As the largest city and one of the only on the continent to resist prohibition in the early 20th century, it’s no surprise that Montreal (then nicknamed "Paris of the North" and "Sin City") maintains its reputation as a first-rate place to knock back some booze. From student-packed dives on Saint-Laurent to ritzy speakeasies to 5 à 7s at neighbourhood wine bars, Montrealers are getting hammered at some of the finest drinkeries on this side of the Atlantic.
In a city where the nightlife is as iconic as the food scene, 20 of Montreal's bustling restaurants and bars in the Village will remain open until 6 a.m. for one night only this month. From October 7 until 8, 2023, the Village is hosting one final summer blowout before Montreal's rue Sainte-Catherine re-opens to cars.
It’s a project in Little Italy that’s been two years in the making: The recently opened Bar Bello in Montreal’s Little Italy neighbourhood is the latest project from the minds behind the Old Montreal bars Coldroom, El Pequeño, and Bisou Bisou with a big twist: a working vending machine for negronis.
A slick and sexy new lounge has opened in Montreal’s former Red-Light District: Emmanuelle, on the fifth floor of the 2-22 building at the intersection of Rue Sainte-Catherine and Boul. Saint-Laurent, is a high-end 3,500 square-foot lounge that enhances the city’s award-winning nightlife scene with a custom sound system as well as drinks and dishes from local industry veterans.
Montreal grab your friends, dress to impress, and get ready to indulge in an experience that is equal parts delicious and undeniably sexy. Sauvage, one of the city's hottest spots has unveiled its brand-new second-floor dining room and a sizzling menu, making it a must-try restaurant for the quintessential night out.