Club Unity

Club Unity is an LGBTQ+-friendly nightclub at 1171 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est in Le Village, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Open since 2002, it has two music rooms spread over three floors, a VIP area and a rooftop terrace, making it one of the larger and more varied venues in the neighbourhood. The crowd is mixed and welcoming, with LGBTQ+ patrons, friends and allies, locals and visitors, mostly adults in their twenties and thirties, and dress ranges from casual to dressed-up for a night out. The atmosphere is festive and high-energy, with the two rooms allowing different music styles to run at the same time. The specialty is listed as pop, house and hip-hop DJ nights, so guests can move between rooms depending on what they want to dance to. The rooftop terrace gives a place to take a break from the dancefloor, particularly in warm weather, and the VIP area suits groups looking for more space. Prices are mid-range, around two dollar signs, and cover varies by night, so the entry cost depends on the event. Hours are listed as Thursday to Saturday from about 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM, matching Quebec's last call. No website, phone or reservation link is listed here, so visitors wanting VIP arrangements should enquire directly with the club or check its current channels. Friday and Saturday are the busiest nights, with longer queues after midnight, and arriving earlier in the night is the easiest way to avoid waiting. The location on Rue Sainte-Catherine Est puts the club in the middle of Le Village, close to the Beaudry metro station, with many bars and restaurants along the street for earlier in the evening. Thursday is the quieter option for visitors who prefer more room on the floor.