A cheerfully hip energy pervades this extremely popular Plateau Mont-Royal watering hole. The décor is thoroughly unique; it's sort of a "Prague café" theme accentuated by ostrich heads poking out of the walls, high ceilings and excellent music (live during the days, DJs every night). Youngish journalists and other left-of-center professionals enjoy very reasonably priced microbrews (including... more

Tavern Chic For anyone who knows a thing or two about Montreal's trendy Plateau Mont-Royal district, the name Bily Kun probably rings a few bells. A favourite neighbourhood hangout for local area residents, as well as partiers from across the city looking for a more chilled out alternative to all the cheesy dance clubs that downtown Montreal has become famous for, Bily Kun is the perfect... more

Reveling in its kitschy-stylish décor, Bily Kun is about as unpretentious a spot as you'll find anywhere. The vibe has been called "electric" but it's not a high-energy club by any means – people come here to relax. Absinthe and beer are the quaffs of choice, and live jazz is on the schedule a few nights a week. Word of warning: the rather infamous ostrich heads may take some getting used to!