Reviews describe The Coldroom as a standout hidden speakeasy in Old Montreal with a discreet entrance and a cozy cellar like vibe. The cocktail program is the star here, famous for creative, well balanced drinks and a wide whiskey selection, with many guests praising knowledgeable, friendly service; waits can be longer on weekends, and the small food menu is secondary to the drinks. Overall, it is seen as a must visit for cocktail lovers, offering a unique atmosphere, strong vibe, and memorable, high quality cocktails at a price that some consider steep but fair for the experience.
Such a great vibe. Music is the right volume where you can talk, bartenders are phenomenal at their craft, professional, & welcoming. It's hard to find, but well worth the search
Fun speakeasy because you get to press a button to get in. The music was a lot of fun. Crowded & boozy drinks. Took a while for us to order & get our drinks. Interesting crowd.
Atmosphere: 7.5/10
Tucked away in Old Montreal, The Coldroom is a true speakeasy with an unmarked entrance & cellar-like vibe. The space feels like a wine cave meets cocktail den - casual & dim, with a long bar counter & multiple group seating areas. Music was slightly too loud, but still manageable for short conversations.
Drinks: 6/10
Recommendation: Sallerac
The menu is themed around a fictional 1970s Montreal rubber duck squat - playful, creative, & packed with personality. Each drink includes its flavor profile, ingredients, & glassware shape, making it easy to navigate. While the menu concept stands out, the drinks themselves fall a bit flat. Presentation is minimal, with no garnish, & the bar uses below-average glassware & no coasters.
Service: 8.5/10
Water was served on arrival. The team was friendly & attentive throughout. Prices are average for Montreal, with a balance between standard cocktails & more premium, exotic options that are fairly priced.
Classic speakeasy.
Reasonably priced drinks & amazing service.
Perfect vibe. Music wasn't too loud & you could carry a conversation even with it being about 50% full.
Drinks are subjective but their take on the old fashion was a chef's kiss
cool secret bar, found it by accident (saw people standing in line at the bar next door, also stood in line, turned out that this was the entrance to the "coldroom", great atmosphere, nice & pleasant bartenders, helped to choose suitable drinks for each of my friends, fast service, you can take a jelly candy from the bar (a small thing but nice) the menu is quite large (only cocktails) there are a couple of non-alcoholic ones $ 13-15, all the rest start from $ 17, different strengths, to be honest there are small minuses: 1. stuffiness, we were sitting in the bar in the basement & it was too warm there, it felt like there was not enough fresh air. 2. the volume of the music is disproportionate to the area of the room, from which your ears & throat quickly begin to hurt, since it is difficult to communicate with the interlocutor when you can not hear yourself. But if this does not bother you, & you want to pleasantly end the evening, this place is ideal
This is one bar I love. You have to look for the plain black door with a doorbell. Once inside you are escorted down a flight of stairs & into the bar. Atmosphere was perfect with the right balance of music. Everyone there is very friendly. Don't forget to bring your duck.
Sep 16, 2024
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2024: friendly efficient service on a Tuesday. Drinks were great, I had the Money Talks & Rice to Meet You which were balanced & strong. Love the cute duck menu but not sure where they're going with the uninspired decor. Music wasn't memorable either. 2019: Great service & decent drinks but was a bit disappointed considering the amazing Christmas pop-up bar was created by the same people. Despite being a speakeasy, it didn't really have any sort of classy loungey vibe like all the others, & felt more like a pub atmosphere.
Fun little place. The speakeasy part of it just means they have an unmarked door (look for it across the street from Bevo) - they're not snooty or exclusive in any way. Good cocktails, full & with hip music, but not overly packed/loud - they keep a good balance.
