Diamant Rouge

With its relaxed atmosphere, Stud Montreal is the place to go to meet gay men and have a great night. Spend happy hour with friends at the bar, or meet new people in the energetic nightclub area where everyone can enjoy a night of music and a party atmosphere. Stud was originally opened to serve the leather community of the Gay Village, and it since expanded to cater to a bear crowd.

This atmospheric cocktail bar draws features moody red lighting throughout and a lounge where you can relax and enjoy your drinks late into the night. Regular karaoke and drag shows accompany an impressive range of traditional cocktails that make this bar one of the most popular in the Gay Village. The summer terrace is a beautiful place to meet away from the noise of the bar, and the venue is cosy throughout.

Widely regarded as the best Karaoke bar in Montreal, Club Date goes beyond expectations. The regulars here customers have some serious talent (or just enthusiasm) so you can expect a mix of cheesy tunes, ballads and Quebecois classics. The lineup fills up quickly so you're guaranteed a night of camp and lively fun. In summer you can also enjoy a lovely sidewalk patio and plenty of specials.

Right in the heart of the action in Montreal's Gay Village, Campus is dedicated to relaxation and mature entertainment. Young male dancers perform every afternoon, while the evenings are dedicated to the more buff dancers and they even offer dances away from the main room. Both bars have clear views of the stage and friendly staff are at hand to make your night enjoyable. The bar is obviously popular with the guys, but there's also a weekly ladies night.

This high energy bar caters to a mixed but cruisey crowd, drawing everyone in with a great range of drinks at reasonable prices. Three bars offer three different vibes so you can find your crowd or simply get a taste of a range of spaces, music, and people. Aigle Noir made its name in the leather scene, and continues to be a lively spot with a slightly wilder and more kinky twist that's especially popular with bears.

At Bar Taboo you can have a drink or two while enjoying the cute dancers. This friendly bar is unsurprisingly popular with the guys of the Gay Village, with its host of scantily clad dancers who love to socialise around the club. The dancers are mostly twinks but there's variety of types to suit everyone's taste. Every night here is different and guaranteed to be unforgettable.