A project from the team behind the wood-fired Pizzeria Magpie, Magpie Magique deviates from that concept entirely with a speakeasy-style red light entrance that leads into a chic spot. A pseudo-hidden bar, it specializes in classic cocktails complemented by a menu of sharing plates of mezze, skewered and grilled seafood, and pizzas from the front. Offering an anonymous, sophisticated, and unique experience that’ll include live music and other performances. It goes without saying that you can grab a bite late at night here, along with a good stiff drink.
Magpie Magique is described as a memorable speakeasy style venue with a warm, intimate yet spacious vibe where the tasting menu showcases fresh, well balanced flavors. The service is frequently praised for friendliness and attentiveness, and the kitchen team is recognized for experience, though a few guests report delays and disorganization at times. Guests highlight the atmosphere with live jazz or blues on certain nights and a relaxed ambiance that makes it ideal for a date or a night out with friends. Positive notes include inventive cocktails and mocktails, standout dishes like salmon tartare, beef cheeks, burrata, and the signature Date Night cocktail. A few experiences mention issues such as rude interactions over a band charge, reservation problems, seating too close to the stage, and long waits for drinks or meals. Overall reviews describe Magpie Magique as a hidden gem that continues to impress and invites returns, with anticipation for future menu offerings.
Beautiful non-pretentious speakeasy. Lots of space to sit, lush red drapings. They recently re-opened with a more food focused approach, so hopefully it will live up to the hype!
Cool speakeasy vibe, great atmosphere offering traditional seating, as well as, a couch area & a couple intimate spaces for two. Excited to see a dinner menu that included upscale choices. Food was fantastic, loved the salmon tartare, beef cheeks & signature Date Night cocktail. Excited to see what is to come in the future as this was an opening night! Will be back next time I'm in Montreal.
Dec 7, 2025
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5/5 Super bar à cocktail 🍸/speakeasy avec une ambiance sympathique, un service attentif & des tapas délicieux! Nous avons fêté un anniversaire chez Magpie Magique & ils ont vraiment tout fait pour que nous passions une soirée mémorable. Aussi, la bouffe est fraîche , & les pizzas super bonnes !
One of my new favourite spots in Montreal, it has a really cool speakeasy vibe & the cocktails are phenomenal. The food was good but it won't fill you up if you're hungry. The service was also wonderful.
Absolutely had such a lovely experience here from the service, to the ambiance & to the food & drinks. This was my first time ever visiting Montreal & my mom & I were looking for a cool spot for some late night drinks & chats & this was perfect. This is a Speakeasy Bar with nice dim-lighting, burlesque-style decor, soft jazz music in the background that isn't too loud where you can actually hear each other speak! I ordered the Late Night Encounter drink which was like a Espresso Martini but, it wasn't too strong or bitter at all - it was very smooth with the perfect amount of sweetness. Then, I ordered their No Bias drink which was refreshing & very tasty. My mom & I got the Mirza Ghassemi & Noix Roties - both perfect little snacks to enjoy with your drinks & then we got their Burrata pizza to share which was SO DELICIOUS. I definitely will come back when I return to Montreal again!
Went here with my boyfriend on our little getaway to montreal because we love speakeasies & it was just adorable, just a bit hard to find because we were dropped off at the back & didn't know that it was the black door with the light... BUT! that's the fun of a speakeasy, there's also a big exterior on the main street but we didn't see it. Drinks were really good & atmosphere was super chilled out :)
The intimate, laid-back atmosphere, burlesque-style décor, soft jazzy music, & excellent, reasonably priced cocktail menu make it the perfect setting for a date night. We ordered several cocktails & a mocktail, all of which were delicious & expertly prepared. They also serve a variety of wines & beers. If you happen to feel a little peckish, they've got you covered with a food menu to enjoy with their extensive list of beverages. Classic bar munchies like olives, nuts, & popcorn, as well as some incredible dips of either goat cheese, eggplant, or hummus. We especially enjoyed the goat cheese dip. They also offer larger dishes like pizza, a sandwich, & beef tartare. With a great central location & wonderful service, we will most definitely return on an actual date to enjoy this lovely speakeasy.
Jul 23, 2024
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Nice cocktails in a cool atmosphere. In this case, Magpie probably refers to the disorganized mishmash of unrelated decorations spread over the place, as the word could be defined as "a person who collects things, especially things of little use or value". But it's a fun speakeasy experience, with a great vibe & a cool secret entrance on Gilford. Unfortunately, they seemed understaffed that night & so the service was slow, but friendly. The Gins'N Roses cocktail was the nicest I've tried there so far. Apparently, at happy hour the cocktails are only $10, the pizza is $17, & they sometimes have live music.
Amazing service! Dimitri was the sweetest & was very personable. We really enjoyed his service & this beautiful speakeasy. Drinks were fabulous & the vibe was perfect for our birthday celebration! He even offered me a birthday shot & gave us an umbrella for the rain!
This speakeasy has a great retro atmosphere, fabulous drinks & amazing service - shoutout to Dimitri, who took excellent care of our large party. I'll definitely be back!
Went with a friend to this lovely speakeasy, it's very close to Laurier station which while not part of the experience is very convenient in itself. The ambiance of the bar was cozy & warm, the staff were very polite & attentive & the drinks tasted wonderful & disappeared a bit too fast. William our host told us about the drink he designed, (the Gamora), & he made sure our experience was good. It was excellent all around!
Definitely a hidden gem & a must try in the Plateau! The food was just as tasty as the drinks. The decor & atmosphere of the speakeasy was so much fun & also so well thought out. Dimitri & Villiam from the staff team were super welcoming. Overall, this place gets a 10/10 across the board for their delicious menu, fun concept & amazing staff. We'll for sure come back!
This is a gem of a place (but I have a huge soft spot for speakeasy's). The entrance to Magpie says is all...a non-descript steel fire door on Gilford (although you can access it via St. Denis) with a scripted not "Livraison" painted on it & a red light over time...it literally screams "SPEAKEASY". Inside the retro red-light turn of the century décor is a relaxed environment where you go to chill with friends enjoying cocktails & small tapas style dishes. The ambiance is definitely in keeping with the theme. Like all speakeasy's in town, then offer a cocktail menu supported by additional inspirations. Normally I choose a Negroni but on the night of our visit they also offered a Green Negroni (using absinthe in some way). They also offer mocktails. While we didn't have an eats we did see a table adjacent order Hummus & Naan (the positive murmurs were audible). Definitely worth a visit just for the fun of it. Enjoy!
Had a great night at this speakeasy! The food is great for sharing & so delicious. The vibe & music made me feel like I was not in Montreal. I can't wait to go back!
Absolutely incredible experience here. The staff went above & beyond to ensure we had a good time, from complimentary food (which was incredible, the eggplant dip is to die for!!), to the bartender making us cocktails off menu. Our server Becca was also super lovely. Will definitely be going back, love that there is a speakeasy in the plateau now!
A lovely new speakeasy! Great & affordable classics cocktails complimented by tasty & creative small bites (plus vegan options!). I recommend you ask for Villiam's Green Negroni.
Magpie Magique cocktail bar is a beautiful vibrant speakeasy inspired by the most legendary hotel bars across the world. This space is perfect to sip a good drink along with a short concise menu of sharing plates. Le bar à cocktails Magpie Magique est un magnifique speakeasy vibrant inspiré des bars d'hôtels les plus légendaires à travers le monde. Cet espace est parfait pour siroter une bonne boisson accompagnée d'un menu court & concis d'assiettes à partager.
