The way it supposed to be

GQ magazine named Bily Kun one of the top bars in the world for it’s beautiful crowds. Genuinely stunning to say the least, Mont-Royal brings out the best in Montreal’s naturally gorgeous crowds. Unpretentious and cheese-free, Bily Kun is the solution to “Let’s go somewhere where your little brother and his friends WON’T show up.” No cover charges, ostriches for décor and DJs or Jazz duos and trios make Bily Kun a must for a quality night.

Working the turntables at Laika seems to be a prerequisite to international DJ stardom. Like a multi-talented artist, Laika daily transforms into the best of every categorical establishment. Enjoy a café au lait in the morning, panini ‘n’ soup for lunch, a much-needed drink after work or a quintessential nightlife scene with the best DJs in Montreal. The people and the music are both beautiful, as is their large window for people watching.

Definitely the best sports bar in the Plateau, and questionably the finest in all of Quebec. You will indeed see local sports personalities gather for the big events or even just another Sox game. Tons of screens, great food and all the satellite feeds required to catch any game or sporting event from Canadian,American or European sport: It will be packed.

Certain places are meant for the coolios and fashionistas of Montreal’s urban culture. Blue Dog is definitely one of those. If you are a connoisseur of any sort of electronically enhanced music, hit up Blue Dog any night to hear the best mixes and chat with some of the coolest bartenders in town. Commercial cats won’t be found here, as Blue Dog is nestled in the heart of the Plateau.

Oh how I can count the many nights in my more youthful days where she’d reply to the following question with Blizzarts as the answer: “So yeah… let’s say someone wanted to buy you a drink later…where could they find you?” Blizzarts is home to the best so-called theme nights including Dancehall and Drum 'n' Bass. To say it’s bumpin’ on the weekends is an understatement. So if you feel compelled to scruff up your kicks, drop in at Blizzarts. And yes, you can buy the art—which changes every month or so.