2 Best Nightlife in Montreal, Quebec

Unchanged for four decades and showing its age, this hole-in-the-wall-with-atmosphere was Montréal's first artisanal brew pub. It's a lively pub, where music combines with the buzz of arty and political dialogue. There is outdoor seating and it often hosts art exhibits.

In between the Quartier des Spectacles (the local performing-arts district) and the Quartier Latin, this European pub is popular in part because of its friendly service and good selection of domestic and imported beers, as well as whiskey and cognac. With one of the city's most beautiful backyard terraces, this is a great place to enjoy the fall colors.