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.
Nous y sommes allés pour un 5@7 d'équipe & c'était parfait ! L'ambiance est chaleureuse & conviviale, le service attentionné, & le choix de cocktails, mocktails & assiettes à partager a vraiment fait l'unanimité. Un endroit idéal pour se retrouver entre collègues ou entre amis !
Aug 29, 2025
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Super expérience au Bootlegger Bar ! Les cocktails sont excellents, la bouffe vraiment savoureuse, & le décor est magnifique. Service impeccable : un énorme merci à Vincent, notre barman, & à notre incroyable serveuse. Tout le staff est super accueillant ! La musique n'était pas trop forte, ce qui rend l'ambiance encore plus agréable. Franchement, un top endroit : 10/10 !
Superbe expérience au Bar Bootlegger 🍸! Cocktails originaux & plats délicieux ! Très belle ambiance avec concert de jazz & merci à Steven pour son accueil & Emy & Anaïs pour le service !
Went there for a special occasion & they did not disappoint. Great food, amazing cocktails, cozy atmosphere & friendly staff. The food was delicious with vegan choices which made all our guests have a good time. Highly recommended
So happy we found this place! Fun atmosphere & well-balanced cocktails. I really enjoyed the Shape de Poire drink. Our server Remi was very knowledgeable & gave us great recommendations. We liked it so much that we went two nights in a row.
We did not love Bootlegger contrary to many of the other reviews. We came in on a mildly busy Friday night for a night cap, & two of the drinks we wanted were unavailable. The drinks we ended up with were just ok, we've definitely had much better craft cocktails elsewhere in the city. The music was good though & the service was also ok.
We were visiting Montreal for the first time & my wife discovered Bootleggers through her online prowess. Being a bourbon lover I was all in. This place does not disappoint! The selection is beyond amazing. Possibly one of the best I have ever experienced & the craft cocktails are outstanding to boot The staff could not have been more welcoming (Tony was a star - I explained what I liked in bourbon & scotch & he conjured up a custom flight that was spot on), the food was great (hard to beat $1CN oysters) in addition we ordered the cheese plate & the salmon tartare. The vibe is straight up awesome. Not too loud but quite lively. The host (I can't recall I his name but he is from France) was a really nice guy as well. We went back the next night for a quick round before continuing our exploration of Montreal. DO NOT SKIP BOOTLEGGERS IF YOU ARE A WHISKY LOVER OR A FAN OF THE SPEAKEASY VIBE'
