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Bar Sofia - Halifax, Halifax, NS

Bar Sofia - Halifax

4.6 (874)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Latin
1709 Lower Water St 104, Halifax, NS B3J

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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
    (902) 334-1010
  • Website
    https://www.barsofia.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Seb Arseneault
  • Location
    1709 Lower Water St 104, Halifax, NS B3J
  • 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

  • FAB Round 7 - Quarterfinals

    Jul 15, 2025 only
    Cocktail lovers, this one’s for you. We’re welcoming back Montréal’s famed Fait avec Booze (FAB) to Bar Sofia and it’s going to be a good time. Every other Tuesday, local bartenders will go head-to-head in a friendly showdown, mixing up their best drinks for a little spirited competition. You get to sip, score, and help crown the winner. For $25, you’ll taste two cocktails made right in the heat of the moment—and vote for your favourite. No cover, no tickets, just a fun night out with great drinks and good vibes.
    FAB Round 7 - Quarterfinals Photo

  • FAB Round 8 - Semi Finals

    Jul 29, 2025 only
    Cocktail lovers, this one’s for you. We’re welcoming back Montréal’s famed Fait avec Booze (FAB) to Bar Sofia and it’s going to be a good time. Every other Tuesday, local bartenders will go head-to-head in a friendly showdown, mixing up their best drinks for a little spirited competition. You get to sip, score, and help crown the winner. For $25, you’ll taste two cocktails made right in the heat of the moment—and vote for your favourite. No cover, no tickets, just a fun night out with great drinks and good vibes.
    FAB Round 8 - Semi Finals Photo

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!

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What 874 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Atlantic Canada

    Healthy

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Atlantic Canada

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Atlantic Canada

    Lively

  • Nova Scotia

    Innovative

  • Nova Scotia

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for creative cocktails

  • 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 an "amazing experience" with vibrant South American cuisine and a "beautiful and colourful atmosphere." Patrons rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious food," including standout dishes like guacamole and ceviche. The restaurant is praised for its "great vibes" and unique cocktails, making it a favorite spot.
874 Reviews

  1. Anne Marie

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    This has been my favorite restaurant in Halifax for a long time. But when we arrived, they wanted to seat us at a high top table, despite the fact that I had chosen 8:15 specifically to avoid that. They did seat us at a regular table after a few minutes. The food was excellent as always, and our waitress was wonderful even though they were shortstaffed- welcome to July in Halifax. But…the NOISE. The music was SO LOUD. We wanted to have a relaxed conversation, and we had to shout at each other and constantly lean over to hear. It would have been a great experience if they hadn’t tried to destroy our eardrums. I can understand doing this at 11pm, but not at 8. Otherwise it was a good experience.

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  2. Trevor

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, and service Would definitely go again

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  3. Heather

    Atlantic Canada9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice, bright place. Tasty tacos & great cocktails. Will definitely be back!

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  4. mykal

    Ottawa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and a really fun vibe that only got even more lively as the night went on. Definitely a great place to go for dinner and stay for a party! The servers were really knowledgeable about the menu, leading to a great food experience.

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  5. Isabelle

    Montreal / Quebec1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service en français en plus! Bravo! Le seafood tower était excellent

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  6. Ash

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great time!! I booked our work team in for a dinner and we couldn’t have made a better choice!! The space is so fun and the staff were beyond amazing. Everything came quickly and correctly. All the recommendations were amazing. Our server was a literal delight!! I cannot remember her name but blonde, great eyebrows and tattoos. Loved her!! Thanks so much for a wonderful experience. We will see you again!

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  7. Ruby

    Atlantic Canada10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been here once before, and was excited to introduce it to my friend who was visiting from Toronto. We arrived at 8:45 pm for a 9:00 pm reservation and were seated by 8:50 pm. The place was busy and quite noisy inside - too noisy for my friend and me to catch up over dinner. Luckily, we were seated at the outdoor patio. It took about 10 minutes (possibly even 15 minutes) before we were greeted, which, by restaurant standards, is quite long. (I used to work in hospitality.) The drinks took a while to arrive. The food arrived in a timely manner, though. We ordered the tuna tiradito (great!), chorizo y camaraones (great!), bravas brussel sprouts (a bit too salty), beef empanadas (delicious and quite heavy/filling) and the barbacoa pork back ribs (good). We had a little mix-up when settling up the bill, where one of the staff came over with another person's bill. My friend and I were chatting so we didn't think to check.. and then we had to wait 10 minutes to figure out the refund, and the settle up again. That was a bit of a pain. In all the years of working in hospitality and dining at restaurants, that's never happened before! Anyway, it was overall, pretty good.

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  8. Kelsey

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a bachelorette! Food was fantastic, and the ambience was great

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  9. Lise

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Vibe was actually the best! A friend and I walked over for lunch for the first time and it felt like we left work and took a mini vacation down south. I can't wait to go back!

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  10. Olivia

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited over 30 minutes for drinks, staff were super nice though. Very loud environment hard to talk or have conversations.

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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 4.6 stars by 874 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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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