Bar Henrietta is a chic and vibrant Montreal spot where cocktails and sharing plates are highly praised, with a strong wine program and a lively atmosphere that can feel crowded at times. The food is flavorful and varied, featuring items like burrata, octopus, scallops, ceviche and piri piri chicken, and the popcorn is a popular highlight for many guests. The vibe is warm and welcoming, the terrace is often described as beautiful, and the overall mood works well for a first date or a night out with friends. Noise levels can be loud and conversation may be difficult when the place is busy. Service is friendly and attentive on many visits but can slow during peak hours, and some patrons report long waits for drinks. The space feels intimate yet compact, with some tables sharing space when crowded and no reservations available in many cases. Overall Bar Henrietta is a popular choice for good value cocktails and tasty small plates with a vibrant atmosphere, though experiences vary with noise and service speed.
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).
The place looks cute, but gets very loud. It also smelled food... a lot. After leaving this bar all my clothes smelled food even though I sat a the bar. The staff was amazing & very friendly, the cocktails were well done.
Mar 25, 2026
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Great spot with fantastic drinks! Only problem is their service. If the place is empty, you'll get them fast, but as soon as they get busy, their staff can't handle it (appears to be a common thread based on other reviews) & you'll end up waiting 30-40 min for one cocktail.
Tip: if you're in a hurry: DO NOT ORDER A COCKTAIL, they're incredibly slow... instead order a glass of wine/champs. Or just sit at the bar. Bar service is much better.
Nov 7, 2025
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Date night with wife. Walked in around midnight on a Friday & was seated right away at the bar. Bartender was super friendly. Made me a few cocktails that were off menu. We ordered the popcorn (crazy good) & the beef tartare (also very good). We had such a good time that we went back the next night & had the popcorn again & tried the kale caesar which was also outstanding. All of the cocktails were excellent on the menu as well. Great spot!!
Jul 23, 2025
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L'atmosphère est super! La nourriture est plutôt bonne (Petite déception pour les gnocchis pas crémeux & un peu secs & le cocktail Pina Colada un peu bof). Les serveurs sont très gentils. Très sympathique en mode bar à tapas pour partager des mets...
LOVE this place!!! Don't miss it. Friendly & fast service with great cocktails & great food. We got the goat cheese tartlette, grilled cheese & kale Caesar. all so good!!
Have been wanting to try this spot for months but since it's walk-on only we've never been able to get a table without a long wait. My husband & I were thrilled to finally try but ended up quite disappointed in the experience. We each got a cocktail - they were good (not great) & reasonably priced. Despite expressing interest in getting food (& being told which food options were not available), our server never came back to take our order after giving us our drinks. We waited over an hour without being served & then decided we were going to leave. I'm bummed out that this was the experience after having waited so long!
