Clandestino est décrit comme une trouvaille cachée du Vieux Montréal, offrant une ambiance intime et chaleureuse avec une lumière soignée et une atmosphère propice aux conversations. Le personnel est largement salué pour sa connaissance des tequilas et des mezcals et pour un service attentif qui guide les dégustations avec enthousiasme. La carte propose des cocktails créatifs et bien exécutés, avec des vols de mezcal et tequila qui laissent une impression durable et donnent envie de revenir. Cet endroit est souvent recommandé comme une expérience de speakeasy authentique, idéale pour passer une soirée conviviale et découvrir une sélection impressionnante sans pareil.
Speakeasy style basement bar under a glow of red lights. Super cool. These were the best tequila drinks we've ever had. Try the old fashioned style one infused with duck fat from Bonaparte across the street.
28 févr. 2026
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Great little hidden cocktail bar. We came across this spot & decided to stop in for a drink. We sat up at the bar & Shelby was our bartender, he was extremely knowledgeable & friendly. He gave us the idea to do a tequila tasting which we opted for. Shelby put together a tasting flight with different citruses, salts & even crickets that go well with the tequilas. We had an amazing experience & will for sure return when we are back in Montreal.
Great experience, I love that the staff here actually have alot of knowledge on what they are serving as opposed to just handing out drinks with no explinations.
During our research os speakeasy's in Montréal, Clandestino popped up.Gee,a tequila bar, it's automatically on the list.
Night 1was Monday. Found some comfy seating & let's look at the menu. Shelby came over & walked us through it, explaining it in detail & answering all our questions. We choose a Cocolada, Passion Amarga & Maestro. They looked amazing & tasted even better. Next round we up'd his expertise. Wanted a sipping extra anejo & Blanco. He brought over 3 of each. He talked about them & let us sniff them. The Blanco's we have had before so he brought over another one - Fortaleza Still Strength. Never heard of it, let's give it a try. My friend got the EA & me the Blanco. Both were excellent!! We got another round just to make sure we really liked them - & we did.
Night 2 was Thursday & got there after 11. Placed was packed but service was spot on. Got 2 seats & a Passion Amarga & a Vaso Caliente. The Vaso is a marg but no marg I have ever had. Refreshing, light & smooth. Shelby recognized us ftom Monday & welcomed back. Only 1 drink tonight.
Night 3 (YES it is that good!) was Saturday night. Sat at the bar (only 5 seats) & got our regular order. Got the drinks & William came over to check on us. I said'3rd time is just as good as the other 2'. He gave a big smile & welcomed us back. Next to me with his back to us was Shelby. With our next round, William offered some suggestions & Shelby jumped in. I love hearing why people love a brand & they LOVE tequila. Next round I tried the Cafe Borracho which has beets in it - say what?? Another fantastic work of art. William talked about their method of making their marg mix using centrifuging & chemistry to make it crystal clear & have a clean, bright taste. My mind is blown, incredible. Wish I could get some at my house.
Such a GREAT experience with Shelby & William. You have fans in CT & will.pass on your place to our friends. We rarely visit a place more than once on vacation but this place is special.
24 août 2025
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My friends from out of town & I really enjoyed this intimate speakeasy. All the drinks were good. My favorite was the colada with curry based horchata (sounds funny but sooo worth it). The bartender/owner was kind & easy to talk to. Music was also great.
Beautiful bar in old Montreal. Their drink selection was amazing. As a fan of mezcal & tequila, they definitely know how to prepare a drink. The staff was friendly & fun to speak with. I am amazed at the drinks they served; you can tell the amount of preparation & dedication they pour into their menu. Most definitely will come back again on my next trip to Montreal. Space is intimate & welcoming.
This is a must visit if you are a tequila or margarita fan! We got here early on a Thursday & got to chat with the owner for a while. He's a chemist in every sense of the word. What he's doing with ingredients is next level. You can see this in his drinks. I order a spicy marg almost every where I go & this might be the best one I've ever had. He's taken the unstable ingredients in a traditional margarita & elevated it into something new, but still so familiar. You might think, it can't be this good without the usual recipe. No ice, no salt rim - but you don't need any of that! It's a perfect sip.
I never seen a consome portion so small like this usualy 20$ its enought to be a soup that i can drink...birria tacos were good but when i opened the box i was disappointed fkd up the experience .
The place is nice, but for a couple of friends. No larges groups. Drinks are around 18$/ea & up. Sometimes you have to share the sofa with other visitors.
Calsa verde cocktail was very good, one of the best I ever had. Dj was playing too. bartender with the hat was super nice. but the bartender with the gloves splashed me with whatever drink he was making multiple times. He seemed a bit annoyed. I was sitting alone minding my own business lol
