Montreal

A jazz bar/club at its best. With live music all year long, a classic and elegant interior with stone walls and wood panels, and a good offering of meals and snacks, Upstairs takes the lead on Montreal's music scene. It is a place to come for inspiration or to make friends.

The purported "funniest city in the world" has no shortage of comedy clubs, The Comedy Nest ranking among the funniest of the funniest. The club features a regular rotation of top-tier acts, who perform every weekend even outside of Montreal's famous Just for Laughs festival, the largest celebration of all things comedy globally.

La Distillerie is has three locations in Montreal, so you can choose the one located the most conveniently for you. They serve amazing original cocktails, as well as some food. Beer is also on the menu, in case cocktails aren't your drink of choice.

Plan in advance if you want to catch a comedy show at one of the venues, or even attend their popular Just for Laughs festival. Well-known comedians from all over the continent gather to make you laugh out loud. Have a look at the website and check out the program.

"No food, just drinks" could be Ziggy's motto. Come here to have fun, mingle and meet people — Ziggy's is a place to meet the locals and make unforgettable memories, all the while catching a sporting match on TV and sipping on one of the many drinks on offer.

The Flyjin is a chic Asian brasserie located in the heart of Old Montreal. Sophisticated and mysterious, the place offers a unique concept, bringing together a restaurant with Asian influences and a vibrant bar, where one can discover a vast selection of Japanese whiskey, sake, wines and exclusive Japanese beers, as well as carefully crafted cocktails.

The Burgundy Lion brings England to Montreal with its full-on British pub atmosphere. The pub is pretty laid-back and serves British pub grub foods, along with offering a large selection of beers, whiskeys and wines. The vibe is laid-back and everyone is welcome.

Maison Saint Paul is the first and only "bubble bar" in Montreal, created as a love declaration to the precious drink. The champagne list is so long you can find bottles from all across the world and to suit different budgets. You can accompany your glass of bubbly with some delicious food, or opt for the Bloody Caesar: a Canadian specialty that gives a twist to the Bloody Mary and turns it into a drink-and-snack.