NYE in Montreal?

Question

Bonjour! A group of us are driving from New York to Montreal for NYE weekend. What are the places we should check out? And more importantly, where should we party on New Year's Eve? (FYI- we are a group of 24/ 25 year olds)
Thanks!!!

Answer 1

Wow, that last post was an advertisement out of a magazine if I ever did read one.

Montreal is best known for its FOOD. However, being that you're from New York, you may have trouble accepting the fact that our city has the best eats on the continent. Sample a Montreal bagel, and just TRY to tell me that a New York bagel is better :)

In any case, you will want to visit the Tourist Office on Dorchester Square, just south of the intersection of Peel and Ste Catherine Street. They will be able to tell you what the holiday operating hours of all of the tourist attractions in the city are. Then, I would suggest a walk around Old Montreal. The sights, shops, and museums will keep you busy for the good part of the day. The Biodome is another fun daytime activity...easily accessible by Metro.

As for New Year's Eve, you definitely want to head to St-Laurent street and steer clear of Crescent Street. That is, of course, if you want to distinguish yourself from the other drunk, boorish, unruly American tourists. You'll meet a lot of locals, pay a lot less cover, and have a much better time at pretty much any club on St-Laurent. Just walk the stretch between Sherbrooke and Laurier streets until you find a locale that tickles your fancy.

Have a great time!

Answer 2

Montreal is awesome...Enjoy !

Montreal nightlife is famous for its variety and energy. If you’re looking to hang out at a sports bar and watch a Montreal Canadiens, no problem. If you want to dress up in the latest euro fashion style and party away at the hottest clubs Montreal, you can do that too. The exciting Montreal-nightlife party atmosphere attracts celebrities and athletes from all over the world. You can party up to 3 am in the morning. Once you’re done dancing, you’ll find many great Montreal restaurants still open to wind down the Montreal night of partying.


Montreal Clubs | Montreal Lounges | Montreal Bars | Montreal Pubs

Montreal Clubs
For dancing and people watching, Montreal clubs are the places to be. To avoid waiting too long in the line up outside the trendy club Montreal, make sure to dress to impress. This means putting on your latest and coolest fashion duds.

Jet Club
1003 St Catherine East
Montréal, QC
Tel: (514) 842 CLUB
http://www.jetnightclub.com/
Jet Club is rated one of the best clubs in Montreal. Their DJs crank out the hottest music. Jet is a favorite with club goers. Dress code is required.

System Nightclub
2020 Crescent
Montreal, QC
Tel: [phone]
http://www.systemnightclub.com/
System Nightclub is known as Montreal's party central and continues to set the standards for the club scene across the city. System Nightclub features a unique, state-of-the-art lighting system and the ultimate in radiant sound.



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Montreal Lounges
Montreal lounges are great for having drinks in a relaxed sophisticated environment where you can actually talk to other people. With a typical Montreal lounge, think of martinis and intelligent conversations. Dress code required.

Newtown
1476 Crescent
Montreal, QC H3G 2B6
[phone]
http://www.newtown.ca
Newton is the place to be on Montreal Grand Prix week since it is the lounge/club of local favorite F1 Montreal driver Jacques Villeneuve. For dining, relaxation and dancing in a cutting edge environment, Newtown is the place to go.

Jello Bar
151 Ontario East
Montreal, QC H2X 1H5
Telephone: [phone]
http://www.jellobar.com/en/home.html
Jello Bar is rated among the top lounges in Montreal Canada. Décor is colorful 80s style. The bar staff are professional and stylish, knowledgeable on mixing over 50 martinis from cherry to chocolate.



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Montreal Bars
If you want to hang out, people watch and take in a drink, you want to go to Montreal bars. Settle in and relax. The Montreal bar scene is about having a good time.

Thursday’s
1449 Crescent Street, Montreal
[phone]
http://www.bar-resto.com/thursdays/
Thursday’s is probably one of the most popular places to hang out after work and at nights. Located in the middle of Crescent, you will have no trouble finding the place. It’s known as the place to meet people.

Cheers
1260 Mackay, Montreal
Telephone: [phone]
http://www.cheersbars.com/english.html
Much like the TV show Cheers, you will find a warm inviting atmosphere. Drinks are plentiful, there are TV screens to watch your favorite sports team play. A home away from home.



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Montreal Pubs
For a friendly atmosphere and good Montreal pub fare, Montreal pubs are the places to go. For Irish food and live Irish bands, the city has a variety of great Montreal Irish pubs.

Brutopia
1219 Crescent
[phone]
http://www.brutopia.net
When you think of Brutopia, you think of beers. They have a great selection of full-flavored beers brewed on the premise. Imported and micro-brewed draft beers are also available.

McKibbin’s Irish Pub
http://www.mckibbinsirishpub.com/
1426 Bishop Street
Montréal (Quebec) Canada H3G 2E6
Tel.: [phone]
For live Irish music and fare, McKibbins Irish pub is your destination. Unpretentious fun and a good time is to be had at McKibbin’s.



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