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.
Reviews describe Bar George as a stunning historic space inside the Mount Stephen hotel, with ornate mahogany woodwork and a Downton Abbey feel that makes the bar and dining rooms both chic and convivial. The cocktails are consistently praised and the beef Wellington is a standout, along with lobster risotto and mushroom soup, though a few dishes and portions are noted as small or uneven and some guests feel the prices are high. Service is described as attentive and knowledgeable by many, with solid wine and cocktail recommendations, but a few visits mention slower or inconsistent timing during peak hours. Brunch and lunch experiences are highlighted for the ambiance and the quality of the food, while some guests point to the bustle and loud music as caveats. Overall Bar George is seen as an impressive, date-worthy or special occasion setting where the atmosphere and architecture often outweigh some flaws in value or execution.
Would be one star if not for their brunch, which can be quite nice.
First time eating dinner here & wow, what a let down. The prices are outrageous, you can eat at some of the finest restaurants in Montreal for less.
The food was tasty, but was hard to enjoy given the poor service leading up to it. The restaurant was not even busy, but our cocktails took an hour to reach the table. The drinks we ordered with our food came when we were already done eating both courses.
I can't remember the last time a higher end restaurant charged for bread ($10), so you can imagine the disappointment when the bread was stale & unappetizing.
Overall, easily the top 3 worst Montreal restaurant experiences I've had in the last few years.
The occasion was my birthday. The building, interior design & atmosphere are fantastic. The dj rocked it.
We stood in line for several minutes & when we told the host our name for the reservation, there was no smile or welcome... but her first words were'We are booked solid tonight so you have a two hour table limit'. Well, hello to you, too. We were instantly unsettled. It was a rainy night & we were taken to our table. I asked if they could please check our wet coats, since they had clearly no interest in taking them from us.
The waiters were cold & efficient & just anxious to get our orders & get out of there. The ONLY warmth we experienced was from the delightful bartender in the corner of the room who came over & chatted for a few moments.
The food was very good.
We just weren't feeling it.
I'm glad we went, once.
But I want to feel valued as a customer, & alas, I did not. I felt like a two top table that had to be turned quickly.
There are warmer, friendlier places to spend our money.
Again, food was very good, as were cocktails & bottle of wine.
So sad about the rest.
Jul 12, 2025
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Bar George is one of those rare places… In all cities wherever I am in the world, I think of Bar George as the high bar. Can other places exceed it? With great difficulty. Most fall short. Not hyperbole, simply an observation/reflection on the excellence Bar George demands of itself. The cocktails are extraordinary. The food is inspired. The atmosphere nearly unmatched. On a date, closing a business deal, celebrating an occasion? Bar George. Enough said.
When it's busy it gets a little loud. But seating is close so you can hear your friends next to you. Great selection of unique cocktails. Super kind & professional staff.
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.
Jun 1, 2025
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Absolutely wonderful restaurant & bar, especially if you like jazz. They serve delicious food & drinks, provide a lovely atmosphere with a beautiful interior, have very friendly staff & they play great music. Eating in the bar area to the lovely tunes of jazz classics accompanied by a tasty cocktail knocks this one out of the park. I ate lunch at Bar George right after peak lunch time so there was just the right amount of people there; not too few to make you feel alone but not to many to make it feel crowded, this amount of people is just right for a restaurant like this.
Checked out the Bar George for dinner last night. The atmosphere & restaurant itself was really classy & nice. Not too noisy for being busy.
I would say for this price range of a restaurant the food was just okay. We had the beef wellington & the fillet mignon as mains. Steak was cooked perfectly but both dishes were slightly underwhelming in terms of taste. Presentation was good.
The service was also very slow due to how busy it was. We didn't get our first drinks until after the first starter showed up. As for drinks, I had the deluxe old fashioned & it was also not the best for such an expensive cocktail. A standard old fashioned would have been more enjoyable.
All in all, for the price range, there are much better restaurants in Montreal for both food & cocktails. If I was going to return it would just be for a drink at the bar.
Strong service experience from the reception & the efficient coat check.
The dining rooms are amazing; an architectural jewel. Sommelier is excellent with his recommendations. Service is prompt & efficient (thanks Kevin) with just some lag at the end.
The burrata & courge appetizer was deliciously creamy.
I was disappointed by the excessively salty lobster risotto & the lack of fluff in the puff pastry of the beef wellington with slightly chewy filet mignon.
We also had a chance to visit the adjacent hotel (thanks Zacharie!) & would highly recommend a stay here.
Older: Corporate event in the hotel. Cocktails were decent, but the presentation room was not as nice as the actual bar which looked amazing.
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This should definitely be on the top of your list if you're visiting Montreal, there's a lot of history with the building & the cocktails are incredible. I'm heading back to Montreal in a few weeks & I can't wait to go & try their food next. Sidenote if you like good vibes, they had a really great DJ playing towards the second half of the night.
Great cocktail bar. Try to make reservations. The atmosphere was beautiful. Old school candles. Had a modern twist with a DJ. It was expensive but, that's what you're paying for. Also, our lovely hostess really made my day by trying to get us in last second & we did. Since she did that, we decided to come back another day.
Good hospitality...few vegetarian options but the food was delicious.... cocktails were very average for the price point of 30$... Definitely recommend for a victorian era pub feel...
Very Nice place in Montreal. I prefered the bar area over the restaurant area. The Cocktails were good. I haven't been impressed by the food though. Might be because I took the tartare but didn't make me want to order more. My friend ordered something else & was happy with his choice. Service was nice! I recommend for a drink, in the bar section.
I had a reservation at a table but decided to sit at the bar instead. Best decision! Service was fast & friendly, my cocktail was great & the black truffle gnocchi was beyond amazing. Sure, the meals are on the more expensive side but I find this restaurant to be so worth it based on the quality of the items & the beauty of the place within itself. Highly recommend!
