Drawing inspiration from members clubs worldwide. Bowie offers guests a curated experience with a thoughtfully crafted cocktail list, an Asian-inspired menu all within an elegant setting for unforgettable evenings.
Overall, Bowie is described as a stylish, intimate spot with a speakeasy vibe, standout decor and music, and a warm, attentive staff that makes guests feel welcome. The drinks and food are frequently praised, with several standout cocktails and dishes noted, though a few reviews point to high prices and occasional mismatches in service or timing. Many visits highlight memorable atmospheres and good moments with friends, while some experiences mention slower or uneven service, long waits, and the occasional misstep like over salted dishes or a billing hiccup. The dress code, photo policy, and entry dynamics are cited by some as part of the vibe, for better or worse, but the overall tone emphasizes Bowie as a place with strong potential for a fun night out and repeat visits.
I come here & often great service. I took friends from out of town - some have been here before & I arrived 30 minutes after they did... we reserved a table... 1 hour in we still have water I had to flag down the bustboy to meet our server... anyway in the whole 2-3 hours we were there we were served drinks once & food we got a half order & the rest I told the server 3 different times & he said he would bring it. I only got it 3 times after I asked the bill & left no tip because ive never received such horrible service. The server was hugging & talking to girls at other tables so obvs hes not too busy & wouldn't come to our table.
It's the first time ever I have left a 0% tip while my friends still wanted too because they always do.
When I talked to the host for feedback the server came back directly to me to say'thanks for snitching & you left 0% tip'. Sir, the 0% tip at the end was because in 3 hours we had seen you twice & we had to flag people giving water to get you... it's pretty hard to get 0% tip & for you to achieve it means a lot. The fact that not only was he rude the whole night (2-3 times he saw us) plus coming up to me is such a lack of professionalism i dont understand how's he's a server.
If you are a local only come for drinks & If you are visiting they are way better places to visit as a speakeasy. I had to bring the host & the manager involved which i never do but did because I've never seen this behavior anywhere & I travel a lot.
How do you serve us 3 drinks (3 people) in 2-3 hours? Do we have to beg you to give you money?
Manager was great but please have a talk with your staff about how sales work - put your ego aside & also if you have friends coming - instead of talking & hugging them the whole night - maybe do your job??? I was so embarrassed bringing people I know here with this behavior, thought the server would try to fight me at the entry.
Honestly there is so much better, go on TikTok & Instagram & look at speakeasy. PS 1 am a local.
We ordered two entries, first one came on time. When the second didn't I asked he said he would follow up. 1 hour passed (he never came) once again I had to find him walking around to ask him & he said'I guess they forgot' sir I told you at the table one hour before I think they did & to check it..
My friends were there from 9:30 ish & I arrived around 10 & we left around midnight.
One drink each…
I went out but im still shook at the audacity & im not even a mean person, takes a lot for me to lose my cool. Maybe the behaviour was because I was a woman? Idk?
I also don't want to be rude because it doesn't matter if you buy 1 drink or buy 1000$ of stuff but you guys lost a lot of $$$$$ especially that we were celebrating the sell of a big business in the USA. My friends don't need to have brand names like people do in MTL to spend & we spent it all on other better places we've been in the past.
I don't believe I'll be back or will invite people who are visiting / client meetings etc.
Really left a sour taste.
Again thank you to the manager & host for listening. To the server, I understand stressful busy nights happen - but in this case it's hard for me to sympathize or try to put myself in your shoes when I see you hugging & talking & giggling with girls at other tables for hours on end. You were sassy, rude & unprofessional in the way you talk since the first word like if it was a task to get our order of 2 lychee, 1 beer, 1 bok, 1 slider.
Bowie is great & of great potential, but it is not that high up to have behaviour like this, we are not in the top of the top, so it's quite ridiculous & a'show'. I usually leave a tip but I didn't want to encourage such behaviour as most people would usually give in. Things like this needs to be addressed & reading reviews I see this is a recurrent issue. Your women staff / servers I have never had an issue or the staff at the bar. We had people join us & we had to text them to meet us at the next place because the service was so bad. Feel free to check the cameras
We went for my friend's birthday last night & it was excellent! The decor, the drinks, the food (minus the calamari, it was a little too salty), the atmosphere, the service was 10/10. Our server was communicative & attentive. The staff, server, server assistants, hostess, coat check, bouncer were great! You can tell they work hard & it shows in there service. We made some great memories there last night. I will definitely be back :)
I celebrated my 31st Birthday at Bowie & I must say the service was amazing. They made sure to accommodate all my needs, they were super generous & thoughtful, making sure my night was going well. The food & drinks were really good as well & the atmosphere was amazing. I recommend.
The pretentious staff seem more interested in talking to each other than serving customers. Took forever to get service & order a second drink then rushed to make us pay... There's definitely better options in the area.
Feb 6, 2026
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Still my favourite place I've been in regards to restaurants / night-life, a year after I visited. I tell anyone that I can about Bowie, & am itching to go back. Ambiance, food, drink, experience... All 5 stars. For an elevated but fun night out, this is your spot.
Food is surprisingly good for a more of a bar vibe establishment.
My favourites were Japanese Taco, wagyu dumplings & Oysters.
Atmosphere is fun & on wknd nights, the restaurant turns into a very fun bar with dancing. 4 stars because some dishes were not great & drink prices are on the high side.
Drinks were delicious. Service was amazing, we became friends with our waitress. She made our experience so fun & memorable. The candy bowl we ordered was fresh & went perfectly with our drinks. Was so fun & gorgeous atmosphere
I was so excited to visit on Friday night. I did make a reservation & noted that a dress code was in effect. Only me, my visiting friend from Toronto, & other out of towners (also from Toronto) were appropriately dressed for such an establishment. But the staff allowed middle-aged tourists in cargo shorts, basic t-shirt & Birkenstocks to be customers? Pls. It was 35C Friday & I too would've love to wear shorts & flip flops too. But I'm a self-respecting adult.
You either enforce some sort of respectability or drop your pretences of dress codes.
The cocktails were indeed very good. The Vesper was the best I've had in a long time. I wanted the'Smalltown Boy' cocktail next, but was told that it's no longer offer though it's still on the menu, because it's too spirit forward & the female clientele wants fruitier drinks. SMH
Bowie came across as trying too hard to be a concept restaurant/bar without actually delivering on that concept. The interior & music were genuinely great, & that's where all three stars come from. Unfortunately, the cocktails were a letdown. Diana's drink tasted like canned peach purée spiked with alcohol, no complexity, just peachy booze. The other cocktail was equally flat, basically whisky with a hint of lemon. When paying for cocktails on the pricier side, I expect something interesting or well-crafted, but Bowie didn't meet its own hype. Service was fine, but our server never once asked how we liked our drinks or food. The no photo/video rule also felt oddly out of place. Overall, it seemed like Bowie put all its energy into the decor & music, without delivering on the experience it promises.
Very nice place! Weird rule about pictures (not allowed) feels like a hidden place with a mix of different crowds. Drinks are good, so is the music. Beautiful interior look. Little well kept secret. I recommend!
