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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.
Cafe Cleopatra
Older Crowd, Dancers
Across the two floors of this venue you can find the best cabaret and dancing in the city. On the ground floor, female dancers perform for the crowds, and they even offer more intimate experiences in private cabins. Up on the second floor you can find Montreal's oldest cabaret stage, hosting performances throughout the week and other special events. The bar serves a wide variety of drinks to help the party continue well into the 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.
Cabaret Mado
Drag
Home of the legendary drag queen Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado presents shows six nights a week throughout the year. The venue is 1920s inspired and offers a variety of gender-bending and famously entertaining performances, while its namesake takes the stage once a week on a night that's always popular. There are always performances scheduled so you can find a queen to your taste and unwind with some of the best performers in the area.
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 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.
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.
Gay friendly hotels in Montreal
GayMapper brings you a curated selection of accommodation in gay destinations around the world, which are in preferred locations and are welcoming to LGBTQ+ travellers. Grab a great deal on your hotel stay when you book via GayMapper!
4* M Montreal Hostel
Near Gay Nightlife, Great Value
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.
5* Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
Luxury, City Centre
Connected to Montreal's underground city, offering easy access to the Gay Village via metro, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth offers access to more than 32.2 km of underground pedestrian walkways, shopping centres, entertainment venues and attractions. A wellness centre with an indoor pool is featured at the hotel.
The famous John Lennon and Yoko Ono suite, site of the 1969 'bed-in for peace' has been revamped and features a virtual reality experience.
The hotel boasts a lounge area, a business campus with an outdoor terrace, a mixology bar, a cosy coffee lounge, a lively bistro and a unique urban market. Innovative event lounges provide the latest technology. An art collection featuring work by established and emerging artists add a sense of community and flair to the property.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth features a health club with a state-of-the-art fitness center. Guests can relax with a massage at the hotel's full-service spa.
The hotel is conveniently located on top of the Central train station and is connected to two metro stations. It is also located near the Bell Centre, the Entertainment district and Sainte-Catherine Street.
3* BBV B&B du Village
GayMapper Favourite, Near Gay Nightlife
Located in the heart of Montreal's gay village, Bed and Breakfast du Village, 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.
4* W Montreal
Luxury
The modern W Montreal is located in the city centre's historic Banque du Canada building. Located on Square Victoria, this property is just minutes from Old Montreal and the Quartier des Spectacles.
Begin the day at the pet-friendly Montreal W with a workout in the state-of-the-art fitness centre. Take advantage of the hotel's personalised Whatever/Whenever service. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at one of the several on-site lounges, including the Bartizen, a Quebec-style gin lounge featuring artisanal flavors located in the lobby, or try the restaurant called Tbsp.
Guest rooms are furnished with goose-down duvets and flat-screen TVs.
Easily discover all of the city centre's most popular sites, including Notre Dame Basilica and the World Trade Centre when staying at W Montreal. The Montreal Casino, the shops and restaurants of St. Catherine Street and the Eaton Centre are also easily accessible.
3* Fairfield Inn Downtown
Near Gay Nightlife, Great Value
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.
4* AC Hotel Montreal Downtown
City Centre
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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