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.
Lovely spot! Stopped by for a late night snack, & kitchen was open until 1am. Oysters were great, & drinks were fantastic. Cool vibe, & friendly service. Must see spot in Montreal!
Feb 12, 2024
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Cocktails, nourriture parfaits! Le service d'Antoine EXCEPTIONNEL. Le seul point négatif est qu'il faisait tellement chaud dans le bar (09 février!) que nous avons décidé de terminer la soirée ailleurs
Feb 10, 2024
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Leaving a review before we even leave, Antoinne has been phenomenal, some of the best service I've ever had between his personality, courteousness, & how well versed on the bar he is. Probably the best part of my birthday so far. I can't thank him enough for the wonderful contribution to tonight. Julien was also a fantastic addition to the evening we spent here. Will definitely be back.
Went there because of the reviews. I was looking for a nice place to have nice drinks at & being able to hold a conversation without too much noise. Didn't have too many expectations but I was honestly took by surprised. This place is great! Not only was the atmosphere so nice but our waiter (& I feel like that shouldn't even be the term for his position!) Spyder was AMAZING. He is truly a spirit (as in liquor) connoisseur. We gave him liberty to make us cocktails according to our likings & he hit it right on the nail every single time. He taught us so much about what we were drinking was so knowledgeable & friendly & attentive. He really made a sime night out for drinks a whole experience! Will absolutely go back.
We were 4 & went for the Apero Cocktail experience! The cocktails were amazing & so unique, the cheese board was great also! We didn't expect the Sunday Jazz night & it was a pleasant surprise. I recommend 100%. We will be back for sure!
Feb 5, 2024
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The bar's vibe is a bit all over the place & confusing. The service wasn't the best, but the cocktails were very good. Did not try the food but the kitchen is right in the main room so you will smell all the food being cooked. Might come back for the whiskey tasting.
Le service directement au bar wow! Je suis plus du type « table » & j'ai voulu rester au bar:)! Les cocktails super! Je n'ai pas mangé, mais les plats qui passaient sentaient vraiment bon! Je recommande à 100% pour ma part j'ai pris le I.D.K & le island touch! & quelques shooters!
