Southwestern Ontario
In an old redbrick house, the Wooly has a good lineup of local craft brews and ranks highly for upmarket pub grub like its pork-belly Reuben sandwich ($16…
Must-see nightlife in Canada
Halifax
The outdoor offshot of Stilwell, this popular urban beer garden serves a huge range of beers, plus killer hot dogs and pretzels. The 'garden' tag is a bit…
Montréal
Boasting an original interior design with hanging plants and a large skylight, this tasteful bar, named after a Leonard Cohen song, offers an inspiring…
Montréal
This student evergreen is spread over four levels in an old Victorian stone house – a cafe, several terraces, a disco, karaoke and a sprawling back garden…
Ottawa
This chic, flowing lounge with slick DJ beats, overstuffed furniture, cocktails and equally creative cuisine (lunch/dinner mains $23/34) appeals to a…
Old Montréal
Above heritage Hôtel Nelligan, this delightful patio is the perfect spot to down a mojito while the sun sinks in summer. There’s a full menu for lunch and…
Winnipeg
Unapologetically industrial-style brewery with sports on TV, some interesting beer cocktails and even a handful of wines, in case beer isn't your thing…
Calgary
This old arts-and-crafts-style house is still clinging on for dear life amid the spanking new condos. Downscale and snug, Civic Tavern has good tunes, a…
Montréal
Surrounded by the frenetic bars and clubs of Rue St Catherine, stylish cocktail and craft-beer sippers come to Renard for the glossy surfaces in the dim…
Against the Grain Urban Tavern
Toronto
The best feature of this yuppyish pub is its enormous lakefront patio (seasonal), with some of the best views of the Toronto harbor front. Come with a…
Montréal
Warm decor, elegant snacks and a fine cocktail menu make this high-end bar a perfect date and pickup spot. It’s also perfect for drinking with friends,…
Yellowknife
Among the more straight-laced drinkeries, this local favorite is a sociable place with a Scottish theme. They pour a good pint and do decent pub food,…
Gaspé Peninsula
With all due respect to the Irish, the St-Barnabé stout the folks at Naufrageur are putting out gives any black beer from the Emerald Isle a run for its…
Montréal
This hip resto-bar just east of the popular Quartier des Spectacles serves an eclectic menu of quality cocktails and tapas-style bites. With its cool-yet…
Winnipeg
The original branch of the minimalist specialty coffee shop, popular with the local laptop-toting contingent. Beans are sourced from two hip Calgary…
Montréal
This slick downtown bar hosts quality jazz and blues acts nightly, featuring both local and touring talent. The walled terrace behind the bar is…
Whitehorse
The eponymous covered deck here draws crowds of locals, tourists and guides through the season. Good beer list, plus fine burgers and the like (mains from…
Squamish & Around
Savor the best java in town at this narrow, wood-lined pit stop dedicated to making seriously great coffee. Grab a seat, flick through a copy of the local…
Edmonton
Theater-district pub just off Whyte Ave with a good quotient of arty types. There are well-selected ales, including local stalwarts Yellowhead and Alley…
Yellowknife
Filled to the brim with loose-leaf teas and bags of gourmet coffee beans from Vancouver's Canterbury roastery, this basement coffee shop is a good place…
Southwestern Ontario
Stop into this local brewpub for a cold craft beer, made with Canadian barley and premium hops, and taste treats like wild blueberries. The brewery itself…
Québec City
One of our favorite stops for a cup of java in St-Jean Baptiste, this cozy cafe with lots of wood and stone and outdoor seating in the warmer months brews…
Québec City
At this unofficial ‘official’ hangout for the city’s theater community, the eavesdropping is as much fun as the drinking – you’ll be privy to…
Eastern Townships & Mauricie
About 3km northwest of the riverfront, this decade-old brewery serves more than a dozen varieties of beer, including seasonal cranberry, raspberry and…
Toronto
With a friendly mixed crowd, this Latino-themed LGBTIQ+ dance bar is a longtime fave, with free salsa lessons every Friday at 11pm as well as drag shows…
Toronto
Toronto's most well-known gay bar is a sprawling complex with a grab bag of tricks, from drag shows, 'best ass' contests and billiards tables to nightly…
Toronto
With a moody candlelit front bar and a cavernous backroom hosting Friday and Saturday DJ nights, this local fave is a great mix of 20- to 30-somethings…
Prince Edward Island
Dining on the water-view deck or quaffing some sundowner beers: that's what you come to Sou'West for. There's an oyster bar plus a standard range of…
Nova Scotia
The first man to set up a brewery in Guysborough was Nicolas Denys, way back in 1659, and the beer-heads at Rare Bird are proud to continue that legacy…
Victoria
If you like your coffee ethically sourced and sustainably produced, hit Habit, where the potent brews and simple snacks are made with practically zero…
Southwestern Ontario
Cold pints of Guinness and Ontario craft beers by the river. Trivia Nights and Open Jams plus all-day breakfast fry-ups, beer-battered fish-and-chips, and…
Québec City
A low-lit, intimate hipster hangout, where the genial staff will help you navigate the list of cocktail pitchers and local and European bottled craft…
Montréal
This large Asian-inspired beer garden serves tapas-style plates and trendy cocktails, making it a worthy option for a birthday dinner or other events…
Saskatchewan
Perhaps a tad rough and tumble, PA Brewing is a lively spot offering up some good local beers brewed on-site, standard pub grub and big screens for sports…
Gaspé Peninsula
With its dark interior, dusty wooden walls and a cast of characters seemingly culled from a Hemingway novel, this is an excellent spot for trying one of…
Southwestern Ontario
Don't ask about the name – we don't get it either. Hands down London's largest and most hopping patio. Come for the bands and DJs, pool tables,…
Ottawa
Dating from 1849, 'the Laff' is Ottawa's oldest bar and it retains much quirky charm – a run-down relic that captures ByWard's laid-back attitude. Come…
Saint John
If you want a break from beer, duck into this intimate little wine bar. The list is mainly international, and while cellar wines by the bottle come with a…
St John's
This is the premier gay dance bar in Newfoundland, and a good spot for drag shows, pride parties, burlesque performances, fetish nights and the like. The…
Montréal
There are some awesome microbreweries in this province, and Pit Caribou is one of the greats. It has an outpost here in Montréal that serves its full line…
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