Happy hour in Montréal, QC

The days of Prohibition were an attempt to legislate morality and deemed alcohol as evil. With this came the birth of the speakeasy; hidden bars without signs or visible entrances where people could still enjoy their favourite cocktails. That charm and mystery continues today, and Montreal is a haven! Check out these standout speakeasies hidden away around the city.[Image credit: iStock.com/Jitalia17]

We’re all about spending our summer evenings on a terrace sipping cocktails! Some of these terraces serve food, some don’t at all, but they are all about enjoying cocktails on a hot summer night in Montreal. [Image credit: iStock.com/ShotShare]

Give Dad what he really wants this year – a plate of delicious comfort food and a pint! Here are some of the city’s best places to give your dad the ultimate pub experience this Father’s Day.

Travelling these days is no longer just about cutting loose. People want to discover new things, to learn, and above all to experience their holidays with all five of their senses! With this mind, why not combine business with pleasure and plan a little road-trip with a hoppy theme? Well, Ça Brasse has kindly done the hard work for us, with a well-trodden, but oh so appealing first route.

Montreal has no shortage of cozy, craft bars where this marvelous elixir is on tap to quench your thirst. These local microbreweries are just a hop, skip and jump away.

Cocktail bars may serve wine, beer and a traditional Rum n’ Coke, but they offer so much more than that in Montreal. Some of these bars make their own tonic, bitters, Clamato and other ingredients. They all make exceptional traditional cocktails, but most of them have their own renditions of the classics, as well as some of their own mixologist’s specialities! [Image credit: iStockphoto.com/gruizza]

Enjoying Montreal’s booming nightlife scene doesn’t always have to come at a price. Here are a few places you can actually score a free drink! While alcohol specials are usually just for the ladies, we managed to find a couple of deals for the guys, too. [Image credit: iStockphoto.com/rez-art]

Although shamrocks and leprechauns aren’t the first things that come to mind when you think of Montreal, the Irish community actually does have a long history here. And lucky for us, this history continues at several outstanding Irish bars where we can enjoy a proper Guinness, some of the finest Irish whiskey, and a thoroughly satisfying Irish meal. Without further ado, here are some of the top Irish bars in the city.

With more than 300 bars and clubs around the city and a dazzling nightlife, Montreal is an exciting place with plenty to keep you busy. For those times when you want to add a little more refinement and elegance to your outing, visiting a wine bar and savouring their cheese is an excellent choice. [Image credit: iStock.com/Anna Pustynnikova]

Can't make it to Munich for Oktoberfest? Don't worry! Microbreweries have flourished around Montreal in recent years. No matter where you are in the city, local artisanal beers are only a few Metro stops away, and well worth discovering! [Image credit: iStock.com/5PH]

You're thirsty for change – and new cocktails? The team at Boire has prepared a checklist of new bars for you to discover in Montreal in 2016. From cool interiors to creative cocktails and delicious bar snacks, good times await. Santé!

Students all know that when it comes time for finals, stress levels can be quite elevated. Most Montreal students turn to coffee when the going gets rough, but another alternative is to grab a relaxing beer with friends. Take a study break at these Montreal student pubs.