Hands down the best speakeasy or cocktail bar we visited while in MTL. It's behind a hidden door…read morenext to the smallest bar in Canada, which is so fun. You want to be brought in and it's dark and moody with the BEST craft cocktail list. The theme is duck - which is so fun. Our bartender was OUTSTANDING. He gave not only the best drink recommendations, but also gave us a hand written list of his favorite spots in MTL (drinks, dining, activities, etc). I wish we would've gotten his name because I cannot praise him enough!

The Coldroom is a fantastic bar and definitely worth visiting. We actually ended up going twice…read moreduring our trip, and each visit was a little different. The first time, the music was extremely loud, and it seemed like they were short-staffed. The bar was completely packed, and there was only one bartender making drinks, so the wait was a bit longer than expected. We decided to give it another try, and I'm so glad we did. The second visit was amazing! The bartender working that night was incredible--she clearly knows her craft and made our drinks quickly without sacrificing quality. Every cocktail was delicious, and the overall experience was much more enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend The Coldroom. My only suggestion would be that, with a space that busy, the bar could really benefit from having an additional bartender during peak hours. It would help keep wait times down and make an already great experience even better.

Stopped in on a Friday night after dinner at the recommendation of another speakeasy. It was busy…read morebut we got in fairly quickly. The vibes and music were on point. We enjoyed our cocktails and could definitely envision posting up at the bar trying a few different ones!

To be honest, I thought 2nd time would be the charm, but we walked away feeling meh about the…read morecocktails we just had, similar to the feeling I had when I first visited this speakeasy in Dec. 2019. The interior was really fancy - so if for nothing else, you'll get a great photo from visiting this place. The bartender was friendly, but we didn't like any of the cocktails he recommended. Maybe we weren't very good at describing our flavor preferences. The service overall was great, and we even got some free shots for willing to switch seats for other customers. After visited few other speakeasies in Montreal and Quebec City, I can conclude that this was our least favorite stop.

This place is insane. Get the tasting menu, no questions asked. Everything is made to share and…read moreevery dish is incredibly unique and creative. I especially liked the corn (we asked if we could buy the sauce and bring it back to NY with us) and the chicken. Great cocktails too. Come early, this place is a zoo by 7pm.

A brand new little spot just opened! Welcome to Verdun…read morebeach. It's located between 3rd and 4th avenue on Wellington it's actual in the old location once known at balconville. Great spot if you're looking for a fun date or a catch up with your loved ones. The best part is the back seating as most spots have it in the front but there's is tucked away in the back. It's cozy and quiet.

Excellent hidden gem in downtown Montreal. No set menu or cocktail list. The bartenders/mixologists…read morecreate drinks based on what you are looking for. Everything we tried was fantastic! It is a cozy spot. Great for small groups or date night. Great experience, hoping to visit again!

My hotel was nearby and I kept seeing people gathered outside or walking in this place. Around 4:30…read moreone evening it was quiet, so I walked in to check out the food menu. You walk in and there's a clothing store on one side and black curtains straight ahead. I just stood there confused for a second until someone suddenly appeared and escorted me through the curtains, down a long dark hallway, and into this intimate, dimly lit bar. Turns out, I had accidentally stumbled into a speakeasy. The space is tiny--maybe 6-8 seats at the bar and a long banquet along the wall for 10-12 more people. No menus either. They ask what you like and don't like, then craft a cocktail specifically for you. The pours are generous and the bar is stocked with top-shelf liquor. About a drink and a half in, I realized I needed actual food immediately and had to leave. The staff was friendly, personable, and chatty, and because the space is so intimate, you naturally end up talking with the people around you. Definitely more of a solo or date-night spot than a group hang. Such a cool, unexpected experience.

YES TO EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE…read more You walk in and are immediately immersed in a forest like ambiance. Hanging plants and funky music draw you into the main bar area as you're greeted by the server. Jess was energetic, attentive, & super knowledgeable. She made awesome recommendations and gave us some of the best service we have received in Montreal! We started with the Burrata & Prosciutto which came with some legitimately delicious fresh baked bread that was similar to naan. A lighter portion but enough for 5 of us to pick at. We followed with some pizza - the Mush Pit 2.0, Salsiccia di Vitello, & the Bianca Royale (which Jess recommended). Each pizza had 6 slices and the crust was on the thinner side. Each one would get 10 stars across the board, seriously. Two of us shared the Caribbean Queen which was a rum based cocktail that came with a little ~ razzle dazzle ~! Seriously one of the best meals & some of the best service we experienced during our week long trip. Food and drinks came quickly and there was plenty of seating. THANK U JESS!!

Came here for a private event and WOW! All of the drinks were spectacular, the space was whimsical,…read moreand the service was top tier! The food was also phenomenal and large portions for "bites". The tiramisu was a real crowd pleaser and presentation of everything was beautiful. The crème de la crème was probably the best drink I've had in my life!

This is a great local coffee shop with friendly people! We came here early morning Sunday and it…read morewas already busy. I had a latte and my boyfriend had a cold brew and it was excellent. We also ordered a croissant and a cheese danish it was mouth watering !!! Must check out this local coffee shop if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed!

