Must-see nightlife in Canada

  • Guelph Beer Bus

    Southwestern Ontario

    Guelph's five local breweries – Brothers, Fixed Gear, Royal City, Sleeman and Wellington – have teamed up to provide free bus transportation to their…

  • Flyjin

    Old Montréal

    Flyjin walks a fine line between speakeasy and high-end Asian brasserie, serving up tender sashimi, tuna tataki and green papaya salad to a party-minded…

  • One Eighty

    Toronto

    Swanky and priced to match, the city's highest licensed patio has arguably Toronto's best views outside the CN Tower. It's in the Manulife Centre, a mall…

  • L’Île Noire

    Montréal

    Roll into this slice of the Scottish Highlands in the heart of the Quartier Latin and sip from the selection of more than 140 scotches and whiskeys, as…

  • La Drinkerie Ste-Cunégonde

    Montréal

    Along the popular Rue Notre-Dame you'll find this locally owned bar that's perfect for a relaxing evening drink or a late-night party. Well-crafted…

  • East Van Brewing Company

    Vancouver

    This is a favorite among Commercial Dr locals. Arrive off-peak (weekday afternoons are best) for a sought-after table at this busy microbrewery. Order a…

  • Brutopia

    Montréal

    This fantastic brewpub has eight varieties of suds on tap, including honey beer, nut brown and the more challenging raspberry blonde – all with…

  • Tide & Boar

    New Brunswick

    A classy gastropub that serves it's own and other local beer, plus wines and fancy cocktails. When its smoker is going, order brisket, ribs, pulled pork…

  • Nest Cafe

    Victoria

    One of the few cafes abutting the Galloping Goose Trail, the Nest acts as a kind of ‘gas station’ for cyclists, offering coffee and sandwiches as fuel,…

  • Pullman

    Montréal

    This beautifully designed wine bar is a favorite haunt of the 30-something set. It’s primarily a restaurant, but the downstairs bar of this two-level…

  • Blue Chip Cafe

    Vancouver

    The cavernous Nest complex, the student union haunt where undergrads hangout en masse, offers many places to grab a bite and flick through the Ubyssey…

  • Le Date Karaoke

    Montréal

    This gay tavern knew exactly what it was doing when it karaokefied the spot. A mixed crowd cheers on aspiring vocalists from all walks of life, from the…

  • Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub

    Victoria

    One of Canada's first craft brewers, this wood-floored smasher is a short hop from downtown via Victoria Harbour Ferry. Sail in for copper-colored Nut…

  • Gladstone Brewing Company

    Vancouver Island

    Order a pizza at the adjoining counter and grab a parasol table outside this former garage-turned-brewery that retains a mechanical aesthetic. Check the…

  • Henderson Brewing Company

    Toronto

    A laid-back warehouse brewery in the Junction Triangle neighborhood, Henderson has a tasting room with bar, picnic tables and huge fermentation tanks,…

  • Randolph Pub

    Montréal

    For something completely different, head to Randolph Pub. You pay a $6 cover, which gives you all-night access to the pub's vast selection of board games …

  • Black’s Restaurant & Pub

    Whistler

    Across from the Whistler Village gondola base, this traditional-look restaurant (with a pasta and pizza menu) has a pub in its upper levels that's a bit…

  • 1181

    Vancouver

    New ownership is revitalizing this intimate Davie St 'gayborhood' mainstay, a loungey, two-room late-night hangout where flirty cocktails rule. Check…

  • Black Dog Freehouse

    Edmonton

    Insanely popular with all types, the Black Dog is essentially a pub with some hidden extras: a rooftop patio, known as the 'wooftop patio,' a traditional…

  • Saint James' Gate

    New Brunswick

    An upmarket tavern with a hum that reverberates off the dark wooden beams of its interior. The bar is a friendly place to prop yourself up, while a small…

  • Craft Bierhaus

    British Columbia

    While there's a decent menu of hearty pub meals, what you're really here for is the beer, with 24 different craft brews from all over the place on tap…

  • Reservoir

    Montréal

    There's lots to adore at this low-key, friendly brasserie. It’s nice but not too pricey and the mixed crowd is artsy but unpretentious. If you appreciate…

  • Snakes & Lattes

    Toronto

    For a small cover fee, choose from over a thousand board games, along with local craft beers, milkshakes and shareable bites. Whether you're a Catan…

  • Propeller Brewing Company

    Halifax

    In the first wave of Halifax microbreweries, Propeller is still leading the way with its consistently good beers: the core range includes a pilsner, a…

  • Quartier Général

    Québec City

    Just over the border from St-Roch in up-and-coming St-Sauveur, this wild and crazy place is where to head if you're looking for a raucous and very local…

  • Stereo

    Montréal

    Montréal’s giant of underground house music has opened and closed for various reasons throughout the years. Featuring a sound system so amazing that…

  • Sky Pub & Club

    Montréal

    A popular three-level Village complex designed to suck you in for an entire Friday or Saturday night of partying. If you’re a gorgeous guy or looking for…

  • Sweaty Betty's

    Toronto

    In a city of infused vodkas and creative cocktails, Betty's refuses to mix anything with more than three ingredients. This no-nonsense approach pares a…

  • Big Bad John's

    Victoria

    Easily missed from the outside, this dark little hillbilly-themed bar feels like you've stepped into the backwoods. But rather than some dodgy banjo…

  • La Revanche

    Québec City

    This eclectic cafe-pub ludique (games cafe-pub) with the relevant name 'Revenge' is dedicated to table-top and board gaming. Seriously, there's a wall…

  • Bar Loïc

    Montréal

    Housed in a formerly derelict landmark bank building, this trendy wine bar has become one of the more popular spots in the dining and bar scene on Notre…

  • Bar de Courcelle

    Montréal

    A favorite with St-Henri locals, this former working-class watering hole turned cool cocktail bar has managed to upgrade itself without losing its…

  • Clive's Classic Lounge

    Victoria

    Tucked into the lobby level of the Chateau Victoria Hotel, this is the best spot in town for perfectly prepared cocktails. Completely lacking the…

  • L'Atelier

    Québec City

    Bright and buzzy, this classy lounge is a fun spot for late afternoon and evening cocktails. Brick walls, cushioned benches, and a sea of lights and…

  • Black Eagle

    Toronto

    Men-only Eagle lures leather-men, uniform fetishists and their admirers. The year-round rooftop patio is the perfect place to meet a Daddy: Sunday…

  • Modus

    Vancouver

    Close to Broadway's plethora of outdoors stores, this minimalist coffee shop serves expertly crafted java in dinky pottery tankards. Snag a window table…

  • Terrasse Place d’Armes

    Old Montréal

    The rooftop terrace above the boutique Hôtel Place-d’Armes is a requisite stop on the nightlife circuit if you’re around during the summer. Nicely mixed…

  • Pub des Borgia

    Québec City

    This hidden nook of a bar huddles by the cobblestones of Old Lower Town and, on the inside, seems to exemplify the colonial coziness you'd expect of…

  • Caffe Artigiano

    Vancouver

    One of Vancouver's most popular local coffee chains serves up arguably Yaletown's best java. Tucked into a corner of the Opus Hotel building, this chatty…

  • Taverne Gaspar

    Old Montréal

    Facing the Old Port, this cozy watering hole in the Auberge du Vieux Port has delicious faux-retro decor, a long zinc bar, and a menu with lobster sliders…

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