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Bootlegger Cocktail Bar & Cuisine

Speakeasy vibes meet elevated pub comfort in the heart of the Main.

Quartier des Spectacles
4.6$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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Bootlegger Cocktail Bar & Cuisine serves an extensive array of inventive, spirit-forward libations paired with a robust menu focused on elevated pub classics and hearty comfort food staples. The culinary program prioritizes fresh, market-sourced ingredients to craft approachable dishes that emphasize bold flavors and traditional techniques. Guests encounter a refined, dimly lit setting characterized by vintage wood aesthetics and a focus on mixology precision. The menu features reliable tavern favorites such as seasoned burgers, crispy finger foods, and savory shareable plates designed to complement the complex profiles of the bar selection. This establishment maintains a dedicated commitment to high-quality ingredients and consistent preparation across every serving. The environment fosters a focused experience where premium cocktail craft intersects with substantial, satisfying culinary offerings for a cohesive and structured social atmosphere.

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4.61259 ratings
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Bootlegger Cocktail Bar & Cuisine offers a highly immersive, speakeasy-style experience that captivates visitors with its vintage atmosphere, warm energy, and authentic jazz performances. Guests consistently praise the extensive and expertly curated selection of cocktails, whiskies, and spirits, often highlighting the staff's ability to craft personalized drinks based on individual flavor preferences. The menu features well-executed, delicious food options such as the signature burgers, fresh oysters, and poutine, which many find to be a perfect complement to the vibrant setting. While the space is popular and can get busy, the service is frequently described as professional, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable, contributing to a memorable and sophisticated outing in the heart of Montreal.
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Thierry
5.0

Great time at happy hours (5-7pm) on Sunday. Much quieter than usual, staff is also more available, & the 1$ oyster deal is soooooo worth it. I'll def come back at that time!

Mar 15, 2026
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Roland
5.0

Oysters, foie gras & top notch mixology added to friendly staff & no screens made the evening very enjoyable.

Mar 15, 2026
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Alyssa
5.0

It was truly an amazing experience. We were just walking by, not knowing what to expect, & we ended up walking up a bookshelf-themed spiral staircase, then through curtains, into this immersive speakeasy. Despite not having a reservation, they were able to take us in. Live music was playing (I will say, it was a little loud), but the waiter still was extremely attentive & actually lowered himself so he could be able to talk to us & hear us. I was unsure of what to have, but he was very patient & said something along the lines of he will help me find my happiness or something like that. It felt like he really cared for me to have something I would like. The others in my party said they had the best old fashions they had ever had, & the food was amazing! Instead of fries, they were actual potatoes. They catered to my allergy - even excluding that ingredient from the spinach salad for me, it was still amazing - & that was just the sides! I do wish they had more chicken/vegetarian items but that seemed more across the board for all of montreal, but i still enjoyed what i had. We would 100% go back next time we are there!

Mar 11, 2026
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Alexi
2.0

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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Sacha
3.0

Le service était désagréable, il manquait des items pour le 5-7 & aucune alternative était proposée. On semblait déranger les hôtes

Mar 7, 2026
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Méline
4.0

C'est la 2e fois que nous venons passer la soirée au Bootlegger, nous sommes toujours ravis de notre expérience avec le concert de Jazz & la superbe ambiance !

Mar 3, 2026
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Palamedea
5.0

Loved that magical atmosphere of a cozy eatery & bar lost in time. Really would love to come back for the Sunday jazz.

Mar 3, 2026
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Julie
3.0

Service not great. Long wait to place order. Drinks ok, not great.

Mar 3, 2026
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Brent
5.0

Service outstanding, very friendly staff. Great craft beer & oysters.

Mar 3, 2026
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David
5.0

Excellent service dans une ambiance feutrée & une décoration qui nous amène ailleurs. Excellente mixologie, une découverte à faire absolument!

Mar 3, 2026
on Google
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