They don't have a lot of non coffee options which is a shame if you visit with a non coffee person…read more The cold brew was meh. But the vibes, the place had great atmosphere and they were even hosting a market when we visited. It's a great place to hang in a fun neighborhood

VERY UNIQUE AND AMAZING!…read more You MUST stop here before or after Joe Beef since it's nearby Coming from Los Angeles, there is nothing similar to this from everywhere I've been. The experience was awesome and the staff were very friendly. Drinks were fairly priced and it is nice and cozy inside I would definitely make this a stop in your itinerary

Splendid. Such a unique vibe and atmosphere. I personally ordered something that turned out to not…read morematch my palette (a cocktail based on ginger beer) but everything my friends ordered was great. Would recommend to any Montreal travelers

Chef Danny is a sweetheart and is so passionate with each delicious plate he creates…read more I had the pleasure of brunching with them Saturday and my mind was blown. The jenga hashbrowns with the homemade ranch! Drool worthy Loved the breakfast poutine The hamburger meat was minced twice so it's so smooth and perfect

As far as hipster spots go I actually really like this one…read more They've split the 2 sections now, now one side is the restaurant and the other half is the bar, you can still order food at the bar but they've split the sections into two distinct areas now that only staff can pass between the black curtain separating. It's a shame because I preferred drinking on the now-resto side. Service is decent, nothing spectacular, again I found service on the now-resto side previously better than the service we received at the bar side. Again it's a shame cuz the bartenders on the now-resto side were fkin awesome: tailored drinks and personal caring customer service. Whereas the bar side was just typical 'here's your drink you ordered' nothing more nothing less. What I do really like about this place is I tend to like almost every single cocktail I order here. They change the list regularly so that's fun too 'cuz always new options to choose from. It is pricey and unfortunately the alcohol content is maybe not as strong as one might like for that price point. However, it does allow to try many many drinks in one sitting without becoming a total drunken a-hole so not necessarily a bad thing. Here's a list of all the drinks I've tried here so far and I've adored almost every one of them and would definitely order again: - Frank sinatra - Trinidad sour - Paper plane - "Gina And Cucumber" shooters - Bloody Caesar: steak spice rim for this one is awesome - Nina Simmone - Pinky Swear: meh good hit the spot, but probably the most disappointing of all drinkerie drinks ive had - Redwine: Pepperwood Grove Cab Sauv 12$ good but not worth inflated price for a glass - Cidre Dublin's Pub: delicious!!! My favorite cidre ever so far. - Martini Lychee: hit the spot not their forte but I was craving one and it did the trick. It's not a place I choose first, but I like comin here every few months to enjoy a few cocktails in a chill vibe and hope they don't close anytime soon.

Stopped in for a late night crème brûlée and loved the vibes here! It was pretty busy and the bar…read morewas full, so we were sat at a table in the corner and got to people watch. We got there right before the kitchen closed but we got our order in just in time and I appreciate our waiter and the kitchen for the excellent quick service!

We really enjoyed Wolf & Workman, a wonderful English pub. It was a great find, recommended to us…read moreby someone we struck up a conversation with. The service was friendly and accommodating throughout the evening. The pub setting is lively, so it can get loud, but the food is exactly the hearty, comforting English pub fare you'd hope for. I had the beef pie, which was very satisfying. My wife had the chicken tikka masala, a generous portion that she thoroughly enjoyed. Our son had the steak frites, and the fries were really good. The steak was cooked perfectly, though it could have used a touch more seasoning. One tip: it gets very busy here, so be sure to reserve a table, as walking in is no guarantee. We saw several people turn away after leaving their name with the hostess, so a reservation is the way to go. A lovely place, and we're glad we came.

Bar George is a stunning contemporary British restaurant located in Montreal's historic Le Mount…read moreStephen. While the restaurant is highly celebrated and located within a Michelin-recognized hotel building, it does not hold a Michelin star of its own. But it is extremely classy. We decided to do lunch instead of dinner and it was a little more our speed, but if very, very attentive waitstaff is not your thing and $200 for lunch I'd skip this spot. We went because it had reviews for amazing beef Wellington and my husband hadn't had any in decades. And we were on vacation so let's go! The food was beautifully plated and service was impeccable inside of an amazingly decorated dining room that looked like a library in a mansion. The meals themselves weren't obscenely expensive but add a glass a wine, bread (it was not included) and coffee and it put us close to $200. But it was a great experience and I had never had beef Wellington - it was melt in your mouth good. Might go again next time we come up from CT.

Ambiance is lovely with a cozy date night vibe. It is very dark inside with just the table lamps…read moreadding light and is not too loud. Staff is also lovely. This is inside a hotel and the lobby/bathrooms are very nice. Would recommend getting a reservation since there are limited tables and it was busy/full even on a Thursday evening. Came here on our first night in Montreal with 2 other girl friends. To start we all got cocktails and I had gotten the Right Word which has gin Tanqueray, liqueur St-Germain, Lillet, lime. It was a nice cocktail but nothing that special. I was a little disappointed that a fancy place like this did not have any unique cocktails. Most things on there were just basic cocktails you can find just with a different name. For our meal, my friend and I decided to get the beef Wellington and halibut and share as we both wanted the beef but also something lighter vs eating that much beef. Both dishes were very delicious but I didn't think they were amazing for the price you pay. Portions are on the smaller side too. To start, we had also ordered the focaccia bread. It comes out with a mound of butter with the Bar George logo on top and some sea salt crystals on a cute black slate board. The focaccia was fluffy and great, especially with the salted butter. It was nice that they cut up the beef Wellington into 2 parts already as we were sharing. Our other friend got the Lobster Risotto and I have to say hers was the best one of the 3. It has a curry flavor to the sauce and was just so flavorful and unique. The risotto soaks up all the flavor so that you have a delicious bit every time. The beef Wellington was recommended at Medium and it was perfect, Juicy and tender but it could have used a sauce on the side or a better side to bring in some more flavors. The halibut was a bit plain as well and needed a sauce. However, both dishes were still delicious. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. He helped answer any questions we had and gave his recommendations. Overall, a very pleasant experience, but just lacking a bit for me due the upscale vibes and pricing. Would still make a lovely meal if you are visiting Toronto.