Montréal Nightlife

A slice of Europe in North America, Montréal is a majestic metropolis, with a pulsating nightlife. Simply pick a travel companion and hit up the stylish sundown spots below:

• 1) Le Belmont sur le Boulevard

  Le Belmont sur le Boulevard is another electronic music haven. Musicians from the digital music collective, Neon, often throw events at the unassuming venue that features a pool table up front and wicked speakers in back.

• 2) Muzique

  If you're looking to mingle with models, financiers, hockey players and entertainers, Muzique is the spot to hit up. Also located on boulevard Saint-Laurent, Muzique caters to an upscale crowd. The views of Mount Royal are breathtaking, the rooftop terrace is usually buzzing with professional people-watchers, and th ...

• 3) Pullman

  Montrealers love their wine and tapas bars. For a more high-end experience, pull up to a table at Pullman on avenue du Parc. The ornate, multi-storied chandelier is definitely a conversation piece, but the rest of the space is decidedly minimalistic. The bites are creative - think foie gras cookies and venison tarta ...

• 4) Stereo

  Voted the fifth best club in the world by Muzik Magazine, Stereo is a committed house, trance and techno hot spot. The state-of-the-art sound system is a big draw for high-profile disc jockeys from around the world.

• 5) Tokyo Bar

  On boulevard Saint-Laurent is Tokyo Bar. Comprised of several trendy rooms, each dotted with flirt-worthy couches and terraces, Club Tokyo is one of the more frequented night spots in town. DJs spin a mix of club, retro and hip-hop. You've be warned: those granted entry are always dressed to impress.

• 6) Velvet Speakeasy

  Indicated by its name, the Velvet Speakeasy, in the Old Port district, is difficult to find. To be fair, people either love or hate the hidden hot spot. There are two main sections: a relaxed upstairs and decadent downstairs. Electronic music is always the genre du jour, and the employees are all impossibly attractive.