If you're looking for nightlife that just never quits and people who live to party, then downtown Montreal is perfect for you. Including the elegant district of Victorian row houses that makes up Crescent St., downtown Montreal is remarkably safe and pedestrian-friendly. Whatever your preference, you'll probably find it in its twelve blocks - day or night, any season ofthe year. From neighbourhood watering holes to dance clubs, cigar lounges, and Irish pubs, downtown Montreal should be your first evening stop in the city. And as smoking remains curiously popular in Montreal, these outdoor terraces can also provide a welcome breath of fresh air.
Weekends arrive early downtown.
Dedicated bar-hoppers start coming out Thursday to beat the weekend rush. Whereas Friday can be a zoo, nothing can touch Saturday night, when the red-hot intersection of Crescent St. and Ste. Catherine St. becomes a virtual mosh pit of dolled-up exuberance, writhing with revellers from every suburb and neighbouring state. As Ferraris grumble and classic Chevys creep by, downtown's sidewalks become a merry bazaar. This is a place for showing off, cruising and schmoozing - at least until 3 a.m., when Montreal bars are required to stop serving alcohol.