#121Global
The Coldroom
Montreal, Canada · Old Montréal speakeasy cocktail bar · North America
A discreet Old Montréal basement reached by following the duck to a black door. The room celebrates classic cocktails and whisky, while the current menu adds original drinks, non-alcoholic options and compact bar snacks.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
Black door near the corner of Rue Saint-Amable and Rue Saint-Vincent, Old Montréal, Québec, CanadaOld Montreal
- Style
- Old Montréal speakeasy cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Sunday–Thursday 17:00–01:00; Friday–Saturday 15:00–01:00. Closed 24, 25 and 31 December.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Booking
- Walk-ins only; no table reservations. Guests must be 18 or older. For a full-venue buyout, email info@thecoldroommtl.com.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Prices
- Cocktails CAD 16–27; non-alcoholic cocktails CAD 13–14.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
48.2 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 83.2
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 22.5
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 95.1
- Serious press
- 6.9
- Social Vibes
- 60.2
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
86/ 100
The stored score draws on accounts from one Yelp listing; it was not cross-checked across independent platforms. Restaurantji could not be read. The score and confidence have not been reassessed.
Score context
Guests enjoy themed drinks, personalized recommendations and the hidden cellar setting. Some find the cocktails solid rather than outstanding or overly strong; finding the entrance can take time.
Other cited sources
Crowd signal
Google 4.7★ across 2,152 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.