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The nightlife scene in Montréal is dynamic enough to suit just about everybody's taste. This is especially true in the case of bars and clubs specializing in live music. If you dig that kind of show – rock, blues, jazz, country, or R&B, it doesn't matter – do yourself a favor and check out the big-name acts and local bands scheduled to play at these spots.
Category: Live Music - Montréal Nightlife
Address: 57, rue Prince Arthur est, Montréal, QC H2X 1B4
This venue features great live concerts from top independent bands and performers. Depending on the night, you'll find blues music or a variety of other genres. The décor isn't elaborate, but the music more than compensates. It's a fantastic place to come with friends, nurse a beer, and enjoy the sounds of the talented performers. The club also...
Category: Live Music - Montréal Nightlife
Address: 1225, boul St Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2S6
Probably the best place to catch live music in Montréal, Club Soda schedules mostly punk, alt rock and metal bands, with the occasional singer-songwriter or gospel choir thrown in for good measure. You truly never know what treasures the calendar will yield. Past performers include Gwar, Chris Isaak, the Misfits, Barenaked Ladies, Dany Bédar,...
Category: Live Music - Montréal Nightlife
Address: 87, rue Ste-Catherine Est, Montréal, QC H2X 1K5
For those not into the usual club scene, Les Foufs is the perfect alternative. The three-floor space has pool tables, dance floors, a stage for bands, a booth for DJs and a patio. The ground floor is your basic pub; upstairs, there's a cover charge for bands and DJ-led theme nights. The real difference here, aside from the lack of pretension and...
Category: Live Music - Montréal Nightlife
Address: 1242, rue Bishop, Montréal, QC H3G 2E3
The bartenders here regularly win "Best of..." awards in the local press – people just love them. And that makes for one happy, friendly, laid back crowd of regulars. The vibe differs from night to night, depending on what's scheduled – you might hear 80s favorites, an open-mic session, jazz, blues or rock. Reliable and fun.
Category: Live Music - Montréal Nightlife
Address: 1225, rue Crescent, Montréal, QC H3G 2B1
This small Irish pub, with its original Irish music and wide selection of beers, is a popular spot with locals. Live entertainment takes place every night. The pub sports two levels and also has a terrace. Its nine theme rooms include music rooms, a game room and a medieval bar. Cigar smoking is permitted in the game room.
Category: Live Music - Montréal Nightlife
Address: 151, rue Ontario est, Montréal, QC H2X 1H5
Funky and well-attended, this lounge is one of Montréal's top nightlife venues. The retro-chic establishment is famed for its martinis, and you can choose from among 50 different formulations. Each night, too, musicians perform everything from jazz and R&B to swing, funk and salsa. Patrons are invited to dance or just lounge while enjoying the...
Category: Live Music - Montréal Nightlife
Address: 4234, boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Z3
Le Divan Orange occupies a vast space divided into sections: guests are greeted with a spread of couches which segue into a bar area and finally a stage at the very back. It's an inviting space with an equally inviting atmosphere. The food menu is excellent, with nachos, upscale sandwiches and salads, and other non-standard bar eats. And the music...
Category: Live Music - Montréal Nightlife
Address: 104, rue St-Paul est, Montréal, QC H2Y 1G6
For a real taste of local flavor, head over to this neighborhood pub, which has been an area favorite for many years. People congregate here for drinks (beer especially!) and socializing, and it's a great place to meet people. Another perk is the terrific local music that you'll find. Québécois singers serenade the crowd with folk and pop tunes,...
Category: Live Music - Montréal Nightlife
Address: 5656, ave du Parc, Montréal, QC H2V 4H1
Here's a great place for indie-types. The schedule includes DJs and regional musicians playing anything from rock and folk to new wave and punk. Affordable and laid-back, it's popular with students, starving artists (and the not-starving variety, as well) and other creative, cerebral folks. The space was once a strip club, and the décor pays...
Category: Live Music - Montréal Nightlife
Address: 1254, rue Mackay, Montréal, QC H3G 2H4
A reputation for terrific Continental (especially Spanish) cuisine and a desire to book talented musicians has earned Upstairs a loyal following and a growing clientele. The restaurant serves flavorful dishes that mix the smokiness of grilled meats and seafood with liqueur-tinged sauces, fresh vegetables and the sweetness of lush fruits. The...
