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Restaurant Bar Vivar

Spanish wine bar
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$$
CLOSEDOpens Thursday at 11:30 am
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Restaurant Bar Vivar operates as a vibrant hybrid space that functions as both a curated market and a Spanish-inspired eatery. Patrons find an assortment of high-quality imported goods, such as artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and specialized pantry staples that reflect authentic Iberian culinary traditions. The preparation of hot plates prioritizes bold, simple flavors characteristic of classic Mediterranean cooking techniques. Seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood, and savory tapas dominate the menu, providing a focused selection of small plates designed for communal consumption. Wooden accents and minimalist shelving define the aesthetic, bridging the gap between a functional retail environment and a casual dining destination. This dual-concept establishment ensures that guests can shop for gourmet ingredients while simultaneously engaging with the rich, unpretentious flavors of regional Spanish recipes.
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Reviews for Restaurant Bar Vivar

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on Google4.6 (100+)
*as of 2026-07-15
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Review Summary

Bar Vivar is widely celebrated as a cozy, charming destination that transports diners to Spain through its creative, high-quality tapas and authentic pintxos. Frequent visitors consistently praise the fresh, seafood-forward dishes, noting the tortilla, calamares, and croquetas as standout menu items that reflect a passionate, innovative culinary approach. While most guests describe the service as friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, opinions regarding pricing and portion sizes are mixed, with some finding the experience expensive for the quantity provided. Despite occasional feedback about the seating or service consistency, the overall consensus highlights a warm, artistic atmosphere where the rotating, chalkboard-style menu ensures that every visit feels like a unique and inspired discovery.
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Pleasantly surprised by my Sunday afternoon visit-Bar Vivar has quickly become my number one restaurant. The tortilla was perfectly cooked, not dry at all, with a subtle touch of paprika.

The calamares were outstanding-lightly spiced & topped with both boquerones in olive oil & boquerones en vinagre, which added an incredible depth of flavor. Easily the best calamares I've ever had.

We also enjoyed boquerones served on bread with goat cheese-absolutely delicious. The croquetas de jamón ibérico (bellota) were small but packed with flavor & truly memorable. (not in pic) The Gilda was a watering mouthful of flavours.

It's the kind of place where you can sit for hours with friends, enjoying great conversation over a good glass of wine. I highly recommend Bar Vivar & will definitely be returning soon.

A special mention to Patrick, whose passion for Spanish food & culture truly elevates the entire experience & completes a lovely afternoon.

Jul 6, 2026
on Google

In Spain, to test the quality of a bar/restaurant, one orders a gilda. It is all about simple & good ingredients. At Vivar, they are a disaster, way too many tiny things that anyway all taste of bad vinegar. That combines with the acrid manzanilla, that tastes of nail polish. If one factors in the price - not cheap - it is really a place to avoid.

Mar 21, 2026
on Google

Chef Georges propose des tapas & des pintxos sublimes salés & sucrés. Le choix du vin est aussi bien ! C'est là où tu peux passer une excellente soirée entre amis 😋

Jan 25, 2026
on Google

Super chaleureux, sans prétention, des vrais amoureux des bonnes bouffes & bon vins. Nous avons passé une belle soirée, la playlist était 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Aug 28, 2025
on Google

Incroyable service, belle sélection de vin & de vermut! La terrasse est aussi super belle!!

Jul 19, 2025
on Google

Petit bar bien agréable pour prendre un verre de vin & des tapas. Cependant, on est forcé de laisser au moins 18% de pourboire après les taxes si on paie avec une carte...

Aug 16, 2024
on Google

Excellente expérience chez Vivar, accueil très convivial. Nous avons laissé l'hôte des lieux choisir le vin & les plats & c'était délicieux !

May 15, 2024
on Google

Soy espanola y tanto la comida como el vino estaban muy buenos. Los platos son muy originales y cada semana cambian el menú. El servicio muy atento y simpático. Lo recomiendo al 100%. Se nota la pasión por la cocina y la gastronomía espanola.

Apr 30, 2024
on Google
5.0

Belle découverte. Les vins étaient délicieux, tous nos plats étaient parfaitement apprêtés mais la vedette de la soirée, sans aucun doute, les couteaux, O.M.G. cuisson à la perfection, ça goûtait le ciel. 🤤🤤🤤

Mar 22, 2024
on Google

Coup de coeur pour ce resto/bar à vin qui a ouvert ses portes au début de l'année 2024! Si vous voulez découvrir de nouvelles saveurs, c'est l'endroit où mettent les pieds. Tout est centré sur la culture/cuisine espagnole de haute qualité. Le seul hic est qu'on ne peut pas placer de réservation & l'endroit est petit : donc mieux vaut arriver tôt! Autrement c'est à découvrir car l'expérience que vous en tirerez risque d'être concluante!

Mar 2, 2024
on Google