Super chic place with awesome drinks. Antoine took very good care of us and even made our drinks! Would def come back and recommend.
Amit R.
My favorite cocktail bar in Montreal - hands down! Super cool speakeasy vibe...I felt like I was in a James Bond movie. Dimly lit, DJ was spinning some tunes...the vibe was perfect! After a short wait, our hostess got us a seat at the bar. IF you can sit at the bar, do it! Watching the bartenders make their drinks is very entertaining. Our bartender (I think his name is Arnold) was awesome to hang out with. He was engaging, very helpful and simply a master of his craft.The menu is very big...lots of options for whiskey flights as well as a TON of mixed drinks. The bartenders will also make you whatever you're in the mood for.I can't wait to go back!!
Paul V.
Wow! This place is the absolute dog's bollocks (that is irish for 'really, really good'). Decor is cool - kinda speak east with a chill and old fashioned fusion to it. I don't care if you like whiskey or not. Personally I'm not a huge fan. But if you are into unbelievably professionally constructed cocktails made right in front of you by the ultimate in mixologists, then this is a place for you. Forget about how amazing the drinks are (and they are!). It's the sheer skill of the mixology that will blow your mind. These guys are pros and very humble and shy about their skill it took a lot for them to pose for this pick for me. Come here with a friend of two or on your own as I did. Make sure you are seated at the bar and watch the show. It's phenomenal.
Kevin R.
I am visiting from New York and came across this bar by chance. I thought the drink and food menu seemed really intriguing so I went inside and OMG I am so glad that I did. This place is simply spectacular. The bartenders are so knowledgeable about drinks and just watching them create drinks and put their artistry on display was a pleasure. The DJ that they had spinning was also great, a lot of favorite songs from the 90s and early 2000s which made me really feel at home. You really can't go wrong with this place. I had an awesome time here!
Claudia Ibrahim
I would give this place 0 stars if i could
Very rude! Mediocre , bad service
We had a reservation for 2, and host was busy discussing tables with a party of 7 who didn’t have a reservation. We asked
Amber J.
This place is something special! We were able to make a reservation online which made everything so easy! I love a good cocktail and this place exceeded my expectations!!! I ordered a Wabee and a Gold crush both EXCELLENT! Being able to watch the drinks being made was so fun too! We also ordered nachos which were good and enough for the 2 of us. But stars of the show the drinks... I wish I could have tried one of each... delicious combinations so balanced!! Best cocktails of my life!!! Ambiance was neat as well they had a dj we will be back! These pictures don't do the drinks justice... again the combinations and how they taste
Dave S.
Awesome bar with fantastic cocktails and a generous bourbon selection. I was in town visiting and found this lovely speakeasy feeling bar. The staff was amazing, the food was delicious and the drinks were magnificent. Highly recommend. Try a cocktail from Crist he is a fantastic bartender and incredibly helpful
Sebastian B.
Great service and whiskey choices. Charcuterie board was delicious. Cocktails are delicious. Christ was a great mixologist
Bill Z.
While Bootlegger is sometimes referred to as a cocktail bar, a lot of its draw (well, especially for me) is the huge list of whiskeys and pours and flights here. There are over 100 flights you can order off the menu (my count on the current menu was 102). Each is 3 specific whiskeys, typically I think about a 0.75oz. pour of each. By the math, these are generally reasonably priced. I appreciated that your flight includes a small glass of water and a pipette. Often when I've attended whiskey tastings, these are present to allow you to add 1 drop of water to a pour - if you're not familiar, you'd be surprised how just 1 drop can change the palate. But yes, they do also serve cocktails, which will include a menu of them as well as a featured cocktail. Unfortunately, they were out of an ingredient for the current featured cocktail, but I was more than satisfied to have pours and flights. Besides the main bar area, there's a very comfortable looking lounge available that you walk past as you enter.Food is also available here. We didn't order any, but those pizzas looked delicious. If you're going to come here for dinner, as well as drinks, you may want to make a reseervation; if just for drinks, your call.
