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.
Ok so as a top mtl guide I rarely these days find gems like this that really meet my expectation to this point. First off a big thank you to Remus for his amazing service & great drinks suggestions. Give that nice guy a free drink on the house for his good service. Secondly, the place was super cozy. The food was really hitting the spot for me, simple, but many flavors & with the drinks they were awesome. I will say most bars I've been to in mtl have very simple finger foods so to see a bar have a nice resto menu was really awesome! I am going to be back here many times, I really enjoyed it. I did a reservation the day of & it was quiet, so I was really happy, but other days there may be many people.
Amazing cocktails, friendly staff, & a stylish, standout interior. Really appreciated the thoughtful sign in the washroom, it says a lot about the place. Well done.
May 14, 2026
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The speakeasy style ambience is great, the whiskey collection is great, however did come here for the cocktails, not great … the bar food, not great either.
Was recommended the place from some people in the city, & wow am I glad we listened. Such a warm & intriguing atmosphere with live music (at least the night we went) & the open kitchen was fun to peak over at time to time. Food & drinks were outstanding, & service was welcoming & laid back - making it a very comfortable & fun night out while visiting.
Enjoyed the night here with my friend! I am not usually into burgers but their angus beef is to die for! The salad & potatoes were sooo good as well! Love the ambience so much!
May 6, 2026
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Had such a great night at Bootlegger. The vibe is exactly what you want from a speakeasy, low lighting, great music, & just an overall cool atmosphere without trying too hard.
Big shoutout to our server Remus, who honestly made the whole experience. He wasn't just taking orders, he took the time to explain the drinks, share some of the history behind them, & help us pick things we'd actually enjoy. You can tell he really knows his stuff & cares about what he's doing, which made a huge difference.
Everything from the cocktails to the ambiance was on point. Definitely one of the best spots I've been to in Montreal lately. Would 100% go back.
An exceptional & truly authentic experience at Bootlegger Dining Experience with Remus. From start to finish, everything was outstanding- easily a 10 out of 10. The cocktails were exceptional, & the entire evening felt beautifully curated & deeply immersive.
What truly set this experience apart was the service. Remus struck the perfect balance- attentive without ever being intrusive. Our wine & cocktails were always perfectly timed, & he took the time to thoughtfully explain each dish, adding depth to the experience.
We couldn't have asked for a better evening. It exceeded every expectation.
Nous avons étés stupéfaits ce mardi 22/04 par le service, l'ambiance, le menu & la qualité des cocktails qui nous ont étés proposés. Un grand merci a remus qui a su répondre a nos questions & nous proposer des boissons personnalisées & adaptées a nos envies du moment.
L'ambiance est super chouette, la musique live & le niveau sonore sont parfait. Nous avons aussi beaucoup apprécié l'attention & le soin porté aux petits détails (Verres, Vaisselle, serviettes.)
En l'occasion de deux anniversaires nous avons choisi notre grand classique & original: Le Bootlegger. L'équipe est merveilleuse: professionnelle, sympathique & dynamique! Même si la musique était un peu forte, le service & excellent. Vincent, la personne qui nous a accompagné du début à la fin, a su satisfaire notre curiosité & faire passer une belle soirée. Merci à toute l'équipe !!
Seul, ou accompagné le bootlegger nous offre une ambiance chic mais conviviale. La deco est vintage la sono est thematisé jazz on se croirais dans un bar de la prohibition en 1920. Cest magnifique
La cuisine font un excellent travail avec de belle recette & des plat pertinants.
Le bar est composé de mixologue expert & excellent dans ce quils font. Perso je laisse les barman choisir ce que je bois cest bien plus amusant que de commander du menu.
Exquisite place. Their signature cocktails are daring, but there's something for everyone's taste. While they're known for their absinthe offerings, their selection of Scotch is outstanding. Ranging from'the great ones' to downright unique. The Bootlegger burger is attractively priced for the gourmet quality you're getting.
