5a7 Means Happy Hour in Quebecois! Montreal City has been known for it's selection of fine cafes, to it's most famous pass-time, the "Happy Hour" we like to call the "5a7". If you want to unwind from a long week of work, whether it be on a Thursday or Friday, you can find these famous spots in and around the Montreal, all you have to do is ask!
| Biftek One of the many busy bars along the Main, Biftek is the kind of place where strangers become friends and solo travellers will find someone to chat to. Pitchers and shots are on special every weekday which no doubt helps contribute to the friendly and happy atmosphere. The bar is popular among locals and students. Address: 3702 boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2X 2V4 1 514 844-6277 |
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| Boa Bar Boa Bar is a relatively new hang-out in Montreal's Mile End area. The laid back and unpretentious neighbourhood spot billed as a modern tavern features walls covered in black and white prints on the walls and a friendly wait staff. DJs spin a variety of beats and the garage-door front opens out onto The Main on warm days and evenings. Address: 5301, boulevard St-Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2T 1S5 1 514 270-3262 |
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| Vinyl Lounge Vinyl Lounge is a small bar with an intimate and upbeat atmosphere. There is no dance floor but visitors manage to create spots to get down when the sound system is fired up, especially on special nights such as Golden Oldies Wednesdays, Wax On Wax Off Fridays and Peer Pressure Saturdays. Address: 2109, rue de Bleury Montreal QC Canada H3A 2K2 1 514 844-7786 |
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| Shred Cafe Located among the many trendy and busy lounges and bars on The Main, Shed Cafe is a popular spot not only for 5 a 7 (happy hour) but all day as the midday drink specials draw in the local business and shopping crowd. There is a range of drink choices and the food menu, which is written up on chalk boards, is diverse and tasty. Address: 3515 boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2X 2T6 1 514 842-0220 |
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| Sofia Sofia is one of Montreal's trendy and pricy supper clubs. Menu specialties include grilled fish and steak and reservations are recommended. After dinner the 25 to 35-year-old crowd take to the floor (and the tables and speakers) to dance to electronic and urban grooves. Address: 3600, boulevard St. Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2X 2V4 1 514 284-0092 |
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| Jupiter Room Partiers looking for a chic, upscale place to spend an evening will want to avoid the Jupiter Room. This dingy bar is definitely better suited for those who enjoy a grungy, friendly and relaxed place to hang out. The music changes each night with DJs spinning a range of 80s, hip hop, old school R&B and more. Britpop and alternative are the sounds of choice for the popular Parklife Thursday theme night. Address: 3872, boulevard Saint Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2W 1Y2 1 514 844-9696 |
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| La Quincaillerie Popular with Montreal's trendiest French hipsters, La Quincaillerie is a must-see spot for the indie-rock crowd and anyone who wants to get out and experience the French side of Montreal's nightlife. The 5 a 7 (happy hour) specials on beers and cocktails make it cheap and easy to gather up the liquid courage to make friends and practice newly acquired French-language skills on the regulars. Address: 980, rue Rachel Est Montreal QC Canada H2J 2J3 1 514 524-3000 |
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| The Globe serves dishes which promote both locality and seasonality. The atmosphere is relaxed and the food eclectic and very well prepared. DJs spin on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and the restaurant presents live jazz music on Sundays. Address: 3455, boulevard St. Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2X 2T6 1 514 284-3823 |
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| A Go Go Lounge Serving what some residents consider to be the best Cosmopolitans in the Montreal, A Go Go Lounge features a number of other tasty cocktails with fun names such as the Charlie's Angel, the CoCo Chanel and the Blue Freeze. With a groovy Austin Powers inspired interior, the lounge plays a variety of fun 80s and 90s tunes. Address: 3682, boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2X 2V4 1 514 286-0882 |
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| Publix - Closed Publix is slightly less busy than other supper clubs on St. Laurent and as such is a good place to visit friends and dance on a floor that isn't always packed. The staff is friendly and the restaurant-bar features a daily happy hour from 5 pm to 8pm. Address: 3554, boulevard Saint Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2X 2V1 1 514 284-9233 |
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| Otto One of the many nightspots at Montreal's W Hotel, Otto is a restaurant-lounge serving Italian cuisine made with freshest ingredients available. Decorated with divans and waterfalls, the lounge is a popular place to take a date. Visitors can also check out one of the hotels other tres chic and sophisticated bars, which include Wunderbar, Le Platear Bar, W Bartini and The Living Room. Address: 901 Victoria Square Montreal QC Canada H2Z 1R1 1 514 395-3100 |
