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Montreal's nightlife keeps going into the small hours of the morning,
and its bars and clubs cater for everyone – from the students of
the Quartier Latin and the punks who hang out on the corner of Ste-Catherine
and St-Denis, to the anglophone yuppies of rue Crescent. The places listed
here are the best of the bunch and are open until 3am unless stated otherwise.
Many bars have regular music nights, with jazz being especially popular.
Other than the bars, there are numerous venues in the city, with top-name
touring bands playing at the new Centre Molson and the Olympic Stadium.
For up-to-date
information, the Mirror (www.montrealmirror.com) and
Hour (www.afterhour.com) are free English weekly newspapers
with excellent listings sections. The English-language daily The
Montreal Gazette also carries comprehensive listings –
the Friday weekend guide is particularly good. Montreal Scope, available
in tourist information offices and the better hotels, is primarily for
mainstream tourists.
Bars
Angels,
3604 boul St-Laurent. Young, university hangout, with the atmosphere of
the average common room and house music on the weekends.
Bar St-Laurent, 3874 boul St-Laurent. A dark and dank rockabilly bar popular among punks and squeegee kids.
Bily Kun, 354 ave du Mont-Royal est. Packed brasserie-pub, with stuffed ostrich heads on the walls.
Le Central, 4479 rue St-Denis. Unpretentious, old jazz bar. Another student hangout, as the drinks are cheap and admission is free.
the 1940s. They brew their own beer, and it's good.
Else's, 156 rue Roy est. A warm and friendly neighbourhood bar-pub with green walls, huge windows onto the street, newspapers and magazines for loan and plants galore.
Hurley's Irish Pub, 1225 rue Crescent. Very popular Irish pub with smooth Guinness on tap.
Jello Bar, 151 rue Ontario est. Enjoy live jazz and blues at this bar furnished with 1960s and 1970s novelties. Martini cocktails are the house speciality.
Pub Sir Winston Churchill, 1459 rue Crescent. Known locally as Winnie's, this English-style pub attracts an older crowd of local and visiting anglophone professionals. Pool tables and a small dance floor. Prime pick-up joint.
Venues, clubs and discos
L'Air du Temps, 194 rue St-Paul ouest (tel 842-2003). The most famous of Montreal's jazz spots. In the heart of Vieux-Montreal with ornate antique interior. Admission $10, but arrive early to get a decent seat. Live acts from 10pm Thurs–Sun, but call ahead to confirm; closed Mon–Wed.
Aux Deux Pierrots, 104 rue St-Paul ouest. Quebecois folk singers are the mainstay of this club and everyone sings along. There's usually a good crowded atmosphere but don't expect to understand a word unless your French is excellent. Outside terrace in the summer. Admission from $3.
Le Balattou, 4372 boul St-Laurent. Montreal's only African nightclub. Dark, smoky, crowded, hot, loud and friendly. Live acts every night; entrance $5 on weekdays, $7 at weekends (includes one drink).
Le Belmont, 4483 boul St-Laurent. Yuppie francophone disco dance-bar, cover charge Thurs–Sat. Closed Mon–Wed.
Cabaret, 2111 boul St-Laurent. Probably the best place in town to see a live act – it's an old-school venue with a balcony and chandeliers.
Club Soda, 1225 boul St-Laurent. One of Montreal's most popular venues. Attracts good acts, especially during the comedy and jazz festivals.
Les Foufounes Électriques, 87 rue Ste-Catherine est. A bizarre name ("The Electric Buttocks") for a bizarre and wonderful bar/club/venue. Known as Foufs, it's the best place in Quebec for alternative bands, attracting a young crowd from ravers to students. Huge outside terrace perfect for summer evenings. Tickets for bands from $10, otherwise admission is free and pitchers of beer are cheap.
Le Passeport, 4156 rue St-Denis. Small dance-music club with long queues at weekends. Frequented by Quebec's rich and famous; drinks are overpriced. Cover charge usually applies.
Stereo, 858 rue Ste-Catherine est. Said to have the best sound system in Montreal. The stereo in question kicks techno, house and drum'n'bass all night long, usually manned by an internationally renowned DJ. Opens at 2am and closes whenever. Fri & Sat only.
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