Newtown 1476 Crescent Montreal, H3G 2B6 514-284-6555 514-284-5777 Newtown

Former F1 driver and local hero Jacques Villeneuve opened this do-it-all venue with major hoopla back in 2001 (and a US$5.3 million renovation price tag). Newtown is on the Southwest corner of Crescent and De Maisonneuve and is large, slick and accommodating for all forms of nightlife entertainment. With the club bumping’ house and hip-hop in the basement, the ground floor lounge is the place to be on Thursdays after work for happy hour. Move on upstairs to the second floor restaurant for world cuisine and the interesting menu. The starter menu ranges from $14 to $24 while the main menu features a diverse group of meats and fish all priced under $45. After dinner move either upstairs to the rooftop terrace (weather permitted) or cruise back down to the jiving lounge.