Reviews describe Bar Pamplemousse as a cozy, well run spot where drinks and food shine, with standout cocktails, a strong beer selection, and a menu that often pleases with labneh, falafel, hummus, lamb, oysters, and other shareable dishes; the service is repeatedly praised for friendliness and attentiveness, and the ambience is described as welcoming and lively, though some evenings may feel busier and slower; guests note generous portions, consistent food quality, and a good value for the quality, making it a good choice for family or friends; some criticisms appear, including occasional slow service, a smell from an adjacent building when seated outside, and a controversial incident about an added charge on a side of mayo, as well as a mixed experience with group dining and billing; nonetheless the overall impression is of a versatile, enjoyable spot with delicious cocktails, tasty dishes, and a welcoming staff that inspires repeat visits.
My daughter & I went late (around 11:00) a few nights ago. When we were seated, our server told us the menu was online, on their website. So, we figured out drinks & got those quickly enough. & then...nothing. We waited about 10 minutes & I finally got up to ask our server if we could order food. She told us the kitchen closed at 10:00!?! I asked her why she didn't tell us that when we got there (she had just said "menu" not "drink menu"). So, it was a total waste of time, since we specifically went out for a late meal after a long day. The server was apologetic, but didn't offer to comp one of our drinks, nothing. I checked everything I could find online, & nowhere does it say there is no food after 10pm.
Bar Pomplemousse? More like bar Pompousmousse. Ok. Dad joke aside. We arrived & despite it being not overly busy, we had to wait an extremely long time to get seated. We then got menus fairly fast, but then waited again for at least 15 minutes for any service came to take our order. We actually started a timer on my phone to see how long we had to wait. The drinks were great. We then waited for a check up. We waited & no one came to ask if we wanted another drink or the cheque. We decided to leave. We waited *again* at the exit waiting for anyone to come by to let us pay the bill. We started a timer yet again. The main bartender finally came & we paid our bill. First time not leaving a tip. Didn't like having to do that. The guy was really nice & apologetic, but the service at least in our experience was kind of garbage. Again, that was our experience, & yours may be different. & I want to stress that the drinks were good. I hope they take this review & re assess their service
The dishes are excellent, I highly suggest the carrots & hummus couldn't even choose which one I liked more, the atmosphere is great & your bartender Sam provides excellent service, I'll definitely be back.
Excellent cocktails & super comfy sofas. Staff is mostly nice, can be a bit dry when it's very busy but that's to be expected. It's also nice the the music volume is just perfect, not so loud that you can't have a conversation.
Delicious food which cooked professionally & presentations was also amazing! Atmosphere was very delightful with lovely touches of wood & dim lighting. Wine was very good & Amy our lovely young waitress was very nice 👌❤️
J'y suis allé le 2024-08-28 & j'ai adoré mon expérience. J'ai pris le burger & il était vraiment excellent. Le service était bon & j'ai aimé les bières que j'ai consommées. J'ai aimé l'ambiance & la décoration à l'intérieur. Je recommande fortement l'endroit!
I have been coming to Pamplemousse for several years & I always love it! Great atmosphere, big (dog friendly) terrace in the summer, really nice & professional staff, fun drinks & great food! One of my favorite places to get food while I'm having a drink. Their menu has changed a lot over the years & still changes, but it's always good. I don't think they had their pizzas last time I was there but those were always delicious. The carrots are also really nice. It can be a bit busy sometimes in peak summer, evening time but it's worth it if you can get a seat. A little pricey but it's place des arts so it's mostly on par with the area.
Service on the dog friendly patio was extremely slow for everything except water, plan on either having a snack before you arrive or ordering all of your drinks & food the first time you get a server. Food was amazing though (burger & burrata). Note menu recently changed & pizza is no longer available.
