Bar Henrietta delivers a lively bar scene with a buzzy vibe and a strong drinks program, and shares tapas style plates and a solid wine list that many reviewers praised. The crowd skews younger and the music can be loud, with some spaces cramped and seating limited, leading to occasional waits, especially on busy nights. Service is generally friendly and attentive though a few reviews note slower pacing when crowded, while popular dishes like burrata, popcorn with manchego, and a beef tartare receive high marks. Overall the atmosphere is described as stylish and welcoming and the spot is repeatedly recommended for drinks and social meals in Montreal.
One of my favourite places to dine at & have some drinks in Montreal! I love that the plates are small & great for sharing. They have some incredible raw fish dishes that are to die for! Especially the raw scallops they currently have on the menu 🤤 it's mind blowing that they have yet to be featured on canadas best 100 restaurants!
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 !
Apr 27, 2026
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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.
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
Oct 23, 2025
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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!
Jun 3, 2025
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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.
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.
Apr 28, 2025
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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!
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.
