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    3.9 (147 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed

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    Vietnamese mini pancakes
    Veronique P.

    You know, when you are improvising and evening and the unexpected becomes a discovery. Small little joint to be discovered. I trily enjoyed sitting at the stool section in front of the kitchen. We felt like in a joint in a busy town of asia. being vegan, they adpated my dishes (yes you will see fish sauce, which does not make me react, so I cheat sometimes ;) ) My friend loved his chicken wings and I can say it pretty smelled good. Truly, treat yourself for a fun laidback evening at this pub.

    Spring rolls
    Karen Y.

    So. Much. Food. The food here is shareable plates and it's great for late night eats. Shared 5-6 plates between 3 people and it was more than enough. Ordered: papaya salad, pancakes, spring rolls, ribs, shrimp + pork cake, satay skewers, and a side of white rice w/ coconut milk. I'm probably forgetting one more dish but the most important thing was each dish was super flavorful and it was more than enough for 3 people. The vibe is definitely pub and the lighting inside is a soft red light.

    Tall, refreshing, cocktails
    Bill Z.

    This is more of a small plates establishment than one with sit-down dinners... small plates but big drinks in tall glasses. The menu selection is somewhat limited, but it covers all the Vietnamese cuisine basics, and they do say on the menu that they can work with you on tailoring an order. We had no problem whatsoever. Fortunately, many items such as large rolls and meat skewers come in thirds or groups of three, so a party of three can easily dine here without fighting over items. Except that I think I ate all the pickled vegetables myself, the ones here were some of the best I've had. The food is delicious, the ambiance is casual, the servers are great, and the overall experience here is fun.

    Hing Ling T.

    What we had: Beef Pho $15 Shrimp and chicken fried rice $14 Pork ribs 5 spices $14 Pitaya cocktail $16 Grilled BBQ Pork Skewers $14 Taste: 4/5 The pork ribs and the skewers were well-seasoned gourmets. The broth of the pho was authentic. The fried rice was okay. The cocktail was pretty refreshing. Vibe: 5/5 I loved the neon lights and the black and white checkered tiles. They created a relaxing ambiance and a retro vibe, making this place a nice and cozy spot to hang out with friends. Service: 4/5 The servers were nice and helpful.

    Counter area inside Time Out Market.
    Scott B.

    I'm not sure if I'm putting this review in the right place or not as we are at Le Red Tiger in the Time Out Market while shopping inside the Centre Eaton de Montréal on St. Catherine Street. We had been shopping since the stores opened, so were ready to take a break at 11:30 or so. And it is a good thing that we did because the Time Out Market in general, and Le Red Tiger specifically, got absolutely mobbed shortly thereafter. I wasn't very hungry yet so only my wife ordered food, although we both walked up to the counter. After perusing the menu on the wall, my wife ordered a bowl of Soupe Tonkinoise (Pho) for $17. There was also an option to include extra protein for an additional $5, which she declined. We paid at the counter using a credit card as cash is not accepted, and apparently is not accepted at any restaurant in the Time Out Market. Also apparently, the usual practice is for you to sit down at any table in the Market and then the food is brought to you. However, since it was early and uncrowded, as well as the fact that the only item we ordered was soup, the pho was put in a bowl on a tray and handed to us before we left the counter and we were able to take the tray and leisurely select a table to sit at. Ten minutes later, the counter was absolutely mobbed, and the dining area was filling up. According to my wife, there is good reason for Le Red Tiger to be mobbed, especially if the rest of the food is as good as the pho is. My wife said that her dish was the best pho that she has ever had. I'm not sure that we'll have an opportunity to eat here again on this trip, but Le Red Tiger will definitely be on our itinerary for our next trip to Montreal. And then once we have a chance to sample some of the other items on the menu, I may have to come back here and update this review and give it that elusive fifth star.

    Best seat is at the bar
    Su C.

