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.
I was with a friend from Vancouver & we were walking around to find a nice place for diner (we were at Siboire before at it was super nice but we wanted to find somewhere else to eat) the staff was nice at the beginning, but the music inside was LOUD. We asked to go to the patio, then we asked about wine (glasses & bottle price) & they said there was no menu for glass (??) Just for bottles. I asked the price & they said'glass is 13 to 16$, bottles are 60 to 200$', I said I wanted to know each SPECIFIC price & they said'you have to ask for each wine & then I can tell you' so I felt they were judging us, as people that couldn't afford their food/wine. I got a 60$ wine bottle, & we got the octopus dish, one of the most expensive in the menu. The food was delicious, but they serve the diners in a dessert dish, tiny portions (we looked at the Google pictures before, & it looked like a diner dish) so we were frustrated. I would not recommend it.
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!
OMG, It was the first time since I have been living in Montréal that I received such an admirable & amazing service. The girl who helped me, was so nice, friendly & comprehensive (cause my level of English or French is not good enough). I would definitely like to go soon.
Succulent restaurant, nous étions assis au bar avec une excellente serveuse. Nous avons partagé de délicieux plats (coup de coeur pour les gnocchis) & dégusté des bons vins natures!
May 22, 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.
May 9, 2025
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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.
Je recommande le bar Henriette à tout le monde! J'y suis allée un samedi soir & nous avons attendu un peu avant d'être assis mais c'était assez rapide puisqu'on est allé au bar. Les assiettes étaient délicieuses & les margaritas aussi. Par contre parfois le mélange de chaud-froid dans certains plats étaient surprenants. Mais vraiment délicieux!
