Diamant Rouge

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 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.

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.

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.

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.