The old is celebrated in new ways at Bar George, a modern-day rendezvous set in the grand heritage home once belonging to Sir George Stephen. Honouring the former resident’s roots, our chefs cook up contemporary takes on classic U.K. fare, spiked with Québécois quirks, while our bar pours time-tested drinks.
Bar George earns praise for a breathtaking historic setting in a renovated mansion, with rich woodwork, elegant interiors, and a warm, refined ambiance that makes it a standout for special occasions and cocktails. The menu and cocktails are often highlighted as sophisticated, with Beef Wellington and lobster risotto repeatedly mentioned as signature dishes, though the dish can be unevenly executed or overpriced, with issues like a non-crispy crust or salty sauce. Service is frequently described as attentive and knowledgeable, with strong wine recommendations, yet some visits note slow or uneven service during busy times or when staff turnover occurs. Brunch and lunch are praised for atmosphere and setting, but portions or value can be inconsistent, and some guests find certain items pricey for the size. Overall, Bar George is seen as a premier Montreal destination for a refined dining or drinking experience, where the ambiance and architecture often elevate the experience, though a few reviews point to room for improvement in consistency and value.
The best Beef Wellington of Montreal. Period! & those in the know, they know how that dish is technically hard to get right, which goes to tell you how skilled their kitchen brigade happens to be! Tip top quality ingredients. Superb service as well. It is not cheap, but what is cheap, nowadays, downtown Montreal (at the exception of the fast food joints...& even those are not as cheap as you might think)? Skip the restaurant area, go to the bar (very pretty!). & I hope they are done, soon, with the current renovations in front of the restaurant.
The Beef Wellington is the signature dish on the menu, but it was a disappointment. The crust wasn't crispy, & the sauce was salty. Given its reputation & price, it should have been impeccable. Perhaps the mess from the exterior renovations is affecting the kitchen's performance.
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Le Beef Wellington est le plat signature du menu, mais ce fut une déception. La croûte n'était pas croustillante & la sauce était salée. Compte tenu de sa réputation & de son prix, il devrait être impeccable. Peut-être que le désordre causé par les rénovations extérieures affecte la performance de la cuisine.
Feb 18, 2026
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The beef wellington was pretty good with the sauce. However, the chicken plate was not good. The chicken was dry & hard to chew on. It costs 80$ for that chicken plate… i would recommend the appetizers for this restaurant but if it is a main course, it is not worth the price. Reservation cost money also ..
The decor & elegance are exquisite & very rich
The food was also excellent. Mushroom cream soup was10/10, The beef Wellington7/10, The lobster risotto 10/10. Congratulations to chef Kevin & chef Donald
The surface was excellent. Jonathan & Julian were very friendly & efficient
The only problem that should be corrected is the loud contemporary music. It should be lowered down in volume & replaced by light classical music to go with the classical deco
This was the first meal we ate in Montreal which was probably a mistake because it's virtually downhill from here. First of all the former mansion is breath taking & over the top. It smells of rich mahogany! The menu & the food are equally breathtaking! The beef Wellington is not to be missed. My only slight knock is they didn't have enough servers working the dining room so the service was a little slow through no fault of the server. It's possible they are having staffing issues like almost every restaurant. Highly recommend!
We ordered the beef wellington, drinks & dessert. Everything was divine.
Kevin provided exceptional service & his wine pairing recommendations hit the mark.
Can't wait to return to this beautiful spot!
Dec 5, 2025
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We ordered a great starter serving of mushroom soup & oysters. Well done!
Main order of Lobster Risotto & Beef Wellington. Unfortunately, we were served the Wellington & Halibut. They realized immediately took them away & 15 minutes later we got the proper course. This doesn't bother me expect for no mention of making it right. Anyway, the Wellington was fantastic. The Lobster Risotto was great if you like curry. It wasn't overpowering but tasted like, garam masala was a seasoning. However, if you don't like curry, the was nothing in the description to warn you of the curry taste.
