Notre-Dame-des-Quilles

Queer bar · Montréal La Petite-Patrie

Mini bowling, pizza, karaoke and a loyal lesbian and queer community: Notre-Dame-des-Quilles, NDQ for short, is one of the most popular queer bars outside the Village.

• ★ 4.3 on Google (412)
• Mini bowling
• Terrace
• Women-led

Address

32 Rue Beaubien Est
Montréal, QC H2S 1P8

Opening hours

Thu/Fri 5 pm–3 am
Sat/Sun 6 pm–3 am
Mon–Wed closed

Crowd

mixed, all genders, many lesbian and queer guests, rather young (20–35), students and creatives

Flirt factor

medium

Getting there

Beaubien metro (orange line), 8 minutes’ walk

What makes NDQ special

NDQ is on Rue Beaubien in La Petite-Patrie, on the edge of Little Italy and far from the bustle of the Village. Its trademark is the mini bowling alley that gives the bar its name: quilles means skittles. There is also karaoke, drag, dance parties and sets by resident DJs. According to Google, the bar describes itself as women-led.

The cocktail menu and the low prices get praise, with one guest highlighting their negroni. There is also pizza, and in summer a terrace. On Fridays and Saturdays the party goes on until 3 am.

Atmosphere and crowd

NDQ is especially popular with the lesbian community, and all queers and their friends are welcome. Many guests are young creatives, students and regulars from the neighbourhood. The atmosphere is neighbourly, playful and intimate, and the music and friendly vibe get praise.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out, Schlouk Map, The Main, Tourisme Montréal (mtl.org), Google reviews (4.3 stars, 412 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.