Le Stud has been part of the Village’s daily rhythm since the mid-’90s, built by and for men who want to be around other men. What started as a hangout for the leather crowd eventually pulled in the Bear community, and the room’s stayed true to that lineage while adapting to whatever Montreal’s nightlife throws its way.

The place runs seven days a week, shifting between multiple bars and moods depending on who’s DJing and what’s on the schedule. Early-week karaoke pulls regulars, late nights lean louder, and the back courtyard gives people a breather when they need it. Add a small kitchen for anyone who gets hungry mid-party, and you get a venue that still knows exactly who it serves.