Bar Leonor is described as a cozy, intimate basement bar with a speakeasy vibe where inventive, well-balanced cocktails and fast, friendly service stand out across the reviews. Guests praise warm, knowledgeable staff, personalized recommendations, and a welcoming atmosphere with great music and a standout DJ scene on select nights. While some note the space can feel cramped and the prices high for certain drinks, most reviews emphasize the quality, consistency, and memorable moments that make it a go-to spot for dates or casual nights out. Across the feedback, the overall tone is that Bar Leonor offers a refined yet approachable experience with thoughtful details and a strong sense of hospitality.
That's my go to bar now! I love how cozy this bar is, you can bring friends or a date their. I love the bartenders too, they are so kind & fun to talk to! My must is to come on saturday for their throwbacks hiphop nights, that my jam! All their drinks are amazing too, always great for my taste. You're going to see me there often :D
Apr 4, 2025
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We visited quite a few bars in the three days we stayed in Montreal & the drinks in this bar were our favorite.
We sat at the bar & ordered cocktails that were not on the menu. We just told the bartender our preferences & he made 4 fantastic, delicious, well balanced cocktails. We were also lucky we went there on a Monday night & it wasn't too busy so the bartender had time to do it. I'm sure this bar gets busy on weekends considering how good their cocktails are & they have DJs.
The bartenders were very friendly & knowledgeable about the city & the drinks.
We highly recommend this place for anyone who likes good drinks & a great atmosphere !
Overall missing professionalism from staff workers. Service was very slow, had to ask for my bill twice because all the staff does is speak with themselves, & take hours speaking with other costumers. Waited around 25 minutes for our signature drinks, which were not good. Decor is very nice, but the service & drinks is very bad.
The experience they offered was spotless. The bartender knew his spirits, asked the right questions & served us with a smile. He let us taste a non alcoholic amaretto which was amazing as I don't drink & offered to make me a virgin amaretto sour which was spectacular. He catered to each of my friends tastes & they were all left with a drink they loved. The cocktail menu was well seasoned & varied while offering a creative approach to classics & their own fun creations. They were all balanced in flavors hitting the mouth well rounded as you sip. Water was served immediately after sitting at the bar & when you enter the place a friendly host/waitress guided us to our seats & offered arrangements for our group. All with a smile. Later we met the two brother who own the place that were gracious, humble & cultured. They had the capacity to make everyone they spoke to important, which made the experience have a cherry on top. When the bill was presented the prices were fairly priced. The vibe was spot on everyone was vibing to the dj who was playing tasteful house, we even danced a little. The bathrooms & floor was clean & there was a security man at the door guaranteeing guests their security. Overall a fantastic experience & definitely a go to bar for dates, friend hangs or even going solo. I have no doubt this bar will climb to be a hot spot of the night life in Montreal rapidly. Bravo 👏
Lovely little cocktail bar, was a quiet Thursday which is to my liking. Service was excellent, we even got reco's for the rest of our trip! Might even make a trip back to try another cocktail or two!
Great spot replacing the old Mal Necessaire location.
Don't expect the same vibe or set up though, the bar is in the middle of the room & is surrounded by high tops & a lounge area. The DJs are chill & the music isn't thumping hard enough that you can't have a conversation.
The staff is great & we've always had great service from Wil & Christina, who always seem to have time for a chat no matter how busy it looks.
Special mention to the cubbies under the benches at the lounge tables, creating tons more space at the table in the winter by eliminating hooks & jackets everywhere.
Mar 11, 2025
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We came as tourists on a Saturday night. The staff was INCREDIBLY friendly & energetic. Our host helped us find a seat where the music wasn't as loud, & the bartenders were great as well. There was live music as well, which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Overall this place is a bit pricey, but we had an amazing experience, & it's WELL WORTH a visit.
When in Chinatown, this place is a must for cocktails. Chill vibes, great music, & incredible mixologists behind the bar. Definitely adding it to the list for return visits.
absolutely fantastic speakeasy that i can't recommend more! christina was wonderfully kind & helpful & the drinks were fantastic. the atmosphere is out of this world too - i can't recommend this bar enough!
Discovered this nice little bar in Chinatown. It just openned last november & everything is new & beautiful. The staff was very courteous & welcoming. Drinks tasted great! I'll go again.
Really great cocktails on the menu, but if nothing catches your eye the bartenders are super knowledgeable & ready to make a custom drink! The vibe is very relaxed & nice for conversation
Cannot say enough good things about this place. Tucked in underground it was a great place for drinks before dinner. Sitting at the bar is recommended to see the bartenders in action. All of the proposed cocktails are delicious, but they properly landed any requests that you might have. I need to apologize I did not write the names of the bartenders, but they were amazing in a service lever but also human level. Already saved as a Montreal favorite & would love to go back.
