An international destination for performers and artists, the city of Montreal is culturally diverse and offers an array of clubbing options, from jazz lounges to salsa dancing and big concert halls. Whether your aim is a casual evening or dancing wildly in a Montreal mega-club, this city will provide you with all the options you need for a memorable night out.
Karina's, on the third floor of the Sir Winston Churchill Complex, is a bar and lounge combined with a dance club. Marble, wood and leather interiors create a relaxed and seductive feel, while old school, house and R & B add to the mood. Live DJs hop in the booth at night and keep the dance party going until 3 a.m. Every Wednesday is "Calor Latino" night, where DJs spin bachata, salsa and merengue. Thursdays feature live R&B and jazz combos. Karina's drink menu includes an extensive wine list as well as a selection of special martinis.
Karina
1455-1459 Crescent
Montréal, QC, H3G 2B6, Canada
514-288-3814
karinasclub.com
Club 737 is a restaurant, bar and disco rolled into one. The restaurant offers a gourmet menu of tapas and entrees accompanied by a panoramic view of the Toronto city skyline. The view is even better from the roof-top terrace, where clubbers head to party through the early morning. There is an outdoor bar with live DJs, projectors and light shows; for themed parties, 737 breaks out inflatable decorations and costumed performers to enhance the experience. There are indoor areas for lounging as well, where patrons may relax and sip on high-end specialty cocktails.
Club 737
1, pl Ville-Marie
Montreal, QC H3B 4R7, Canada
514-397-0737
promoclub737.com
Salsatheque is a three-level Latin dance club. The club's official website describes the decor as "Straight from Saturday Night Fever," with disco balls, neon lights, smoke and mirrors as well as an illuminated dance floor. Fake palm trees and other tropical kitsch support the Latino style of this old-school disco, which plays mostly bachata, merengue, salsa and reggaeton. Live Latin bands play on Fridays and Saturdays, while additional events and specials occur throughout the week.
Salsatheque
1220, rue Peel
Montreal, QC H3B 2T6, Canada
514-875-0016
clubsalsatheque.com
Club Soda is one of Montreal's premier music venues for up-and-coming acts and international stars. Located on St-Laurent Boulevard, one of the city's most happening areas for nightlife, the club offers concerts throughout the week with superior sound and stage equipment as well as seating for 525 patrons. Musical styles are spread throughout all genres, from alternative and hard rock to hip hop and afrobeat. Previous concerts have included such notable performers as The Tragically Hip, The Barenaked Ladies, Oasis, Soundgarden and Chris Isaak.
Club Soda
1225 St-Laurent
Montréal, QC H2X 2S6, Canada
514-286-1010
clubsoda.ca/en
