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.
Went for 3 course lunch today, everything was lovely ! The warm sourdough bread & butter is a must try, started with the endive salad & the salmon as a main, followed by the lightest berry tart for dessert. Everything was delicious, not to mention the building itself is just stunning !
Classic British restaurant. Nice interior. One of their desserts did not have the alcohol cooked off properly & wasn't great but the rest was amazing enough to make up for it (get the ham appetizer)
Had an absolutely wonderful dining experience here! The atmosphere was warm & welcoming from the moment we walked in. Our server was attentive & knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations. The food was exceptional - fresh ingredients, perfectly seasoned, & beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor. The portions were generous & well worth the price. The restaurant was clean & well-maintained, & despite being busy, we didn't feel rushed. The dessert was the perfect ending to our meal. We'll definitely be returning soon & would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal & excellent service. Five stars!
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!
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.
Jun 7, 2025
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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!
We recently tried this restaurant & had a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious. The menu isn't very long, but it offers a well-curated variety that caters to different tastes. A true delicatesse.
Service gets four stars because our waiter disappeared during dessert & was replaced only after we had to look for someone. A bit disappointing not to have consistent service throughout.
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.
It was a great atmosphere & the waiter went out of his way to please us: we asked a dessert out of the breakfast menu & he made it happen for us. The interior is really impressive!
Feb 9, 2025
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Food is good but a bit pricey for what u get. Service is good as well. However, i book the table to celebrate my gf's bday & specifically ask if they have any complimentary like a little cake for her. When we dined in. It seems like they did not receive any message from the booking. The server told me to order any dessert & he will put the candle on it. I get that everything has cost but most of the place like this that i went give free complimentary for special occasion. Overall is good. Just a little bit disappointed
The architecture of this restaurant was beautiful. The customer service was also good. However, we did not leave feeling satisfied with food given the high price tag. The beet salad & the chocolate dessert were excellent. However, our mains, the Beef Wellington & Chicken Roulade did not live up to our expectations. The beef Wellington by itself was nothing special, & it relied on the fancy colourful sauces to add flavour. It was not worth the price. The Chicken Roulade was ok, but not worth the money.
The beef wellington is very good. It accompanied well with the sauce & the mushrooms. The mushroom soup is very good as well. The dessert is very nice, not too sweet, just right. The staffs are very nice as well
Aug 26, 2024
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The interior decor was well-crafted woodworking. Started at the bar & got good service as the bartender worked with the hostess to ensure a smooth move to the dining room-rolled the drinks into a single check. The ambiance in the dining room was even nicer. Such a soothing, quiet evening with my wife. The burrata & halibut were top-notch. Portions are only moderately-sized so our usual strategy of splitting an appetizer & an entree left me still a little hungry so I ordered some dessert named after a mountain in Switzerland that they set on fire before I got a chance to eat it. It was also delicious, but my wife only took one bite because she wanted to watch her figure. Unfortunately, it rained on our walk back to the hotel & my wife's hair got messed up, or so she claims. I didn't notice any difference in her hair.
The food was seriously mid. We did not like the duck breast & beef bourguignon, do not recommend. However, the dessert was delicious & the interior was very nice.
Repas en soirée. Un régal ! Service & repas gastronomique. Boeuf & risotto de homard. Vraiment très fin & très bien cuisiné. Bravo & merci au chef ainsi qu'au patissier français pour ses desserts succulents. On ne regrette pas notre soirée.
Mes attentes étaient beaucoup plus élevé! En débutant l'hôtesse nous avise que nous avons 2 heures qu'il y a une autre réservation après nous... le temps entre celui où on nous assis & celui où le serveur vient est très long considérant nos minutes compter. Quand je paie plus de 400$ pour un souper à 2 je n'aime pas savoir qu'on va me dire de quitter! Le repas était bon mais pas à la hauteur du coût. Par contre les desserts eux valent le prix. Nous y allions pour célébrer notre anniversaire de mariage, malheureusement nous n'y retournerons pas je n'ai pas apprécié mon expérience
A mixed experience here. Food was good. Ordered from the prix fixe menu & everything was solid. The desserts were quite exquisite. Service was not great. The staff couldn't keep track of who got what & had to ask us with each course. I'd expect a high end restaurant like this to keep track of that & silently put our plates in front of us. They brought the wrong appetizer to my son, & he then had to wait another ten minutes or so for his. Then, the really irksome thing was that they didn't have the bottle of wine we wanted & suggested another. Their suggested wine cost quite a bit more than the first, but they didn't disclose this fact until we got the bill. All told, a very expensive lunch for the level of service.