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| With a French-inspired menu and a 1970s Parisian-inspired decor, Rosalie is housed in a building originally built in the mid-19th century. Visitors enjoy their meals on the terrace in the summer and pack the dance floor on weekends. Music is a mix of classic rock, Top 40 and R&B. Address: 1232, rue de la Montagne Montreal QC Canada H3G 1Z1 1 514 392-1970 |
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| Cafe des Eclusiers Putting the hot in hot-spot, Cafe des Eclusiers is located along the canal in Old Montreal and packs in the after work crowd for 5 a 7 (Happy Hour) most week nights. In the summer, the fun and good-looking crowd sips drinks from plastic cups and jostles for the best position on the terrace, which offers views of the water, Old Montreal and downtown. Anyone wanting to share the patio space better get here early, especially on Thursday's when the party is known to rage on well into the evening. Address: 400, rue de la Commune West Montreal QC Canada 1 514 496-9767 |
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| Agora Located in downtown Montreal just outside of the Gay Village, patrons of this classy bar vary from students to businessmen. Music is provided by a jukebox except on weekends when the bar puts on Karaoke nights. Offering happy hour from 5 pm to 9pm, the bar is open until 3 am seven days a week. Address: 1160, rue MacKay Montreal QC Canada H3G 2H4 1 514 934-1428 |
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| Located in the same building as, and owned by the same people as the popular London Pub, Ice Bar Lounge's specialties include martinis, scotch and port. The bar brings in an older and more sophisticated clientele than London Pub and also has a more quiet and relaxed atmosphere. One of the bar’s main features is its enclosed solarium. Address: 2015, rue Crescent Montreal QC Canada H3G 2C1 1 514 848-0069 |
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| This low-key eatery by day is a lounge and dance club by night that features live DJs and a see-and-be-seen bar. The lunch menu offers a rotating selection of soups and other light fare. When the sun goes down fancy beers and late-night snack are served. Address: 4040 Blvd. St-Laurent Montreal QC CAN H2W 1V8 1 514 842-8088 |
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| The Roxy Located in downtown Montreal, The Roxy aims to bring in the over-21 crowd. The club offers two floors of dance space and special nights include Fusion Fridays with DJs spinning house and top 40, and Seductive Saturdays where visitors groove to a mix of house and R&B. A no hats or baggy jeans dress code is in effect. Address: 1426, rue Stanley Montreal QC Canada H3A 1P7 1 514 991-3767 |
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| Sophistication and style are de rigueur at Med. This bar and grill serves a fusion menu that includes items such as halibut sashimi and marinated grilled octopus which can be served alongside a drink from the extensive wine, champagne and med-tini beverage menu. House and guest DJs spin in the lounge. Address: 3500, boulevard St. Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2X 2V1 1 514 844-0027 |
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| Since 1994, Jello Bar has been attracting a crowd of chic yet personable patrons including visiting celebrities. The bar offers a menu of 50 martinis and allows patrons to create original concoctions by choosing an alcohol and a mix off a set menu. The bar, which features a retro decor, presents live bands that play funk, house, R&B and hip hop, while visitors not in the mood to dance play pool in the back lounge. Address: 151, rue Ontario Est Montreal QC Canada H2X 1H5 1 514 285-2621 |
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| Versus Bar The bar at the Nelligan Hotel is frequented by hotel guests, tourists and the 5 a 7 (Happy Hour) crowd. Visitors can enjoy a martini made with fresh fruit juice or a number of other drinks while chatting and people watching on the rooftop terrace or in the bar's courtyard. The hotel also includes Versus Restaurant, which serves a menu of contemporary French cuisine. Address: 100 Saint-Paul Street West Montreal QC Canada H2Y 1Z3 1 514 788-4000 |
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| Lola Lounge Formerly known as the Luba Lounge, Lola is a bigger space located just down the street from its original incarnation. A number of local DJs spin on theme nights such as Tuff Guy Tuesdays, Chillin’ Cypherism Fridays and The Truth Saturdays. The bar, which is just about as chilled, laid-back and unpretentious as Montreal gets, has no dance floor but that doesn't stop patrons from making space to groove. Address: 1023, rue de Bleury Montreal QC Canada H2Z 1M7 1 514 844-7786 |
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| Barmacie Baldwin Named after a pharmacy where the owner's grandmother once worked, Barmacie Baldwin serves its cream ales, pilsners, vodka, gins, fancy martinis all other libations in antique medicine bottles. The lounge-bar, which is both stylish and friendly, offers a 5 a 7 (happy hour) that is one of the city's best and busiest with reductions on beer, wine and vodka. Address: 115 avenue Laurier Ouest Montreal QCc Canada H2T 2N6 1 514 276-4282 |
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| BU This wine bar offers an impressive menu featuring more than 300 options. Address: 5245 St-Laurent Montreal QC H2T 1S4 1 514 276-0249 |
