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.

We went for drinks at Axe yesterday and were pleasantly surprised by how beautifully designed it…read morewas. Service was good and efficient. Drinks are on the pricier side which is absolutely fine. However, for a minimum of $23, we expected a more developed and impactful drink. If we compare to establishments of a similar caliber such as The Cold Room and Bisou Bisou in Montréal, Le Bijou in Old Québec City or Jackalope and Apothecary in Ottawa, it did not compete. Considering they are one the only craft-cocktails bar in Mont-Tremblant, and in a fancy hotel such as the Fairmont, we were expecting and wanted more from the cocktails.

The poutine here is perfectly crispy, the gravy rich, and the cheese curds melted just right. The…read morestaff are genuinely friendly and gave great drink suggestions, The space is a bit snug and can get noisy, but that only adds to the lively and cozy atmosphere

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.

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.

10/10 recommend for quality cocktails and good vibes! Pro tip: go during HH to take advantage of…read moretheir larger drinks! Definitely a must visit when in Montreal :)

Une superbe découverte! L'ambiance est à la fois festive et accueillante, on se sent bien dès…read morel'arrivée. Le service est attentionné sans être envahissant, et l'équipe semble vraiment passionnée. Côté cuisine, c'est original, bien exécuté et plein de saveurs chaque plat a sa petite touche unique. On sent qu'il y a une vraie identité derrière le menu. Mention spéciale pour les cocktails et les options sans alcool qui sortent de l'ordinaire. Une adresse qui vaut vraiment le détour, autant pour un souper entre amis qu'une soirée plus animée!

Great service. Menu was in French so waitress translated with us. tartare was amazing! Had the…read moreduck and truffle sauce. The poutine was great too, we ordered the sauce and curds on side because we are American and not used to poutine. Service was very attentive

This place is so special! Had an amazing time celebrating here with my friends. The wine and…read morecocktails were fantastic and the food was delicious. Servers are super friendly and accommodating. The ambience is also so much nicer than what you usually get in the area. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a high quality bar in Dix 30. Definitely coming back next time I'm here

Très bel accueil dans ce bar situé dans un des hôtels du dixtrente. Nous avions organisé un 5 a 7…read mored'équipe et le staff a été très flexible avec notre groupe. Le décor est très chic et reposant. Nous avons mangé quelques bouchées qui étaient aussi très bonnes. Il y a des offres spéciales selon les soirs et ça rend la soirée encore plus intéressante. J'y retournerai .

Très jolie resto familiale nous servant des plats inspiré du sud de l'Europe. Des plats qui se…read morepartage bien. J'ai été impressionné par leur menu WOW. Un petit livret très imagé qui m'a rappelé Dali. De quoi faire jaser. Une oeuvre d'art ce menu. Coté service ont se croyait dans une de c'est station balnéaire meditanaréenne. Un service impeccable pour un resto qui en est a ca deuxième journée. Pour commencer J'ai prit le cocktail Pastaga Colada un pina colada annissé pur délice et le tous servit dans un ananas et crème de coco. J'ai prit comme entrée les Dolmas comme le menu un oeuvre d'art visuelle. Un excellent et frais. J'ai poursuivi avec les Pasta Limone avec l'option snitzel au veau. Mais a que nous sommes bien dans cette terrasse. Les pâtes fraîche sont excellente et bien citronné. Le veau panné a même l'os est excellent.

Hidden gem in town! This family owned restaurant is by far…read moreone of the most unique spots ive been to in Montreal in years. The food and cocktails menus are super creative, and propose options that you wont find everywhere. If you're in for a southern french/european experience without the typical 3-4 dishes everyone else carries but instead unique dishes and cocktails, this is the place to be. Make sure you reserve in advance- very few tables make this place extra special!

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