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.

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!

I'm someone who enjoys trying new restaurants not only for the food, but also for the overall…read moredining experience and service. Unfortunately, while the food here was excellent, the service experience didn't quite match the glowing reviews I had read beforehand. To start with the positives: the food was genuinely amazing. The dish my friend and I ordered was flavorful, well-prepared, and enjoyable from start to finish. The kitchen was also impressively fast, which I really appreciated. That said, the service felt overwhelming rather than welcoming. From the moment we arrived for our reservation, the host who escorted us to our table seemed uninterested and not very engaging. It wasn't rude, but it didn't feel particularly warm or inviting either. Another issue was the menu being entirely online through a QR code. The menu had many pages, and before we even had enough time to properly look through everything, multiple servers approached us several times asking if we were ready to order. What made it more confusing was that we didn't seem to have one dedicated server; different staff members kept coming to the table throughout the night. Even after we ordered and received our food quickly, servers continued checking on us very frequently; honestly, every few minutes. While I understand they were trying to provide attentive service, it became distracting and made it difficult to relax, enjoy the meal, and have a conversation with my friend. After being asked repeatedly if everything was okay, it started to feel less attentive and more rushed, almost as if we were being encouraged to finish up quickly. The restaurant itself was also quite dark, to the point where it was difficult at times to locate the bathroom or even find the exit comfortably. Overall, I truly loved the food and would compliment the kitchen without hesitation. However, the dining experience itself felt rushed and overly monitored, which took away from what could have been a much more enjoyable evening.

La nourriture est excellente, le service est un peu lent puisque c'est toujours plein mais…read morel'ambiance ne manque pas au rendez-vous !

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.

The ambience was exactly what one would like on a beautiful day where you are outside in a busy but…read morelovely space. The Scottish egg was amazing with the current and went well with a delightful Guiness draft.

I thought I understood the plan…read more We arrived at Wolf & Workman and I spotted the outdoor tables in front. Ah. Dog seating. I know how this works. But then something unexpected happened. They took me INSIDE. Through the restaurant. And out the other side into this absolutely fantastic hidden courtyard. Excuse me?? Why did nobody tell me we had upgraded accommodations? The back patio is one of those spaces you'd never know existed from the street. There are stone walls, greenery climbing everywhere, strings of lights overhead and some seriously cool artwork and murals. It feels tucked away from the bustle of Old Montreal and, once the lights came on, had a really warm, relaxed atmosphere. Most importantly, nobody seemed remotely concerned that a tiny Italian Greyhound had joined the dinner party. I was welcomed right in. Mum ordered the trout over couscous, which looked extremely impressive. She did give me some of the trout. Dad ordered the steak frites. I repeat: Dad ordered steak. At a dog-friendly restaurant. While sitting next to a dog. He did not share. I feel like we've covered this issue before. Dad had wine, Mum had a Diet Coke, and I spent much of dinner curled up comfortably with Mum while monitoring the steak situation. There were developments. None favorable to me. But Wolf & Workman is exactly the kind of place we're always hoping to find when traveling: somewhere the humans don't have to compromise on having a genuinely great dinner just because I'm with them. This wasn't simply "there are a couple of tables outside where you can put the dog." I got the good patio. Dogba's verdict: 5 paws out of 5. Dog welcome: enthusiastic Surprise hidden courtyard: exceptional Murals: excellent photo opportunities Evening atmosphere: Mum approved Mum's trout: apparently delicious Dad ordering steak in my presence: provocative Wine for Dad: yes Steak for Dogba: I'd prefer not to discuss it Would absolutely return. Although next time, when someone says Wolf & Workman, I expect considerably more attention to the wolf portion of the clientele.

My youngest daughter brought me there for Father's Day as a surprise diner and game night…read more The good: Very nice place. Hosts are good, and takes the time to explain the games. They usually have good suggestions by which type of game you want to play. Food is surprisingly good. I had the burger snd l was pleasently surprised. The bad: Can get very busy on weekend and do not expect to have a seat without a reservation. Some of the newer hosts can gave difficulty with their choices of game according to what you want. They sell fames, but their prices are above market value. I feel like they are limited in the choices of games you can play (they are in another room where you cannot get to them, they bring them to you). In the end, it is a nice place to hang out and enjoy. Seems they have Quiz Nights also. Worth the stop, food helps to stay there longer.

GAME BAR with outdoor seating. Enjoyed the place very much. Food is great compared to the price,…read morewith a variety of burgers, cocktails, beer etc. Cosy and fun!

Interesting experience after a long race day at the GP. We were seated promptly and our waiter went…read moreover the menu options in English for us. We arrived just before a large birthday party, so the place ended up being quite noisy (lots of shots and celebration). Not that that was a bad thing, we were in the mood to party a bit ourselves Food was excellent; lots of flavors. The portions were nice. Drinks were good as well. A bit expensive overall, but we found that to be a general theme in Montreal as compared to similar restaurants in the States. We will come back during our next GP visit!!

A unique dining experience that was recommended by a staff member of the nearby hotel where we were…read morestaying. We dined here on Thursday May 2, 2024. We had a reservation but were a few minutes late. At 6:45pm we were the only customers. That concerned us initially but the manager/maitre d'/sommelier/waiter, Carlos put our mind at ease. Note: by 7:30pm the place was filling up quickly. Drink order taken, a margarita on the rocks & a specialty fruit juice cocktail to start, menus, and were told the specials. So many choices: Pupusas, Enchiladas, Doraditas, Arepas, & Tacos. My bride had the excellent steaming hot vegetarian arepas with frites ($20) and had this evening's special salsa verde (made in house daily) enchiladas ($24) - a generous portion & the salsa verde was fresh & bright. My wife opted for the bottle of wine deal that Carlos insisted on corking after dinner so she could take the remainder back to our hotel. If a restaurant offers a $20. taco or arepa they better deliver a superior dining experience. Do not let the exterior fool you. Fusion Latina delivers on food quality, service, & ambience. A serendipitous evening out. To Carlos & staff Thank you/Gracias/Merci Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA

As we were staying in the area, we decided to check out the local bar scene, especially as we were…read morelooking for a place to sit down, relax, and just people watch. This place is open late, so we walked in. This place gets a star for friendly staff, and a star for having 5 different nice areas to hang out. We decided to hang out in a part of the backyard which had two large trees, cobblestreets, a water fountain, and privacy. The food was decently priced (for a bar). We decided to have half a pitcher of Sangria, which was $18. Neither of us drink anymore, and it takes me half a beer to feel anything. We drank this entire half pitcher. We are both certain that there was absolutely no alcohol in this. They either forgot to put it in or I don't know. I didnt want to complain about it as the last thing I need is someone to adulterate my food and/or drinks. I would recommend visiting this place ONLY if you buy a bottled product (like a beer or a wine) where you don't have to rely on someone adding alcohol to your drink. I wouldnt even trust them with a shot of a clear liquor like Vodka. We were highly disappointed with how sober we were at midnight. We had initially contemplated getting coffees, and probably should have done that instead of the overpriced koolaid.

This is the best place on Saint - Charles street, open until 3 am, this is your final destination…read morein the south shore. The food is great and the staff is nice, prices are not that high.