The drinks are expensive but very fun, you also have the option to go on vibes and have the…read morebartender just make you something. I was surprised by the mystery game, and was delighted by it, my group of 5 finished it in an hour or so and this was the first stop in a little bar crawl for us! Our waiter was very kind and the bar looks a classic speakeasy which I loved!

A speakeasy with a pretty obvious "secret" entrance mechanism, 4e Mur has all good things working…read morefor it. That includes the atmosphere, good drinks, and friendly bartenders who love their work. While most of the menu cocktails, including their "solve the mystery" drinks weren't among my preferences, our bartender this evening was glad to craft something special based on my preferences. And it was worth it, now I have to learn how to make it at home. It will be difficult not to come back here on future visits to the city.

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.

Amazing drinks, classy, and relaxing atmosphere for a date or meet up with friends. I would…read moredefinitely come back again with a group of friends. The DJ was great and were definitely contributing to the lifting and vibes atmosphere.

My husband and I went to Vol de Nuit on an impromptu cocktail-themed work function, and it probably…read moreranks as one of the most delightful places I've ever been to in Montréal. The interior is splendid and gives off vintage first date vibes, and the service is equally pristine, with a polished selection of superb cocktails. Kudos on our hosts that evening, who made sure to prep our orders in a timely and flamboyant fashion. My husband rolled on very tasty IPAs and I had a rosemary lemonade and a couple of Zubrovka shooters. We'll definitely go back!

Vibe was amazing! Ashley is a genius with her talent for know exactly what we need!!!!read more

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!

I don't drink often. I also don't love bars. However, if I am going to go to a bar, or drink, I'm…read moregoing here. So, I was quite happy when I realized this was literally right across the street from my air bnb. This is the bar my friends and I went to during our undergrad and so when I was recently visiting Montreal with a friend and she wanted to grab an early drink, I knew this is where I was taking her. Personally I like fruity mixed drinks that don't taste like alcohol. My friend is a scotch drinker and goes for stronger drinks. We both were able to find something that made us happy. La Distillerie does mixed drinks like no other. They also do it with a heavy hand so while it may seem pricy to some, you definitely get what you pay for. My friend and I had some beer before arriving and then two drinks each here and both walked out very much not sober. The vibe is chill and a bit nostalgic and the menu options are exceptional. Definitely one of the best bars I have been to!

I'm stupid. I thought La Distillerie No. 1 was a distillery, and we were visiting a place to taste…read morebespoke liquors. It's a nice pub/bar run by pleasant folks. There's nothing special about this place, and normally I would never schlep 30 minutes to get here.

Absolutely incredible. A MUST STOP for anyone visiting Montréal. It's Jazz night and $1 oysters on…read moresundays. Incredibly delicious and fresh food. The absolute BEST old fashioned I've ever had. Natalie was our server and went above and beyond helping make our experience special and memorable. Will be coming back every time I'm in town.

Visited Bootleggers on a Sunday evening during the start of their happy hour. Oysters are $1 but…read morethey had minimum order of 6. The oysters were served on ice, with lemon slices, and homemade sauces in dropper bottles. The oysters were so fresh and so tasty that we ended up ordering a second round. The drinks were tasty and the servers were helpful! I chose the Mercredi for my drink. The server forewarned that they didn't have the carbonized version of the drink -- but it was still delicious! It caught my eye because it was plum gin based. It also had chai tea syrup, apricot liqueur, lemon juice. I was a little hesitant to get it at first because I was worried the cinnamon or chai flavor would overwhelm the drink but that wasn't the case at all. All of the ingredients balanced each other very well. It also helped that our server said it was her favorite drink on their menu. The location was super cute. Lots of seating at small tables and bar seating. I was a fan of the bathroom! The women's bathroom was very clean, with a cool LED and mirror above the sink.

Who doesn't love a speakeasy? The mystery, the hidden location, the figurative and sometimes…read moreliteral underground feel. It's always fun. But they take a little step further here at @petitsecret_rosemont with an actual passcode to enter on a keypad for access inside and we love it! We also loved the Cabaret/burlesque/can-can style decor.  The walls covered in pictures of oddities was just up our alley. Drinks themed in the same style add even more to the vibe and we feel that overall this makes for a perfect date night location. We were greeted with friendly and helpful service and by the time we left the mood had become much more lively with a DJ performing.

Disappointed with Big in Japan Bar. We are visiting Montreal from outside Canada and specifically…read moremade the trip here because Google lists the bar as being open on Sundays. Unfortunately when we arrived, the bar was closed. It's frustrating to travel all this way, paying for a rideshare service, and make plans around the hours listed online, only to find out they aren't accurate. Please update your Google listing and other online information to reflect your actual hours so other visitors don't have the same experience.

Big in Japan has been around for ages but it was our first time visiting on a Friday evening. No…read morewait at 7:30pm, small lineup when we left two hours later. The atmosphere is dark, moody, not too loud, but very warm inside. Cocktails are $12.00 to $20.00. - Saké sour ($16.00) - best of the drinks we ordered - Tokyo mule ($12.00) - El jimador ($18.00)

Drinks are good, vibes are good, service was good. There was live jazz the night we came which was…read morelovely. Cute speakeasy. Would recommend!

Im genuinely reluctant to review this place. This is a hidden gem, a neighborhood specialty begging…read moreto be found. Dimitri is an exceptional host, waiter, and cocktail consultant. His knowledge of the menu, drinks and area is incredible. The vibe of this place is immaculate. With cool hip hop and throwback hits, the red hue of this bar and lounge invites date night or an after work drink. The food is delicious and the drinks are inventive and well balance. I simply cannot recommend this place enough and I hope the next time I visit there is a line around the block. This is definitely a bar you wish was in your neighborhood and it deserves all of your business!

Underground yakuza themed speakeasy with a wide selection of Japanese-inspired cocktails. Busy, but…read morewe were able to get seated immediately. The Hojo makoso was a palate's dear friend, and the bunshin came with a whole smoke show but not as friendly.

In Japan, the yakuza are a powerful, dangerous yet mysterious gangster subculture, and Gokudo does…read morean excellent job of exploring and paying homage to them in a reverent, culturally respective way. This was one of my favorite speakeasies that I visited while I was in Montreal, and it wasn't super hard to find the unmarked Ryoshi sushi bar that it is hidden behind. Gokudo is a great spot to visit on a date or with a larger group of friends, with a chill, intimate vibe in a tastefully decorated, darkened exclusive lounge. I also enjoyed their cocktail menu, which features unique Japanese-inspired cocktails. My favorite was the Okame, which was a powerful, spirit-forward take on the lychee martini. Highly recommend checking out this unique speakeasy if you're in the downtown Montreal area!