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In winter, nightlife activity grows livelier as the week nears its end, beginning on Wednesday. As warmer temperatures set in, the café-terrace crowd emerges, and bars are active just about every night. Most bars and clubs stay open until 3 am.
One of the city's most romantic spots is the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac's bar, which boasts the most interesting cocktail menu in town. You can also have some wine or a bit of charcuterie and cheese, and relax while looking at the St. Lawrence River or the two fireplaces.
A great selection of beers, brewed on-premises or coming from some of the best microbreweries in Québec, attract diners here, along with the smart menu of reinvented pub fare (fish and waffle, blood sausage pie, or braised pork belly with chimichurri sauce and parsley root chips, for example). The décor, with raw plywood and exposed structures, is modern and trendy.
This microbrewery is one of the biggest trade names in the province. Both the décor and the service are quintessentially Canadian, with lots of wood and plaid and lots of smiles and conviviality. This is a great place to grab a local pint and a burger in a no-fuss, laid-back environment; on a sunny day, try to snag a table on the massive outdoor patio. There is also a location at the Montréal airport.
Just across the Gare du Palais, Justine is a classic speakeasy that's just mysterious enough, with a décor that takes us back to the days of Prohibition, with thick black velvet curtains and no visible sign outside. A hushed atmosphere and emblematic cocktails from the 1920s are on the menu, alongside nice platters of gourmet charcuterie and cheeses.
A popular after-work spot with the locals, this brewery crafts high-quality beer and tapas-inspired pub fare. A friendly vibe and ample seating make Korrigane the ideal spot for a cinq à sept or a low-key night out. In addition to the house brews, there's a good selection of other local options.
With 30 beer and cider lines (a great way to discover Québec's brewery scene), Le Projet is a 65-seat bistro-pub specializing in Québec microbrewery beers and ciders in a beautiful 112-year-old building—a former bank—where the architecture is reminiscent of the quintessential English pub. The cozy façade and the imposing ceiling moldings contribute to the welcoming atmosphere that makes the food (and beer) even tastier.
This popular English-style pub offers dozens of single-malt Scotch options and more than 200 kinds of beer, 30 of which are on tap, and many of which are exclusive imports. There is also live music on most nights.
At this charming wine bar in the Petit Champlain district overlooking the St. Lawrence River, you'll feel like you've crossed the pond to Europe for the evening. You'll find an exceptional selection of unique wines from handpicked producers, whether you prefer white, red, rosé, bubbly, or skin-contact. The board of charcuterie and cheeses from Québec is a must.
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