After-work drinks and good times in Montreal

Few cities are as lively as Montreal during the week. In this city, we don't wait for the weekend to have a drink or a good time, we go out whenever we feel like it! Here is our selection, reserved for those 18 and older, of bars with festive or cozy atmospheres where you can relax at the end of the day.

Bar le Furco

1
425, rue Mayor, Montréal, QC H3A 1N9

A wine bar tucked away on a side street beside the Place des Arts, Furco also serves refined, seasonal cuisine. This is a friendly place with rustic charm, located in a former fur warehouse! Open daily from 4:00 pm.

Pullman

2
3424, av du Parc, Montréal, QC H2X 2H5

A sophisticated decor and a casual atmosphere await you at this wine bar. Enjoy the pleasures of wine accompanied by a variety of tapas, with sommeliers to help you find the best food and wine pairings from a menu of over 450 choices. Available for private events for groups of 20 to 150 people. Open daily from 4:30 pm.

La Casa Del Habano

3
1434, rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3G 1K4

This internationally renowned cigar shop also has a lounge furnished with leather chairs where you can match good cigars with premium spirits like Scotch whisky, Cuban rum, porto, Cognac or Armagnac. Cigar smokers can buy all necessary accessories on site. Available for private events. Open daily at 10:00 am (11:00 am on Sunday).

Mimi La Nuit

4
22 rue St Paul E, Montréal, QC H2Y 1G3

The new address in Old Montreal! This historical site, a former haunt of visiting sailors who were looking for some pleasure, has been transformed into a neighbourhood bistro and nightclub. An open-plan kitchen serves up casual food in a friendly atmosphere. A selection of wines and champagnes accompanies dishes designed for sharing. Open daily from 4:00 pm.

La Maison Saint-Paul

5
343 Rue Saint-Paul E, Montréal, QC H2Y 1H3

For those who love bubbles the only problem will be choosing from such a wide selection of champagnes and sparkling wines from around the world. For dramatic effect, you can have your champagne bottles sabered in front of you! Other choices include wine or cocktails and a menu of gourmet appetizers to satisfy your appetite. Atmosphere is provided by a DJ from Wednesday to Saturday starting at 6:00 pm. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 5:00 pm.

Flyjin

6
417 rue St-Pierre, Montréal, QC H2Y 2M3

For an original outing, Flyjin is an izakaya, a chic Asian brasserie which serves Japanese cuisine and offers a wide selection of Japanese whiskies, sakes, wines and Japanese beers. Flexible decor allows the place to transform into a club after 11:00 pm, so it can accommodate diners seeking unique, sophisticated meals, and also night birds who want to dance and let loose. Open Wednesday to Saturday starting at 7:00 pm.

Santos

7
191, rue Saint-Paul O, Montréal, QC H2Y 1Z5

An authentic Spanish tapas bar which offers, besides the usual wines and cocktails, sangrias and a particularly large selection of mojitos. A DJ is on hand every night and the bar organizes many special events. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 5:00 pm.

Lab

8
1351, rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2J 2K2

A cocktail bar where well-known mixologists practice their craft, Le Lab aims to be a modern speakeasy where music levels leave room for conversation among friends. Recipes are constantly updated and all cocktails, whether classic or novel, are made from interesting, rare spirits, the better to surprise your palate! Theme nights are organized regularly. Open Tuesday through Sunday starting at 5:00 pm.

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