Must-see nightlife in Canada

  • Tofino Brewing Company

    Tofino

    Slip into this recently renovated tasting room in an industrial park and enjoy a $7 'flight' of taster suds amid the polished beer vats and au naturel…

  • Newfoundland Chocolate Company

    St John's

    This small local chain dishes out bonkers-good artisan chocolates, including cups of hot chocolate ($5 to $7) with flavors including sea salt, caramel,…

  • Cavern

    Edmonton

    This industrial and candlelit small cafe is an underground bastion of good taste on in-vogue 104th St, particularly in the deli department (plates $6 to …

  • Renfrew Pub

    Vancouver Island

    Summer drinking here is all about snagging a spot on the patio alongside the wharf. On lazy days, it's hard to peel yourself away from the shimmering…

  • Mochanopoly

    St John's

    Welcome to Newfoundland's first board-game cafe. Inspired by counterparts in South Korea, young brothers and game gurus Erich and Leon opened this…

  • L'Oncle Antoine

    Québec City

    Set clandestinely in the vaulted brick cellar of one of the city’s oldest surviving houses (dating from 1754), this great tavern pours excellent Québec…

  • Whitebark Cafe

    Banff Town

    Early risers in need of their java fix should head straight to this sleek corner cafe attached to the Aspen Lodge. It's renowned among locals not only for…

  • Macfly Bar Arcade

    Québec City

    This bar's Back to the Future-ish name is no accident: the entire interior evokes the 1980s, or at least an idea of what the '80s were about – old-school…

  • Brasserie la Korrigane

    Québec City

    St-Roch’s friendliest microbrewery features a full rainbow of flavors, including specialty brews like Emily Carter blueberry beer, maple-laced…

  • Fernie Distillers

    British Columbia

    Fernie's distillery sits next to the old station building and produces small-batch (200 bottles per batch) hand-crafted gin and vodka. Turn up, view the…

  • Chain Yard Urban Cidery

    Halifax

    Craving a change from the craft-beer tsunami in Halifax? No sweat: head for the city's only craft cidery, with wares made from 100% Nova Scotia apples…

  • Corsaire Pub

    Québec

    A very short distance from the Lévis ferry landing, this microbrasserie in place for over a decade serves up to a dozen craft beers that change daily;…

  • La Souche Limoilu

    Québec City

    This very comfortable pub spread over two large rustic rooms in the Limoilu district across the St-Charles River serves dozens of its own brews, including…

  • Microbrasserie Ras L'Bock

    Québec

    Live music, strong beer, an outdoor garden where the cool kids hang out and a laid-back vibe that's not afraid to throw down and party – this beloved…

  • Banff Ave Brewing Co

    Banff Town

    Banff Ave's sprawling 2nd-floor beer hall bustles day and night, slinging a dozen craft brews created on the premises alongside a wide range of nibbles:…

  • Noctem Artisans Brasseurs

    Québec City

    One of the most interesting microbreweries in town, Noctem goes beyond the blonde (lager), blanche (white), rousse (red) and IPA tick list to offer a…

  • Marten Brewpub

    Okanagan Valley

    Vernon's popular microbrewery is right in the heart of downtown and along with its tasty beers, serves delicious food from the Naked Pig next door. The…

  • Clocktower Brew Pub

    Ottawa

    Enjoy homemade brews such as Raspberry Wheat and Bytown Brown in the newly renovated taproom. There is also a new taproom on Rideau St and three other…

  • Barley Mill

    Calgary

    Built in a 1900s style, with the original distillery's lumber used for the top floor and an actual waterwheel churning outside, the Barley Mill draws…

  • Le Darling

    Montréal

    A mix of cafe, cocktail bar and bistro, Le Darling is a one-stop spot for top-notch drinks and bistro-quality eats. Straddling a corner on Blvd St-Laurent…

  • Gladstone Hotel

    Toronto

    This historic hotel revels in Toronto's avant-garde arts scene. The Gladstone Ballroom sustains offbeat DJs, poetry slams, jazz, book readings, alt…

  • Oxley

    Toronto

    A first-class British pub, the Oxley is located in a 19th-century row house in the heart of Yorkville. Two floors of leather seating, ornate wallpaper and…

  • Something's Brewing

    New Brunswick

    Down by the water, this tiny cafe-bar is dynamite. Grab a spot on the big deck for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails, wine and New Brunswick beer. The…

  • The Furnace Room

    New Brunswick

    In an alley behind the Capitol Theatre, this leafy patio with big wooden barrel tables and strings of lights is a lovely place to while away an evening…

  • Jusu

    Calgary

    Cold-pressed juice is the latest craze in Calgary. Like a meal in a bottle, it can be found in trendy cafes or at this retail store. Some flavors are…

  • I Deal Coffee

    Ottawa

    Ideal indeed; handcrafted blends are produced and roasted on-site. The decor is thin, with bins and sacks of 'light organic blend' and 'prince of darkness…

  • Holy Whale Brewery

    New Brunswick

    Housed in a converted church, this lively brewery is making a name for itself across the Maritimes. The punchy Devil's Half Acre IPA and creamy Medusa…

  • Fools & Horses

    Winnipeg

    A range of specialty coffees, Boreal Wildcraft teas, creative breakfast items (goldeye with goat's cheese and candied jalapeños), and a relaxed space…

  • St James's Gate Olde Irish Pub

    Banff Town

    Banff is a Celtic name, so it's hardly surprising to find an Irish pub here, and a rather good one at that. Check out the woodwork, crafted and shipped…

  • Analog Coffee

    Calgary

    The third-wave coffee scene is stirring in Calgary, led by companies like Fratello, which runs this narrow, overflowing hipster-ish 17th Ave cafe. Beans…

  • Heart & Crown

    Ottawa

    This ByWard Market stalwart is popular with young Ottawa folk for beers and big platters of pub grub. Several rooms and patios sprawl into each other,…

  • Manx

    Ottawa

    'Ottawa's original sinkhole,' as this basement bar has called itself since Rideau St collapsed in 2016, offers a great selection of Canadian microbrews …

  • Bar Social Verdun

    Montréal

    A fun neighborhood spot, with outdoor seating, an impressive central bar and live music, Bar Social Verdun is a welcome addition to this up-and-coming…

  • WaterShed

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Joy is here: real espresso drinks at a refurbished waterfront shed. Owner Karen loves talking local lore; she also makes a mean hiker cookie, packed with…

  • Le Drague

    Québec City

    The star player on Québec City’s tiny gay scene, Le Drague is a large club with an attractive outdoor terrace that gets packed in summer, a dance bar and…

  • Graystone Brewing

    New Brunswick

    Somewhat industrial with a hopping street patio, the cool cats hang out here to sip on Graystone and other local brews. Although still in its infancy, the…

  • Elk & Oarsman

    Banff Town

    Located upstairs with a crow's-nest view of Banff Ave, this is the town's most refined sports pub, with a decent lineup of beers on tap and live music;…

  • Heritage Brewing Co

    Nova Scotia

    Founded in 2017, this brewery has fast become Yarmouth's drinking venue of choice, with a range of core ales supplemented by guest ales from around Nova…

  • Patent 5

    Winnipeg

    Combining a homemade copper still and a heritage tasting room with stained glass dating back to the early 1900s, this new whiskey distillery is happy to…

  • Little Brown Jug

    Winnipeg

    With its brewing equipment proudly on display in the cavernous hall of a historic warehouse, this microbrewery specializes in one particular beer: the…

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