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Sneak peek: Montreal secret bar with disco ball cocktails ranks number one

Our guide to where to sip classic cocktails, local brews and the finest wine is out and this hidden Montreal spot came out on top.

Laura Osborne
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Laura Osborne
Editor, Time Out Canada
Milky Way
Photograph: Milky Way
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Prepare to be teleported to an intergalactic space jungle.

Picture a hidden galaxy-inspired staircase leading up to a glamorous, jungle-themed oasis with a polished marble bar, glass ceiling and mind-blowing cocktails served in disco balls and you’ve got Milky Way.

Topping the list of best bars in the city, this secret bar (via the Barroco Group) nestled above Fugazzi (one of our favourite pizza joints) is giving us lost in space meets tropical oasis.

Access this hidden speakeasy in Pointe-Sainte-Charles via a narrow, surreal, neon-lit staircase channelling (you guessed it) the Milky Way. 

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Photograph: Milky Way | Fugazzi

The immersive starry entrance leads to a sumptuous space that feels both lush and airy.

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Photograph: Milky Way

The signature Gauley Brothers glamour (the award-winning design team behind some of Montreal's hottest bars) is everywhere you look, from floor to ceiling.

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Photograph: Milky Way

Sip cocktails under the stars: Picture a massive skylight, out-of-this-world lighting effects and luxuriant plants, some hanging from the ceiling, to complete the effect.

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Photograph: Milky Way

Sexy banquettes in velvety greens, neon pink seating and chevron floors take the design to another level.

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Photograph: Milky Way

Custom plasters and faux finishings on the walls bring an urban touch to the surfaces.

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Photograph: Milky Way

From the first galactic moments to kicking back in the “green room”, Milky Way is one otherworldly adventure.

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Photograph: Milky Way

The cocktails—arguably some of Montreal’s finest—focus on tropical flavours, spotlighting house-made ingredients from syrups to dried fruit garnishes.

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Photograph: Milky Way

Try Le Chérie Sour (Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin, Rinquinquin Peach Apéritif, Amaro Fernet Branca, Lemon and Bitter orange juniper) or the Disco Pisco (Pisco El Gobernador, Aperol, Vanilla liqueur, lemon, orgeat) served in a disco ball.


And because Milky Way is built above Fugazzi pizzeria, many menu items can be delivered upstairs.

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Photograph: Milky Way

Time Out Tip: Capacity is limited and there are no reservations, so make sure to arrive early.

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Photograph: Milky Way


For more information about Milky Way, click here
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