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From swanky cocktail bars to sexy cabarets, this essential guide breaks down the best nightlife in Montreal. It's official: Montreal is the party capital of Canada. The vibes are up wherever you go, and nights here are full of epic clubs, bars, live music venues, sexy burlesque and homages to a rich red light history.
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Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. The crowd is fashion-forward and community-oriented, so expect a laid-back vibe to accompany its artistic and bohemian clientele. We dare you to do them all in one night.
An enormous multifunctional complex which has been a cornerstone of the alt-rock and punk scene in Montreal since it opened in , this is where you would have seen Nirvana, Green Day and Queens of the Stone Age before they made it big.
Today, it continues its robust legacy with a specialization in punk, goth, emo, new wave, ska and metal. The downstairs bar area has supremely cheap pitchers of beer and a substantial terrasse for summertime use, while the upstairs club area features a huge dance floor with one of the best mosh pit scenes in town.
