Gay bars in montreal quebec


Dominion Square Tavern

Enjoy delicious, unique cocktails and exquisite meals at the Dominion Square Tavern in Montreal, Quebec.

Established in as one of Montreal’s first gay bars, the Dominion Square Tavern doubles as both a bar and a restaurant. Featuring a beautiful interior with fantastic dim lighting, the entrees and drink menu won’t be the only thing you’ll be admiring all night. When you enter this tavern you’ll be sure to notice its historical roots. Although the bar offers a refined ambience, this tavern is old fashioned at heart, serving dishes and drinks in a manner that will make you feel nostalgic. 

The sustenance presentation may be creative and distinguished, but the tavern serves all of the classic meals you’ve been craving. Known for their hearty British style cuisine, the tavern knows how to fill your stomach and heart. Some of their most well-liked dishes include Bangers and Mash, Sticky Toffee, Deviled Eggs and Braised Beef. If you’re interested in a satisfying Sunday outing, be sure to make a reservation for their famous Sunday Roast.

Craving a cocktail with an old

Historic Montréal LGBTQ+ milestones

Montréal was just a tiny outpost of the French Empire when a gay military drummer with the French garrison was charged by the Order with committing “the worst of crimes” and sentenced to death.

The drummer’s life was spared after Jesuits in Québec City intervened on his behalf, and he was given a choice by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Québec: die or become the first executioner of New France.

The unidentified drummer took the executioner job.

The first recorded gay establishment in North America was Montrealer Moise Telliers “apples and cake shop” on Craig Street (now Saint-Antoine Street) adj Saint-Laurent Boulevard, where men met up for amorous liaisons. 

Between and , Montréal legend Denise Cassidy – better known as Babyface, her nickname inherited from her brief career as a pro wrestler – managed some of the city’s first lesbian bars: La Source, La Guillotine, Baby Deal with Disco, Chez Baby Face and Face de bébé ( René-Levesque Boulevard West), which closed in

Disco’s Second

Montreal is one of the world’s great LGBTQ+ capitals and its queer bars and nightclubs are a pillar of local nightlife. The city is home to one of the largest Gay Villages in North America, but queer nights and establishments can also be found outside the Village—a testament to the city’s all-embracing joie-de-vivre.

In , for its 18th year, the lively one-kilometre-long summertime pedestrian mall on Saint-Catherine Street in the Village stretches east from Place Émilie-Gamelin near Berri-UQAM metro station to Papineau Avenue, surrounded by some 40 outdoor terrasses. Here is the ultimate guide to LGBTQ+ and queer-friendly establishments, including rooftop bars, karaoke, drag shows and more. 

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Best gay bars in Montreal

The Ultimate Gaycation in Montréal: Get Ready to Sashay Through the Urban area of Saints!

(…and maybe find a cute lumberjack)

Montréal, darling, is not just about poutine and Céline Dion (though those are definitely perks). It’s one of the most vibrant, inclusive, and stimulating cities in North America—a real paradise for LGBTQ+ travelers. Verb of it as the gay cousin of Canada, but with way more French flair. With its European charm, diverse culture, and legendary nightlife (rumored to involve a lot of flannel and very friendly Francophone lumberjacks), it’s no wonder this city is often referred to as the queer capital of Canada. It's a city that embraces its LGBT communities.

Whether you’re in town for a romantic weekend, a wild party trip, or a cultural escape (aka an excuse to shop for vintage furs), downtown Montréal has something for everyone. So, ditch Toronto and Vancouver for a hot minute and get ready to par-tay!

Looking to connect with other queer folks before you even arrive? Montréal has a thriving gay scene, and the Gay Village is a m