Bootlegger Cocktail Bar & Cuisine is described as a cozy, vintage speakeasy with warm lighting, tasteful decor, and live jazz that makes for a standout atmosphere; reviews praise creative, well balanced cocktails made with fresh ingredients, a strong whiskey selection, and an oyster focus that many find excellent, especially during happy hour; food earns praise for some dishes and vegetarian options, while a few entries note variability in quality and portion size and occasional kitchen misfires; the staff are repeatedly cited as friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, with many guests appreciating personalized recommendations, though some experiences mention slow or uneven service and wait times or noise that can be a drawback for a quiet date; overall the venue is seen as a special spot for drinks, oysters, and live music, offering a memorable vibe and top tier cocktails that keep guests returning, while noting that prices can be high and consistency sometimes wavers.
Très bon bar, je recommande. J'y suis déjà allé avec des collègues après le boulot & l'ambiance était vraiment top, parfait pour décompresser.
J'y suis retourné une autre fois pour un date & c'était tout aussi réussi. Endroit assez animé mais on peut quand même discuter tranquillement, donc idéal pour ce genre de soirée.
Les cocktails sont super bons & le service est rapide. Franchement rien à dire, que ce soit entre collègues ou pour un date, ça passe nickel 😉
Cela fait 1h10 qu'on est assis & on attend toujours notre serveur. On doit se rendre au bar pour demander à boire. Le thème prohibition devrait rester un thème & ne pas être appliqué aux tables.
Mar 7, 2026
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Had a great time here 😊 Paul was an excellent bartender & offered us some delicious cocktails. The live jazz was wonderful, definitely worth a try & definitely coming back!
This cocktail bar is fantastic. The cocktails are all made with fresh ingredients, syrups & juices made in house, & a very professional touch. The cocktails were so well balanced, with complex flavors & we both LOVED what we ordered!
I rarely write bad reviews but im writing this for the safety of consumers. I ordered oysters. I immediately noticed that they smelled sort of like a dirty bathroom. I'm from the coast of maine. I know oysters should not smell. Especially like that. I knew they were bad & sent them back. Politely I may add. & they STILL CHARGED ME for them. Plus, they need to learn how to better shuck an oyster as well. Then, my friends & I ordered a pour of cask strength whiskey. Being part of a whisky club & having tried many whiskies, that was not cask strength. & not only was it not cask strength, it tasted like a gold rum. We Politely asked to see the bottle that he poured from & he wouldn't show us. Then he reluctantly told us he did not pour the cask strength whiskey we ordered. So, naturally we asked the tender to pour us what we ordered, & he had the scruples to ask us if we were going to pay for both. Technically he had already committed theft & fraud. So, no we were not going to pay for something we did not order. It's one thing to just have a one off or a bad night at a restaurant/bar, but this was just unsafe, unacceptable, & bad for business as a consumer. Unfortunately this will not be a business I will tell others in the industry or in my community to visit. Although my friends see it as a funny story, I'd prefer to stay alive & know what im eating & or drinking at all times.
Dec 19, 2025
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I came in on a Wednesday night vibes were immaculate, got surprised by a jazz band,! i was welcomed by the LOVELY Rita sat at the bar in front of Tyler, made fantabulous drinks hit all the the tongue palates then Paul makes amazing creations. Just to mention RITA one more time, she's hilarious.
Drinks overpriced. Advertised as a jazz bar with live performances, there were no live performers nor jazz or blues music related to the theme of the bar. If you're willing to spend a lot on a night out, this is your place.. otherwise, there are options with better atmosphere, affordable food & drinks.
1 ere experience. J'ai réservé 1 mois d'avance pour une table pour finalement me faire installer au bar. Après avoir insisté a plusieurs reprises on nous a offert une table haute avec des'chaises' tellement inconfortable que j'en ai mal partout. Même après avoir commander pour 300$ de nourriture a peine mangeable & qu'il y est des tables'normales' vides a proximité, ils ont refusé de nous permettre de changer de table. Aucunes excuses rien. Service de merde, 1 ère & dernière fois que je vais.
Dec 7, 2025
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$30 for cucumbers & bread that supposed to be a Salmon gravlax!! It was very disappointing (just look at the picture )I was sitting at the bar counter & not even that way I could get offered a drink for the first 15 minutes.It's sad because the place is beautiful, the ambiance is cool & the cocktail was good.
A wonderful experience & quite fascinating! The staff were all great & the DJ was exceptional. The bartenders were extremely talented, fun to watch, & professional. The food was delicious & the best I've ever had at any bar. The drinks were all very good, although not much alcohol in the cocktails. Kudos to the chef(s). Overall, a splendid evening!
Really cool spot! We were added to the waitlist since the restaurant was full, but it only took about half an hour to be alerted for a table.
I would recommend trying their absinthe-based cocktails. I ordered their Starry Night Van Gogh-inspired cocktail which was really fantastic. The outside of the glass had some fine sugar which gave the appearance of a starry sky. The taste was amazing, & it was not excessively strong for my liking.
My partner ordered their Sin City cocktail, but was not quite as impressed with it because the beetroot syrup was a bit overpowering. It was still a cool drink though.
The atmosphere is really cool, with eclectic decor all around & good music. It was quite loud & tables are close together, so you had to almost yell to talk. I was okay with this since it was a Saturday night at a bar.
