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.
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.
I visited Bar George about a week ago for our first dinner celebrating a dear friend's bachelorette weekend. The entire experience was amazing, & our server David was a dream! He took or drink & food orders seamlessly (for a party of 10) & was so attentive & knowledgeable. He truly made our dinner perfect. Highly recommend this place for a celebration dinner.
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!
I mostly eat vegetarian, sometimes a little bit of chicken, so the food for me was somewhat limited. But I really enjoyed the vibe & the drinks. Would recommend Bar George to almost everyone. It's a pretty historic place & is a good time.
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.
Beautiful carved wood walls & ceiling. Vibes are super cool BUT I would totally remodel the area in the back. If you know you know what area. The walls have a bland color & compared to the rest of the bar it doesn't really match with the rest… I would add a nice wallpaper like they have in the front lobby & more vintage lamps to keep the vibes similar. Drinks are perfect, food is good!
May 4, 2025
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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.
Cute date spot for breakfast, dinner or drinks. Gorgeous rooms & friendly staff. As someone with celiac, the options are limited but the choices are still delicious & well portioned. Cross contamination is a risk but the server took the time to validate what could be done with the proper precautions.
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Nice little hidden bar inside a luxury hotel, but with such an authentic charm you cannot miss paying a visit. Perfect for those freezing winter days, with perfect wood all over makes the perfect ambiance to be cozy & enjoy some drinks. I had a Bloody Caesar which was spicy, & flavorful & some oysters, which were local & fresh. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable & efficient. Perfect place for a shopping break!
The food & vibes were so so so good. The drinks were delicious. Go here knowing your getting a whole experience & take your time. We were a bit rushed only because we we were seeing a show after so it was our own fault but we'd totally go back & chill. We also got the caviar & that was absolutely delicious, creamy subtle & the staff was knowledgeable in letting us know how we should eat it. The service was amazing our sever was so friendly & understanding & helpful on letting us know about the menu. If you want fancy & vibey come here you will not regret it.
