Polari

Nils

5.0

Cute queer-friendly place to smell the roses. Don't come here for fast service. Come for personalized & tailored tips for your next wine. Great selection & consistently yummy food.

Christine

5.0

Super buvette de quartier. Belle sélection de vin nature à prix honnête. Bonnes options à grignoter pour l'apéro.

Petunia

3.0

Polari in Montreal is a casual, relaxed spot that's best for drinks with friends rather than a full dinner.

It has a very good selection of wines, & ordering is done at the counter, which keeps the experience simple & laid-back.

The food is good but quite simple, more light bites & snacks than anything heavy or elaborate.

Overall, it's a great place to grab a drink, share a few plates, & hang out, with a strong focus on wine rather than a full dining experience.

Rachel

5.0

Polari is a perfect neighborhood bar. In a compact space on a quiet street, it's where wine nerds & locals who are in-the-know go. They gave a great selection of natural wine, & when I'm not drinking I love that they carry Drinks Farm. There are also some snacks that are simple & pair well with a glass of something bright & irreverent. Service is knowledgeable & present without being overbearing. A true Montreal gem.

Cameron

5.0

Petit bar à vin sympathique. Bonne sélection de vins.

Shaheen

5.0

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!

Vincent

5.0

Excellent bar, I love the wine selections here & the care & love that is brought to the menu. Makes my heart warm!

C.

3.0

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.

Angelina

3.0

Tiny place with great wine selection. Sadly not a lot of food options, & the plates they have are laughably small & overpriced (chips & ranch dip, beans, the butt of a baguette with one sliver of butter). I would come back for a glass of wine before dinner, but not more.