Nhau bar propose une expérience de fusion distinctive où les éléments traditionnels croisent des techniques de mixologie moderne pour créer une atmosphère unique. Les clients découvrent un menu axé sur des préparations de tartare sophistiquées qui mettent en valeur des ingrédients de qualité et des profils de saveurs mondiaux audacieux. L'esthétique architecturale intègre des textures industrielles associées à un éclairage soigné pour définir un environnement délibéré et précis pour les habitués. Une exécution culinaire habile garantit que chaque assiette maintient un équilibre entre textures brutes et complexité assaisonnée. Le programme de bar reflète cette approche en offrant des cocktails inventifs qui utilisent des infusions non conventionnelles et des styles de présentation pointus. Cet établissement sert de point de ralliement pour ceux recherchant des en-cas raffinés et des libations puissantes dans un cadre dynamique privilégiant la substance sur la formalité.
Nhau est largement reconnu comme un bar speakeasy intime au décor soigné, offrant une atmosphère unique qui dégage une énergie vibrante. De nombreux clients louent la créativité et l'équilibre des cocktails, tout en soulignant des plats populaires comme les brocolis frits ou le pad thaï. Bien que le service soit souvent décrit comme attentionné, professionnel et chaleureux, ce qui favorise une expérience agréable pour les groupes et les rendez-vous, certains visiteurs ont noté des incohérences dans l'accueil ou le volume sonore. Si la musique et les DJ sont des atouts majeurs pour la plupart, le niveau sonore parfois excessif peut nuire aux échanges, et bien que la majorité des clients recommandent l'endroit, quelques incidents isolés concernant la réception et la gestion des pourboires ont été signalés.
Had the absolute worst experience at Nhau Bar. I was really excited to come here for my friend's birthday, but the service was terrible, & the staff was awfully rude. At first, we are told that we need to check our coats, & that we won't be let into the bar with any coats on, even a jean jacket. So they force us to pay $4 per coat check just to go into the bar, while when we went down into the bar others were wearing their coats & jackets. So what a big scam & truly despicable. As well, I know we had a young group go, but if we are giving our IDs, yes, you can be skeptical, but there is no need to laugh, which the waitress denied doing... but she did, also giving a lot of rude attitude to everyone. It was the rudest tone we have ever encountered at a bar, & it added to this terrible experience. Besides that, the drinks were fine. I appreciated the atmosphere in the bar & the free dessert for my friend, but our mood was thrown off, & we just had an awful time. It is truly sad to be treated like this for no apparent reason. We just wanted to have a calm, respectful time, but we were met with overt rudeness. I say this regretfully, as I hate talking down businesses, but personally, I know I will never return & would never recommend anyone go here if this is what they will be met with.
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there was a mandatory coat check that we got charged for which set the mood off in a weird way. The service was bad for a cocktail bar: someone at our table asked for recommendations from the menu & whether the bar tender was able to make something off menu with a specific ingredient, the server did not give any information or offer interest in cocktails or mixology. I watched the bartender free pouring cocktails which was alarming. As a bartender myself I did not feel like they understood that ratios are key to a balanced cocktail. Even at our own table two of the same drinks did not taste the same. There was attention to detail on the aesthetic of the cocktails, but they did not taste good or worth the cost. The ambience is the main reason for coming. The lanterns are cute. The seating is fine, not conducive to talking in a group.
Nous avons découvert le Nhau en cherchant un endroit dans le Vieux-Montréal pour célébrer le passage à la nouvelle année. L'ambiance aperçue de l'extérieur semblait propice à la fête. Nous avons donc payé 50 $ pour deux places au bar à 22h 30, avec l'intention de manger une bouchée & de prendre quelques cocktails avant le décompte.
À notre arrivée, le bar était pratiquement vide & nous avons constaté que nos «places» étaient debout, sans tabourets ni espace réel pour s'installer confortablement. Aucune information claire ne nous avait été donnée au moment de l'achat à ce sujet.
L'offre sur place ne correspondait pas à nos attentes : ambiance inexistante & aucune valeur ajoutée justifiant le prix payé.
Nous avons quitté aussitôt entrée. Pour un événement aussi particulier que le Nouvel An, un minimum de transparence & de considération envers la clientèle serait essentiel.
We were having a great time last night . Great drinks & great atmosphere. We were seated & had a table & all of a sudden very rudely we were asked to leave the table because there was allegedly a reservation. The waiter said only bottle service at the table, however, it had been over 1 h 30 mins wee were at the table having drinks, which by the way are not cheap at at all. Cheapest cocktail with tax & tips is $20 & my friend paid $38 for 2 glasses of red wine.I told the waiter my friend wanted to order a bottle of wine to which she answered: other people will order more expensive bottles than that. I was so pissed. The table next to us, which we didn't know, offered us to be with them, but the waiter said with attitude: it will be too crowded. I then talked to the guy that took the table & told him what happened. He told me he didn't have a reservation but in order for him to enter the bar he was told he needed to buy a bottle. Long story short, we were treated like garbage after being already consuming in the place & having a good time. The worst part is that the 2 women servers lied to us & didn't even feel sorry & they felt this was normal to treat customers like this. Never going back again.
We had an amazing time at Nhau! It's a great space with some thoughtful attention to detail, such as some lovely incense staff attended to that really made the space warm & inviting.
You'll find tiki & tiki-inspired drinks here, & while that usually suggests tropical, fruity, & pretty sweet libations, bartender Kali really shines at balancing everything!
It got busy later in the evening & she was a whirlwind behind the bar, but was also bubbly & passionate about the craft when we had any questions, taking the time to discuss & engage with us. She is excellent at bringing in a beautiful savoury element to the drinks, & just has this intuitive spark; one of my later orders was pretty good, but didn't quite hit like the others, & she somehow just knew. Without a word, Kali later whisked it away & in moments redid it from scratch, proclaiming,'I like to make this one a little different...' & it became something special, more beet-forward, balanced, & layered.
There is a crowded lineup of top cocktail destinations in this city, but some have been resting on past accolades & become complacent. Nhau demonstrates the ability to brawl with the best of them, & has easily become one of our cocktail bars to revisit the next time we return to Montreal!
Great bar, great food (main dishes & entree). Very good service (i think her name is Mathis). If you don't know what you want, she'll know what to suggest based on preferences. A friend requested a mocktail off the menu & it was very tasty. Went for a birthday with 6 people & it was a vibe.
Drinks are amazing & well-priced! Our servers were really kind & chill. One of the top speakeasy/cocktail bars that I have been to - wasn't too crazy but very fun.
