Polari
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Polari
Wine bar with a dining cellar and counter service.
Opens Today at 4 pm
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Polari is Villeray’s newest natural wine bar. With only a couple of tables and a handful of bar seats, the cozy room is perfect for sipping on a great selection of wines from small producers paired with a short menu filled with top-quality products from excellent Québec artisans, such as bread from Hof Kelsten and charcuterie from Aliments Viens.
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Patrick
Polari propose un repas tout en simplicité, où chaque bouchée révèle une sincérité & une maîtrise rares. Pas de flafla, juste des saveurs honnêtes, un service impeccable & une ambiance chaleureuse. Une halte parfaite sur la rue de Castelnau.
Shaheen
Went to Polari a couple of times in the past few weeks & had always had a great time.
The food portions aren't big, so it takes a few different plates if you're looking to make a meal, but they're all delicious (even the bread with whipped butter is a hit!) & perfect for snacking.
The wine selection is excellent, varied, & just extensive enough to keep things interesting without being overwhelming. For non-wine drinkers, the cocktails are also top notch & the beer selection is small but solid.
The service is absolutely wonderful! Everyone is very friendly & super knowledgeable about both the food & drinks, so if you're unsure of what to take, they'll be able to help guide you to something you'll enjoy.
The decor is simple, but strikes an awesome balance between chic & warm/cozy. Music adds to the atmosphere, but is still quiet enough that you can easily talk without needing to raise your voice.
I definitely recommend Polari for a drink & snacks!
Mathis
Service froid, accueil froid, nourriture froide. Je ne conseille pas. Il y a beaucoup mieux dans Villeray.
Vincent
Excellent bar, I love the wine selections here & the care & love that is brought to the menu. Makes my heart warm!
K
This is honestly one of the most refreshing spots to go to in the city. I've been quite a bit of times over the past year & I can earnestly say that the wine list has been incredibly curated, affordable & everything glass I've had has been insanely delicious. The food also packs its punch. Small sharing plates with produce from JT market & fish/seafood conservas in cans that I'm a total sucker for. Can't recommend this place enough 🫰
Laurence
Buvette de quartier favorite, en amour avec le concept « service au comptoir». Bon vin, vin prix !
Très belle expérience, je recommande !
Alexandra
literally my fav wine bar in mtl. nice small menu, nice wines & perfect chill place for friends, dates, work 5@7.
C.
Points forts : Lieu très agréable, avec une vraie vibe de quartier. On y croise ses voisins un mercredi soir tranquille ou un samedi plus festif. Belle sélection de snacks & de vins, assez accessible sans être trop basique. J'aime particulièrement le service au comptoir, surtout l'été. Service en général très sympa!
Points faibles : Malheureusement, il suffit qu'une employée soit tellement désagréable, que les clients finissent par en parler entre eux. Je ne laisse jamais d'avis d'habitude, mais elle a été carrément méchante avec nous, sans raison claire.
Maryse
J'avais gardé un bon souvenir des deux premières visites… mais visiblement, c'était trop demander que ça dure.
Accueil glacial, serveuse désinvolte. On arrive, on va direct au bar pour commander puisque on sait qu'il faut commander au bar. Mais non : elle insiste pour qu'on aille s'assoir pour... recevoir un menu & un verre d'eau tiède. En pleine canicule, ark. Faque après une minute assis, on doit se relever pour commander. C'est cave.
Mention spéciale au moment du paiement, où la serveuse pointe les options de pourboire à l'écran, comme si on avait besoin d'un tutoriel - avec un petit 18 % minimum, bien sûr. Elle regarde pendant qu'on gosse sur le terminal. Ça ne se fait juste pas.
Christian
Du potentiel mais un service inadéquat. De la chaleur, du plaisir d'accueillir, c'est la base. Ces aspects n'étaient pas présents ce soir au Polari.
Joanna
Wine list curated with love, nice snacks, all within a charming & intimate space. It's minimal, tasteful, & intentional. Absolutely will be back!
Also they have a terrasse ✅
Lauren
What an incredible addition to the neighborhood, nay the city in general! The space is intimate & warm! Perfect for an after work glass of wine, evening with friends, cute date or just hanging out with a book at the bar. Everyone who works there is charming & knowledgeable & can take you on a glorious wine journey. The perfect vibe & quite frankly - the perfect wine bar. ❤?
Marky
Stopped by for a couple of drinks before dinner.
Friendly staff, but only counter service which is kinda silly for a wine bar.
Had a glass of wine & a cocktail, both were good.
They take the minimal industrial look a little too far I find. The low light makes it feel intimate, but otherwise it felt uninviting.
Phillipe
Very cute wine bar in an old garage. The wine were amazing
P
Super endroit, super sevice, super vino, super bouffe, super crowd : Bravo Polari! (Super) Hâte d'y retourner!
Jean-Sebastien
Wow. Quel endroit chaleureux. La carte des vins est incroyable. On a eu beaucoup de plaisir & on revient pour sûr.
Marie-Eve
Ambiance feutrée, personnel passionné & de bon conseil. Carte alléchante. Quelques plats originaux. Buvette de quartier à laquelle on a déjà hâte de retourner.