Montreal gay guide 2024, gay bars, clubs & hotels

Gay Montreal

Montreal is a hub for culture, offering a relaxed, vibrant, and classically Canadian experience. People visit from all over the world for a taste of history and culture, but the city is also a particular draw for the LGBTQ+ community. Its Gay Village boasts a warm and welcoming atmosphere as well as a diverse range of pubs, clubs, and cafes where you can enjoy your trip among likeminded visitors and locals. Outside of this area, the city as a whole is home to everything from fine dining to historical sites that are well worth a visit.

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Montreal Gay Bars

GayMapper brings you information about gay bars and cruising bars in the city. Here are the top choices, read more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.

Bar Le Stud

Bear, Fetish, Cruising

With its relaxed atmosphere, Stud Montreal is the place to go to meet gay men and have a great night. Spend happy hour with friends at the bar, or meet new people in the energetic nightclub area where everyone can enjoy a night of music and a party atmosphere. Stud was originally opened to serve the leather community of the Gay Village, and it since expanded to cater to a bear crowd.

Le Date Karaoke

Cocktails, Karaoke, Outdoor Seating

Widely regarded as the best Karaoke bar in Montreal, Club Date goes beyond expectations. The regulars here customers have some serious talent (or just enthusiasm) so you can expect a mix of cheesy tunes, ballads and Quebecois classics. The lineup fills up quickly so you're guaranteed a night of camp and lively fun. In summer you can also enjoy a lovely sidewalk patio and plenty of specials.

Bar Aigle Noir

Bear, Fetish, Cruising, Outdoor Seating

This high energy bar caters to a mixed but cruisey crowd, drawing everyone in with a great range of drinks at reasonable prices. Three bars offer three different vibes so you can find your crowd or simply get a taste of a range of spaces, music, and people. Aigle Noir made its name in the leather scene, and continues to be a lively spot with a slightly wilder and more kinky twist that's especially popular with bears.

Bar Le Cocktail

Cocktails, Drag, Karaoke, Outdoor Seating

This atmospheric cocktail bar draws features moody red lighting throughout and a lounge where you can relax and enjoy your drinks late into the night. Regular karaoke and drag shows accompany an impressive range of traditional cocktails that make this bar one of the most popular in the Gay Village. The summer terrace is a beautiful place to meet away from the noise of the bar, and the venue is cosy throughout.

Campus

Dancers

Right in the heart of the action in Montreal's Gay Village, Campus is dedicated to relaxation and mature entertainment. Young male dancers perform every afternoon, while the evenings are dedicated to the more buff dancers and they even offer dances away from the main room. Both bars have clear views of the stage and friendly staff are at hand to make your night enjoyable. The bar is obviously popular with the guys, but there's also a weekly ladies night.

Bar Taboo

Dancers

At Bar Taboo you can have a drink or two while enjoying the cute dancers. This friendly bar is unsurprisingly popular with the guys of the Gay Village, with its host of scantily clad dancers who love to socialise around the club. The dancers are mostly twinks but there's variety of types to suit everyone's taste. Every night here is different and guaranteed to be unforgettable.

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Recommended gay friendly hotels in Montreal

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3* BBV B&B du Village

Located in the heart of Montreal's gay village, Bed and Breakfast du Village â€“ BBV is within 5 minutes' walk of restaurants, shops and public transportation. A flat-screen TV and air conditioning are featured in each room. Select rooms offer a sink or a sofa. Free WiFi is available. A terrace and breakfast area are among shared facilities at B&B du Village. Private parking is available with surcharge. BBV is 4 minutes' drive from the Notre-Dame Basilica and 5 minutes' drive from the Old Port of Montreal. The Latin Quarter is 13 minutes' walk away.

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3* Fairfield Inn Downtown

Located in Montreal's Latin Quarter, Fairfield by Marriott Downtown Montreal is 10 minutes' walk from from Quebec University at Montreal and Berri Metro Station. It features an on-site restaurant and free WiFi. Each room at Fairfield by Marriott Downtown Montreal includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A refrigerator and coffee maker are provided. Guests can enjoy fine cuisine in Fairfield by Marriott Downtown Montreal's bistro-style restaurant, Fairfield Bistro & Bar. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fairfield by Marriott Downtown Montreal is a 10 minutes' walk from Place des Arts. The Notre-Dame Basilica is 20 minutes away on foot.

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3* Hotel St-Denis

Located in Montreal's Latin Quarter, not far from the gay village, this hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the Place des Arts Performing Arts Center as well as several restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available. Each bright and simply furnished room at Hotel St-Denis includes cable TV and a work desk. A coffee maker and hairdryer are provided. The front desk of this Montreal hotel is open 24 hours a day. Heated indoor parking is available. The Berri-UQAM Subway Station is just 1 block from the St-Denis Hotel. The historic St-Denis Theatre is less than 5 minutes' walk from the property.

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4* AC Hotel Montreal Downtown

Set in Downtown Montreal, half way between the Quartier des spectacles and Old Montreal, AC Hotel by Marriott Montreal Downtown provides concierge services, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with free toiletries. At AC Hotel by Marriott Montreal each room is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with Netflix. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre for guests. In the wellness area you will find a sauna and an indoor pool. The Convention Centre and Chinatown are only steps away from AC Hotel by Marriott Montreal Downtown. The nearest airport is Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 20 minutes' drive from the property.

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4* M Montreal Hostel

Located less than 2 minutes' walk from Sainte-Catherine Street, and close to the Gay Village, M Montreal includes a continental breakfast. All rooms offer free WiFi, and Berri-UQAM metro station is 5 minutes' walk away. A cable TV is provided in all rooms at this youth hostel. Rooms feature hardwood floors and the original stone walls of this century building. A shared kitchen and common dining area are accessible to all guests at M Montreal. This youth hostel also features an on-site bar, where guests can enjoy a comedy show on select evenings, or play billiards or table football. Montreal's Latin Quarter is within 10 minutes' walk of this youth hostel. The historic architecture of Old Montreal is 20 minutes away by public transit.

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4* Vogue Hotel Montreal

Vogue Hotel Montreal Downtown, a Curio Collection by Hilton property is located in downtown Montreal, just 50 m from Ste-Catherine Street. It boasts free WiFi, a fitness centre and rooms with flat-screen TVs. An iPod docking station and a minibar are provided in each room. The classic rooms feature a marble bath. A work desk and a coffee maker are also available. The hotel offers in-room spa services and free coffee & tea service. Child and pet care services are available, as well as a spacious business centre. Appointed with a stained-glass ceiling, the on-site restaurant La Societe offers Parisian bistro-style cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options are available. Vogue Hotel Montreal Downtown, a Curio Collection by Hilton property is less than 10 minutes' walk from Peel Metro Station and is 100 m from bars and restaurants on Crescent Street. It is 10 minutes' drive to Old Montreal. Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport is 22 minutes' drive away.

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