Bar Dominion blends an elegant yet relaxed downtown vibe with a warm modern twist, offering a strong cocktail program, oysters, and shareable plates that pair well with the lively atmosphere. The staff are frequently praised for friendly, attentive service and the venue ranges from intimate bar moments to bustling nights with music and a DJ. Oysters, calamari, and addictive fries are commonly highlighted, while cocktails are generally well made and priced in line with downtown options; some mains, such as burgers, have drawn mixed notes. Some reviews mention occasional busy crowds, noise, and refilling delays at the bar, along with occasional issues with restroom cleanliness or seating during peak hours. The décor and terrace, the overall ambiance, and the focus on seafood and cocktails make Bar Dominion a go-to for a chic night out, and reservations are often advised. Overall, the consensus is positive with many guests likely to return.
Très velle place à découvrir. Les huitres sont délicieuses.. Moi j'ai pris le cheese burger sur la coche.. Ambiance très bien... C'est certain que j'y retourne bientôt.. !!!
Feb 25, 2026
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Came here with a friend for a little cocktail night out! It was walking distance from our hotel (the Sheraton) so we decided to give it a try! I ordered the Martingale & some fresh oysters. My cocktail was the perfect blend of strong, sweet, & citrusy. The oysters were also very fresh & paired well with the toppings!
We absolutely loved the vibe of this place-buzzing & lively but not too loud so we could hear each other while chatting. Would definitely recommend & I'll be coming back the next time I'm in the city!
The service is great & the food is delicious. We ordered a burger super well done & they made it exactly as we expected. The portions are big, especially the fries 🍟! Enjoy!😉
Excellent service, cocktail très bien travaillés & beau un décor. Je recommande a tout fan de fruits de mer & de bon cocktails. Incroyable service de la part de Olivier.
Jan 7, 2026
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We used to go for nice, sit-down suppers at Dominion Square Tavern, but it seems to have become - at least on the recent Friday evening I was there with colleagues - a loud, dark, overcrowded'bar bar' full of the downtown lawyer / business crowd. I was the last to arrive at our table & spent the entire evening with either the waitstaff or the fellow seated across the aisle from us bumping into me, which I didn't enjoy. We ended up leaving to get supper elsewhere as we couldn't hear each other over the noise. I found it a far cry from the charming pub atmosphere that I remembered & I won't be going back on a Friday evening anytime soon. Food was fine - slightly elevated pub food. Drinks were about on par, price-wise, with other downtown options, though at one point out waitress said there would be a wait for refills as the bar was very backed up.
Loved it. A casual Sunday night with cocktails, good wine, food, company (,cute waiters) & a genuinely welcoming vibe & setting. We got the calamari & Caesar salad (with drinks of course!).
Je pensais prendre un verre.
La musique m'a retenue. L'ambiance m'a attrapée. Les cocktails m'ont convaincue.
Même seule, on se sent instantanément à l'aise : accueil chaleureux, échanges naturels, good vibes.
& puis… soyons clairs 😅 : le staff est aussi pro que charmant, avec ce petit magnétisme qui change tout.
Résultat : une soirée qui ne devait pas durer… & dont on se souvient.
Adresse dangereusement agréable. J'y retourne.
Dec 18, 2025
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The vibes in this bar are *gorgeous*-super aesthetic in a way you genuinely wouldn't expect from the exterior. I came for a friend's birthday & it was such a fun spot for a night out.
Cocktail prices are pretty much in line with every other downtown Montreal bar, so you're not really coming here for a'deal,' but the drinks were **really yummy** & well made.
Food-wise: we ordered the **party platter** & I honestly wouldn't recommend it. It's marketed as a mix of smaller appetizers in one platter, but it felt like only 2-3 actual items from the menu, with **a huge portion of the platter being crudités**-& it was **$74**. That said, the sauces/dips that came with it were amazing, especially the **chimichurri**.
The mains helped recover the experience a bit. I had the **burger**-it was a good portion if you want something heavier, but mine was a little dry & kind of cold. Not bad, just not extraordinary. The **fries**, though? Dangerous. Genuinely addictive-best'drunk bar fries' I've had in a while.
Service was another standout: the waitress & staff were super hands-on & attentive, which we really appreciated. Overall, the drinks & ambiance were the highlights for me, & I definitely wouldn't be surprised if I ended up back here again.
Un endroit exceptionnel où il fait bon d'aller. Un rapport qualité prix exceptionnel avec de bons cocktails & de délicieux mets à partager. Une belle expérience à refaire sans aucun doute!
We had just finished dinner close by & were looking for a place to have a drink. Looked on google & saw it was dollar oyster night too. We opted to jump in here for drinks & a dozen oyster, cause why not?!
Boy, are we glad we did. Drinks were great & service was even better! Our server was awesome. We started bs-ing with him about where he would suggest us to eat. He had fun with us & even took time to write down a list for us of his favorites, which was awesome. He ended up getting off work & the guy who replaced him was equally as personable.
We almost went back the next night as we enjoyed it there so much.
