The Best Gay Nightlife in the nation

The Village’s after-hours club is a tribute to both Montreal and the gay Village’s happening vibe. Put at the forefront of the DJ scene due its analog sound system rating the best in the world, this after-hours complex invites the finest international DJs to perform on its elevated DJ platform. While the crowd remains fairly mixed, Saturday nights remain arguably the best gay night in the city.

Originally illegally in operation due to the wrong permit, Circus was accepting their hefty fines to give partygoers an opportunity to party past 3 am every Friday and Saturday. Five years later, Circus Afterhours is a staple in the all-night clubbing scene. Don’t be fooled by their Ste-Catherine address, the only entrance is located on St-Timothée. Checkout their myspace to see which turntablists are in the hip-hop and main room every weekend. The venue is quite large as the Hip-Hop room has a serious underground feel to it with the brick wall and their faithful crowd. The Main room has sofas and beds in a side room whereas the dance floor is well lit and designed to bounce around quite well while always maintaining a glimpse of the DJ.

Located just off the beaten track, Gotha has established itself as the up-and-coming hip place to be. The only popular lounge in the Village, it boasts a mixed crowd of young and old. Complete with ultra-mod furniture, a piano, fireplace and a famous goldfish bowl, it’s the best place to go for a full set of quality martinis and liquors.

Mado Lamotte, Montreal’s most infamous drag queen, has converted the space into the gaudiest, tackiest and funniest nightclub in the Village. Mado has owned the Tuesday night spot on the Village party calendar for several years running with her ‘le Mardi a Mado’. The night includes her tourist-loving wit and the talents of Montreal’s premiere drag queens. After the show, the real celebration begins.

Seven floors from basement to open rooftop, Drugstore is one of the largest bars in Montreal. Highlights include two outdoor patios, a constantly busy pool hall and free popcorn and peanuts. Often a regular hang-out for lesbians, it remains completely mixed during busy hours. Far from generic, yet as comfortable as home, Le Drugstore is hands-down the best place to grab a pint on the strip.

Before its main competitor Unity II burned down, Sky’s preferred clients were of an older, classier type. Since Unity’s forced closure, the place remains true to its regular clients, while easily absorbing Unity’s dance-crazed youth. Three floors, including a stage, a lounge area and three dance floors, make it the biggest club in the Village. Don’t forget to check out the best rooftop terrace in Montreal, equipped with two bars, a Jacuzzi and a pool!

This well-established nightclub offers the some of the most popular nights for Bears, Daddies, leather and kink. Starting to grab a connection with the mainstream gays, the bar totes two dance floors and reputedly the best music in town. Don’t miss out on this well-known haven for cheap drink specials and disarming bartenders.

Le Parking has become a landmark hotspot for Thursday nights. With its heavy house beats on the main floor and smooth hip-hop in the downstairs ‘Garage’, Le Parking hosts one of the best and most visited nights in Montreal. Situated in the old Cox Garage auto repair, it maintains the old atmosphere while incorporating a new vibe.

The Village’s after-hours club is a tribute to both Montreal and the gay Village’s happening vibe. Put at the forefront of the DJ scene due its analog sound system rating the best in the world, this after-hours complex invites the finest international DJs to perform on its elevated DJ platform. While the crowd remains fairly mixed, Saturday nights remain arguably the best gay night in the city.