Gokudo

"Centrally located in the heart of downtown, this sultry, smooth Japanese speakeasy is as enticing as they come. The cocktail menu highlights Japanese ingredients like shiso, sake, and miso, while favouring gin, whisky, scotch and mezcal as the liquors of choice. Small dishes like duck tataki and salmon onigiri provide balance to the heavy-hitting cocktail list." - Daniel Bromberg, Valerie Silva

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"Perhaps known more for its cocktails than for its food, this sultry, sexy speakeasy around the corner from Square Phillips is an immersive experience from start to finish. For light fare, Gokudo offers some dishes like onigiri and duck tataki, but these are mere preamble for the real stars of the show." - Daniel Bromberg

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"This Japanese-style speakeasy was a welcome addition to the Phillips Square; (so welcome it earned Eater’s Bar of the Year award). Everything from the décor and ambiance to the food and cocktails on offer are well executed and sure to impress your guests, with a calm and dim den-like atmosphere great for smaller gatherings." - Daniel Bromberg

Google

Checked out Gokudo for our second speakeasy of the night. Busy on a Saturday evening (10:30pm) but no wait for a table. The inside is dark and sultry with plenty of love for The Weeknd songs. Small food menu, cocktails ($14.00 to $15.00) and sake but you can order off menu. First tipping option of 25% was wild. - Saké du moment ($18.00 carafe) - server didn’t tell us what type of sake. Standard - Edamame ($6.00) - Chicken skewers ($9.00 for 2) - sauce was a touch too sweet - Beef udon ($16.00) - small portion but good flavours. First time seeing pastrami with udon Chill, loungy spot to have a few drinks. 3.5 stars.

Eric Deschambault

Google

Small cocktail and saké bar. Has a speakeasy vibe. Very cute. The cocktail we tried were very great and all original, with multiple layer of flavor's. Haven't tried the food.

Ronnie Campbell

Google

While the drinks and vibes of the restaurant and really cool. The service here was not good. Our servers were very slow and rude. We were a larger group and it felt like they didn't want us there.

Myrna Chen

Google

we were super intrigued by the asian flair of the drink menu at gokudo and were excited to visit. we arrived around 7 pm on a friday and waited a short time for a seat. we were eventually seated in the front room, which was comfortable and relaxing. we tried the okame and yamakase (which may not be on the menu anymore). both drinks were yummy and had a great mix of flavors. the food menu also looked intriguing but since we had dinner just before, we didn’t get a chance to try anything. prices are super reasonable compared to the bars in nyc. overall a fun place to visit!

Mohammad F

Google

I had a great time at this Japanese restaurant and bar. The ambiance and the vibe were really nice and relaxing. The music was not too loud and suited the mood. The food was delicious and authentic. I especially enjoyed the Sake and the Maki. The service was awesome and attentive. The staff were friendly and helpful. They made sure we had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves Japanese cuisine and drinks.

Philip Gissen

Google

This is a dark and sultry Japanese bar. It’s perfect for a date or tryst. The cocktail menu is interesting and there’s a good selection of sakes and sojus. A bar menu has a few mediocre bites. Service is cute but forgetful. Most people will love Gokudo because it seems like a hidden discovery.

Jeremiah Hayes

Google

Gokudo is a wonderful place to hang out and relax on a couch with friends and a drink. Beautiful atmosphere with excellent service! It’s best to go early though, say around 5pm or so, when it’s less crowded, less noisy and much more comfortable for quiet discussion. I couldn’t say that the cocktails are the best in town, and the food is good but nothing to rave about, but it’s lots of fun, especially if you want to show friends from out of town a good time. Recently, I tried the Wagyu Shot, which was fine, but didn’t blow my mind. I wish they were less westernized in taste, and had more of a Japanese hit of flavour, with a spice of wasabi.

Janet R London

Google

I loved the magical moody Japanese vibe of this cocktail bar located discreetly on Cathcart Street in downtown Montreal. Note 12$ underground parking i conveniently located next door! I loved my experience here, service at times was a little slow, but while you wait you absorb the cool vibe all around you so it makes up for it! Staff was friendly and the cocktails are cool! It’ an all about the VIBE at Gokudo so I highly recommend visiting this place. Put it on your list of must visit spots in Montreal. Thank you to the staff at Gokudo for making my bday memorable.

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