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This popular meeting place has the best homemade croissants, croque-monsieurs and coffee in the province.

The best gay strip club in North America receives unanimously positive coverage for the good-looking staff and upbeat atmosphere.

The ultimate dance club in Montréal, the Dome attracts a continuous stream of international hip-hop performers and DJs to this central downtown site until the early hours of the morning. Volume rules in this massive space. Don’t even think about turning up until after midnight when it is really thumping. Cover charge and open to over 18s only.

One of the most powerful audio systems in any club in North America continues to pack this after-hours dance floor. A cross section of music styles attracts party animals.

A magical mix of an Irish pub and a French kitchen makes this charming eatery worth a side trip out of town. Try their hearty Irish stew and delicious desserts.

A landmark in Montréal’s Plateau district, the El Zaz Bar hosts musical acts of all stripes. They also have DJs who are up spinning tunes seven nights a week.

This is a favored neighborhood bar for musicians, artists and Bohemian types, and it is a relatively quiet perch in the middle of a bustling quarter. Else’s Bar serves simple food too.

Monday night is the night at Frankie’s, as the live cabaret show combines with a feast of local smoked-meat dishes.

A trendy club with live music shows and a wonderful spot to meet and drink with friends or do your thing on the crowded dance floor. Very popular, particularly on Thursday and Friday nights. Cover charge varies, depending on which band is playing (see Frankie’s Cabaret Club).

Locals flock to this lively bar in the center of Vieux-Montréal, where atmosphere reigns and draft beer is on tap. Moderately priced wines too. There’s also an excellent table d’hôte Italian menu.