La Palma

Maciej

5.0

Hotel dining is usually as predictable as a rainy Tuesday in the Cotswolds. You go in expecting'very okay' food, & at La Palma, that's exactly what you get. It's solid, dependable, & won't leave you questioning your life choices. But the real reason to go isn't the menu-it's the marvelous incompetence of the bar.

?I happen to like Port. It's the drink of kings, retired colonels, & people who have given up on the idea of waking up without a headache. I saw a Port-based cocktail on the menu &, using the flawless logic of a man who knows what he wants, I assumed that if they had it in a cocktail, they had it in a bottle. So, I asked for a Port.
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?The bartender, however, clearly decided that my request was far too simple. In a magnificent display of linguistic confusion, he didn't bring me a glass of fortified wine; he brought me a Porto Sour.

?Normally, when a man asks for a drink & receives a science experiment in a glass, there is a scene. But this... this was different. It was the'best mistake ever.' It was as if the bartender had looked into my soul & realized I didn't actually want what I'd asked for. It was so good, in fact, that I immediately ordered another one.

So ?if you are in Montreal for business & need to impress someone without the risk of a disastrous meal, La Palma is a safe bet. But my advice? Don't bother with the menu. Just go to the bar, look confused, & hope the bartender makes another'mistake.'

Mar 21, 2026

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Alex

5.0

As a person who's worked in the customer service industry for years, I really appreciate the incredible amounts of patience, care, & interest they show their every single customer. I've been at La Palma twice & both times I receive amazing food & drink recommendations from the staff who have taken the time to learn everything about their products & recommend items they personally believe in. Not only will I be coming back to this bar, I will be coming back to this hotel because of the incredible staff & quality of food/drinks at this bar.

May 25, 2024

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Esme

5.0

Juane was excellent with helping us. The food & drinks were fantastic as well. Would recommend

May 24, 2024

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A

5.0

Juane was an amazing server the food was amazing the tartare was fresh not fishy & the drinks were refreshing

May 24, 2024

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Cynthia

5.0

Good service! We only went for drinks & appetizers, everything we order was delicious.

May 21, 2024

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