The Coldroom

The Coldroom is a speakeasy in Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal), Quebec, Canada, entered through an unmarked black door with a buzzer at the corner of Rue Saint-Vincent and Rue Saint-Amable. It was ranked number 32 on Canada's 100 Best bars list for 2026. The hidden entrance is the first part of the experience: there is no obvious signage, and visitors ring the buzzer to be let in. The crowd is largely adult cocktail enthusiasts, couples on date nights, small groups and visitors staying in the old city, and the dress code is smart casual. The atmosphere is intimate and low-key, in keeping with the speakeasy format, with conversation taking priority over music, which is incidental. The drinks programme is a seasonal cocktail menu, so the list changes through the year to reflect ingredients and themes. Prices are in the upper range, around three dollar signs, typical for a ranked cocktail bar in the city's historic quarter. There is no cover charge. Hours are listed as daily from about 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM, which should be verified before visiting. That makes it earlier-closing than many bars, so it suits an early or mid-evening drink rather than a final stop. No website, phone or reservation link is listed here, so visitors wanting a table should check the venue's current channels before a special trip. Because the room is small and the buzzer entrance limits flow, weekend evenings can involve a short wait outside, while early weeknights are easier. The location is a short walk from Place Jacques-Cartier, the Notre-Dame Basilica and the Champ-de-Mars metro station, and it sits near other Rue Saint-Vincent venues, so it combines easily with dinner in Old Montreal.