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.

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 !

5 Stars cuz i cant give more but if i Could give 10 i would!!!! I drove 1h from Mtl to eat here and…read morethey didnt disappoint... Everything is very refined and dishes are as beautiful as they are delicious... Read the menu i cant go through all of it but i promise everything is Phenomenal....This is LIKE a 3 star Michelin Resto all day long....P.S Canada has No Michelin Star Restos....Ya so we don't eat on 1000$ Table Cloths and don't have stuck up waiters names Jean Pierre who look at your shoes be4 they talk to you if thats what Michelin is France can keep the Stars....Im inventing a new scale just for Canadian Restaurants called.. Northern Lights.. If Chuck Huges is a 5 N.Lights...Then Jason Kacpzack is a 4 N.Lights working toward a 5 very soon ....They have a pretty good wine list Their deserts are really Good..Try the Cigar its actally served in an ashtray with Hay Ice Cream....Need i say More....

Really great lunch spot. I work for a company in the area and we tried it out for lunch and I was…read morenot disappointed. Some coworkers said they haven't had the best experiences here, but I thought it was really good. The crispy shrimp tacos :) It's in an old church as well, so the atmosphere is really cool. Our server was nice and spoke really good English (which is nice in Quebec). I'll be back again.

I wish I owned this restaurant. I absolutely LOVE the way they have turned this former church into…read morea restaurant, cleverly named "OMG." There are plenty of tongue in cheek references throughout both the menu and the interior's decor. The building's soaring arched ceilings are fully utilized: a towering staircase to the glamorous choir loft, climbing art installations, and a sanctuary with an altar that is screaming for a DJ. Side rooms have been turned into private party spaces and the unisex bathrooms guarantee you'll never wait in line. All of our food was tasty but nothing really stood out. Mind you, I'm comparing this to all Québécois food, which is unwaveringly incredible, so it was still very, very good. If I came here again, which I 100% would, I'd love to try more of their fantastic looking menu. I'm not sure what prior bad reviews were talking about, but they are quite old. Our service was great, but if it matters we were there shortly after they opened, so there was no rush. Back to me owning this joint, hahaha, this place has such potential and I hope they're living up to it. I'd love to see this place during peak season when it's going off inside. Really fun place! Check it out!

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.

Food and service were very disappointing. Honestly, you'd be better off at McDonald's. We paid more…read morehere and received less than when we dined at a French-style restaurant in Old Quebec, where we enjoyed wine and a duck dish. I cannot recommend this place. La nourriture et le service étaient très décevants. Honnêtement, vous seriez mieux chez McDonald's. Nous avons payé plus cher ici pour beaucoup moins que lors de notre repas dans un restaurant de style français dans le Vieux-Québec, où nous avons dégusté du vin et un plat de canard. Je ne recommande pas cet endroit.

Fidèle à sa réputation, très bon cocktail, prix correct,service impeccable…read more Lieu très sympa pour bien finir la journée entre amis ou collègues Je ne met pas 5 étoiles du fait qu'il y a un peu trop de glaçons dans le cocktail.

GREAT music, GREAT open air bar, beautiful wooded, artistic, rustic, slapstick and scrapped…read moretogether. A poor man's watering hole but also elevated. Industrial. Love the vibe, wish they had a better more interesting draft beer selection, need more IPAs but that is OK. Great service. Again you need to come here if you're a classic, grunge, punk and 70s and 80s rock bum. Perfection!

Food was amazing (get the Risotto!) Service was impeccable…read moreAmbiance was perfect - comfortable and well lit with both inside and outside seating. Lovely wine selección

Great place for a glass of wine or even a bottle. I had the fish and chips and it was great…read more Friendly staff that described the dishes and wine. Open area with outside seating. Cozy.