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.
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 !
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The drinks were beautifully presented & the ambiance was truly lovely. However, I ordered a dirty martini &, unfortunately, it was quite disappointing. The gin had an unexpectedly harsh, almost cinnamon-like flavor that overpowered the cocktail, making it undrinkable for my taste. To add to the surprise, I was charged an additional $6 for the olive brine - which felt excessive.
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Les cocktails étaient magnifiquement présentés & l'ambiance était vraiment agréable. Cependant, j'ai commandé un dirty martini &, malheureusement, j'ai été déçue. Le gin avait une saveur étonnamment forte, presque cannélée, qui dominait complètement le cocktail & le rendait difficile à boire à mon goût. De plus, on m'a facturé 6 $ supplémentaires pour la saumure d'olive - ce qui m'a semblé excessif.
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Everything was perfect. From the helpful, attentive, patient staff, to the incredible, speakeasy-like atmosphere, to the live jazz band, to one of the best old-fashions I've had in my life. The burger was cooked to perfection, the spinach salad was seasoned & garnished BEAUTIFULLY, the fries were more like seasoned potato wedges. Easy to miss on the street, but an absolute home-run of an establishment that is not to be missed on a trip to the city. Upscale, expensive, but what you get is easily worth the price. Love that it's hard to find because it feels like secret knowledge for such an immaculate place. Even the walk up the stairs was neat.
Really nice vibes, great cocktails, & phenomenal food especially as a vegetarian the Ratatouille was phenomenal! Went on a Thursday with live music & it really was a wonderful experience
A pleasant find. Food is fantastic as are the cocktails. Staff were super friendly & attentive. Great atmosphere & unique set up. Live music makes it even more interesting. 10 out of 10!
Superbe ambiance! cependant, très peu de service. Nous avons attendu notre nourriture pendant 1h30. Les serveuses étaient assises dos à nous en écoutant Netflix, nous avons dû nous lever pour leur demander où en était notre commande. Mais nourriture est bonne!
