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Bar Sofia - Halifax, Halifax, NS

Bar Sofia - Halifax

4.7
4.7
850 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Latin
1709 Lower Water St 104, Halifax, NS B3J

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
Showcasing the vibrant essence of Latin cooking, Bar Sofia is a paradise for lovers of shared plates and cocktails. Led by celebrated Chef Anthony Walsh, Bar Sofia playfully nods to his family’s Argentinian heritage as well as the next generation of food lovers, artists and adventurers.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin, Argentinean, Peruvian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Seb Arseneault
  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Cross street
    Prince St and Lower Water St
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    There is a bus stop at Hollis St before Prince St (8822) and one at Lower Water St before Sackville St (8821)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sofia's House of Queens

    CA$20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 23, 2025 only
    8:00 PM
    The wigs are high, the drinks are cold, and the queens? Unstoppable. Fierce performances Cocktail specials $20 gets you in—just bring the energy

Offers

  • Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Join us for every Sat, Sun and holiday Mon from 11:30am–3pm for Weekend Brunch! Step up your brunch game with vibrant morning fare like Breakfast Empanadas, Chilaquiles, Coliflor Cazuela, and more! Plus, make it a boozy brunch with any of our colourful and delicious cocktails!

What 850 people are saying

Bar Sofia - Halifax reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Innovative

  • Atlantic Canada

    Healthy

  • Atlantic Canada

    Hot spot

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Nova Scotia

    Innovative

  • Nova Scotia

    Healthy

  • Nova Scotia

    Hot spot

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Nova Scotia

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Nova Scotia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Sofia in Halifax offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food" and "amazing atmosphere." Guests praise the "friendly and attentive staff" and "delicious, well-presented dishes." The decor is described as "beautiful and colorful," making it a perfect spot for both casual outings and special occasions. Highly recommended for "great drinks" and "unique menu."
850 Reviews
  1. AnnMarie

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    came for burger week and a drink, both were fantastic!

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  2. Barb

    Vancouver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there before dinner service started so we had a drink and an appy. Very quiet. Great service!

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  3. Christopher

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience. Staff were incredible, food was amazing, and place was beautiful- will be back:)

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  4. vicky VIP

    Toronto5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time there and loved it. Excellent food. Great music too.

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  5. Tash

    Toronto7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience as always. I got there with only 10 min of happy hour but they still offered me a drink from that menu! It was awesome 🩷.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time here! The guacamole is fresh and to die for. All of the food we had was truly outstanding. Will be back anytime we’re in town.

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  7. Meaghan

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing food and excellent drinks! All staff were attentive and incredibly kind. This restaurant remains one of our favourite places to go to for celebrations, as the atmosphere is perfect for special occasions. You will not regret coming to Bar Sofia!

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  8. Carla

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. The decor is beautiful and the staff are wonderful. This time the food wasn’t quite as great as usual - it was a quiet stormy day to be fair - but we still enjoyed it. The food is delicious and well presented. Lots of really vibrant flavours and a nice mix of tastes. The small plates are quite small for the price but tasty.

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  9. Steven

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around! We will definitely be back!

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  10. Sarah

    Atlantic Canada4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great flavours and very interesting menu. The inside is beautiful and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend for either a casual brunch or a night out!

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FAQs

Bar Sofia - Halifax offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 334-1010.

Bar Sofia - Halifax is rated 4.7 stars by 850 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bar Sofia - Halifax

1709 Lower Water St 104, Halifax, NS B3J

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Prince St and Lower Water St
  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin, Argentinean, Peruvian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    There is a bus stop at Hollis St before Prince St (8822) and one at Lower Water St before Sackville St (8821)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Seb Arseneault
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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