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“

“What a gem! Perfect ambience with high ceilings, plants, and music that could be heard without drowning out conversation.

Mathieu's service was impeccable and the Sommeliere found the perfect wine for us.

Notable dishes were the Shitake Rillettes (vegan), Smoked Tomatoes (vegetarian), Mussels with peas, and Lobster Capelletti.

Just superb, I wish we lived closer.

Vegetarian options: Both vegetarian and vegan options available and at least as tasty and thoughtfully prepared as the others.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options listed and they asked regarding allergies and restrictions both when we made the reservation and at the begining of the service.“

“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!“

“So far, my favorite place for getting a Negroni in Montreal! Amazing real Italian atmosphere that makes me feel like I am in Rome! A bar with Italian music and lots of good cocktails…
It is so special that you can see some God images here and there ….Italian!
Try the Negroni machine! Fantasticò!“

“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.“

“Stunning views, beautiful food, delicious cocktails all served by the most fabulous staff..Sasha, Sophie and Gabriel are friendly and fun..amazing service…we shall return❤️“

“Stopped by here two nights, first on a Thursday then Saturday. Thursday was laidback with a decent amount of people and Saturday was busy but still chill. I think it’s because people here are sitting either at the bar or tables conversing. It’s not a bar where people stand and talk and walk around. I found that interesting as it makes for a different vibe. There’s a variety of beers on draft and I tried one (Hop Valley) that was good. I drank a cocktail which was just the right amount of alcohol, not weak or strong. Its a pleasant and friendly place to relax with friends.“

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

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

“Such wonderful and delicious tapas and cocktails.“

“We booked, but without much advance notice. And we used the link on google maps to book, without any hiccups. Despite the fact that the restaurant was full, we were found a very good table inside as we had requested when booking (it was a bit chilly). Honestly, I would have preferred the ceviche to be more marinated. But it was still good, and all the dishes had a nice presentation. In addition, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very pleasant.“

“I was initially sketched out when my friend walked me to an alley and opened a tiny black door. Then we walked down the stairs. And then there was another door with an apple on it. Felt sooo surreal like I was in matrix following the rabbit.

And boom. The place was stunning. I can't emphasize enough how sleek and modern the place is. I really wish this place was invite only so we can keep it a cute lil secret. It has exposed concrete walls and iron beams. Cinder blocks with candles everywhere. Comfortable group seats and great ambience overall.

Oh the music is a banger too.

And we ordered some cocktails and man they were delicious. Even the mocktails were amazing.

The other stunning part was that the place wasn't even that expensive. I'm from Austin and I'm used to spending $30 USD on a drink and here it was like $20ish CAD which was a pleasant surprise. And mocktails at $10/drink.

Highly recommend this place if you're on a 5th date with a girl and wanna take her to a place you both can dress up and have an intimate and yet upscale evening together.

Definitely bringing my 20 some friends here next time.

But also shhhh keep this place a secret!“

“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.“

“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,“

“If you desire high quality drinks, this is the spot. The service, however, is somehow better. AMAZING staff that can craft the cocktails that back up the service. One of the best bars I’ve patronized.

-Your friends from Minneapolis“

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

“mais sérieux, non. laissez cette belle terrasse pour nous, les gens du quartier!! c'est tellement beau!! bonne sélection d'alcool, de cocktails, de bières et menu bouffe A1... mais gardez le secret :) surtout le Rooftop.“

“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“

“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!“

“Service impeccable, personnel chaleureux,cocktails délicieux. Que demander de mieux?“

“We reserved the back space for a birthday. Staff was great, huge selection of spirits and some St Ambroise on tap to cleanse your palette. Would definitely recommend for an enjoyable evening of sipping and company.NOTE: No food is available but they allow you to order for delivered there.“

“Barroco was a delightful find. I was intrigued by the decor, and more importantly, the service was incredible. My husband and I started off meeting a wonderful waitress by the name of Alessandra. Alessandra was very helpful in choosing my cocktail for the evening along with our scrumptious dinner. Along with dinner, we wanted to order a bottle of red wine that would pair nicely with the paella we ordered. Alessandra immediately introduced us to a sommelier by the name of Phillip. He was definitely an expert in his field. Phillip shared his passion and experience in describing a bottle of wine that would make our palettes pop. We scored the best bottle of wine with our chosen meal. That particular bottle he chose was absolutely perfect. Thank you, Phillip, for helping us. The evening does not stop there. Alessandra, the waitress circles back to us and offers us a dessert menu. My husband and I had one glass, each of the red wine left to enjoy. Instead of dessert, we asked Alessandra if she could bring a cheese platter with brioche bread. She did just that. Phillip also circled back to us, and once he learned we were essentially having cheese and bread for our dessert with our wine, Phillip was very excitedand said, "Nice choice."
Barroco, you have a wonderful restaurant, but what makes it even better is your staff offering their best cutomer experience. Thanks again for making every one of my husband's, and of course, my taste buds explode!!“