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Food was decent, drink was great and service was amazing too. Server had good knowledge about drinks and made good suggestions. BUTTTTTT the place was super cold!! We were all freezing… toooo cold we were all shivering and hands were really cold. We asked for blankets and luckily the bar had 3 blankets to give. But we couldnt stay longer from the insane cold AC we had to leave after only few drinks. I saw other review complaining about the insanely cold AC but the owner replied they cant control it. Maybe stopping the AC for every half an hour or so could work adjust the temperature? Or go really well prepared to fight the blasting AC.
This was a great place to hang out and have quality cocktails and delicious food. Julian was amazing and very helpful and welcoming. The DJ played great hits and made the atmosphere even more enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Chris Ugolini
An all-around excellent bar to visit when you're in the area. The atmosphere is so soothing and calming, the drinks are on another level, and the staff is very friendly. The bartenders are world-class professionals and you can tell they have a passion for this. If you can't find street parking, there's a $12 parking garage just around the block on Milton with the on-foot exit/entrance just about facing Bootlegger.
Dylan Remedios
Place has a nice Vibe. The decor and dim lighs and the service all 5 star. My favourite drink was the smoking lisa. But also tried the peach julep (slight sweeter). The staff was really friendly too.Highly recommend this bar
Kimberly Weber
Chris was incredibly knowledgeable and charismatic. He took us through the history of each whiskey and gave us a wonderful experience and deeper appreciation for whiskey. 10/10- the private tasting is perfect for a couple, group- no matter your knowledge/experience with whiskey. You’ll come out an expert ?
Michelle R.
We were in Montreal and my friend said one of the things to do is to visit a local jazz bar, which I was on board for. Bootlegger was like a 10-15 minute walk from the metro station. We stopped by half an hour before the band started playing.Bootlegger is nicely decorated with all the empty liquor bottles that they've used for their drinks throughout the years. I'm not a cocktail enthusiast but my friend is. The waiter spoke English so thankfully, I didn't have to impart my broken french on anyone's poor ears. I got the flamingo no.3 and my friend got this cocktail with smoke. Her's was so fancy. The waiter made a big presentation out of it and smoked the cocktail in front of us. The drinks were good - you don't only taste the alcohol. There's a good mix with the other flavors.We were also huge fans of the band. They were playing jazz versions of modern rock songs and then switched it up to traditional jazz songs. Super cute. I'm glad we got to stop by during our trip.
Super chic place with awesome drinks. Antoine took very good care of us and even made our drinks! Would def come back and recommend.
My favorite cocktail bar in Montreal - hands down! Super cool speakeasy vibe...I felt like I was in a James Bond movie. Dimly lit, DJ was spinning some tunes...the vibe was perfect! After a short wait, our hostess got us a seat at the bar. IF you can sit at the bar, do it! Watching the bartenders make their drinks is very entertaining. Our bartender (I think his name is Arnold) was awesome to hang out with. He was engaging, very helpful and simply a master of his craft.The menu is very big...lots of options for whiskey flights as well as a TON of mixed drinks. The bartenders will also make you whatever you're in the mood for.I can't wait to go back!!
Wow! This place is the absolute dog's bollocks (that is irish for 'really, really good'). Decor is cool - kinda speak east with a chill and old fashioned fusion to it. I don't care if you like whiskey or not. Personally I'm not a huge fan. But if you are into unbelievably professionally constructed cocktails made right in front of you by the ultimate in mixologists, then this is a place for you. Forget about how amazing the drinks are (and they are!). It's the sheer skill of the mixology that will blow your mind. These guys are pros and very humble and shy about their skill it took a lot for them to pose for this pick for me. Come here with a friend of two or on your own as I did. Make sure you are seated at the bar and watch the show. It's phenomenal.
I am visiting from New York and came across this bar by chance. I thought the drink and food menu seemed really intriguing so I went inside and OMG I am so glad that I did. This place is simply spectacular. The bartenders are so knowledgeable about drinks and just watching them create drinks and put their artistry on display was a pleasure. The DJ that they had spinning was also great, a lot of favorite songs from the 90s and early 2000s which made me really feel at home. You really can't go wrong with this place. I had an awesome time here!