    Concise menu but lots to choose from. We chose a few, as you can see, and everything was amazing! To start off, the vibe feels like a Montreal neighborhood pub mixed with the home kitchen of a Vietnamese family, which made for an excellent dinner experience! Absolutely no complaints! We were seated within 1 minute even though the place was pretty packed! The servers seemed happy; like a family. They were attentive and not too overbearing. But I'm not here to talk about the service. From start to finish, the food was delicious! The pho had a light and flavorful wholesome broth with perfectly cooked noodles. Would I say it's the best pho in the world?? No, But would I say that I would have it again in a heartbeat?? Hell YES!... Lol while I'm currently sitting at a diner waiting for brunch lol starting to drool thinking about that pho tbh What I look for is consistency in all the dishes. And this place made me so happy to say that everything was consistently delicious. I was able to pair the bok choy with jasmine rice + pork ribs-- made that a meal by itself. Then went ahead to bite into the imperial rolls with slurps of the pho soup-- another Excellent pairing! It was all just so perfectly fluid-- the bar scene and the dishes that were brought out looking and tasting like a home made Vietnamese meal. Thank you!

    Vermicelli bowl with chicken and extra imperial rolls
    Carmencita S.

    Stumbled on this place while shopping along St. Catherine Street. This is located inside the Centre Eaton de Montréal shopping center. I ordered vermicelli bowl with chicken and extra imperial rolls. It was comparable to the many that I've tasted in San Francisco. The imperial rolls were a bit tough and dry. And they only give you about 2 tablespoon of the sauce for the entire bowl. The service is comparable to any fast food joint. Not friendly. The food came very fast which led me to believe that everything were precooked hence the dryness/hardness of the rolls.

    Song H.

    I came here after eating elsewhere, so I can only speak to their cocktails, but the food going out to tables looked and smelled amazing! So, their cocktails are crazy good. Inventive and different. Beautifully presented. Of what I tried, my favorite was the Mekong Pirinha.

    Banh khot
    Annie L.

    I was so surprised by the dishes that they offered here! It's really hard to come by a Vietnamese place that doesn't just serve your typical pho and other noodle soup dishes. Their menu is so exciting and the flavours are so authentic! I absolutely loved the fish sauce chicken wings and the pork belly skewers!! The sauce that comes with the pork belly skewer, mam tom, is not usually found in restaurants, as it has a very pungent taste. Most of the time you have to ask for it and you'll only get it if they even have any. They did dilute it a bit here but non the less, I was very excited that they had it! The pho was flavourful and very rich. I would definitely return and would recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Vietnamese street food!

    Sophie L.

    First stop on my Montreal food tour was @leredtiger It was so much fun sitting at the diner counter, talking to the chefs and taking in the "authentically immigrant"vibe jamming out to retro 80's music and giggling at VHS videos. The same "authentically immigrant" vibe is replicated in the food - pho roll dips, the spring rolls with the lettuce wrapped inside the rice paper. The taste is authentic Vietnamese, the twist is all immigrant innovation. Can't make it here for dinner? Visit their @timeoutmarketmontreal location for lunch.

    Exterior
    Jonny M.

    Le Red Tiger has been on my list to try over the past year or two. Finally made it out on a Monday evening, our last stop of the night. The place is cool and hip. Pretty busy for a Monday, can only imagine how bumping it is on a weekend. We grabbed seats at the bar. Love the sliding garage door; perfect for a summer's night. Music was great with mainly 80's hits. Menu has some excellent, hard to find Vietnamese dishes. Wish I could had tried the sea snails, bo kho and egg fetus (never tried this before!). Super reasonable prices. - Me love you long time - price depends on what type of alcohol you choose but it's tequila or mezcal with watermelon, Thai basil, ginger syrup and lime juice. Wasn't a strong drink. Bartender came back and asked how it was. Cbear didn't like it; he ended up not charging us for the drink (we weren't expecting that) but that a nice touch. Excellent service! - Chardonnay ($8.00) - Red tiger ($6.00) - light, easy drinking beer. They have this beer all over Asia. - Bo la lot ($10.00) - don't see these very often. Mix of beef and pork wrapped in betel leaves. Tasty but a tad salty. - Banh kot ($12.00) - pork and shrimp mini crepes. They top it off with coconut milk (Cbear wasn't a fan) but I thought they were delicious. Add the lettuce and herbs then dip into the fish sauce. Definitely would come back to try more of their food! Perfect for late night sharing.