Other than that, all else was good. 4/5. But I'm being friendly on the service, otherwise a 3/5, because you should at least offer a free drink or something due to the mixed up order…
Worth the experience but its on the expensive side. It was originally a private residence that was incredibly extravagant in its day, it still is.
I recommend that you look at the menu beforehand as it is limited. The items they do serve are all excellent. Its on the Michelin list. I had the beef Wellington they have been serving since they opened it was very rich, decadent. The beet salad was amazing.
I can't recommend this place enough! It's absolutely stunning, the food is great, & the service exceptional. Everything we had was great, but the Beef Wellington & cream of mushroom soup stole the show. Will definitely come back anytime we're in Montreal.
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The food at Bar George is quite expensive, & honestly the beef dishes were just average for this price point. What really ruined the experience for me was the service. We ordered ONE portion of bread, but the server decided on his own to bring us TWO without saying a single word - & then charged us for both. When I asked about it, he kept insisting that'one portion has three pieces so I had to bring you two.' This is absolutely unacceptable. It's not about the extra bread, it's about respect: I should be the one deciding what I order & pay for, not the server. The fact that he told us he'always does it this way' was shocking & incredibly unprofessional. It left me feeling frustrated, disrespected, & very unhappy with the overall experience.
Beautiful interior is the biggest selling point in my opinion. Food is also delicious; we had beef willing ton & lobster risotto. The price was just a bit too much for what it is.
Nice location. The beef wellington & the dessert were very good (the starter : octupuss carpaccio was disappointing). The cocktail at 30$ was excessively expensive. Overall a good experience, but too expensive for what it is.
Firstly, it's a beautiful setting in an old mansion. We were greeted by a friendly hostess & seated promptly for our reservation. From here, things went downhill as we were ignored by waiter, Maxime, for 15-20 minutes, only for a brusque greeting of'do you want a drink' no apology for the delay. This ruined the experience out of the gate, & left us with little desire to spend additional time or money at this establishment.
The cocktail we ordered arrived with a good amount of foam spilled over the glass & down the side, leaving it a sticky mess.
In the amount of time it took to be served, receive our food, & be ignored by our waiter, I was able to write this entire review… Despite Maxime, being a blight on the entire evening, all other staff we dealt with were lovely, & the entrees (Beef Wellington & the Rigatoni) were flavorful & well prepared.
I had an amazing dining experience! The food was exceptional; especially the Beef Wellington, which was perfectly cooked & full of flavor. Service was impressively fast, & our waiter Zachery was an absolute delight. He recommended the perfect dessert & was incredibly accommodating with my non-alcoholic drink requests. His friendly & attentive service really elevated the experience. Highly recommend this place, trust me, you won't be disappointed!
During our Montréal trip, we went to Bar George for a date night. It's such a beautiful spot with stunning decor. When we walked through the front doors, even though we had a reservation, we still had to line up with everyone else. A lot of people were lining up for the bar section near the entrance, & there was also a wedding happening upstairs, which made things a bit busier than usual.
We were booked in the dining area, which is located in a second room past the bar. We had to wait a while before someone helped us, & the arrangement at the entrance felt a little chaotic. I can't say the initial experience standing in line was great. However, once we got seated, the dining room itself was absolutely beautiful.
The vibe at the entrance felt more like a lively bar or party scene, while the dining area was much more refined & relaxed - an interesting contrast.
Once at our table, the service was fantastic. Our host was very attentive & gave us great food recommendations. We started with the mussels, which were fresh & delicious. My husband ordered the risotto, but when our food arrived, he was mistakenly served the gnocchi. The staff quickly caught the error & brought him the risotto, which he fully enjoyed.
I had the beef Wellington dish, & it was perfect - not a huge portion, but just the right amount, rich & full of flavor. We ended the night with a yummy dessert, though I can't quite remember which one it was, but I remember thoroughly enjoying it.
One thing I have to add: our bill ended up being just under $500, which, to be honest, felt way too high for a casual evening out. Even though the food was good, I can't really justify spending that much, & it definitely took away a bit from the overall experience for me. I left feeling like it just wasn't quite worth that price.