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| Korova Visitors who make the climb up to this second floor bar will be rewarded with beer by the pint and pitcher as well as a range of cocktails and other mixed drinks. The music varies each night and includes soul, rock, garage, 70s rock, classic funk, drum & bass, R&B and dancehall. Tuesdays are reserved for acoustic jams and those looking for some friendly competition can check out the foosball table. Address: 3908, boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2W 1Y2 1 514 848-0343 |
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| Maevva Seafood is the specialty at Maevva and guests can enjoy a fine Portuguese imported wine with their meal. Visitors will appreciate this restaurant and lounge for its relaxed atmosphere, international music and tasty tapas menu. Address: 1468, rue Crescent Montreal QC Canada H3G 2B6 1 514 848-9119 |
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| A tastefully decorated lounge reminiscent of the Renaissance period. Reservations are required. Address: 3479, boul. Saint-Laurent Montreal QC H2X 2T6 1 514 282-6644 |
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| Bar Blizzarts This small bar situated along The Main is one of Montreal's most popular places to hit the dance floor. Blizzarts is hip and hot, and boasts some of the most popular theme nights in the city including Dancehall night, R&B night and Stay Fly Thursday hip hop night. Pieces by local artists are on display so the hip-but-relaxed crowd has something to discuss when not dancing. Address: 3956A, boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2W 1Y3 1 514 843-4860 |
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| Myst Cafe - Closed Serving a fusion menu of French and Italian cuisine, Myst draws Montreal's chic, classy and posh set. The cafe-lounge is luxurious, expensive and very high end, so visitors need to dress up and bring a lot of cash. Music varies depending on the night and may include house, techno, world beat, lounge and hip hop. Address: 380, rue St Jacques Montreal QC Canada H2Y 1S1 1 514 849-6978 |
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| Located in Montreal's Plateau district, Bily Kun is a trendy, unpretensious spot popular among locals, the after-work crowd and those looking for a mellow place to spend an evening. The bar serves up both pints and tasty cocktails and offer live jazz on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday evenings. Live DJs spin techno music every night of the week and visitors take to the dance floor. Address: 354, avenue du Mont-Royal Est Montreal QC Canada H2T 1P9 1 514 845-5392 |
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| Bar a Vin Remparts This wine bar, located in Old Montreal, is the sibling of Les Remparts restaurant. The bar's focal point is its glassed-in, floor-to-ceiling wine cellar from which guests can order over 40 wines by the glass and 150 by the bottle. The wines from across the globe are complimented by the bar's Mediterranean tapas menu. Address: 97, rue de la Commune Est Montreal QC Canada H2Y 1J1 1 514 392-1649 |
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| Located beneath the Aubergell B&B, Gotha is a relaxed and laid-back lounge that features a fireplace. This cool bar is popular among locals due to its warm atmosphere. Those staying at the B&B receive a free beverage. Address: 1641, rue Amherst Montreal QC Canada H2L 3L4 1 514 526-1270 |
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| JAVA U Lounge The Old Montreal location of the JAVA U chain is a lively spot for area scenesters to head after work and check out other after-work scenesters. Martinis are a specialty and don't come cheap but are said to be worth the cash. On Thursday nights from 5 pm to 9 pm the house band Apartment 5 plays jazz and swing music for the hip crowd. Address: 191 rue Saint-Paul Ouest Montreal QC Canada H2Y 1Z5 1 514 849-8881 |
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| Club Date Piano-Bar With an interior of chrome, brass and mirrors, this fun and friendly neighbourhood bar located in the Gay Village features karaoke each night. From time to time entertainers are brought in to amuse the mixed clientele and transform the bar into a traditional style New York piano bar. Address: 1218, rue Ste-Catherine E Montreal QC Canada H2L 2G9 1 514 521-1242 |
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| Kunta Lounge Located along rue Saint-Denis, home to a number cool French hangouts, Kunta Lounge is a hot spot for anyone looking to hear some jazz, funk, soul and hip hop beats. Beer is often the drink of choice and popular theme nights include The Goods on Saturday and Turf Builder, which gives local beat-makers a chance to show off their skills, on the last Wednesday of each month. Address: 2021, rue Saint-Denis Montreal QC Canada H2X 3K8 |
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| Kafeïn Situated next to Concordia University's downtown campus, Kafein is a popular student hangout with an unpretentious atmosphere. Upstairs, the cafe serves a range of simple but tasty salads, soups and sandwiches along with some terrific coffee. Downstairs, patrons relax, chill-out with friends and enjoy a drink or two. Address: 1429A, rue Bishop Montreal QC Canada H3G 2E4 1 514 904-6969 |
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| This upscale but laidback tavern attracts a crowd of hip scenesters. With over 100 single malts to choose from, the bar also serves a range of imported and microbrewed beers. Guests don't have to worry about getting home after an evening of indulgence as a driver service is provided. Address: 5800, boulevard St. Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2T 1T3 1 514 278-2646 |
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