Riverside St-Henri

Chris

1.0

After my experience at riverside I understand & agree with the other reviews discussing the attitude of the bouncers towards patrons. When I got to the door they informed me there was a dress code (which I did not see online) & proceeded to roast my outfit before letting me in (which btw many other people were dressed EXACTLY like I was once I got inside). Furthermore the bouncers can overreact, where one of them started touching me because I was getting close to the backside which was closed (I never made any attempt to go there, it was simply the one corner where there was space to stand because the floor was too packed to move). This bouncer was young & seemed inexperienced but generally between the roasts, being mean mugged by the bouncers & the over-corrections the owners should be aware that their bouncers will eventually be a cause of fights at their bar.

Addtitionally, I would have spent more money here but it was so packed I couldn't get to the bar to even order. I don't know why they didn't open up the backside to allow for more movement & people to be less cramped in the space. I would urge the staff to check the regulations for the capacity of their venue as people got literally STUCK in the crowd & could not move.

Leonard

4.0

Awesome atmosphere. Drinks are pricey. Staff are super kind & hardworking. Came to a day party & it was ok - the crowd. But I'm sure regularly the place is great.

Andrei

4.0

The crowd is varied ranging from early to late 20s to maybe early 30s. It is packed in certain places & you do need to push through to get in.

Wait times aren't great if you don't have a reservation prior to coming.
Drink prices are hefty but the quality is nice & they are comparable to other similar type of places.
The music that was playing was a lot of the 2000s early 2010s hitlist songs but the crowd was vibing to it.

Ruhan

5.0

Finally got to check this spot out in the summer after hearing much hype. It's difficult to gauge if it lived up to it just because of how much hype there was, but if not it came close. This place has a unique location as it is placed in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The elongated layout allows it to fit into the grid while allowing a fairly large capacity across the two rooms. Riverside doesn't bother with a house cocktail menu, but the bartenders are skilled with any of your classic cocktails you enjoy. The prices are about where you'd expect them to be at such an establishment. This place maintains a presentable atmosphere & is overall a great place to mingle. That being said, expect a congested crowd in peak hours. See you next summer, Riverside!

Stefani

4.0

You come here for the intricate cocktails; old school Hip-Hop & R&B & the open space. Lanterns dot the space, while outdoor couches ans cocktail tables dot the outer parameter. Age-wise it's mainly the 20s crowd with some 30s & 40s sprinkled here & there. Food-wise, there are 5 items on the menu. Mostly made for sharing or snacking whilst pumping back the drinks. I had the pulled chicken poke-style bowl & it was quote tasty.