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737 Club
1, pl Ville-Marie, Montréal, QC H3B 4R7 · 514-397-0737
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Named for its location, high atop the Place Ville Marie tower at 737 feet above sea level, this place has awesome views, tons of space inside and out, and good drinks. The two-level interior has ample room for getting your groove on to techno and hip-hop, but if you're not a dancer don't let that deter you. 737 has plenty of comfy spots to chill out and nibble on a high-end appetizer while you sip a glass of champagne or a vodka martini.
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A GoGo Lounge
3682 St Laurent, Montreal, QC H2X 2V4 · 514-286-0882
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Retro-chic A GoGo is a definite favorite. The music runs from 70s disco to 80s New Wave and beyond, the décor is a mix of mod and kitsch, and the drink menu is dotted with monikers like Sweet Tart, Mr. Freeze, Pink Panther and A Clockwork Orange. It all adds up to a groovy good time, Baby!
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Bily Kun
354, ave du Mont-Royal est, Montreal, QC H2T 1P9 · 514-845-5392
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Reveling in its kitschy-stylish décor, Bily Kun is about as unpretentious a spot as you'll find anywhere. The vibe has been called "electric" but it's not a high-energy club by any means – people come here to relax. Absinthe and beer are the quaffs of choice, and live jazz is on the schedule a few nights a week. Word of warning: the rather infamous ostrich heads may take some getting used to!
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Gotha Bar
1641 Amherst, Aubergell Bed & Breakfast, Montréal, QC H2L 3L4 · 514-526-1270
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Part of the Aubergell B&B, the basement level Gotha has become a destination of its own among Gay Village residents. The casual, warm and inviting bar features a fireplace, patio and eclectic décor complete with orange chairs, worn wood floors and changing displays of local art. It's a great place to relax with a martini and some affable Montréalers.
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Le Sofa
451, rue Rachel est, Montreal, QC H2J 2H1 · 514-285-1011
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Le Sofa has much going for it. The casual lounge is welcoming and friendly with mismatched sofas for lounging, and the service is exceptional. Plus they maintain an excellent selection of port, whiskey, scotch and chocolate. DJs play a great mix through the week, and bands take the stage on Saturdays.
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Mile End Bar
5322, boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC · 514-279-0200
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A trendy multi-level lounge that frequently sees line-ups, Mile End is something of an anomaly. Part of the appeal is its ridiculously stylish interior design. That sort of thing frequently attracts the upper echelon of the club-going population, but there's a distinct lack of pretension here, so those of us in the less-than-fabulous demographic can also appreciate it. Lounge-y and cool – overall a fine place to spend an evening chilling out and sipping cocktails.
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Suite 701
711, cote de la Place-d'Armes, Place d'Armes Hotel & Suites, Montréal, QC H2Y 3X2 · 514-904-1201
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Fashionable and swanky, Suite 701 is popular with attorneys, business people and other professional types. You'll want to dress well to look your best while lounging on leather banquettes, sipping a crafty cocktail or fine scotch. Edibles come from Aix Cuisine du Terroir and are of the upscale variety – think duck confit, carpaccio, satay mixed grill and other tapas style bites.
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Tokyo Bar
3709 St Laurent, Montreal, QC H2X2V7 · 514-842-6838
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Cozy and popular, Tokyo has two separate spaces, so whether you feel like chilling out with friends or dancing up a storm, you can do it here. DJs and occasional live bands liven up one space, but the lounge and two rooftop terraces provide ample room to escape to a less manic scene if the mood strikes you. Eclectic, creative martinis are the drink of choice.
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Whisky Café
5800, boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1T3 · 514-278-2646
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Aficionados and novices alike find plenty to love at this stylish lounge. The selection of whiskey is truly astounding – if the plethora of choices makes your head spin, opt for a sampler. Or try a tasting of grappas instead. Alternatively, you could luxuriate in a pairing of champagne and foie gras, ice wine and chocolate, or porto and cheese. There's a separate cigar lounge, as well. This is the place to celebrate the good life.
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Wunderbar
901 Victoria Sq, W Hotel, Montréal, QC H2Z 1R1 · 514-395-3195
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The W Hotel's ultra-trendy lounge bar certainly looks the part. The décor is noteworthy, particularly the ceiling. And, as befitting a W Hotel bar, the drinks are great, the music is cutting edge and the staff is beyond polite. The crowd, as you might expect, is there to see and be seen, and line-ups are common. Wear your most fashionable threads!
About 10Best's recommendations for Montréal's Cocktail Lounges:
An important part of the Montréal scene, these lounges are cool, comfortable spots where sofas and chairs are arranged to promote conversation. Most of them feature hip background music and drink menus that tend to highlight cocktails over beer. They're often the best places to find Montréal's beautiful people relaxing and looking their best.
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