50 Best Cocktail Bars in Montreal

“Was my first visit to their new space (they just reopened and expanded) and I was blown away. Beautiful, sophisticated design, but still feels intimate and low key. Staff were fun and friendly; drinks were fresh, interesting/unique and stiff. Loved the vibe overall and definitely worth making a detour for - it's a great spot for a date, to hang with friends, or to entertain business colleagues/clients. They've completely upped their game even further and cemented its status as one of the best cocktail bars in the city.“

“Fun atmosphere, good drinks, delicious brownies and kind staff. Plus the original way to get in the building through a hidden door and doorbell was a nice touch adding to the overall experience.“

“Me encanto la comida, el maracuyá sour me hizo regresar a Perú. El ambiente y el personal súper agradable. Definitivamente, regreso y recomiendo. ☺️“

“Tasty food, friendly service, quaint atmosphere.“

“Drinks where great definitely a place to visit“

“C’était ma première expérience dans le cadre d’un 5@7 avec des clients et j’ai adoré mon expérience. Mon expérience n’aurait pas été pareil sans le service exceptionnel de notre serveuse Emy. Son calme ainsi que sa proactivité à venir nous voir afin qu’il nous manque de rien m’a épaté. Elle a l’œil et le souci du détail. Nous avons adoré sa bonne humeur contagieuse et son sourire. Un vrai plaisir d’être servi par une serveuse aussi compétente et chaleureuse. Nous reviendrons, c’est certain. Merci Emy pour ton service exemplaire!“

“Bar Bello is a fantastic addition to this section of Blvd. St-Laurent in Little Italy.

Open for one (1) year, the decoration transports us to a similar place in Milan or Rome, for a moment.

Superb selection of Negronis or variations of Negroni, the execution of the cocktails is impeccable thanks above all to a clever selection of top quality alcohols, some privately imported (including superb vermouths).

I love the nod to the bar staff in Italy in the 50s with their white coats, it looks very professional, it takes idiots to mistake it for a scientific laboratory coat.

During our visit, we toured the Negronis, the classic was the best, but our 4 cocktails were all excellent and meticulously executed (well done ?). The prices are high ($18 per cocktail) but the quality is also superior, the quality/price ratio is respected.

In closing, I have rarely been so delighted to go to the toilet, the decoration clashes with the rest of the decoration but it is a nice visual interruption.

Highly recommended.

P.S.: please leave a ❤️ if this review was useful in making your choices, thank you ?

Parking: Good luck finding yourself a parking meter, the city of Montreal is removing all the spaces to make your life difficult.“

“Friendly service. Great view of the Canal, especially when you're outside. We were lucky to get the front to ourselves.
Our red wine was warm, and the selection of snacks and drinks were pretty basic.
Basically come for the experience but maybe just for one glass.“

“définitivement un des meilleurs bars de quartier de Montréal. Steph et Pascal sont super cool, les cocktails "sua coche" et leurs bieres spécialement brassées pour l'endroit excellentes! Meilleurs Dj 100% vinyles de tout Montréal en plus!“

“Wiw. Lynn is def on my top 5 mixologists in the world. I’m not kidding. Test him. Vieux Carré, boulevardier, old fashion… you name it. Very honest if he can’t make it, he’ll tell you. And will come with options… very amazing. Just go. Ask for Lynn.“

“J’ai adoré les huîtres et le meilleur tartare de saumon que j’ai mangé depuis longtemps.. bravo :)“

“My wife and I had a fantastic evening here on Friday. It has a warm atmosphere that made us want to stay much longer than we would have normally. The food was exquisite, and a good value for the quality provided. The wine list was extensive, featuring wines from several French regions, as well as some from Italy, Spain, US, and Canada. The servers were attentive, speaking French and English, and there was a sommelier on staff to help with the wine. The plates weren’t overly large, but we were quite filled after three courses, wine, and an aperitif. We are definitely coming back the next time we’re in town.“

“Such wonderful and delicious tapas and cocktails.“

“Super ambiance très bons cocktails j’aimerais seulement qu’il y ait un peu plus de choix de plats mais ceux choisis étaient délicieux!“

“Got served by Lea!! She is the absolute best. Made my entire experience likeable. Amazing drinks and ambiance. I will definitely be back and will suggest this to all my friends for a night out. & will definitely be back to see lea !!! ;)“

“Beautiful cocktails, original dishes, fresh and super well seasoned. We had a blast! The service was very attentive and attentive, special mention to Nathy! Not to mention the super lively atmosphere and great music adding a special touch to the experience. I recommend for outings as a couple or with friends!!!! :)“

“Amazing bar, super good cocktails, the atmosphere is great and unlike #2 it's quite small but intimate in a good way!

