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.
I'm so happy I chose to go here. Felix really helped out with convincing me to try oysters for the first time. Also he suggested the perfect absinthe. Love it & will come again
Jun 22, 2025
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We came in on a Wednesday & the atmosphere was excellent & super chill. Drinks were delicious as well as the food we got, but best of all our waiter Tony was super friendly & made it all the better! Thank you!!!
Endroit hors du temps , cocktails incroyables. Antoine le serveur est juste parfait. Je lui ai dit mes préférences & il a su me conseiller un cocktail tellement bon que j'en ai repris 2 fois ! Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisi
Bootlegger Cocktail bar was highly recommended to my partner & I by our good friends who often visit Montreal. The decor is very cool, a total throwback to the prohibition era. The menu is vast, which can be intimidating but our server, Tyler, who was extremely attentive, friendly & knowledgeable, saved the day. Tyler made several excellent recommendations for tasty cocktails & we both loved our drinks. The food menu offers quite a variety. The East Coast oysters were delicious & the'piece de resistance' was the fabulous Vegge share platter. The tomato tapenade was mouthwateringly good! Bootlegger is a great destination for a great date night!
Live jazz + $1 oysters?! Heaven on earth?! New favorite bar. Especially on Sundays (for the $1 oysters). We had the spinach dip, caviar, escargot, & oysters. Cocktails are phenomenal. Fleur Bleu absinthe is a great starter for those new to absinthe (like me). Tony was absolutely fantastic in guiding us through the entire menu, especially cocktails. If I ever live in Montreal, I'll be a regular here
Great bar with an amazing selection of whiskey! Vincent, the bartender, was very knowledgeable & friendly. He recommended the Talisker whiskey flight, & it was very good. I think I've found a new favorite! The Shelby Lte was also very good. We really enjoyed our after dinner drinks here. Everyone was very friendly!
Nous avons beaucoup aimé notre première expérience au Bootleger. & ce n'est pas la dernière. L'accueil était très bien. Notre serveuse, Shona, était excélente Elle nous a donné de très bonnes suggestions, particulièrement pour les cocktails. Elle a été d'une grande aide aussi pour faire des choix sans gluten. Le tartare était bon, sans plus mais j'ai bien aimé les huîtres & leurs mignonettes. Le spectacle jazz & l'atmosphère étaient très bien, particulièrement pour un dimanche soir.
