Reviews describe Poincaré Chinatown as a lively, stylish bar with a standout beer program, including Kölsch on tap and inventive pouring, a warm atmosphere and a charming terrace, and a decor that blends modern touches with neighborhood flair, with the ambiance and drinks frequently praised as a great fit for groups or a relaxed evening, while food is enjoyed but not consistently on par with the drinks, portions can feel small for the price, and a few guests note issues such as excessive foam, uneven service, or limited dessert options, and despite these caveats the place is seen as a welcoming fermentation focused experience that pairs well with social evenings in downtown Montreal.
This place has seating & a bar downstairs & also rooftop seating. I cannot comment on the rooftop as I did not wait for it. I got the beef & broccoli. The beef was super tender & the broccoli was cooked just right. Flavor was great. Nothing to complain about there. The bar had a fair selection but it wasn't everything I hoped for. (This was a recurring theme for the uppity restaurants in the area. Doesn't anyone carry more whisky selection here?) The staff was great & they seated me right away. They recognized that I did not speak french & explained that I could wait for the rooftop & sit at the bar. When there was space on the rooftop they kindly asked if I was interested & I declined. The inside seating was cool & dim. The music got a little louder as the night progressed. Maybe a touch too loud for me but I guess I'm getting old...
Rude staff. Two drinks totaling over $40. Actually soured my evening by stopping by here after live music in the area. Wish I walked by it & went to another place. Just as a side note. I have a lot of reviews on maps. I really don't leave negative reviews. This place deserves it. Just go anywhere else.
Been here twice now & have hated it twice. The rooftop bar is lovely, but the cocktails are some of the worst I've ever tasted. Just come out after drinking one that tasted like urinal balls seasoned with off-brand mouthwash. Shouldn't have forced it down, but the service was slow & it started raining, so we had to leave anyway as we were getting soaked. Not had the food, but freaking A are their cocktails bad.
Went for drinks on the rooftop. Initially we were told it was closed. I thought they just stopped seating people there. We sat downstairs inside waiting about 5 minutes then told a spot opened at the bar. The service was kind of slow but it was ok. Rooftop was nice.
Probably the coolest & most laid-back rooftop bar in Montreal. They offer a nice selection of locally brewed draft beer, with friendly service, right in heart of Montreal's Chinatown. Unfortunately, I haven't try the food yet, but the German beer was delicious, so I'm sure to be back to select more of their menu. To be honest, the main attraction is the rooftop, so I wonder if Poincaré is as appealing in the winter when you'd be delegated indoors, on the floor below. In any case, Poincaré is lots of fun & worth a visit.
Aug 10, 2024
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Vraiment une belle découverte ce bar ! Plusieurs options de bière de microbrasseries locales. Les bières étaient super bonnes & à prix raisonnable. Super décors : plantes & ambiance cozy. Aucune attente pour avoir une place un vendredi soir. La merch est trop belle 🤩
Admittedly, we didn't try the food, we just went to get a few drinks, but the cocktails that we took were really not to our liking, & the place was so hot, it was bearly bearable.
Découvertes culinaires mais surtout une soirée mémorable grâce au service & petites attentions des serveur.euses. Merci spécial à Emy pour l'expérience parfaite sur la terrasse!
Jul 26, 2024
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Such a waste of a cool space! All the food is fermented & tastes like vinegar, & the cocktails are equally disappointing. The only positive point is the atmosphere & the location.
