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open container) is strictly prohibited in Quebec City. Whereas the legal drinking age in the rest of Canada is 19 years old, Quebec's is actually 18.Don't forget to tip your bartenders (15 to 20 percent is standard for Canada).The majority of this province is French speaking, but don't panic: Most people who work in the cities (Montreal and Quebec City, specifically) speak English as well.Expect to brush shoulders with students, tourists, young professionals, and people from almost every age group.Ġ4 of 04 Tips for Going Out in Quebec City It has a whopping three floors: one for live entertainment and the other two dedicated to dance floors and video games. Le Dagobert: It isn't specifically gay, but Le Dagobert is worth mentioning because, well, it's probably the most happening place in town.It's open to members only (or friends of members) and hosts regular fetish events, Men in Boxers-themed Friday nights, film screenings, and more. ForHom: This gay men-only social club is just down the street from Sauna Bloc 225 (one of three gay saunas in town).Basically, this place is the epitome of inclusivity. Its attractive outdoor terrace, impressive dance bar, well-designed cabaret (with a large stage), and hip cocktail bar have been known to attract an eclectic bunch, from college students to lipstick lesbians to friendly straights to folks over 40. La Drague Cabaret Club has been the premier gay dance club in Quebec City for years, outlasting quite a few neighborhood gay bars that have come and gone over time. Le Drague Cabaret Club: This is the mother of all Quebec City gay bars.After throwing back a few craft beers at the corner pub, kick the party up a notch on one of Quebec City's rollicking dance floors. Serious revelers will be pleased to discover that Rue Saint-Jean has a selection of clubs (some of the gay variety), too. Le Noctem: This Rue du Parvis joint-another Quebec City Pride recommendation-is a microbrewery that also serves comfort food (nachos, sausages, burgers, and the like) and, unlike many breweries, stays open until 3 a.m.The two-story beer palace is located on Rue Saint-Jean, of course, and features pool, big-screen TVs for sporting events, karaoke, and plenty of patio space. La Ninkasi: This mixed brewpub is recommended by Quebec City Pride.Inside is dark and homey with quirky decor (everything from disco balls to offbeat artwork), brick and stone walls, and clusters of cafe tables from which patrons enjoy live jazz, folk, reggae, or whatever else may be playing. It's not specifically gay, but it's a loyal supporter of Quebec City Pride each year. Fou-Bar: Always lively, festive, and drawing a real mix of regulars and tourists from throughout the surrounding Saint-Jean neighborhood, Fou-Bar is the quintessential neighborhood pub.There's a wide selection of beers (including many craft varieties), a lovely garden terrace, and live music on some evenings, too. Bar Le Sacrilege: Although not a gay establishment per se, Bar Le Sacrilege is one of the most LGBTQ+-favored nightspots in Quebec City, with a convenient location along the hip and inviting Rue Saint-Jean.Don't miss the drag shows on Friday nights. Although all kinds are welcome, you'll encounter more bears, otters, and leather dudes here than at Le Drague. Bar St-Matthew's: Just a block away from the city's much larger and more famous Le Drague gay club, the cozy and laid-back Bar St-Matthew tends to attract a cruise-y and predominantly male crowd.There certainly is no shortage of bars in which to spend a Friday night. This is Rue Saint-Jean, Quebec City's most LGBTQ+-friendly neighborhood. Just outside the walls of the Old City lies a hip and liberal community housed in a bunch of charmingly vintage buildings.