Overall, reviews describe Bar Pamplemousse as a cozy, stylish spot with a welcoming vibe where drinks and food consistently impress. The menu features inventive cocktails, a strong craft beer selection, and a range of dishes from hummus and lamb to octopus and falafel that many describe as outstanding. The service is repeatedly praised as friendly, attentive, and professional, with staff making guests feel welcome and well looked after. Ambiance shifts from intimate to lively, with a charming interior and a nice terrace that some guests enjoy, though a few reviews note crowding or a moldy smell from a nearby building when seated outside. Occasional critiques include slow service during busy periods, price inconsistencies between menus outside and inside, and a group billing issue that some felt could have been handled more smoothly. Overall Bar Pamplemousse is described as a great place for friends or family to enjoy a night out with reliable drinks, tasty food, and a warm, friendly atmosphere, with many looking forward to returning.
I had the best seat in the house. Beautiful food & a wonderful setting. A unique cocktail that worked well as a starter & a digestif. Delightful staff! My spend was a very reasonable lobster roll & oysters of the moment, & delicious drinks starting & finishing with Sammy Street, a beautiful variation on a Vieux Carre or similar but with Calvados instead of VSOP & sesame oil for aromatics, a brilliant move, with luscious NEIPAs in between. Altogether a wonderful dinner no matter what the view out the open cafe window. A place to be sought out. 😊🙏👍😎
Jul 8, 2025
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Je suis venu avec une amie pour boire un verre & manger un burger, & franchement l'endroit est super sympa, très chill, parfait pour se détendre. L'ambiance est agréable, le service cool, & la cuisine vraiment bonne. On s'est régalés ! Je recommande sans hésiter.
We had a wonderful first dining experience here. We had the tuna crudo, zucchini flowers, burger & halloumi plates, everything was fresh & delicious! Great spot close to the Quartier des spectacles!
La nourriture est vraiment impeccable , ce sont probablement les meilleurs falafels authentique que j'ai mangé à vie, la serveuse qui nous a servit : Sandrine nous a offert un excellent service, elle est attentionné au besoin de ses clients & elle est cute. :)
Bonne ambiance, les cocktails sont supers originaux & si vous y allez l'été il y a une grosse terrasse en avant. J'irai plus pour les drinks que pour la nourriture par exemple
Fantastic food, friendly staff, great ambiance, & absolutely delicious cocktails! William treated us like old friends (even though it was only our second time there) & made us feel so welcome. Needless to say, the service here is unlike any other bar I've been too. Great staff through & through. Hugo's cocktails are also incredibly noteworthy. We've been to some great cocktail bars across the city, but his drinks are top shelf! The Princess Peach Special is one of the best I've had, the Jahannam Jam is perfection, as are his classic Margheritas! They have gained two new regulars for sure!
Oysters was amazing we got 2 dozens but 30 for a dozen on special isn't the best deal. Vibe was good during happy hour as they had a dj playing nice groove tunes :)
Wow!!!! Notre serveur Ty était tellement parfait, excellent service, nous a recommandé les meilleures choses sur le menu avec le pairing de vin incroyable!
Je serai de retour, merci beaucoup Ty tu es un vrai connaisseur !
Jun 13, 2025
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L'une de mes meilleures expériences gustatives à Montréal! Leur plats sont sublimes; riches de saveurs, de diversité j'ai été subjuguée! Merci chef Sami & son équipe !🙏🏻
Quelle magnifique soirée !!
La nourriture, le service, l'ambiance; tout était parfait !
Mention spéciale au chef pour la tartine au labneh : juste WOW !
May 11, 2025
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Update: updating this review to five stars, after returning several months later, I was not charged for a side of mayo, & staff even remembered this review & joked about it during our dinner - much to the dismay of some of my coworkers present, embarrassed by me 😂 Loved feeling like they listened to customer feedback. As I said before, will gladly return again. Delicious & excellent service.
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The drinks were delicious & the burger was quite tasty, cooked well & juicy with a fresh soft bun. The whole group enjoyed the food & their drinks. We liked the atmosphere & the service was timely. Food & drink prices were reasonable for the quality & the times we live in.
That said, I requested a side of mayonnaise with my burger/fries. They charged 3.50$ for a small dipping cup of mayo, which is highway robbery!! They never mentioned it would cost extra, & even so, how can you possibly justify the price? Management should consider reviewing this price in their system or stop charging entirely, it's unreasonable.
Will definitely come back, but with packets of sauce in my pocket next time, lol!
Had a good time here for a friend's birthday. It looks like the space is too compact but when you sit down it's actually quite nice & adequate spaced. I had the lamb which was good, but the hummus was much better! Lots of the shareable dishes are the better menu options. We'll come here again.
