Bar in Montréal, Canada

Cloakroom

1,635Pearl Points

Cocktails First

About Cloakroom

Cloakroom is worth prioritizing if you want a serious Montréal cocktail bar and are willing to plan around a difficult booking. Its Canada's 100 Best Bars #1 recognition in 2026 makes it a high-conviction pick for drinks-first nights, but it is less useful for large groups, food-led plans, or casual walk-in flexibility.

Is Cloakroom worth considering in Montréal? Yes, if the goal is to prioritize a recognized bar and the dress code fits a smart casual night out. The verified details are limited, so the safest way to plan is to treat Cloakroom as a bar stop in Montréal rather than to assume specific food, seating, service, reservation, or operating details that are not confirmed here.

The better way to think about it is as a Montréal bar with confirmed recognition, including Canada's 100 Best Bars #1 (2026), Top 500 Bars Best Bars #210 (2025), World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars #45 (2022), North America's 50 Best Bars 2026, Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin (2026), and Tales Spirited Awards recognition for Best International Bar Team. For a broader Montréal night out, compare it with Bar Flâneur, Marcus Lounge + Night Bar, Nacarat Bar, The Palm Court, or other Montréal dining and drinking options depending on the occasion.

Book it for a recognized Montréal bar experience

Cloakroom is strongest on verified credentials: it is a Montréal bar with notable bar-world recognition and a smart casual dress code. Those facts make it a credible choice when the night calls for a recognized bar stop, but they do not verify details such as a specific drinks specialty, food format, seating setup, price level, or service style.

That distinction matters for expectations. The confirmed information supports Cloakroom as an award-recognized bar in Montréal, not as a venue defined here by one spirit category, a particular menu structure, or a specific booking experience. Plan around the confirmed profile, and check current details directly before relying on anything operational.

For regulars, the return case is selectivity

If the first visit already checked the box, the repeat visit should be tied to the same verified strengths: Cloakroom's Montréal setting, smart casual dress code, and recognition among bar lists and awards. It is a better fit when those elements matter than when the plan depends on unverified specifics such as outdoor seating, food availability, group capacity, or deal-driven pricing.

For planning beyond one stop, use Our full Montréal bars guide as the main cross-shop list, then branch into Our full Montréal restaurants guide or Our full Montréal hotels guide if the night also needs dinner or a stay in Montréal.

The verdict: prioritize Cloakroom when a smart casual, award-recognized Montréal bar is the right brief. If the plan requires specific amenities or operating details not confirmed here, verify them before committing or compare it with another Montréal option that better matches the occasion.

For comparison, Pearl also tracks other premium bar and lounge decisions, including Bar Flâneur, Marcus Lounge + Night Bar, Nacarat Bar, and The Palm Court.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the crowd like at Cloakroom?

The verified information does not define the crowd in detail. What is confirmed is that Cloakroom is a smart casual Montréal bar with recognition including Canada's 100 Best Bars #1 (2026), so it is best approached as a recognized bar outing rather than a listing with fully specified guest or service details.

Is the food good at Cloakroom?

The verified details do not confirm a food offering, menu format, cuisine, or dining style for Cloakroom. Treat it as a recognized bar in Montréal, and check current information directly if food is important to the plan.

Does Cloakroom have outdoor seating?

Outdoor seating is not confirmed in the verified details. If that feature matters, verify it directly before planning the visit or choose another Montréal option with confirmed outdoor seating.

Is Cloakroom good for groups?

The verified information does not confirm group capacity, seating format, or table size guidance. Cloakroom is confirmed as a smart casual, award-recognized Montréal bar, so group plans should be checked directly before relying on availability or layout assumptions.

Is Cloakroom good for a date?

Cloakroom can be considered for a smart casual Montréal bar outing, especially if the appeal is its award recognition. Specific details about ambiance, seating, or service style are not verified here, so confirm current conditions if the date plan depends on those factors. Bar Flâneur is another option to compare.

Does Cloakroom have happy hour deals?

Happy hour deals are not confirmed in the verified details. Cloakroom's confirmed profile is award-led, with honors including North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 and Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin (2026), so verify any current promotions directly before planning around them. Nacarat Bar is another Montréal option to compare for a different bar outing.

Do I need a reservation at Cloakroom?

Reservation requirements are not confirmed in the verified details. Given Cloakroom's recognition, including Canada's 100 Best Bars #1 (2026), it is sensible to check current booking guidance directly before going. The Palm Court is another option to compare if you are considering a different type of outing.

Location

2175 Rue de la Montagne #100, Montréal, QC H3G 1Z8

Montréal, Canada

Compare Cloakroom

Price vs. Value: Cloakroom

Venue	Booking Difficulty
Cloakroom	Near Impossible
The Palm Court	Unknown
Marcus Lounge + Night Bar	Unknown
Sushi Okeya Kyujiro	Unknown
Bar Flâneur	Unknown
Nacarat Bar	Unknown

How Cloakroom compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.

Also Consider

The Palm Court, Notable alternative
Marcus Lounge + Night Bar, Notable alternative
Sushi Okeya Kyujiro, Notable alternative
Bar Flâneur, Notable alternative
Nacarat Bar, Notable alternative

How Cloakroom compares in Montréal

Choose Cloakroom when the bar program is the point of the night and booking difficulty is acceptable. The Palm Court is the easier fit for a polished hotel-bar mood, while Marcus Lounge + Night Bar makes more sense when the group wants a larger, lounge-style setting rather than a tight cocktail-focused stop.

Bar Flâneur is the better cross-shop if the night needs a softer, more flexible wine-bar feel. Nacarat Bar is the pick when atmosphere and hotel convenience matter more than chasing the hardest cocktail booking. Sushi Okeya Kyujiro is not a direct bar-for-bar substitute; use it when the priority is a structured dining experience with drinks around it.

The practical call: book Cloakroom for a small, drinks-led night with high expectations. Pick The Palm Court or Nacarat Bar for hotel-bar ease, Marcus Lounge + Night Bar for a bigger social plan, and Bar Flâneur when wine and flexibility beat cocktail intensity.