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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/georges-st-pierre-poses-with-his-new-hot-sauce.jpg?id=60160334&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=97%2C0%2C98%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Even in retirement, Georges St-Pierre doesn't slow down.</p><p><span></span>Now 43, the UFC Hall of Famer still calls Quebec home. And when he's not in the gym or doing mid-winter cold plunges in his backyard (as seen on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEiJTozPB33/?hl=en" target="_blank">social media</a>), he's exploring <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-restaurants" target="_blank">Montreal's food scene</a> and building new projects.</p><p>"I like to stay busy, to keep my brain stimulated," St-Pierre told MTL Blog in an interview ahead of a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/ufc-315-montreal-title-fights" target="_blank">major UFC event in the city</a>. "If you retire and have nothing going on, you'll go crazy."</p><p>His latest project? A small-batch Canadian hot sauce collab with <a href="https://lordshotsauce.co/" target="_blank">Lord's Hot Sauce</a> — and it's got GSP's signature all over it.</p><p>"So people that know me know I like my food spicy," he told MTL Blog. "I like spicy, but I like a little bit of sweetness too."</p><p>The result of months of testing and tweaking is two bottles: RUSH, a sweeter, more accessible sauce, and K.O., a fiery blend that GSP says is "only for the real fans of spicy food."</p><p>"It's as strong as it can get when it's natural," he said. "Of course you can go even hotter, but that's because they add chemicals. We don't have chemicals. It's all local, it's all natural — no GMOs. It's made for us, by us."</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJahxiktCMT/?hl=en" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJahxiktCMT/?hl=en" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>The sauces are fermented in Canadian oak barrels and feature all-natural ingredients — including Carolina Reapers in the K.O. and Quebec maple syrup in the RUSH. They officially launched in April, with collector's editions (and signed bottles) available online.</p><p>While the project got started long before people jumped aboard the "buy Canadian" movement (following <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/tariffs" target="_blank">heavy tariffs from down south</a>), the MMA legend agrees that the product's launch came at a good time. </p><p> "It's sort of the spirit that is going on, and we're very proud that it's a local product from local people."</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIeaCcqxBhx/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIeaCcqxBhx/?img_index=1" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>As for what he puts it on? "Chicken, oysters, even tourtière," he said. "There's tons of it."</p><p><span></span>It's not his only post-fight project. St-Pierre, who has appeared in a half-dozen feature films in the past few years, is also behind a new Montreal-based clothing brand called "<a href="https://stillstandingstrong.com/" target="_blank">Still Standing Strong</a>." Officially launching this Friday, May 10, at the Vogue Hotel, the line includes streetwear and athletic apparel for all body types, and part of the proceeds go to the <a href="https://www.gspofficial.com/gsp-foundation" target="_blank">Georges St-Pierre Foundation</a>, which aims to reduce bullying and encourage youth participation in sports.</p><p>"Still Standing Strong is to pay tribute to the warriors," he said. "And I don't just mean fighters. I mean single moms, people who work hard. It's made for everybody, not just athletes."</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCXLi3fxg8V/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCXLi3fxg8V/?img_index=1" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>That idea of strength through support is something GSP has carried from the octagon into business. "Even though I was by myself when I fought, I had a team behind me," he said. "Same thing in business. You're just as good as your team."</p><p>Despite retiring from the UFC back in 2019 (With 26-2-0 record), St-Pierre still plays a hands-on role in the MMA world too. He'll be cage-side this Saturday for UFC 315 in Montreal, cornering fellow Quebecer Aiemann Zahabi in a major bout against MMA legend Jose Aldo. "If [Zahabi] wins, he's going to be a serious contender for the title," GSP said. "I'm proud to be in his corner."