    Chicken wings with their specialty sauce
    Michael L.

    The food and atmosphere at this restaurant is great! The staff are all very friendly and always around to answer any questions or to clear up finished dishes. The restaurant is tapas style so it is suggested to order between 2-3 dishes per person. I would suggest requesting that all dishes are served relatively apart from each other as they do come out very quickly. I am certain that all the food is fresh as their kitchen is "open-style". So the dishes do just come out rather quick. We had to inform our waitress if they could slow down the serving (also caused us to feel as though we were being sort of rushed out, but I don't think it was the case). As for the actual food, it is really authentic. For someone who has travelled to southeast Asia before, tasting each dish brought back so many memories. The one exception was the spice level. There was none whatsoever. If you do want a genuine southeast Asian experience, request that your dishes are served spicy. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a date night or a night to go out with friends. It is the perfect restaurant for groups (4-6 people), as you'll be able to try almost all their dishes.

    Jedsada Y.

    I love the cool concept and all, but the execution fell short. I've been wanting to check Le Red Tiger every time I visit Montréal, but that's what happened when you have high expectations for something. Vietnamese food on the menu looks pretty legit, but if an Asian person had trouble eating the snails, I don't think, non-Asians would even bother eating them. It was impossible to get the snail meat out of many of them with the provided toothpicks. I've eaten snails before at other restaurants and they were always easier to remove the meat! We ordered Chicken Wings, Snails, Beef and Pork Wrapped in Betel Leave, sticky rice with shredded pork, sausage, etc and chicken and shrimp imperial roll. Chicken wings were good, albeit a little tiny for the price. The beef and pork betel leafs were ok, not great. The sticky rice dish was a heaping mess of different meats. It would be better to separate everything to make it nicer presentation and easier to assemble a tasty bite. I had indigestion and vomited on the same night. Service was a little lackluster as our waiter tried to force us to take the wrong order from own mistake. We were strongly encouraged to take the vegetarian imperial roll that he put in by mistake instead of the chicken and shrimp roll which he claimed after the fact was sold out....so why didn't you give me the option to change before you cooked something I didn't order??? It was boring and tasteless. Needless to say I would never recommend this restaurant nor would I eat here ever again.

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    Wolf & Workman - Bar

    Wolf & Workman

    4.5(197 reviews)
    1.7 kmVille-Marie
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    Stopped in for a late night crème brûlée and loved the vibes here! It was pretty busy and the bar…read morewas full, so we were sat at a table in the corner and got to people watch. We got there right before the kitchen closed but we got our order in just in time and I appreciate our waiter and the kitchen for the excellent quick service!

    I thought I understood the plan…read more We arrived at Wolf & Workman and I spotted the outdoor tables in front. Ah. Dog seating. I know how this works. But then something unexpected happened. They took me INSIDE. Through the restaurant. And out the other side into this absolutely fantastic hidden courtyard. Excuse me?? Why did nobody tell me we had upgraded accommodations? The back patio is one of those spaces you'd never know existed from the street. There are stone walls, greenery climbing everywhere, strings of lights overhead and some seriously cool artwork and murals. It feels tucked away from the bustle of Old Montreal and, once the lights came on, had a really warm, relaxed atmosphere. Most importantly, nobody seemed remotely concerned that a tiny Italian Greyhound had joined the dinner party. I was welcomed right in. Mum ordered the trout over couscous, which looked extremely impressive. She did give me some of the trout. Dad ordered the steak frites. I repeat: Dad ordered steak. At a dog-friendly restaurant. While sitting next to a dog. He did not share. I feel like we've covered this issue before. Dad had wine, Mum had a Diet Coke, and I spent much of dinner curled up comfortably with Mum while monitoring the steak situation. There were developments. None favorable to me. But Wolf & Workman is exactly the kind of place we're always hoping to find when traveling: somewhere the humans don't have to compromise on having a genuinely great dinner just because I'm with them. This wasn't simply "there are a couple of tables outside where you can put the dog." I got the good patio. Dogba's verdict: 5 paws out of 5. Dog welcome: enthusiastic Surprise hidden courtyard: exceptional Murals: excellent photo opportunities Evening atmosphere: Mum approved Mum's trout: apparently delicious Dad ordering steak in my presence: provocative Wine for Dad: yes Steak for Dogba: I'd prefer not to discuss it Would absolutely return. Although next time, when someone says Wolf & Workman, I expect considerably more attention to the wolf portion of the clientele.

