Toronto
A sprawling bar that becomes a crowded nightclub on weekends, Crews & Tangos features live drag and cabaret shows and DJs out back. Boys who like boys,…
Must-see nightlife in Canada
Montréal
The craft beers on tap at this convivial, low-lit brasserie are its speciality – there are about 50! Menu offerings stick mainly to conventional pub fare …
British Columbia
This refined space in the classic Hume Hotel has some good sidewalk tables from where you can ponder the passing parade. There's live jazz most nights…
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
Kelowna
These guys use only BC fruits and grains, distilled with passion in copper-pot stills to produce an amazing range of liquors that include whisky, gin,…
Calgary
The National blends seamlessly into the 17th Ave action. On its outdoor patio, office bods in Stetsons cluster loudly around communal tables and you'll…
Whistler
The closest bar to the slopes. You can smell the sweat of the skiers (or mountain bikers) hurtling past the patio at this cavernous bar that's known by…
Montréal
This trendy take on the English pub features British pub fare, beers and whiskeys galore, and an attitude-free vibe where everyone (and their parents)…
Banff Town
Banff's oldest pub (since 1985!) is a fairly standard British-style boozer with pool tables and a rooftop patio. Among all the town's drinking houses, it…
Halifax
Solid as a brick, this National Historic Site is one of the city's best surviving examples of the Halifax House, a 19th-century stone style developed by…
Vancouver Island
A wonderfully disheveled beach shack that doubles as an ultra-friendly coffee bar. Inside there are humorous signposts, a jumble of seats and a wood-fire…
Winnipeg
Vaguely British, the gregarious sidewalk tables are the place to be in the Exchange District on a balmy evening. Inside, it's all rough-and-tumble wood…
Southwestern Ontario
Originally a family home, then a liquor store frequented by Al Capone's Purple Gang during Prohibition, today the Stonehouse is an upmarket bar serving…
New Brunswick
At the laid-back Pump House, duck into a booth and devour a good burger, fish-and-chips or wood-fired pizza. Beers brewed here are understandably popular;…
Toronto
Geek out at this Victorian mansion turned bar with sci-fi theme rooms, board games and dungeon masters. Drinks come in all shapes and sizes, including…
Montréal
Does drinking improve your bowling game? That seems to be the eternal question at this hip outpost near Little Italy, where two free lanes have been set…
Montréal
Tucked off a side street, this handsome little pub is frequented by many for its heavenly vine-covered courtyard and drinks menu with a great selection of…
New Brunswick
A series of balconies, floors, clubs, bars and venues, this complex is where it's at on summer nights. Whether you're into beer, cocktails, live comedy or…
Montréal
There is plenty of craftsmanship on show at this low-lit bar with exposed brass pipes, polished wood-veneer bar tops and Edison light globes to transport…
Victoria
The cavernous brick-lined interior is great on rainy days, but the patio is also the best in the city with its usually sunny views over the harbor…
Québec City
Though it has a full menu (mains $17 to $23, steaks $38) and restaurant seating, the main focus of this iconic spot in place since 1973 is the bar, which…
Montréal
In the heart of Mile End you'll find this throwback cafe and 'social club,' a quaint favorite of Montréal's Italian community. Tucked in between hipster…
Montréal
The owner of this well-designed space goes out of his way to make sure everyone feels welcome, paying special attention to brewing a variety of quality…
Québec City
This clubby cigar bar below the landmark Cosmos Café with dark wood accents, plush seating and a cozy patio for cocktails and other libations can claim a…
Calgary
Originally a funeral home in the 1920s and believed by many to be haunted, this popular, multilevel British-style pub is a good place for a pint. Upstairs…
Okanagan Valley
This sleek, industrial-edged wine bar is right in the center and is a magnificent place to sample the region's wine bounty. There are always 10 varieties…
Newfoundland & Labrador
This pub, which exudes contemporary stylized charm, is attached to the local brewmasters at Split Rock Brewing. The minimalist drinking hall is a good…
Kingston
This ranch-raunchy pub has a killer selection of beers on tap and a fantastic bar menu ranging from comfort food (poutine, house burger) to smart dining …
Montréal
This family-owned cafe is a Little Burgundy mainstay, delivering delicious coffee and a welcoming ambience. Freshly baked muffins and one of the best iced…
Northern Ontario
Graham and Holli have set up a small taproom and brewery on the outskirts of the town, offering up a range of beers produced on-site. It's a family-run…
St John's
Refreshing brews crafted on-site are front and center at this casual meeting spot, a brick behemoth dating back to 1725. Everyone's having a good time and…
The Newfoundland Distillery Company
Newfoundland & Labrador
It feels like there's a craft brewery around every random cove in Newfoundland, but spirits distilleries are thin on the ground. This one produces vodka…
Southwestern Ontario
Friendly staff, a solid lineup of draft beer and hearty British pub fare make this downtown bar a sensible choice for a coupla pints. Live music and…
British Columbia
Head out to Fernie Brewing's attractive brewery and tasting room, a couple of kilometers east of town on Hwy 3, to try some excellent local brews. There…
Northern Ontario
This long-standing local fave offers dozens of beers on tap and meals in a two-level venue. Dishes ($16 to $20) include scrumptious coconut curry soup,…
Old Montréal
Like its sister pub in Mile End, L’Assommoir is home to a beautiful long bar that makes a great place to start the night with a house cocktail such as the…
Northern Ontario
Behind its unremarkable facade, this neighborhood bar is a great place to relax among warm, friendly chatter and cold beer. One of the better whiskey…
Montréal
If you want to catch a cool crowd belt out a francophone classic, head straight to this dive bar (it is heartland Mile End after all). There are English…
Northern Ontario
Don't let its location inside a chain motel put you off, as HardRock42 has the largest selection of taps in Sudbury and a large enough clientele to make…
Old Montréal
Tommy feels like a slightly fantastical cafe. It might be the tables at different minimezzanines occupied by laptop clickers, or the dangling plants…
Okanagan Valley
A great selection of tank to tap brews, including lagers, ales, IPAs and stouts, in this popular spot in Penticton, approaching 20 years in the craft-beer…
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