I would give this place 0 stars if i could Very rude! Mediocre , bad service We had a reservation for 2, and host was busy discussing tables with a party of 7 who didn’t have a reservation. We asked
This place is something special! We were able to make a reservation online which made everything so easy! I love a good cocktail and this place exceeded my expectations!!! I ordered a Wabee and a Gold crush both EXCELLENT! Being able to watch the drinks being made was so fun too! We also ordered nachos which were good and enough for the 2 of us. But stars of the show the drinks... I wish I could have tried one of each... delicious combinations so balanced!! Best cocktails of my life!!! Ambiance was neat as well they had a dj we will be back! These pictures don't do the drinks justice... again the combinations and how they taste
Awesome bar with fantastic cocktails and a generous bourbon selection. I was in town visiting and found this lovely speakeasy feeling bar. The staff was amazing, the food was delicious and the drinks were magnificent. Highly recommend. Try a cocktail from Crist he is a fantastic bartender and incredibly helpful
Great service and whiskey choices. Charcuterie board was delicious. Cocktails are delicious. Christ was a great mixologist
While Bootlegger is sometimes referred to as a cocktail bar, a lot of its draw (well, especially for me) is the huge list of whiskeys and pours and flights here. There are over 100 flights you can order off the menu (my count on the current menu was 102). Each is 3 specific whiskeys, typically I think about a 0.75oz. pour of each. By the math, these are generally reasonably priced. I appreciated that your flight includes a small glass of water and a pipette. Often when I've attended whiskey tastings, these are present to allow you to add 1 drop of water to a pour - if you're not familiar, you'd be surprised how just 1 drop can change the palate. But yes, they do also serve cocktails, which will include a menu of them as well as a featured cocktail. Unfortunately, they were out of an ingredient for the current featured cocktail, but I was more than satisfied to have pours and flights. Besides the main bar area, there's a very comfortable looking lounge available that you walk past as you enter.Food is also available here. We didn't order any, but those pizzas looked delicious. If you're going to come here for dinner, as well as drinks, you may want to make a reseervation; if just for drinks, your call.
Food was decent, drink was great and service was amazing too. Server had good knowledge about drinks and made good suggestions. BUTTTTTT the place was super cold!! We were all freezing… toooo cold we were all shivering and hands were really cold. We asked for blankets and luckily the bar had 3 blankets to give. But we couldnt stay longer from the insane cold AC we had to leave after only few drinks. I saw other review complaining about the insanely cold AC but the owner replied they cant control it. Maybe stopping the AC for every half an hour or so could work adjust the temperature? Or go really well prepared to fight the blasting AC.
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This was a great place to hang out and have quality cocktails and delicious food. Julian was amazing and very helpful and welcoming. The DJ played great hits and made the atmosphere even more enjoyable. Highly recommend.
An all-around excellent bar to visit when you're in the area. The atmosphere is so soothing and calming, the drinks are on another level, and the staff is very friendly. The bartenders are world-class professionals and you can tell they have a passion for this. If you can't find street parking, there's a $12 parking garage just around the block on Milton with the on-foot exit/entrance just about facing Bootlegger.
Place has a nice Vibe. The decor and dim lighs and the service all 5 star. My favourite drink was the smoking lisa. But also tried the peach julep (slight sweeter). The staff was really friendly too.Highly recommend this bar
Chris was incredibly knowledgeable and charismatic. He took us through the history of each whiskey and gave us a wonderful experience and deeper appreciation for whiskey. 10/10- the private tasting is perfect for a couple, group- no matter your knowledge/experience with whiskey. You’ll come out an expert ?
We were in Montreal and my friend said one of the things to do is to visit a local jazz bar, which I was on board for. Bootlegger was like a 10-15 minute walk from the metro station. We stopped by half an hour before the band started playing.Bootlegger is nicely decorated with all the empty liquor bottles that they've used for their drinks throughout the years. I'm not a cocktail enthusiast but my friend is. The waiter spoke English so thankfully, I didn't have to impart my broken french on anyone's poor ears. I got the flamingo no.3 and my friend got this cocktail with smoke. Her's was so fancy. The waiter made a big presentation out of it and smoked the cocktail in front of us. The drinks were good - you don't only taste the alcohol. There's a good mix with the other flavors.We were also huge fans of the band. They were playing jazz versions of modern rock songs and then switched it up to traditional jazz songs. Super cute. I'm glad we got to stop by during our trip.