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    Brasserie Dieu du Ciel - Dinner w Albert and Adam T. Montréal, Canada. 7/26

    Brasserie Dieu du Ciel

    4.5(484 reviews)
    2.8 kmPlateau-Mont-Royal
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    I am the certain kind of person who has a really specific palette for beer, so of course, I had to…read morecheck out Dieu du Ciel. Even those with more casual interest in beer probably know that DDC makes really great drinks. And yep, they were excellent. I wasn't there to do a long session, so I got a couple tasters, one including Peche Mortal and the other a NEIPA. Two very different styles and both extremely well done. Beyond that, the space had a very old-fashioned look. Really nice wooden fixtures and a very warm, welcoming vibe. The server was also attentive and friendly, but also knew when to let people sit back and enjoy their drinks. You probably don't need me to tell you, but yes, you should go.

    When planning my brother's bachelor party weekend in Montreal, I kept him out of the major event…read moreplanning but asked if there were any high-level things he wanted to hit while we were there. He expressed interest in hitting up some breweries, so I did some research and compiled a few we could potentially visit. Brasserie Dieu du Ciel was one of them, and it just so happened we were in its vicinity after our Mile End food tour concluded. That being said, we made our way over. While I am not a beer person myself, I'll have a round or two if I'm with a group, and can appreciate a good brewery. My first impression of Dieu du Ciel was just that - the vibes were on walking in. The space is pretty large - kinda separated into semi- compartmentalized spaces with tables throughout. There's not much decor, but medium-toned woods throughout which gave it a sort of upscale feel. They offer a food menu, but we were just here for drinks. They have a really wide selection of beer - again, I'm no connoisseur, but I could tell that the selection was way more than other breweries I've been to. I ended up getting a cider for the first round and a stout for my second round - both very good. Service was great, and overall we enjoyed our time at Dieu du Ciel. Their selection and comfortable setting made it a standout brewery for me out of the ones I've visited in Montreal - I wouldn't hesitate to return.

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    Bar George

    4.3(318 reviews)
    2.6 kmVille-Marie
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    Dining at Bar George was one of the highlights of our quick 24-hour layover in Montreal. We stayed…read moreat Le Mount Stephen Hotel without doing much research on dining options, assuming we'd just find something nearby. But before even checking in, we had to walk through Bar George ~ and instantly knew we wanted to eat there. We were lucky enough to grab a last-minute reservation, and Julien took a good care of us throughout the evening. His recommendation of the Beef Wellington was spot on (it's already one of our favorite dishes), but this was hands down the best we've ever had. I ordered the lobster risotto, which was excellent with just the right amount of spice. My son had the 10 oz striploin steak with homemade fries (chips), and it was absolutely delicious. I also loved the Canadian touch of coarse salt on the steak, plus the option to choose between Béarnaise or peppercorn sauce. Julien also mentioned their pastry chef placed second in a NY competition, and the desserts absolutely lived up to that reputation. We tried the pineapple and coconut pavlova and the "lick me hazelnut" ~ both beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. We also ordered iced coffee and a latte, and noticed something interesting: this was the second place where we found Canadian coffee to be smooth and mild ~ such a nice change from the often bitter, over-roasted American coffee. Yes, dinner was a bit steep ($300+), but it was worth every penny. Between the rich history, stunning design, outstanding service, and unique cuisine, I would highly recommend Bar George. I would absolutely love to come back!!

    food for dinner was awesome, service great, in our hotel. I can't give it 5 stars because while…read morebreakfast toast is delicious. the dinner bread with a $10 day charge was very meh!

