It's a rite of passage before ascending to superstardom for every indie band in town: jamming 100 of their closest friends into this ramshackle space. A weird hippie/hipster amalgam of music venue/raunchy bar/veggie café/hotel/art gallery. Just avoid the 'spoken word' nights. Surprisingly tasty nosh, like the Boccolicious sandwich (bocconcini, grilled red peppers, pear, tomato and lettuce) is... more

This is the CBGB of the Montréal jazz and indie music scene. It's set in a scruffy storefront, serves vegetarian food, and operates a laid-back bar. Across the street, a sister performance space, La Sala Rosa, offers a bigger stage and a full calendar of interesting rock music as diverse as the American band Shellac and the Argentinian trip-hop artist Federico Aubele. Sala Rosa Restaurant, ... more

Lux, it ain't. A deal, it is. The best-kept secret in the hood. Four cheap, clean, quaint rooms smack dab in between the Plateau and Mile End. Within stumbling distance of great bars, restaurants, and music venues. We're talking simple: a comfy bed, coffee maker, and cable TV. And you get a free pass to shows downstairs at indie hipster haven, Casa del Popolo. Priced at $40-$60 per night. That... more