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.
Awesome & unique cocktails & whiskey tasting. The food is also amazing. Expect 100$+ for a couple, we went all out with multiple drinks & food platters for 200$
The atmosphere is very cool here with great ambiance. It's pretty busy & you may need a reservation or have to wait for a bit. The mix drinks were great, very well done, & there's a huge list of different whiskey flights
Aug 25, 2024
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I had Felix as my bartender & he is fabulous 👌 👏 I had the Peach Julep, then Absinthe, then Whiskey Sour. Drinks are made with love & are delicious. I had the spinach salad & olives as I already had dinner. They were delicious!
Had some drinks on a Friday night & it was great. The service was top notch & very friendly. The drinks are amazing, everything is fresh & made in house. The cocktails are works of art & tasted amazing. They also have the largest selection of whiskey I have ever seen. On busy nights I would suggest booking a table to be sure you can get in. The food looked really good as well. This is a great place to go for a few drinks or dinner & drinks. Next time I am in Montreal I will go back!
Service was horrible. He chose my tip & literally told me the machine done it when he clicked on next LoL I said start it over, I wanna see, & of course nothing like he described happened. He must have thought that I am stupid or something. I didn't tip him for this; he literally lost a chance of 30% tip because of his arrogance & lie. He did another ridiculous thing to my friend with pricing & lied that "sorry, it's our policy". & my friend is a quite whiskey drinker & he knows how pricing works for extra whisky shots. Anyways, my friend went to somebody else, I guess that guy was one of the owners, & thankfully he apologized for what the waiter did, & paid my friend back. & also if you are into quiet luxury, stay away from this place. It's more for rich people who can only satisfy with showing off, not for people looking for quality over quantity. Sorry not sorry.
Wow is this a hidden gem in Montreal, a huge selection of Whiskey & professional bartenders. Amazing atmosphere & got to have drinks listening to a live Jazz jam session. The waiters & staff are great here & you can tell they enjoy their jobs. We ordered an absinthe & whiskey cocktail to try & were informed they were out of an ingredient. The waiter didn't hesitate though & said he would get the bartender to make us something special with the same basic liquors. Turned out great. I'm just sad I only had a limited time to spend here in this relaxing establishment. This spot is so good if you like this type of vibe I'm sad to share it 😂
Jun 11, 2024
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Mon amoureux & moi somment aller a ce bar cocktail pour son anniversaire. Sans hésitation c'étais la découverte de l'année pour nous. L'endroit & agréable & chaleureux. Les décors sont excitant, il y a plein de truc a voir & découvrir. L'expérience étais extra, le staff est très sympatique & le service absolument au point. Le staff connais très bien son affaire & nous a fait découvrir des whiskey d'un peu partout. Encore une fois le service super! Nous avons commander un plateau de fromage, charcuteries, foie gras & autre qui étais juste trop bon. Je recommande 10/10 de faire un tour pour une expérience unique a Montréal. Nous allons définitivement y retourner pour faire le tour du menu.
May 17, 2024
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I loved the design of the place. It was crowded on Friday night. The waiter( Antoine) was so friendly & nice but since he was giving service to many people, everything was a bit slower tjan expected. 25 minutes to just bring shots of whiskey. Overally a good place to chill after a hard week.
visited on a Thursday night, there was a live DJ with great music. The whiskey selection is to die-for. Their cocktails are well crafted & well priced. There is an option for the alcohol free. The "Alchemist " alcohol free cocktail was refreshing with notesbof cucumber & lime. The atmosphere is friendly to casual & dressed up alike. The host staff was friendly, fast & effective. I was hesitant to order food due to small kitchen but every dish we sampled off the menu was delicious & well cooked, note Their signature pulled pork nachos.
I had a few cocktails that were all quite tasty & introduced me to different whiskeys. The cucumber basil salad was not only beautiful, but refreshing. The bartender was attentive & very good at his job. The vibe is very speakeasy & chill.
amazing atmosphere in this cozy bar with live jazz. Sunday nights when the live jazz band plays you can savor 1$ oysters & amazing cocktails or whiskey or absinthe tasting served by friendly & knowledgeable staff. Food is also delicious & plates are quite sizable.
Mar 6, 2024
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Cozy atmosphere. Food was great. The server, Tao, was very friendly & informative about the drink menu. Loved that they have a whiskey flight. Would recommend to anyone seeking an unusual drink.
Very tasty food, meat tartare & nachos were great. I also recommend checking out the happy hours for oysters. 💘 One of the waiters was amazing at knowing alcohol & my husband was very pleased with his whiskey recommendations.
