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
I almost died in that place. In the dark entrance there is a completely hidden staircase going down. I took a step back thinking it's just a wall & I fell back & caught myself with one hand half way down backwards & smacked my head & smashed my toe. It could have been worse if I didn't have good reflexes. Guys seriously you can't have an open stairs going down with ZERO barrier or light - fix that!
This place is absolutely beautiful. I went here with some friends on a Thursday night in April. The music was great, ambience perfect & the food delicious.
Loved the vibe & the music was really good. Nouha was our waitress & it was my friend's birthday, she brought her a tiramisu with sparklers & we didn't even have to ask. She's truly the best, can't wait to go back !
Apr 20, 2026
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Very confusing door policy. Felt more like a performance than real selection..especially with a half-empty club. Might be worth revisiting who & how you let people in
We usually really love going out to Bowie, being residents of Old Montreal, yet tonight it really felt off. The usuall tall & handsome doorman was not working & instead there was an incredibly rude & unnecessarily obnoxious woman who's attitude would be more appropriate as a prison guard than a doorwoman of an upscale nightclub. She ignored many people who came out for a smoke break & made them wait 30 minutes in the cold without their coats. She let in tons of men despite many top model looking women trying to get in & have a good time. As a result, the crowd inside was mostly sullen men & not the usual fun party vibe. I understand that sometimes the club can reach capacity, but the selection process left much to be desired, the club was half empty & not fun which was truly surprising as it is my number one go to for a fun night out with my girlfriends. Please bring back the charming, usual doorman, he helps make Bowie the number one destination for Montreal's glitterati.
Allowed in wearing a full leather outfit including a hat, stepped out for a smoke, & was suddenly told to remove it on the way back in. If there's a dress code, it should be clear & applied consistently. Not selectively enforced depending on who's at the door. Also there's a way to approach clients. Running after me from coatcheck & tapping me on the back is tacky.
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 :)
