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.
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.
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!
Feb 4, 2025
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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.
Got drinks. Service is meh. It's such a shame that they have such a great historical building & the original interiors feel like opulence, but the service & upkeep of the space is a huge letdown. The lounge section of the bar is not worth it. Same price for drinks but zero ambiance. Decor, seating arrangements & lighting feels cheap & easy; worlds away from the main room.
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.
Went on here for the last night of my vacation, & I couldn't have picked a better spot. The bar is gorgeously constructed, the staff competent & kind, & the food & drinks were absolutely delicious. If I don't come back one day it's because I'm dead.
Sep 3, 2024
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Bar George is a busy spot, even at 5pm on a very rainy Wednesday. Putting your name at the host stand & waiting in line is also somewhat convoluted as they assumed since I was speaking in English, my first language wasn't french & I could not understand the regulars that kept getting admitted no reservation before us, because they know somebody. Additionally, sitting at the bar, the drinks were great, but there were items missing from the list & that's always a faux-pas for me when you don't offer your full menu. The bar itself is gorgeous though, & the vibe is fantastic.
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.
Thursday night in August. Impressive entrance the crafts people who made this building would be famous today it is that gorgeous. Attached hotels seems like it might be cool. But as for our dinner: it was merely fine. I'm putting photographs of what we ate. Lost the one of the beef Wellington, which my partner said was really good. Our server had far too many tables for one individual to adequately help. Well, I had to return my club soda for being flat after waiting 10 minutes to get a drink, it was a little frustrating. The lime was so dry & had literally no juice. He mentioned that the green beans were not delicious & he offered to take it off the bill, which I didn't expect so that was very nice. It probably saved his tip! All in all worth it to visit for a drink. Not the culinary adventure we enjoy.
