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Located in Montréal's Gay Village, Le Cocktail Bar is a drag and cocktail bar with red lighting. During happy hour, there are inexpensive drinks, plus classic cocktails and a curated wine list. The program includes karaoke evenings and drag shows, complemented by dishes to share.
Located in Montréal's Mile-Ex district, Le Ritz PDB bar is housed in a renovated space with colorful wood panels around the stage. As a show bar, it showcases indie rock, punk and post-punk concerts, DJ nights, drag shows and community events. Cheap drinks and local beers from Quebec such as Ghost Farm and Trou du Diable are served. With around 150 seats, the atmosphere remains intimate, the store is barrier-free with gender-neutral washrooms.
Bar Renard is located in the Village district of Montréal, opposite the Beaudry metro station. Wooden floors, bookshelves, leather sofas and many small lights characterize the room, and in summer a terrace opens onto Ste-Catherine Street. In addition to spirits and cocktails, there are snacks such as grilled cheese, croque-monsieur, vegan nachos and cheese platters. The label-free bar is close to neighboring addresses of the same operator.
Located on Sainte-Catherine Street in Montréal's Gay Village, Cabaret Mado combines bar, café and cabaret show. Drag shows with music, humor and dance take place every day, carried by Mado Lamotte and her team. With a drink at the bar, guests follow the stage program. In summer, a terrace is available.
In the center of Montréal, Café Cléopatra combines bar and cabaret. On the ground floor, cocktails, beers and strip shows are served in an ambience of red velvet curtains and Art Deco elements. On the first floor is one of the oldest stages in the city for burlesque, drag and vaudeville, plus karaoke nights. For the LGBTQ+ community, the place is a fixed meeting place with drag and trans performances.
Club Bolo, on the edge of Montréal's Gay Village, is a meeting place for country and line dancing in the LGBTQ+ community. The non-profit organization is run by volunteers and offers dance classes for all levels as well as open dance evenings, especially on Fridays. Newcomers are warmly introduced, and there are also events for holidays.
Club Unity is one of the largest party clubs in Montréal's Gay Village and is spread over three floors. Two dance floors offer house, electronic and hip-hop, plus local and international DJs, drag shows and go-go dancers. On the roof terrace with a 360-degree view, you can take a break with cocktails, and a VIP lounge completes the offer.
The Complexe Sky in Montréal is spread over several floors, from the bar on the ground floor to the main dance floors with house, pop remixes and drag shows. The roof terrace offers a pool and whirlpool with a view of the skyline. Cheap drinks and often no admission keep the club accessible, the audience remains diverse.
In Montréal's Gay Village, the District Video Lounge focuses on video-on-demand: guests can choose from over 100,000 titles via app or DJ. On Fridays and Saturdays, the audience determines the music. During the day, the volume remains moderate, in the evening there is a party atmosphere with dancing and projections on a large screen. Cocktails, beer and snacks are on offer.
In Montréal's Gay Village, Le Campus is known as a club for male strip shows. Two bars, seating areas and an elevated stage provide a good view of the performances of young, muscular dancers. Women are always welcome, the prices are considered affordable.
In the Gay Village of Montréal, Le Date stands for its karaoke nights, which start late at night and are hosted by hosts. Beer, shots and cocktails are available at affordable prices. The atmosphere is loud and uncomplicated, suitable for groups who want to sing together, without any singing talent.
Le Saloon is a bistro-bar in the Village district of Montréal with a relaxed vibe. The menu includes grilled dishes, Canadian specialties as well as vegetarian and vegan options, plus beer, wine and cocktails. In good weather, the terrace invites you in, and the happy hours bring cheap drinks.
At Montréal's Le Belmont nightclub, MPU @ Le Belmont is a recurring gay dance party. Two rooms, three bars and convertible event spaces provide the setting for house, pop and theme nights. Drag performances and guest appearances by international stars characterize the events, whose tickets sell out quickly.
Located in the La Petite-Patrie district of Montréal, Notre Dame des Quilles attracts the lesbian community and queer patrons. The dive bar charm ranges from peeling paint to two half-sized bowling lanes. Cheap drinks, tofu sandwiches and burritos as well as events such as drag shows, karaoke and DJ nights are part of the program.
Located in the Village district of Montréal, Stereo Bar specializes in electronic music and is known for its sound system. In DJ sets with techno and house, international stars and local talents such as Cesar Romero or Kris Tin present themselves. Alcohol is not served, an anti-vibration floor allows hours of dancing until the morning hours.
The Stock Bar in Montréal's Le Village neighborhood focuses on shows featuring muscular go-go dancers performing in a variety of styles. Cocktails and beers are served at the bar. The modern furnishings with stage lights and the friendly staff create an inviting ambience between drink and performance.
One of the traditional addresses in the Gay Village of Montréal is the Normandie Tavern. The vaulted interior creates a nostalgic atmosphere, while a large terrace invites you to linger outside. Karaoke takes place most nights, and the range of beers, cocktails and spirits remains affordable.
The Wiggle Room is a burlesque cabaret bar located on Boulevard St-Laurent in Montréal, across the street from Schwartz's. The club, run by a woman, shows weekly live performances that combine vaudeville charm with variety elements. The focus is on freshly mixed cocktails, the offer of which changes seasonally.
Gay bars in Montréal are almost all located in Le Village, the gay district along Rue Sainte-Catherine Est in the Ville-Marie district. In terms of area, it is considered the largest gay village in North America, and you can tell by the density: On a few blocks, one address follows the next, so you can move from shop to shop without needing a taxi. The mix is broad. In addition to large multi-level clubs, there are classic bear and leather bars, as well as karaoke pubs and stylish cocktail bars for a relaxed start to the evening. Among the well-known places to go are the Complexe Sky with several dance floors and a roof terrace or the Cabaret Mado, which has been a fixture for drag shows for years.
One advantage over many other Canadian cities is the curfew: the bars are allowed to serve until three o'clock in the morning, and after that the after-hours clubs take over. In summer, part of the Sainte-Catherine becomes a pedestrian zone, pink balls hang over the street, and the restaurants put their terraces outside. Then the action shifts to the sidewalk anyway. Everyday language is French, but in the Village you can get by with English everywhere. The following addresses range from the quiet corner bar to the club for the long night.