La Rockette is where Montréal’s rockers, hipsters, and vinyl obsessives collide over stiff drinks and an unpredictable soundtrack. Tucked into Saint-Denis Street, this Plateau bar skips the club pretensions in favour of pure, unfiltered music culture—DJs spinning everything from retro rock and punk to indie sleaze and British pop, with a dance floor that fills up fast. Those looking to lean back can take over the second-floor lounge, watching the action below. Regulars know the drill: high-energy nights, deep-cut playlists, and events like High Fidelity that caters to an older crowd that still wants to move.
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