We were able to be served by the AMAZING Arianne, thank you again a thousand times for the superb service! It's worth going there just for her!“

“Excellent repas, service impeccable avec le sourire. Je recommande“

“Place magnifique, autant la salle intérieure que la terrasse. Belle carte, pour tous les goûts! Je regrette cependant qu'à peine avoir payé la facture, on nous ai demandé de quitter car il y avait un soi-disant line up (inexistant), et d'autres tables libres autour de nous. Un peu rude, surtout pour une table à 200$ (à 2).“

“Le milky way est un magnifique endroit avec une bonne ambiance pour terminer une soirée entre amis. J’ai commander le drink Preach’s peach pour sa composition et le magnifique verre annoncé sur le menu (flamingo). Malheureusement, le drink n’a pas été servi dans le verre tant attendu. Dans ce genre d’endroit, la présentation fait toute la différence pour justifier un cocktail à 25$. J’aurais apprécier qu’on me renseigne que le verre n’était pas disponible ce soir-là. J’aurais probablement opter vers un autre cocktail à un prix plus modeste. Ceci dit, le goût était bon. Nous ne recommandons pas les spritz sans alcool qui sont à notre goût fade et simplement amer. Un ajout de sirop simple pourrait probablement balancer l’amerture de ce drink qui est normalement délicieux avec du mousseux, bien entendu. Pour terminer, le cocktail bleu dont je ne me souvient plus le nom était le highlight de la soirée. Je retournerais au MilkyWay pour retenter l’expérience :) Au plaisir,“

“Tres different!La deco tres special et chaleureux! Les cocktails vraiment délicieux! Le serveur nous a expliqué les différentes cocktails et le menu ! Le service 5/5 Excellent! L’endroit un peu petit mais très COZY!“

“Bar- grande sélection-bonne ambiance musicale“

“Such a wonderful establishment. ❤️ Tried the Premiere of the signature Mocktail by Jasmine; Amaretto Amore (AA), Launching tomorrow at 'N sur McKay' bar.

For a little something sweet that even the salty, savory preferred patrons would love, you'll want to check this out.

A hint of Chocolat Aztec Bitters, Amaretto and Coffee mix.

Well done ✔️. #JDP3_official approved.

Check out their listing on p. 79 of the Kaitlyn McGInnis guidebook, 111 places in Montreal that you must not miss.
ISBN 978-3-7-7408-1721-3
Avail at the N bar ? or online.“

“First class restaurant that does not disappoint in ANY way !“

“Good service with nice attention

Vegetarian options: Well mentioned

Dietary restrictions: The alternatives and restrictions are mentioned by the service and ask us if we have any allergies

Kid-friendliness: The restaurant is suitable for children

Wheelchair accessibility: Elevator available“

“So, this review is a little different from most, because people often come to a place one time experience a good thing and drop a positive review. I on the other hand expect consistency and I am a little on the OCD side, especially when I travel. That just means I find the restaurants that I like and I have been known to eat the same meals two days in a row. One of the things that stands out immediately to me is that for the most part you have the same staff working dinner or evening shifts as you do the brunch on Saturday and Sunday. This makes for long days but it produces consistency. Timeliness and courtesy are number one for the ladies on the floor. Attention to detail is critical to the men on the cookline, as each plate comes out as an arrangement of food, not simply a pile of ingredients. I was in Montreal for a conference from Friday to Sunday so I was able to eat 2 dinners and 2 brunches, and I have to say they were quite exceptional. I do give the brunch a slight tip of the cap for being more consistent of the two meals and having the best consistency with the Big Brunch, the Americano, and the fresh squeezed juice. It is probably one of the best breakfast/brunches I have had since Verviers, Brussels in 2019. The Big Brunch consisted of fried sunny side up eggs, a sausage, fried potatoes with hollandaise, cubed fresh tomato, sourdough toast, fresh Americano, and fresh orange and grapefruit juice. The flavors work together to complement each other with the eggs having been lightly peppered by the chef and maybe fried in the salty fat from the sausage to give them the right amount of seasoning. Dinner the first day I had a beer and a ribeye prepared medium rare with pepper seasoning and a brown gravy accompanying the pureed potatoes. The steak was cooked perfectly. The next night I had the charcutier meat with sourdough, which was a nice assortment of the traditional fare one might find. It would have been nice to have found a smaller plate that include both meat and cheese. I did have a bottle of the California 2020 Elizabeth Spencer Cab and it paired well with everything, sometimes a little fruity and others a little spicy depending on how the notes hit the palette. Dinner was the same as the night before, but although the ribeye was ordered medium rare it came out more to medium. That was a little disappointing, but still satisfying in the end. To finish my meal I had the brownie with pecan crumble and sauce which finished off the bottle of Cab perfectly. This morning I had an amazing brunch again, and now I must say adieu as I head to the airport to return home.“

“Our first visit at Clandestino was nothing short of stellar. There was clearly attention to service. We ordered a Mezcal flight, and we went on a tasting trip even if we weren't connoisseurs; the barman/owner came over and explained each Mezcal we tasted with enough detail to tickle our curiosity. Each of them were remarkable and it was such an amazing experience. I recommend 100%“

“We just happened upon this place as we ate nearby and we’re looking for a place to have a cocktail before heading home. It turned out to be a great choice as their bartender was very skilled at making cocktails - both the traditional ones as well as the newer trendy ones. The decor was appealing and the vibe both indoors and outdoors was great… on a Tuesday night. Will have to return to try the food.“

“The ambiance was just as impressive, with a beautifully designed interior that really set the mood for a relaxing meal.

