Bootlegger Cocktail Bar & Cuisine earns praise for its creative cocktails, an impressive whiskey selection, and a welcoming, knowledgeable staff that can turn a visit into a memorable experience; the venue combines a stylish speakeasy vibe with vintage decor, live jazz, and a focus on fresh ingredients and precise mixology, including oysters during happy hours. Across many reviews, the atmosphere and drinks are highlighted as consistently well balanced and thoughtfully crafted, while occasional notes of slower service, crowding, or higher prices appear, along with occasional menu quirks or dishes that miss the mark; overall the place is seen as unique and worth returning to for the drinks, the ambience, and the sense of discovery it provides.
Came here on a date & was served by Antoine. Service was amazing, cocktail menu is varied & has something for everyone. Every cocktail we had was incredible & distinct. There is real talent behind the bar. Food was incredible as well, Oysters were fresh & the Brie panini as well as the tartare duo were incredible. It's also fun to have an open kitchen to see what's going on both with the drinks & the food. Incredible spot & I will certainly be back. Thanks to Christ, Antoine & the rest of the gang!
Mar 20, 2024
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la place a extrêmement du potentiel: le decor est incroyable, c'est super original & intime. Le premier drink que j'ai commandé, vraiment excellent autant au gout que esthétiquement; voir la photo (le prix est bien juste sur la promo du mardi par contre, sinon c'est vraiment abusé 20$) Les gens du staff sont aussi polis & sweet. Par contre malheureusement il n'y a definitivement pas assez de serveur/barman pour l'achalandage. Quoi que j'ai remarqué le peu d'employés de mes yeux, le serveur a pas du tout communiquer avec moi sur le fait qu'il serait bourré, seul dans une grande section ou quoi que ce soit... aucune excuse sur le delai quand ca lui a pris 50 minutes remarquer que mon verre etait vide! (a ce moment, je ne faisais que boire & j'étais au bar quand meme, c'est comme le but, de boire quand t'es assis la.) Ca c'etait vraiment un record. Ca m'est jamais arrivé... Je suis moi meme serveuse donc pour que je me plaigne du service... faut que ce soit intense. Ca aurait pu passer s'il m'avait demandé une fois si c'était a mon gout a une des 4 choses que j'ai pris mais pas du tout. 0. Aussi, les « frites » sont traumatisantes. Serieux, c'est pas des frites, c'est une patates coupées en 4 laissé en gros morceau (jamais vu ca...) & mis au four, 0 croustillantes. Pas de mayo normale donc je me fait charger la piquante! 8$! pour genre 8 morceaux... Ayoye... j'ai des mixed feelings pour cet endroit. Overall, un peu trop cher & des aspects du service qui ne passent pas du tout. Au gerant: you can do better avec ce genre d'endroit & d'ambiance.
Menu almost too big! Very unique drinks. Server was very helpful in explaining the different options. Quieter vibes for a late night. Very happy we came.
I was able to reserve a spot at Bootlegger for my friends & me last night. The drinks were a bit pricey but very tasty, with a wide variety to choose from. Although the atmosphere was great, the service was poor. Our waiter seemed very enthusiastic but was passive-aggressive & unprofessional at times. Despite that, we had a good time & enjoyed Bootlegger's drinks & the artsy environment.
Mar 14, 2024
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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.
I hope you guys really read & care about feedbacks & that we are not just wasting our time expressing ourselves. My friend ordered a PHILÉMON & hated the drink from the first sip, the waiter suggested to rework the drink but not change it. The next table also ordered the same drink & the lady also hated it. I think you need to reconsider it on your menu. However the Island's Touch & IDK were good. The CAJUN OVEN FRIES were too dry & with a little sauce (had to order extra sauce). The DOUBLE CHEESE NACHOS were good. P.S: On our way out, a couple was begging to use the restroom & offering to pay for a drink but got rejected, it wasn't nice of your staff.
Mar 10, 2024
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Amazing service from Ghita Iraqi! Super friendly & polite! Will definitely come back for sunday jazz night :). Lovely vibes overall. Great choice of cocktails.
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.