</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBjcn8FR17b/?hl=en" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBjcn8FR17b/?hl=en" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>But outside the arena, you'll find GSP enjoying some very un-fighter guilty pleasures.</p><p>"You'd be surprised. I eat everything. Chocolate, ice cream. I love it," he laughed. "I like Dairy Queen. I'm very easy." Though he says the best pistachio gelato he's ever had is from Forte dei Marmi in Florida.</p><p>Back in Montreal, he names Ferreira Café as a go-to for seafood spot and Mirela's near Saint-Isidore — where he grew up — as a hidden gem steakhouse.</p><p>With such a full plate (both literally and figuratively), these days, the champ's motto is pretty simple: "Stay motivated, hungry, and happy. Oh, and most importantly — stay healthy."</p>
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-western-themed-bar-in-montreal-right-interior-of-snowbird-tiki-bar-in-montreal.jpg?id=58243101&width=980"/><br/><br/><p>What's better than enjoying a great cocktail with friends on a Saturday night in Montreal?</p><p>Sipping one in a bar that makes you forget you're in Montreal at all.</p><p>As Canada's unofficial <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-nightlife" target="_blank">nightlife capital</a>, the city is packed with trendy bars. But some go beyond just pouring drinks — they deliver full-on escapism. From neon-lit arcades to Southern-style honky-tonks, these immersive spots turn a simple night out into an experience.</p><p>Whether you want to time-travel, step into a movie scene, or just sip something strong in a setting with serious <em>vibes</em>, these <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-bars" target="_blank">Montreal bars</a> prove that atmosphere is everything.</p><h3>Snowbird Tiki Bar</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5Jvt2Rgqxz/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5Jvt2Rgqxz/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: 💸 – 💸💸</p><p>Theme: Tropical</p><p>Address: 6388 St-Hubert, Montreal, Quebec</p><p>Why you need to go:</p><p>This neon-lit tropical hideaway is a go-to spot in La Petite-Patrie, and it's easy to see why. Entering Snowbird Tiki Bar feels like stepping into a trippy 60s surfer movie, complete with glowing totems, bold murals, and drinks served in decorative ceramic mugs. </p><p>If you're looking to escape Montreal's winter chill or just sip on a strong, rum-soaked cocktail in a place that feels like a fever dream of the South Pacific, this is the spot to do it.</p><p><a href="https://www.snowbirdtikibar.com/" target="_blank">Snowbird Tiki Bar website</a></p><h3>Vol de Nuit</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CdYApGJoSFS/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CdYApGJoSFS/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price:💸 – 💸💸💸</p><p>Theme: Vintage cabaret</p><p>Address: 14 Rue Prince-Arthur E, Montreal, Quebec</p><p>Why you need to go: </p><p>At Vol de Nuit, the line between past and present blurs in the best way possible. With its moody lighting, intricate fresco ceiling, and a touch of Parisian cabaret flair, this place feels like a secret hideout for night owls who appreciate a little old-school glamour. The cocktails are strong and sophisticated and the deep red walls cast just the right glow, giving the whole space an effortlessly romantic, almost cinematic vibe. </p><p>Throw in some live music and you may find it hard to leave. </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cabaret_voldenuit/?hl=en" target="_blank">Vol de Nuit Instagram page</a></p><h3>Spaghetti Western</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DApOdOaotIa/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DApOdOaotIa/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: 💸 – 💸💸</p><p>Theme: Country</p><p>Address: 6390 St-Hubert, Montreal, Quebec</p><p>Why you need to go:</p><p>Opened in 2024, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-spaghetti-western-bar-country-music-fans" target="_blank">Spaghetti Western</a> brings country bar energy to the heart of Montreal with vintage saloon vibes, neon signs, and a rowdy but welcoming crowd. Expect classic country tunes, strong drinks, and the occasional line-dancing session. </p><p>Whether you're a Southerner at heart or just in the mood for something new, it's a spot that knows how to show guests a good time.</p><p>Be sure to bring a cowboy hat. We promise you won't look out of place.