Cloakroom Bar fonctionne comme un concept de speakeasy intimiste privilégiant une approche sur mesure de la mixologie. Des barmans experts utilisent un vaste inventaire de spiritueux haut de gamme et de sirops maison pour concevoir des cocktails personnalisés répondant aux préférences spécifiques de chaque client. L'intérieur présente une atmosphère raffinée et tamisée, caractérisée par des sièges confortables et une esthétique sobre qui privilégie le confort acoustique. Les visiteurs interagissent directement avec le personnel pour explorer une carte personnalisée dépourvue de menus imprimés traditionnels. Cet établissement agit principalement comme une destination sophistiquée pour ceux qui recherchent une précision technique dans la préparation des boissons au sein d'un environnement privé. Chaque breuvage constitue une composition unique plutôt qu'une rotation standard de classiques populaires. L'attention demeure fixée sur l'art du cocktail et le maintien d'un espace social calme pour les amateurs de culture de boissons artisanales.
Cloakroom Bar est largement reconnu comme l'un des meilleurs speakeasies de Montréal, célèbre pour son atmosphère intime et son concept unique sans menu, où des barmans talentueux créent des cocktails sur mesure selon les préférences de chaque client. Si la plupart des visiteurs louent le service personnalisé, la qualité des ingrédients et l'ambiance sophistiquée qui en font un lieu idéal pour les rendez-vous ou les petits groupes, d'autres soulignent que l'espace est très restreint, entraînant souvent des temps d'attente et une certaine promiscuité. Les avis sur le rapport qualité-prix sont partagés, certains clients estimant que les tarifs élevés sont justifiés par l'expérience haut de gamme et l'exclusivité, tandis que d'autres considèrent que le coût ne correspond pas toujours à la simplicité de la présentation ou à certaines irrégularités dans le service. Dans l'ensemble, l'établissement demeure une destination hautement recommandée pour ceux en quête d'une expérience cocktail immersive et créative.
There was a sign that said wait to be seated, but no other indication of where to go or even where to look. After waiting for a few minutes with no sign of acknowledgement I had the sudden urge to rattle every door in the waiting room or breaking into the nearby clothing shop to see what was going on. Luckily my friend was the voice of patience & reason in this scenario & told me to wait a few minutes longer. Shortly after, an employee came to greet us, preventing me from commiting a criminal act over some cocktails. Which were very excellent. I was skeptical that the would be able to deliver a good sherry cocktail, as few bars even stock sherry. It was fresh & light & exactly what I was in the mood for. My friend also quite enjoyed her more spirit forward drink. The water was always full, service polite & prompt, & the lighting made each table feel private despite being very close together.
Speakeasy setup, tight space inside. Around 25 seats, no menu, entrance through an unmarked door next to a men's suit shop. The best part for me was that the cocktails are built on pre-Prohibition drinks with seriously high-quality essences.
I got here around 4pm on a Sunday, right before opening, & there were already five groups ahead of me. Still managed to snag the last bar seat, a corner spot with almost no room for my legs. Had to turn sideways out of necessity & you end up with a full view of the bar, which I didn't mind.
I'm usually not a huge fan of pre-Prohibition drinks. Two & I'm typically tapping out before I lose all memory of ever visiting the place. But here everything was customizable from aromatics, base to alcohol ratio. My first was an amaro base with a floral essence. It smelled like a standard citrusy amaro cocktail, but both the sweetness & the acid were pulled back. Went down so easy. Then a floral one, lavender & rose. Low-key almost a perfect lemonade.
Then their riff on a La Louisiane. Still medicinal, but spicy, with a bit of cookie dough essence running through it. Funky on the first sniff, then it settled into all these'unpleasant' bitter, spicy, funky notes. My bartender compared it to Vietnamese pho broth, & honestly, that faint aftertaste was there.
For the last one, the bartender suggested a reverse cocktail (liquor ratios flipped). By that point I couldn't focus on the details, but it was essentially a tonic with white vermouth & house-made amaro.
Unless you already know pre-Prohibition drinks well, it can be tricky to get exactly what you want. But for a fun night & a few good surprises, it's absolutely worth it.
The bespoke cocktail experience was great. My friends & I were skeptical but ultimately happy with our experience. The bar is definitely a tight fit but it has more than enough swagger to make up for it. Great date night spot
J'adore ce bar caché pour la subtilité des cocktails faits en fonction de tes goûts. On se laisse porter car il n'y a pas de menus & je n'ai absolument jamais été déçue.
L'atmosphère est assez intimiste bien que les tables soient très proches. C'est idéal pour un date mais je ne recommande pas d'y aller à plus que 2 personnes pour des raisons de conforts.
My wife & I came by for the custom craft of the bar, & our waiter Marcello was incredibly welcoming & knowledgeable to guide us in our cocktail selections. Highly recommend spot if you're a visitor or local
Bel endroit par contre c est très petit alors préparez vous a être collé sur votre voisin. L ambiance est bonne mais le niveau de décibels est assez élevé (disons que ça jase fort). Les cocktails sont bons (mais minuscules). Le concept de les concocter selon les goûts du client(e) tombe royalement à plat malheureusement. Au niveau du service, il manquait de chaleur & d authenticité. Est ce que j y retournerai? Probablement pas...
Such an intimate experience & every cocktail served was unique & different. We recommend arriving early to start your evening to beat the line. The staff were polite, sociable, & engaging. With limited seating & only 25 seats the space can feel a tad tight but the staff are aware & considerate of patrons.
While the concept of tailoring drinks to a guest's taste is interesting, the execution fell short. The cocktail we were served lacked balance, & the beer (a bottled Miller) was oddly served in a champagne glass. When we asked for a different, specific drink to replace the one we didn't enjoy, the staff's attitude became incredibly indifferent. There was no apology or attempt to make us feel welcome, & we felt ignored for the rest of our visit. Though the prices were fair, the customer service was highly disappointing.
