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.
We were there for drinks. The service & the atmosphere were really good. But the name is a little bigger than the services. It wasn't something special compared to pricing.
Very kind extremely polite waiter & nice drinks. I got a jasmine one of some sort. Absolutely gorgeous experience & even down to the coasters. Will definitely come again!!
This place is a dream , feels like you travel in time when you are there . I came there with a friend to get some drinks at night, we ended up staying in the hotel upstairs (despite having another hotel booked ) & stayed next day for both breakfast & lunch. I couldn't get enough of it. Took pictures of everything & every corner of this place , service is very good, everyone is very friendly & food is delicious. Highly recommend to come after sunset when they light up the candles , the vibe is incredible. I will definitely be back every-time I visit Montreal . Will be posting this place on my Insta as well ❤️
Nice view. Got lucky to make a booking the evening of & choose dining room or terrace. Drinks were top notch. Beet salad was artistically delicate & delightful. Lobster risotto was perfect. Wished the beef was seared in the beef Wellington. Overall, pleasant evening.
Only went for cocktails so cannot speak to the whole experience but ambiance was great. Historical building inside & beautiful, modern patio outside. Great spot for people watching. My drink was ok, nothing extraordinary but definitely was a cool spot. Service was great.
Jul 5, 2024
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We watched the football game at George & we had the best time. Their food is terrific, the drinks are perfect & their service is really nice ! Would highly recommend
We only had a couple of drinks, oisters & fries, & everything was great. Will come back again for more whenever we have a chance. But... very expensive!
Went there for brunch , the place is beautiful, it must be amazing to have a drink there near the bar. Our waiter was nice & friendly. We tried the burger, salmon & the lobster omelette. The omelette was definitely the best choice. The texture of the omelette & the lobster were amazing. I would probably go back for the omelette again. The other dishes were good but a bit on the salty side.
Great architecture, appetizers were good, oysters wetter very nice from PEI & drinks were very good. Just for the architecture & ambiance it is worth the visit. They also sit you at the bar which was kind of nice.
Jun 25, 2024
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We came on Friday afternoon to celebrate with a drink. We sat at the bar. The worst bartender service ever. The bartender was behaving like he does not have time for us. & $21 for Aperol spritz? If you're going to charge $21 for a classic cocktail, I expect good hospitality. Won't go again.
Magnificent atmosphere, the utmost staff professionalism & some of the tastiest food & drinks I've ever had. I recommend anyone to pay a visit themselves, & at a bare minimum try the bar. It is very haute-couture with a dash of modernity, so dress in a reasonably decent fashion; I would say smart casual is the cut. The scenery is of an ostentatious late 19th century decor that contains 140+ years of Montreal history. The stained glass is mesmerizing, the woodwork unbelievable. Shout out to Jonathan, the best waiter in the dining hall for the last 3 years I've been visiting - an absolute champion who's extremely knowledgeable & provides the most fantastic service I've ever received at any restaurant. Cheers!
Perfect place for firewalls, meetings, & special occasions, avoid F1 nights too crowded for nothing special. If you do not like the crowd & people pushing each other with their drinks like me don't buy ticket. Thursdays are the best! Valet available & underground as well.
Jun 18, 2024
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Bar George is in a great space & has great food to boost. I think this was our most expensive meal in Montreal, but my wife loved the lobster risotto. My steak was amazing as well. Drinks were great & waitstaff was friendly. A great visit!
Never again. It's not bad but to spend 400$+ for 3 with that food & that service, you'll have to be either a billionaire or with a daddy to come back. We were a party of 3, each had a drink, an appetizer & a main course. Waited about 1-1.5 hours for our main courses, the room was loud with bad music. Overall, 3 stars just cause it's not that bad, but not good either.
Didnt expect to stay more than 30min after some drinks... Stayed 3 hours. Every drink & dish was phenominal. Order the Bobby sour but dont order the whiskey sour because Bobby sour is just that good (& get espresso martini & deleuxe old fashion)