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    McKibbin's Irish Pub

    McKibbin's Irish Pub

    3.5(67 reviews)
    1.2 kmPlateau-Mont-Royal
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    Review for their Quartier Dix30 location, 2025…read more.. Horrible ending to our night, false accusations by their staff... My friends and I went to this pub as a portion of our celebrating one of their birthdays this evening. For context I and my friends are in our late 30s to early 40s, and we had beforehand gone to another establishment but the temperature was unbearable as they did not have air conditioning so we sought out an alternative and chose Mckibbin's. Funnily enough, Mckibbin's didn't have AC either but we ended up staying for a few drinks regardless, mostly to appreciate the live music which was quite good. The waitress was good as well, quick and friendly, we had a minor snafu with a couple of the drinks which were not to our liking but the bar graceously replaced them which is yet another solid point in their favor. Why, you might ask in that case, would I be rating this establishment one star then? Well it all comes down to how we ultimately exited the establishment. We all paid our tab at the table, and finished up the rest of our drinks, still enjoying the music playing. It was a great band by the way, I just have to say. We all ended up leaving after 10-15 minutes and all seemed well, except it was only once we're outside that I found out that apparently one of our group who had gone to the bathroom had been victim of a rather apauling scenario. He had been in the stall for 10 or so minutes (he was doing what he had to do .. sometimes nature calls), and was interrupted by a knock on his stall only to hear the bouncer tell him he had to pay and get out of the bar immediately. The bouncer aparrently had heard him "sniffing" his nose in the stall, and found that to be appropriate reason enough to accuse him of doing cocaine in the stall, and to force him out of the bar. Of course it did not cross his mind to think that perhaps it had something to do with the bar being at approximately 29 degrees, perhaps my friend simply had a stuffy nose, or perhaps he had allergies, no he heard a few sniffles and that was all he needed to throw out allegations. Needless to say, I'm completely and utterly disgusted having learned this. Ultimately we left and let things be, we weren't about to bust back in there and cause disruption for no reason we were already on our way out anyway, but to think that this man, employed by this establishment, could be so outlandishly shortsighted is a true injustice. Suffice to say, my friend has never done cocaine in his life, we quite literally made jokes about this man's accusations the whole ride home. Still, I will never go back to this place, because I shudder to think of myself in his situation and what I might do, how it would make me feel to be on the bad end of this kind of person's shortsighted and unfounded accusations. That said, I urge anyone and everyone to beware of the types of people this establishment has working under its payroll. Most of their staff (everyone else in-fact) were excellent, but unfortunately it only takes one completely rotten apple to ruin the bunch.

    Horrible service. They didn't let 3 of my peers with REAL ID in the club. And when my friend…read moreconfronted them, the next time she came in they told her she was "the bitch with the attitude". Tremendously rude bouncers. Don't recommend.

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    Brutopia

    Brutopia

    3.8(210 reviews)
    2.8 kmVille-Marie
    $$

    I have discovered something extremely important about Montreal:…read more There are pubs where I am allowed INSIDE. Brutopia is practically next door to our temporary Montreal headquarters, so I suspect I will be conducting extensive research here over the next two weeks. Our first visit happened on a rainy evening, which immediately demonstrated Brutopia's greatest feature: DOGS. ARE. ALLOWED. INSIDE. Finally, a country that respects my social calendar. Brutopia is much bigger than it first appears. Once inside, there are multiple rooms with different types of seating, giving it that cozy, rambling pub feeling where you could easily find your own little corner and settle in for the evening. But despite the rain, Mum and Dad decided we should investigate the upstairs outdoor patio. Excellent decision. It's a really cool space with a huge colorful mural, hanging plants and a slightly greenhouse-y feel. Add in the fact that they sometimes have live music, and I can already tell this is going to become one of our neighborhood hangouts. Mum ordered a Caesar salad with bacon. I would like everyone to focus on one particular word in that sentence. BACON. I positioned myself appropriately. I stared. I waited. I even wore a hoodie to dinner, so frankly I don't know what more was expected of me. Meanwhile, Mum and Dad enjoyed a couple of drinks while I relaxed and took in the scene. Brutopia isn't trying to be a fancy dog restaurant with pup menus and elaborate canine amenities. What makes it special is actually more useful: I can come inside with my humans. On a rainy day--or eventually a chilly Montreal evening--that is a HUGE win for anyone traveling with a dog. And since we're staying practically next door... I believe I have found my local. Dogba's verdict: 5 paws out of 5. Dogs allowed INSIDE: Rain ruining our plans: NOT TODAY Cool upstairs patio: Giant mural: excellent backdrop for important dogs Live music potential: noted Drinks for Mum & Dad: plentiful Bacon on Mum's Caesar salad: I saw it. Distance from temporary headquarters: dangerously convenient Would return. In fact, considering the location, there is a very strong possibility that I now work here.

