Bar Henrietta specializes in Portuguese-influenced Mediterranean cuisine featuring a strong emphasis on expertly prepared tartares. The menu highlights bold Atlantic flavors through small plates and shared dishes that utilize fresh seafood and traditional spices. Patrons encounter an interior defined by polished brass accents and vintage fixtures that evoke a classic tavern aesthetic. The culinary approach centers on precise seasoning and consistent textures across every protein and vegetable component served. Each dish highlights the marriage of oceanic ingredients with rustic preparations found in southern European kitchens. Detailed preparation methods ensure that every tartare achieves a specific flavor balance while remaining distinct from standard offerings. The establishment maintains a sharp focus on authentic ingredient sourcing to deliver high quality results that define the overall gastronomic experience for every guest.
Bar Henrietta is widely celebrated as a standout destination in Montreal, beloved for its vibrant atmosphere, chic interior, and an exceptional selection of cocktails and wines. Guests frequently praise the delicious, high-quality sharing plates, with many highlighting the scallops, piri piri chicken, tartares, and the unique manchego popcorn as standout menu items. While some visitors note that the space can become quite loud and the seating tight during busy hours, the overall energy is often described as lively and fun. The staff is frequently lauded for being warm, knowledgeable, and hospitable, contributing to a welcoming experience that makes this establishment a favorite go-to spot for both locals and travelers seeking a memorable night out.
Le meilleur bar à Montréal!!! L'ambiance est incroyable & le service est excellent! L'équipe est très chaleureuse & offre de très bonnes recommandations! La nourriture est absolument délicieuse (mention spéciale au poulet piri piri miam!) & la carte des cocktails est géniale!
One of the worst dining experiences of my life. I came to have dinner here for best friends birthday two nights ago, we had terrible service, we were ridiculed & insulted by the staff. They are still open because of their location & terrace. Don't let their good reviews fool you, there's better restaurants if you continue walking down on Laurier & on St-laurent street. They have no respect for their customers.
This is what happened.
They sat my friends & I down at the bar because there was no space else. We were four. We put our name down for a table. For an hour, we saw other groups of people getting tables, while we were four stuck at the bar. The waitress finally came to my friend to tell us we had a table on the terrace. My friend said she had asked for a table indoors. The waitress said there wasn't any table available, my friend corrected her & said we saw her seating groups for the passed hour indoors. My friend asked kindly to not be lied to, the waitress apologised. We then got sat & had been waiting to order food. We asked three waiters before getting our menus outside. I then ordered a rose which took 40 minutes to get, the same one I had indoors, might I add. I had to ask three different people to get it. We finally ordered. Also took an additional 30 minutes to receive our food. Quality of food is good, not the best quality. We finally complain that we had been waiting for hours for our food & drinks & the waitress to apologise comes w tequila shooters. They were terrible. We ask to pay, the bills had to be corrected 3 times before they were correct. We asked to speak to the manager because we had enough at this point. The most experienced waiter comes & tells us he didn't see anything but he'll gives us more shots, he comes back 20 minutes later to say he can't they won't let him give us shots. We said this was ridiculous & we wanted to speak to the manager. Him & the other waitress who served us left us laughing & went inside.
At this point we're beside ourselves, they send another waiter & the co-owner comes, which is the same co-owner of taverne Atlantic (another Montreal restaurant that has no respect for their customers). They said they can't do anything for us because they didn't see what happened, we said we're unhappy & we'll leave a bad review. They said sorry & they will come back on the terrace with the number of the owner. They never did come back. Here we are.
Bar Henrietta is a nook of security & kindness in an otherwise intense bar scene in Mile End. The food was excellent & the drinks were lovely. We had the gnocchi, piri piri chicken, ceviche, popcorn, & cookie. Highlights were the ceviche & cookie. the cucumber cocktail was amazing. the pilsner is simple & elegant. one of our waiters had great knowledge of the wine which was really nice to see. all the staff were chatty & lovely. great energy.
afterwards we went to get a beer at Dieu du Ciel bar down the road & the energy was so bad we came STRAIGHT BACK TO BAR HENRIETTA.
it is a staple, a miracle. a promised land.
May 24, 2026
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Nous avons eu un super barman colin qui a été super avec nous. Je n'ai pas aimé mon drink & il l'a pris mal m'a proposé d'autre alternative selon mes goûts !
Very much enjoyed Bar Henrietta. It's a lovely & lively bar that serves great drinks. The service is, refreshingly, its biggest asset. The food was delicious, albeit a little pricey for it's portion size.
Serrés comme des sardines entre les apparatchiks du jeudi soir, l'accueil est zélé mais le service est lent. Il faut maîtriser la langue des signes ou savoir lire sur les lèvres pour déchiffrer les mots du serveur. Nous n'avions ni l'un ni l'autre ces compétences - tant mieux, les prix nous auraient fait fuir. Le cocktail n'était pas assez imbibé pour nous faire oublier le bruit & la fureur de ce caveau du mauvais goût chic. Nous avons quand même pu nous délecter des considérations immobilières de nos voisines, dont les récentes acquisitions dans les Laurentides feraient pâlir les sans-le-sou du Mile End. Amis amateurs d'un bar convivial pour discuter & rire, passez votre chemin (& allez au Siboire).
Food & service were phenomenal. Definitely caters to a younger crowd that's down to yell over loud music (although the music was very good). Kudos to the waiters who somehow can hear your order - superpowers?
Portions were small but perfect, no leftovers had to be brought home!
Not a ton of places to sit, we arrived at 5:30 & all the proper booths etc were already full. We sat at a bar-like area spanning the middle of the space, cute & comfy but also crowded.
Good wine list, we were all impressed with our choices.
