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.
Amazing vibes overall, though the music was a bit too loud for comfortable conversation. The drinks were good, & the popcorn was the highlight of my visit. I had the gnocchi, which was okay. My friends ordered a chicken dip with bread (I don't remember the exact name), & it was amazing. I'd say this is a great place for good vibes & a few drinks.
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.
A million stars for the chicken pate. Absolutely amazing! The service was a bummer though. Would have ordered more drinks & another plate if our server had checked in with us. Instead we were left sucking ice cubes while we were eating our spicy Piri Piri chicken lol
Busy night expect longer service times. The staff was really lovely, everyone was very kind. The food & drinks were delicious. The outdoor patio is cute & the inside is also nice.
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!
A bit out of the way, but that makes it less crowded. Service was nice with attentiveness every few minutes if only a look over or head nod to see if our group of 8 needed anything. The crowd here is intimate & kept to themselves as its meant to be a'quieter' late night'grown up' spot. Drink prices are on the medium or more pricy range for the location.
Nice little place with a great vibe & nice drinks & dishes to share. Place with a long standing tradition in the area that still delivers. Great for Happy Hour / 5 à 7 outings.
May 8, 2025
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Super cute bar that has small bites. Their Portuguese sandwich was delicious. Drinks & overall ambience of the place also was a highlight. Highly recommend as a before dinner spot.
Loved Bar Henrietta!! The service was great & friendly, our waiter even heard us talking about wanting to change our drinks & asked to switch them for us. The food was really good & such reasonable prices. I recommend getting some things to share, we loved the burrata & the popcorn. Drinks were very good as well & lots of fun cocktail choices. The only complaint we had was that the space is quite small & some of the tables you have to share with other parties. It gets very busy so would recommend trying to get there early!
Mar 29, 2025
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It's a trendy place for cocktails & tapas. The food & drinks were great. The service was a bit too slow & it was very noisy. No reservation accepted, so you better get in line fast! It seemed like the rush hour (longest lines) were at around 6:30PM & 10:30PM.
All in all, a cool place to have a good, chill time with friends. Just make sure you have plenty of patience to get your order!
PS : I ordered the cacio e pepe gnocchi & the beef tartare. As cocktails, I ordered the Donald & the Rosa. The bill went up to 84$, including taxes & tip.