“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. :)“

“Calsa verde cocktail was very good, one of the best I ever had. Dj was playing too. bartender with the hat was super nice. but the bartender with the gloves splashed me with whatever drink he was making multiple times. He seemed a bit annoyed. I was sitting alone minding my own business lol“

“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.“

“Incredible service. Best Japanese food I’ve tried so far, fresh product. Sarina it’s an incredible host, she has such a welcoming spirit plus you can truly feel how passionate she is about her job. Will come back for sure! Thank you Sarina and thank you to all the staff at Le Blossom for creating such an incredible experience for our family visiting from France.“

“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 “

“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.“

“In the damp embrace of March's eve,On the corner street where shadows weave,A neighborhood bar's lights softly gleam,Reflecting in puddles, like a moonlit dream.Whispers of laughter, glasses clink,In the moist air, secrets sync,Raindrops dance on the cobblestone,A symphony of solitude, an atmosphere sown.Through misty panes, a warm allure,Inviting souls seeking an antidote pure,The night unfolds its mystic grace,In the haven of the bar, a tranquil space.“

“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.“

“Loved the calamars, the pâté de foie volaille, the beet salad with fromage de chèvre which was ordered for a party of 6 as entrés. My steak was delicious but I did not like the caesar salad. It is a whole piece of lettuce with sprinkling of sauce and capers on top of it....you seem to have to cut and mix it yourself. I did not eat it...too much effort!“

“Our group had the best experience! Great food, great service, fantastic drinks! We are from out-of-town and our host was so helpful giving us recommendations around the neighborhood and city. I’d recommend to anyone looking for a cool, delicious place for lunch“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Heads down the best resto bar in Montreal. Atmosphere is unmatched and the decor is absolutely beautiful.
I wasn’t expecting much regarding the service, but was pleasantly surprised! The staff is super welcoming and warm, very friendly, yet attentive and very efficient.
The food is, quite simply, extraordinary. Their new wagyu dumplings are a must try! Every dish i ordered was amazing, blending the rich flavors of Asia with a contemporary twists that surprise and delight. Even as the music start to get louder, the quality of the food remains unforgettable.
The bar is no less impressive, heads down best cocktails i’ve had in Montreal.
Overall unmatched ambiance, best DJ with nice lighting and great ventilation. Place is spotlessly clean and impeccably maintained. While the prices are on the higher side, the quality of the experience justifies every dollar. 10/10 recommend my favorite place in Montreal by far!“

“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!“

“Highly recommend. What ever you order you will be happy with. You can try something different every time and you will be satisfied Staff is amazing, service is fast and food is just amazing!!! I would post a picture of my food but I devoured it so fast lol“

“Beautiful place in service“

“Excellent food, exceptional experience! You definitely have to try this place. The cocktails are perfectly balanced, and the attention to detail is remarkable. We live for this kind of experience, and that's exactly what you'll find here.“

“Went for dinner with friends during our Montreal visit from the US. The restaurant is beautiful and has a bit of a Miami vibe to it. I will have to say that the menu is somewhat limited and it’s not clear what type of food or flavors they specialize in. The portions are on the small side. I ordered the Pacific striped bass for over $50CAD which was a misnomer because the tiger shrimp was just as big as the fish which was smaller than two fingers (the skin side makes it look bigger but half the fish was nonexistent on the other side). We got the sashimi appetizer with a toro add on which was very fresh and melt-in-your-mouth.

The Four Seasons bathroom around the corner of the restaurant has a rose gold lighting going on which makes it flattering. Apparently it’s quite the photo destination as often there are mobs of young women spending 15-25 minutes posing in front of the floor to ceiling mirrors and taking selfies of themselves. It was seriously annoying as a patron trying to use the restroom.“

“My girls and I had a great time at this place last night. We had dinner and drinks and everything tasted delicious. My friends had the tasting menu and they were raving about how good it all was. Our server was also super sweet and very attentive.“

“Belle place possibilité de jouer aux échecs.“