic multilevel water-view patio. Tasty appetizers, wraps and sandwiches…

  • Café Castelo Cartier

    Québec City

    Arguably the best cafe along chichi Ave Cartier, this branch of a very small chain has been here since 1996 – so if longevity says anything, it's speaking…

  • Pub Mephisto

    Québec

    This pub at the southern end of town is Wendake's main watering hole. It's a locals' kind of spot, with occasional live rock music and big-screen TVs for…

  • The Clubhouse

    New Brunswick

    Why would you drive all the way out here for a drink? For the gob-smacking views, of course. Relax on the patio or sink into a leather seat by the window.

  • Goofie Newfie

    Southwestern Ontario

    Cold beer, river views and live entertainment make the Goofie Newfie the jolly place it is. Come early to snag a seat on the riverfront patio.

  • Robert's Creek Legion

    British Columbia

    The town's friendly Legion is also its de facto bar hangout – especially on Fridays and Saturdays when live bands typically hit the stage.

  • Buffalo Brew Pub

    Saskatchewan

    The Buffalo is your best bet for drinks and pub grub in downtown Swift Current, with pool tables, big screens and a liquor store thrown in.

  • Club Social ForHom

    Québec City

    This all-male club on Rue St-Jean below the popular Bloc 225 gay sauna features nightly drink specials, gay film nights and more.

  • Planet Coffee

    Ottawa

    Recharge in this decades-old, ByWard Market caffeine den's quiet courtyard. Sweetened ice coffees are a big hit.

  • Waterside Winery

    New Brunswick

    Taste-test wine made from local fruit like cranberries, rhubarb and wild blueberries – it's surprisingly dry.

  • Hide & Seek

    Halifax

    This multistory club caters to 20- and 30-somethings with VIP booths, bottle service and resident DJs.

  • Durty Nelly's

    Halifax

    Pints of Guinness and Celtic tunes attract plenty of weekend drinkers to this Irish-inspired pub.

  • Celtic Corner

    Nova Scotia

    Classic town pub with an Irish vibe, regular live music, and Kilkenny and Guinness on tap.

  • Rollin Rock Bar & Grill

    Saskatchewan

    Nothing fancy but the pub grub is good, the beer is cold and the locals are friendly.

  • Celtic Hearth

    St John's

    This is the spot to get your Guinness, pub grub and general bad behavior on 24/7.

  • Old Triangle

    Halifax

    A solid downtown pub with an Irish flavor. There's often live music at weekends.

  • Reflections Cabaret

    Halifax

    A mainly gay disco with occasional drag shows, comedy and party nights.

  • Java Moose

    Saint John

    This popular cafe offers a decent caffeine fix.

  • Dildo Brewing Company

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    The Dildo Brewing company is a center of activity on the Baccalieu Trail. Crowds pack in for live music, pub grub, and home-brewed beers. That said, we…

  • REBEL

    Toronto

    A popular nightclub and concert venue overlooking the Toronto skyline, massive 45,000-sq-ft Rebel fills up with lights, sounds and stylish people every…

  • Ship & Anchor

    Calgary

    The frankly ugly Ship is a classic Calgary institution – an all-time favorite of university students and indie music fans. With an abundance of beers on…

  • Lunar Rogue Pub

    New Brunswick

    This locals' joint has a fine assortment of single malts, part of the 500-plus whiskey collection. The street-side patio is popular but there's a bit of a…

  • Britt's Pub & Eatery

    Saint John

    With 24 beer on tap and a standard pub menu, this place is trying for Britishness. Thankfully the beer is not warm. The interesting artworks within pay…

  • Avenue Downtown

    Edmonton

    A club on Jasper Ave's burgeoning nightlife strip west of 108th St. Join the line and compete with the beautiful people for dancing space, cocktails and…

  • Red Herring Pub

    New Brunswick

    A divey downtown watering hole with pool tables, live music and frosty Canadian beers.

  • O'Leary's

    Saint John

    Shoot the breeze with local barflies at this divey but friendly downtown institution.

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