    A few of us made a quick stop at Brutopia for a round of beer and food before heading back to the…read morehotel. We were originally over by the Jean-Talon Market, and since we were staying downtown we wanted to find somewhere on our way back. Brutopia fit the bill, so off we went. I really liked the vibes as soon as we entered - the place isn't too large, but still spacious enough to have two semi-split up rooms. We stayed in the front room that housed the bar, some tables, as well as a small stage where (I assume) live music plays. The decor had somewhat of a music theme, as one of the walls was covered in pictures of famous artists. We had a round - I'm not the biggest beer person but had a cider which was good. We also split a poutine - we opted for the popcorn chicken one which was tasty. Everyone was really friendly, and we were even talking it up with a fellow patron who was also from New York. Service was great, and although it was only a short stay, I had a good experience at Brutopia. I wouldn't hesitate to return next time I'm in the area.

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    McLean's Pub - Inside, 1st floor

    McLean's Pub

    3.9(161 reviews)
    2.5 kmVille-Marie
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    After a long day exploring Montreal, Mom and Dad announced that we needed to "rest our legs and…read morefigure out our next adventure." I agreed. My legs are significantly shorter than theirs, so frankly I had been waiting for someone to acknowledge this. We stopped at Pub McLean's and grabbed a table on the big streetside patio across from Dorchester Square. It's a great place to sit outside, watch Montreal go by and contemplate important matters--such as where we were going next and whether anyone planned to feed me. Apparently, someone did. Almost as soon as we sat down, our waitress brought me a water bowl. Excellent start. Then she returned with PEPPERONI. Excuse me??? I have reviewed quite a few establishments on this trip, and I believe this is what the hospitality industry refers to as exceeding expectations. Meanwhile, Mom and Dad shared a pint and a cider while I settled in to watch the after-work crowd. The patio was lively without feeling chaotic, and there was plenty happening on the street to keep a professional people-watcher entertained. Mom and Dad thought we had stopped here for drinks. I now understand we stopped here for my pepperoni appointment. Dogba's verdict: 5 paws out of 5. Immediate water service: excellent Unsolicited pepperoni delivery: exceptional Human refreshments: apparently satisfactory People-watching: first-rate Short-legged traveler recovery station: approved ‍ Waitress understanding who the important customer was: 10/10 Would return. I believe the nice lady with the pepperoni is expecting me.

    Brenna was great!!!! We walked into this charming Irish pub…read more(I love Irish pubs and secretly hoped there was an Irish band playing), found charming Brenna and treated ourselves to delicious Canadian beer. Brenna found out it was our anniversary and gave us a shot of half Jameson and half maple whisky. O. M. G. I've never been a fan of whisky until now! It tasted like maple wonderland. McLean's felt like home even though we've never been to Ireland. Now it's on our bucket list! And before you ask, yes, we got some maple whisky at the airport to bring home. Thanks, Brenna! See you next time!

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    McLean's Pub - Interior of Pub

    Interior of Pub

    McLean's Pub - A perfectly poured Kilkenny.

    A perfectly poured Kilkenny.

    McLean's Pub

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