Best nightclubs Montreal

It is stated bluntly: it is one of the best addresses in Montreal for electronic music. International DJs sometimes perform there, but residents are also very familiar with their business. All in a relaxed atmosphere and a rather surprising decoration, a mix of modernity and kitsch, completely faithful to their former address in the Plateau. The programme of events and guest artists is available on the Facebook page of the Daomé Salon (interesting promotions on some evenings, including free admission).

Welcome to this temple of underground music, which has attracted the most marginal of Montrealers over the years. Les Foufounes remains one of the places where originality dominates on every level. Themed evenings: Maudits Tuesdays (varied music from the 1950s to 2000), It's Lit Thursdays (top 40, dubstep, hip-hop, dancehall, EDM, house & afrobeat), #Foufs Saturdays (punk, hardcore, metal, alternative, etc.). Les Foufounes is also synonymous with live entertainment (programming on the website and Facebook page).

Attended by young students who want to have fun without pretensions, Café Campus is one of Montreal's most famous places. We keep talking about its atmosphere and the quality of its musical programming. It is divided into two parts: the Petit Campus, at the bottom, a medium-sized concert hall, and the Campus du haut, a large space equipped with a stage and a mezzanine. On this floor, there is also a bar-discotheque with a lively atmosphere that delights a young and diverse clientele. If you're not afraid to move, try retro Tuesdays!

A veritable salsa institution in Montreal for over 30 years. Whether you're in the first Steps of Latin or professional dance in this area, each of them uses its charms in this cruising bar. Needless to say, you do not need a partner: you will find several on site. Many mirrors, neon lights and illuminated dance floor: It's almost like the decor of Saturday Night Fever. DJs and orchestras book the evenings. An crowded dance trail, an buzzing atmosphere: perfect to get out between friends and celebrate!

An evening at the Apt. 200 is like being at a friend's house, in a large loft decorated in vintage style. You settle comfortably in the small spaces arranged as lounges with sofas, next to the library, or on the bed in the large bedroom! Billiard table and arcades are available for those who would like to have fun while sipping a drink. The Apt bar. 200 is best known for its lively DJ parties and popular after parties, with a crowded dance floor.

Located in the heart of downtown, this nightclub is frequented by young English-speaking Montrealers, mainly students. The second floor features a large dance floor, two bars, VIP tables and the DJ platform, while the second floor has another bar and a more intimate VIP lounge area. Resident and guest DJs keep the well-prepared crowd dancing into the wee hours to the rhythms of house, R&B, hip-hop, Top 40 and Club Anthems. It's worth noting that the atmosphere can get pretty chaotic at times.

Fans of emerging electro music, you've come to the right place! Located across from the charming Le Sainte-Elisabeth pub, on a small street in the Latin Quarter, this minimalist nightclub presents excellent shows by both Montreal and international artists and DJs. Opened a little less than a decade ago, it is considered by many as the temple of avant-garde electro music in the city. All the programming is available on the website, which also allows you to buy your tickets online.

La Tulipe, the little sister of Le National, hosts events and shows several evenings a week in this beautiful heritage building (former Dominion Theatre). Its Saturday dances delight the nostalgic of the 1980s, while Fridays beat to the rhythm of the best hits from 1990 to today. The atmosphere is festive in this place that the French seem to particularly appreciate. The "C'est extra" evenings regularly feature the great classics of French music (and it's free!).

A place with a very interesting concept. At the beginning of the evening, the premises serve as a restaurant serving tasty Asian-influenced dishes with a bar offering a wide selection of Japanese whiskies, sake, wines and exclusive Japanese beers. But as of 11pm, it's a whole different story! The lighting and the sound atmosphere metamorphose, the tables and chairs are subtly set aside to make way for a beautiful dance floor... where the crowd rushes in! A beautiful evening in two parts.

Club Unity never seems to be empty. This nightclub has three floors, two rooms, a VIP lounge, five bars and a large terrace with a rooftop bar offering a magnificent view of the metropolis. The music ranges from hip-hop to house music and all the rhythms that will make you dance till you drop, with themed nights to boot. Bonus: admission is always free before 11pm - except on special event nights - and it's even free all night on Thursdays. This club is a sure thing in the Village.

After the fire that ravaged the club in the summer of 2008, Stereo celebrated its reopening in 2009 with great pomp and circumstance, with none other than its founder Angel Moraes at the turntables for a dazzling private party. Since this rebirth, the club dedicated to underground electro music has gone back to the wild nights that made its reputation. A stage and seats have been added for the shows. The dance floor is bigger than ever and the audio and video equipment is of a quality worth mentioning.

A mythical club and a veritable institution on busy and festive Crescent Street, this is the meeting place for those nostalgic for the music of the 1980s and 90s. Completely modernized a few years ago, it has lost none of its soul and the electric colors and light effects for which it is famous. And it's a good sign that crowds flock to the venue on both opening nights! Several services are also offered, including VIP reservations with bottle packages (maximum of 10 people per VIP section).

It's not every day you walk through a big, locked door to go dancing... The Vault is in the basement of the former Royal Bank headquarters, on the level of the vaults! Needless to say, the space is incredible, perfect for an evening out of the ordinary. Theme evenings are organised every month, in addition to one-off events such as Mardi Gras or Chinese New Year (hosts and hostesses in disguise set the mood even before entering the club). Possibility to book online.

For more than a decade, the Bonsecours pavilion has offered itself a new vocation during the summer season: a bistro coupled with a nightclub at night, directly on the banks of the St. Lawrence. With its multiple floors and terraces, its VIP lounge and its renowned DJs, it is definitely one of the trendiest places in the city. Don't miss the Sunday Boozy Brunch, starting at noon, where good food, mimosas, cocktails and champagne are on the menu (reservations required). This is the place to be seen in Montreal!