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.
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.
I have travelled to many places, I came to this place to try the beef Wellington, as I have tried the one at Hells Kitchen in Las Vegas & was curious about the one here at Bar George, people have told me it is better. The beef Wellington at Bar George was excellent & in my opinion much better in flavour, loved it. Had the Burger, was dry a little, truffle mashed was to watery for me, waiter was amazing & top notch. I gave four star because, they were short staff, as staff was sick, so took two hours for dinner & an app, nothing you can do, but when you are going spend minimum over $150 a person plus, they should let you now up front it will be a little slow for your food. This way if you have to make it somewhere else, you are prepared . Again, you most go & have the Beef Wellington, it is unreal & I hate when people leave bullshit reviews, this is hundred percent review, I will go again & have dinner hundred percent, only suggestion is , let your customers know if service is behind, doesn't take much, thank you for the great server ( Julien ) & the Beef Wellington.
We arrived early & decided to enjoy the bar first. We received excellent service from a knowledgeable & personable bartender. Afterward, we moved to the dining area for dinner, equally pleased with the service & ambiance. The beef Wellington, snooki, & chicken dinners are highly recommended; you won't be disappointed. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience. We highly recommend this establishment.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Bar George, & it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance is truly luxurious, with elegant decor & a warm, inviting atmosphere. The staff were incredibly attentive & professional, ensuring every detail was perfect.
Dec 12, 2024
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Really fantastic dining experience. Service was very friendly & professional. I had the lentil soup as a starter & the grilled salmon as a main. Delicious!
I went here for the first time to celebrate my birthday alone & was so impressed by the ambiance & the kind attentive service! BUT, I've NEVER had a beef bourguignon that DRY before. No joke almost choked & had to take sips of water after every bite of beef. Not only that but it was way too salty! I was expecting the food to be as immaculate as the atmosphere. When the waiter asked if I liked it I was too shy to say my actual opinion. I got a free birthday cake though that was very delicious just a bit too sweet for me at the end. But I really appreciated that for my birthday so thank you to the chefI also had the Burrata with heirloom tomatoes & that was very good. I will come back to try the beef wellington one day as I heard it can be very good.
Nous avons été dans ce restaurant pour l'anniversaire d'un ami. Le lieu est tout simplement magnifique, les moulures & les tapisseries sur les murs en bois sont très bien entretenu. La nourriture est excellente. Je vous recommande le boeuf wellington of course ! Forcément les prix sont assez élevé & la facture monte très très vite. Une expérience que je recommande malgré cela.
I absolutely love this place! I highly recommend making a reservation for the weekend brunch. Service is impeccable, & the food is outstanding. At our table, my wife had the halloumi & avocado on toast, our friends had the full English & eggs bendict with bacon, & I had the eggs benedict with their house made black pudding (pictured). Coffees & ceasars rounded out the meals. Everything was divine. A big thanks to our server, Lena, for her smashing attention to detail & professionalism. Our next trip to Montreal will definitely include a return.
Nov 11, 2024
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My boyfriend & I came to celebrate our 10year anniversary here & we did not regret it at all. The service was fantastic & our waiter advised us superbly. The food was a great & delicious.
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.
Staff were very friendly. We came with a service dog & they prepped the table so that there'd be more space for him. We had light lunch but the Pasta Pesto didn't have pesto sauce? There was no basil. Or pesto means something different in French?
