Le Darling comes across as a bustling, stylish bar and bistro with a distinctive vintage, artsy vibe that makes it feel both cozy and festive. The drinks and cocktails are frequently praised for strength and creativity, with several items like oysters, beef tartare, popcorn chicken, burrata and focaccia highlighted as standouts, though some dishes are noted as hit or miss and portions can feel small for the price. The atmosphere is a major draw, featuring warm, attentive staff at times and occasional slow or uneven service and long waits during peak hours. The venue is described as ideal for gatherings with friends, dates or a lively brunch, and the terrace and interior decor receive frequent compliments, though noise levels and crowding can be high and some tables near doors or windows are less ideal. Overall, Le Darling is seen as a beloved, visually striking spot with a strong bar program and varied menu, offering great value on certain items but with some inconsistencies that depend on the visit and time of day.
J'avais boudé l'endroit à cause de leur propension à faire attendre leurs clients à l'extérieur pour rien.
Visite plus heureuse cette fois-ci, nous avons été chaleureusement accueilli dès notre arrivée. L'endroit est vaste, la décoration éclectique est particulièrement bien réussie, un mélange bohémien & vintage qui enchante la clientèle.
Vaste choix de bières (pinte à $9-$10 chaque), nous avons commandé une belle sélection de plats tous aussi bien réussis l'un que l'autre. Les frites sont maisons & goûtent vraiment bon. Mention spéciale au tartare également mais le plat qui a volé la vedette était celui de choux de Bruxelles, brillamment apprêtés.
Service gentil, agréable & enjoué, nous avons particulièrement apprécié le personnel allumé & à l'écoute.
Un sans faute pour cette sortie & nous endossons le Bar Darling pour une sortie entre amies, fortement recommandé.
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Un lieu qui en met plein la vue 😍 ! La décoration est vraiment originale, avec un style éclectique & chaleureux qui donne envie de rester des heures. Belle sélection de cocktails & ambiance détendue, parfaite pour une soirée entre amis. Ou un date ;)
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Visited on September 19, 2021, in late afternoon. This place, located on Saint-Laurent & Marie-Anne, in front of Parc des Portugais, has been opened since 2017 & I'm the first Ratebeerien to rate this place (& to add stuff), so what is so special about Darling, cider! A friend of former Ratebeerien TaktikMtl told him about this place, we meet (for the first time since de pandemic) & when we saw the menu, wow! Eleven ciders on tap, the most I've see was four, plus a good bottle selection. A pretty good beer selection on tap & bottles & cans, some are imported. There other speciality is oysters, in fact it the first thing you see on their menu before the ciders. They also have cocktails, a barista & a small food menu. The inside is very eclectic, seating for just drinking or having a meal, there is a round bar, mismatch decor. The place is just cool.
Lovely bar to drop in during a warm & sunny afternoon to have a drink. We only had a light snack - our main focus was on Quebec ciders & they had 5-6 on tap. The server was originally from Steveston BC (I/we're from Vancouver) & he was quite knowledgeable & helpful - walking us through the various selections. We especially liked the blush (apple skins were left in during fermentation) & another mainly based on Honeycrisp & a crabapple (Dolgo). Will go back on our next trip to Montreal.
It's a fun bar with an eclectic decor. Good wine selection & cocktail. Food is served tapas style & reasonably priced. It's one of the few place big enough to accommodate a group but that said, it's popular & they don't take reservation.
Excellent selection of beer & cocktails in a beautiful atmosphere! Generally, it's a bit too trendy for my tastes & I wouldn't bother waiting with the crowd who frequently lines up to get in, but the summer patio out front is nice.
