Circus Afterhours

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.

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.

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 bar has gained a reputation within the LGBTQ+ community, and even hosts a bi-monthly lesbian speed dating event and other events for the community. This is a simple venue with simple pleasures from cheap but quality cocktails to an eclectic range of DJs providing the soundtrack to the perfect hangout spot. Two bowling lanes mean you can have a chill game with friends, and there's even a counter serving renowned New York styled pizza.

This classic feeling neighbourhood bar generally draws older male visitors to the Gay Village. They're a slightly cruisy crowd, enjoying adult themed videos that play on TVs throughout the venue and throughout the day. This is the place to meet with old friends or make new ones as you chat with guys at the bar with and enjoy some cheap beers.

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.