Bar Taboo

The Sky complex is a huge gay club and one of the largest of its kind in the country. It houses everything from hiphop to cabaret, and there's a calmer rooftop pool, spa and mini restaurant to compliment the party. The first floor restaurant bar offers drinks and snacks, while on the second floor you can catch a cabaret dinner show. The third floor is always hosting a dance party, meaning that there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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 Ritz PDB is a spacious venue with tables situated by large front windows that open on summer afternoons so the party can move outside. It's well-known as a show-bar, but it's also good for hangouts with expanded opening hours and a great variety of drinks. The music tends towards indie rock, post-punk, and alternative tunes, providing a perfectly upbeat yet cosy space to spend a night with friends.

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.

This is one of the oldest taverns in the Gay Village, with one of the most beautiful terraces. The Normandie welcomes tens of thousands of tourists every year who are drawn in by good food and drinks and stay for the atmosphere, and it's also popular with celebrities who have even performed on stage at karaoke evenings. The karaoke is always a hit with visitors and regulars in the village, having kept the tavern popular for decades.

If you're looking to start your party well into the early hours, this late-night club is the place to go. Circus is a three-level complex equipped with the best in lighting and sound technology, hosting parties four nights a week that specialise in house, techno, and trance music. The music is provided by locally and internationally renowned DJs who have regular spots in the club and keep people coming back.