</p><p><a href="https://www.barspaghettiwestern.com/" target="_blank">Spaghetti Western website</a></p><h3>Arcade MTL</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG6jqI8hrdF/?hl=en" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG6jqI8hrdF/?hl=en" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: 💸</p><p>Theme: Arcade</p><p>Address: 2031 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, Quebec</p><p>Why you need to go:</p><p>Arcade MTL transports you back to the golden age of gaming, blending classic arcade ambiance with a modern bar twist. <span style="">As Montreal's first bar dedicated entirely to arcade and retro video games, it offers a selection of arcade machines and retro gaming consoles.</span> </p><p>Entry is $7 at the door, and then all the games are free, so you can battle it out in Pac-Man without worrying about quarters. They also offer free popcorn and coat check, and drinks are reasonably priced, making it an easy choice for a budget-friendly night out.</p><p><a href="https://quartierlatin.ca/en/commerces/arcade-mtl/" target="_blank">Arcade MTL web page</a></p><h3>Milky Way</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEnjJLaxQ8a/?hl=en&img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEnjJLaxQ8a/?hl=en&img_index=1" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: 💸 – 💸💸💸</p><p>Theme: Tropical/Futuristic</p><p>Address: 1886 Rue Centre, Montreal, Quebec</p><p>Why you need to go: </p><p>Tucked away in Pointe-Saint-Charles, Milky Way Bar is a tropical escape with a cosmic twist. With a glowing skylight overhead, playful decor, and a kaleidoscope of neon hues, stepping into this joint feels like entering a psychedelic space paradise. But the drinks are just as stellar as the setting.</p><p>It was also ranked one of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-bars-ginormous-cocktails-big" target="_self">Canada’s top 30 bars of 2024</a>.</p><p><span></span><a href="https://www.milkywaycocktails.com/" target="_blank">Milky Way website</a></p><h3>Le 4e Mur</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B9mdoGPFDOI/?hl=en" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B9mdoGPFDOI/?hl=en" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price:💸💸💸</p><p>Theme: Murder mystery</p><p>Address: 2021 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, Quebec</p><p>Why you need to go:</p><p>Le 4e Mur isn't just a speakeasy — it's an immersive murder mystery experience hidden behind an unmarked door. To even find the entrance, you'll need to follow a series of detective-style clues.</p><p> Once inside, the dimly lit space oozes Prohibition-era charm, with expertly crafted cocktails and a moody, secretive atmosphere that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a noir film.</p><p><a href="https://www.narcity.com/=/" target="_blank">Le 4e Mur Website</a></p><h3>Taverne Cobra</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C8jiuShu89A/?hl=en" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C8jiuShu89A/?hl=en" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price:💸 – 💸💸</p><p>Theme: Karaoke dive bar</p><p>Address: 6584 Boul. St Laurent, Montreal, Quebec</p><p>Why you need to go: </p><p>A retro-inspired dive bar with attitude, Taverne Cobra serves up cold beers, original cocktails and nightly karaoke chaos in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie. </p><p>Decked out in old-school memorabilia and vintage neon signs, Cobra is the perfect spot to belt out a power ballad after a few rounds.</p><p><a href="https://www.tavernecobra.com/" target="_blank">Taverne Cobra website</a></p><h3>Bottes & Whiskey</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DAG38kWRsLA/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DAG38kWRsLA/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: 💸 – 💸💸</p><p>Theme: Country</p><p>Address: 2047 Avenue du Mont-Royal Est, Montreal, Quebec</p><p>Why you need to go:</p><p> In case the name didn't give it away, Bottes & Whiskey is a Western-themed bar. Since those are anything but commonplace in Montreal, we decided to include two on our list. </p><p>With live country music, line dancing, and an impressive whisky selection, this place captures the spirit of a true honky-tonk. A night here might just have you feeling like you've landed on Broadway Street in Nashville.</p><p><a href="https://botteswhiskey.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabWNXi-ys1LI7q1kSEKwjR-wvZgfO1yF5Za1TZLh4BUzuBF-faU2q_VxNU_aem_s8ZuuDxNOv3S3Bs_TBXq3Q" target="_blank">Bottes & Whiskey website</a></p><p><br/></p>