We started with the takoyaki, and it was absolutely delicious. The dough was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, filled with just the right amount of tender octopus. The flavor was rich and well-balanced, making it one of the best takoyaki dishes I’ve had.

The sushi was equally impressive, fresh, and expertly prepared, but it was the overall experience — the service, the food, and the design — that made it truly memorable. I’ll definitely be returning soon!“

“Great experience, nice live music“

“Service très courtois, belle ambiance, bonne bouffe et bon vin. De plus, l’accès au wifi est un must pour pouvoir y travailler ou autre. :)“

“Love me a good speakeasy.

This one was a bit too easy to find but it made enjoying the delightful cocktails even easier. Thomas was a gracious host and Leo behind the bar a true mixology craftsman.

I enjoyed the house negroni and based on that, followed it up with Leo’s choice. He picked the Side Car for me. Direct hit! Way to go Leo!!

Chill video, no pretension, amazing cocktails, $1 oysters for 5a7.

Good spot for cocktails after work. Shared plates look delicious but I was solo and the plates would have been better shared so I skipped out for an excuse to come back.

The Prix Fixe looks reasonable too. Come with a large party and share family style after work or before a night on the town.“

“Nice bar on St-Hubert pizza. Beautiful atmosphere and I don't know why, rather popular for weddings ? Just a bit of a shame that they don't offer glasses of water automatically, or that they don't offer glasses or pints for beers “

“There is no better place post bowling g-plus,
It seems that the staff is as hot as pizza and it's the
Only advert with a full film in the lamps…
If only you had been there
Y-could have taken advantage of the promo shots!

(only problem is the douchebag I was with, see photo)“

“I think that here I had the best food in Montreal so far. Delicious italian dishes with a Quebec touch. So many choices and everything was delicious.
I came here for a wedding and they took good care of us. If you want to try a good cocktail try the spicy Margarita. It was delicious.
I would return for sure.“

“Excellent service, rapide, magnifiques sourires, personnalités incroyable et musique de bon goût !!“

“fabulous coffee, and a great study spot. I got the americano with some oat milk and it was rich, creamy, not over roasted, smooth and wasn’t too watery. the atmosphere is that of tour friend who owns a cabin on the lake - very relaxed and perfect for studying in a calm atmosphere. i’d love to go back for happy hour on a friday!“

“I think this is going to be my new favorite cocktail bar in Downtown Montreal.
The atmosphere is so cool and they said they have a DJ coming by 11 pm. I went on a Fri night.
The service was amazing and they explained everything with details. I chose my cocktail from their specials and it was AMAZING. It’s called La Marseillaise. A colorful gin based cocktail. Definitely will go there again.“

“Meilleur restaurant mexicain à Montréal à essayer“

“J'ai passé de merveilleux moments au Huis Clos !
L'équipe est vraiment sympathique et à l'écoute. Le service est rapide et les cocktails sont délicieux et super beaux. Ils ont même des options sans alcool pour satisfaire tout le monde.

La cuisine y est délicieuse et magnifiquement présentée par leurs staff de cuisine qui prennent le temps de soigner nos assiettes. Des options végétariennes sont même disponibles.
J'ai eu un coup de cœur pour leur poêlée de champignons et leurs desserts savoureux.

Je recommande vivement que ce soit pour un groupe ou une personne seule, impossible de s'ennuyer, l'ambiance et le décor sauront vous charmer.
L'essayer c'est l'adopter !

Merci ??“

“Ambiance de party! Musique super bonne! La déco est magnifique! Le staff est sympathique!! La bouffe est excellente!! 10/10 pour moi!!“

“Amazing place, drinks and bar team are super nice“

“Oh man! Felix offered a fantastic service to us, and the cocktails are definitely worth it. Very nice flavor profile and quite strong.“

“nous avons passé une formidable soirée au Mezcaleros de Repentigny! Tapas mexicains sur la coche, coktails originaux et savoureux, ambiance décontractée! un must dans Lanaudière! Merci!“

“Really recommend this place! Dj is awesome on a Saturday night, everything we order is always tasty, and service is on point (they let me bring a cake for special events) and always give my group and I a great table because we reserve 2 weeks in advance. The bar is also very pleasant for walk ins.“

“Beautiful place in service“

“What a great little place with superbly crafted cocktails. Me and my colleague stumbled in here late on a Monday evening and were treated to some wonderful live music, friendly and attentive staff and a bar-tender who made us feel like family. Ah, Montreal!“

“Excellent restaurant ! Je vous le recommande!“

“J’ai adoré l’expérience au Marcus! Ambiance, nourriture et service personnalisé!“

“I loved it, we came to visit Montreal to spend the birthday of one of my friends, and they recommended this place to us, and we really loved it, the atmosphere, the music, the food and above all the attention of the waiter Camilo, if you come you will I recommend!✨“