About
a place for food lovers, artists, and adventurers
Showcasing the vibrant essence of Latin cooking, Bar Sofia is a paradise for shared plates and cocktails. Bar Sofia playfully nods to traditional Argentinian food as well as the next generation of food lovers, artists, and adventurers.
As you step inside Bar Sofia, you’re greeted with a mix of classic elegance, fresh Latin energy, and the fantastical and surrealist artwork of Rafael Silveira. Infused with a riot of rich colour and greenery, the space transports you to a raucous bohemian barrio full of pop-up art galleries, late-night bars, and street murals. Come spring, Bar Sofia’s expansive patio, complete with a colourful feature wall inspired by Peru’s “Rainbow Mountain”, will offer a lively setting in which to sip and snack the day away.
Highlighting fresh and bright flavours, Bar Sofia’s all-day menu features an array of tasty snacks and small plates including addictive empanadas and colourful salads, alongside meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes meant for sharing among old and new friends. While much of the menu is Latin-inspired, Sofia’s chefs have thoughtfully incorporated beautiful Atlantic Canadian ingredients such as Nova Scotia mackerel, lamb, and salmon, as well as Newfoundland tuna and P.E.I. beef cheeks.
Of course, the bar is as fun as the food! With an emphasis on tequila and mescal, the cocktail-centric menu features margaritas, pisco sours, and sangria, with slushie cocktails on deck for summer. A Latin-leaning wine list offers a variety of approachable and affordable Spanish, Chilean, and Argentinian bottles.
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Culinary Lead
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Steven Kwon
District Executive Chef
As a District Executive Chef at Freehand Hospitality, Steven oversees the culinary operations at several restaurants in the Queen’s Marque district, including Daryâ, Drift, Bar Sofia, and more. And, as a lifelong lover of the ocean, beaches, and fresh salt air, Chef Steven is happy to call Halifax his new home.