665863 Mon Nov 09 11:51:52 -0800 2009 10 22 Quebec (including Montreal) 0 5167610 Trying hard in vain to find a high-end cocktail lounge... That understands a martini could be wet or dry. A place where I do not need to buy a bottle of Vodka to sit down and where the only thing people care about are their designer shoes... Does this place exist here in Montreal... any takers? Mon Nov 09 11:51:52 -0800 2009 269558 onif74 1 5167857 Hotel bars are usually a good place, not uber trendy hotels like the W or Opus, but classier ones like the Sofitel which has an realyl nice bar, seating is plentyfull and drinks are good. Mon Nov 09 13:09:45 -0800 2009 5167610 158026 westaust 1 5167912 L'assomoir (in Bernard St. and now on Notre-Dame St. in old Montreal) could fit the bill; I've been to the one on Bernard St. a few times, it's nice, they have a good selection of drinks and could do pretty much everything. There's also "Le Lab" on Rachel St. but I've never been. Mon Nov 09 13:25:10 -0800 2009 5167610 11828 Maximilien 1 5167933 The barmacie on laurier will fit that profile, suite 701(in the old port) works too. Unfortunately, it gets quite loud so if you want to talk, it's not the place, but the drinks are quite nice. Le "lab" is one of my favorite place since they mix their own creations and the bartenders are really fun, plus Jenga.. how can you NOT like janga! Mon Nov 09 13:29:44 -0800 2009 5167610 180262 mak2k 1 5167976 You may like the Bond Lounge Grill. The only thing is that you need to eat food (they do not have a bar licence). http://www.bondloungegrill.com/ Mon Nov 09 13:40:17 -0800 2009 5167610 285732 Foie Gras Lover 1 5176066 Are cocktails served differently in a club then at a restaurant? I had a vodka matrini, at 2 high end restaurants, Bonaparte, and Chasse et Peche, and it was served with ice cubes and in a cordial glass. Thu Nov 12 10:43:06 -0800 2009 5167610 87836 tombombadillo 2 5176173 Ha! I've found that in a lot of restaurants they have no idea what they're doing behind the bar. I went to jolifou once and one of my dining companions just wanted sweet vermouth as an aperitif. The waiter was confused, so my friend specified the brand Martini. He came back with a martini glass filled to the brim with dry vermouth. I cannot tell you how many times I've tried to order a negroni or a manhattan at a restaurant and they have no idea what I'm talking about. Another peeve is when I order bourbon and I'm served Jack Daniels. Thu Nov 12 11:20:59 -0800 2009 5176066 48563 mainsqueeze 3 5176229 Surprising, isn't it? I once made the mistake of ordering a dirty martini at Le Margaux; they were clueless, even after I told them how to make it. An order for a Campari soda threw Anise's normally unflappable staff into a tizzy. And so on. Fortunately, there are some exceptions: Ferreira's bar, for example, is first class all the way. Thu Nov 12 11:44:21 -0800 2009 5176173 10520 carswell 4 5176400 I'm sure there are exceptions. One day, I will try Ferreira. Until then I will get my cocktail fix at Le Lab. The bartenders there are really passionate about cocktail preparation and ingredients. Thu Nov 12 12:31:01 -0800 2009 5176229 48563 mainsqueeze 5 5197199 Thanks for all your help... Tried L'assomoir... good... and Le Lab is my next step... but the best place for a filthy martini is still in my kitchen! Fri Nov 20 15:50:37 -0800 2009 5176400 269558 onif74 1 5197357 I heard that the drinks were good at Joe Beef, but my Lemon Drop Martini wasn't exactly what I had in mind the other night. Not quite sweet enough.... Fri Nov 20 17:27:10 -0800 2009 5167610 1125207 Mandarine