How Montréal is becoming supper club city

Yoko Luna

Yoko Luna is right in the Golden Square Mile, and appropriately gilded: it’s one of Canada’s largest supper club experiences, with a cavernous main space presided over by a 15-foot-tall Geisha! The vibe is fantastical and luxurious, with a splash of decadence. The food? Gourmet Nikkei, aka a happy marriage of Japanese and Peruvian. Majorly luxurious cuts of meat and seafood hat will melt in your mouth — and the fancy signature cocktails to match.

 

Hang

This Vietnamese fine dining spot in Griffintown features sumptuous décor with bit a modernist forest feel. The vibe is velvety and twinkling, thanks to deconstructed wooden “trees” and lots of living vegetation. The food? Presided over by the Tran family, locally famous for their food, Hang is touted as Montréal’s first haute cuisine Vietnamese restaurant, featuring luxe dishes like Wagyu Pho: noodle soup made with Wagyu beef and a broth simmered for 14 hours. The top notch mixology has an Asian inflection.

 

Bord’elle

Experience the roaring ‘20s with a highly polished feel at Bord’Elle, in the heart of downtown. The vibe recreates the glam and Gatsby grandeur of that era with a twist of avant-garde. Bord’elle balances classy and gritty, and puts on a show with word-class burlesque and aerial performances. The food? You’ll find a menu featuring period classics with a contemporary update, like shrimp cocktail, French dip sliders and beef tartare. Bubbly is a must!

 

Farsides

This Old Montréal spot brings to mind an alleyway in Brooklyn circa 1992. The vibe is provided by brick walls and graffiti, and a bona fide basketball court (it’s THAT big!). There’s a touch of the exotic thanks to jungle like overgrowth set to the beat of old school hip pop. The food? Well, the casual backyard décor somehow works with the exotic menu reinventing Thai traditions with a Hawaiian twist. The signature cocktails will also take you to the islands.

 

Time Supper Club

Located in an industrial 1930s building just west of the downtown core, Time Supper Club was the first of its kind when it opened in 2002. The vibe is all chandeliers and LED lighting effects, with glint and glamour reigning until the tables are removed and the dancing gets going. In summer the club opens up a large, covered terrace where partyers can lounge on daybeds. The food? Euro-style tapas. Bottle service is the norm.

 

Flyjin

With its beautifully designed interior full of conversation nooks and industrial-chic touches (including murals by renowned local artists Stikki Peaches and Kevin Ledo), downtown’s Flyjin offers a warm and intimate vibe. It’s also known for its great music. The food? With a chic Asian Brasserie feel, the menu highlights Japanese culinary traditions but extends well beyond (think lobster tacos, tuna pizza and sizzling pork belly). The drinks including a wide selection of private import Japanese whiskeys, sakes, wines and beers.  

 

212

212 offers an immersive nightclub experience in the Old Port, either for its sultry indoor space or its gorgeous terrasse. The vibe is moody and fun. The food? Think AAA Angus burger, rack of lamb or duck ravioli before letting the drinks take over (a few agave martinis, maybe, or the signature Le 212 made with Aupale, Martini Rosso, St-Germain, lime and yuzu) and hitting the club zone.

 

Soubois

Located downtown, Soubois is a supper club that’s cool and atmospheric thanks to a unique wooden décor that makes it feel like the underbrush it’s named after. The vibe is that of an enchanted underground forest where delightful culinary creations await before the dance party vibe take over. The food? There’s a raw bar and delightful cuisine-de-marché sharing plates, and the signature drinks are sophisticated and a draw in themselves.

 

Santos

Who knew the heart of Old Montréal was such a great place to savour Latin cuisine. Santos has been serving up its fresh tapas and a unique selection of cocktails since 2007 in a vibe that’s relaxed, sexy and festive. The food? The tapas menu is no-nonsense but covers all bases, from seafood to vegetarian to meaty goodness like AAA ribeye with chirmol sauce. Bottle service includes a wide selection of premium tequilas, and their house cocktail list includes some bangers like the Turbo V12, sure to charge your battery for the party part of the night: vodka and Red Bull with citronella and Sichuan peppercorn.

 

La Voûte

La Voûte is located in the 1920s vault of the city’s inaugural skyscraper, ex-home to Montréal’s first Royal Bank building. The vibe is an elegant and lavish club atmosphere, with soaring ceilings that exude a natural grandeur, with a growing dark and feel as the night progresses and the impressive light system kicks in. The food? It leans Asian (from maki to a shareable Tomahawk steak) and the cocktails and list of natural wines are noteworthy.

 

Pangea

Pangea is the largest restaurant-bar-terrasse-supper club venue in Old Montréal, just steps away from Place Jacques-Cartier. The vibe is a lush Mediterranean oasis decorated with full-size trees and greenery galore. It’s light and airy casual beach house with Euro chic Mediterranean vibes. The food? Seasonal menus celebrate fresh market flavours with dishes like carpaccio, juicy grilled shrimp or lamb chops with salsa verde over Parmesan polenta. Their cocktails are delicious. Take the Little Red Dress: vodka, Pimms, blood orange Campari, aloe and Earl Grey syrup.

 

La Nuit Shanghai

Located across the river, in Brossard at Quartier DIX30, La Nuit Shanghai is worth the taxi ride to be transported to the high life in Shanghai circa 1930. The vibe is flamboyant and raucous, with musical, acrobatic and burlesque variety shows all evening and night!. The food? The menu at the crossroads between Europe and Asia: crispy duck rolls, fragrantly spiced fried calamari and a beguiling selection of dim sum. The drinks menu is mouth-watering and offers very alluring packages, with a selection of bottles that will see you through the night.