We love McLeans Pub, we've been coming as a group for 5 years now and at this point it's a known…read moretradition by our colleagues that travel in for work events that we'll find our way here. I've been for food, it's typical good pub fair, and yes, it's your usual drinks, but it's the vibe that's unmatched. Classic dark hole in the wall, excellent location, and every single time it's great staff. It's packed for games and otherwise usually has good music on that you can still talk over.

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!

Love this place! Never disappoints. They have an ample selection of beers on tap, including widely…read morerecognized staples and relatively unknowns. The food is always excellent. The filet mignonettes poutine, while some may is expensive, is well worth the price for the indulgence. Another favourite is the pub chicken sandwich. Also, you can't go wrong with any of the desserts. I also need to call attention to the excellent service (Caroline was especially fantastic!). And they do pub trivia on Wednesday nights, which is always a load of fun!

Always nice selection on the weekly menu. Have to yet to try something we didn't like. Nice pub…read moreambiance. We prefer the 1st floor but it's pretty small and fills up fast. The 2nd floor has a more basic ambiance but there are a few televisions to watch sports. Service is always great!

We stopped in last night for a few beers. It's very small inside. We started at a table for two,…read morebut seeing that I'd need to get up whenever someone at a table behind me wanted out, we moved to the bar, which was more comfortable anyway. My wife had two Mooseheads, which she liked, and I started with a stout, which ended up not being my favorite, and then I had a Moosehead. Bar service was friendly enough even though they were busy.

So so good! Started with oysters. Mignonette and spicy mango sauces. Both were fabulous. We both…read moresavored the tempura fried fish. The fries were exceptional. Our server Emma was really good! What a lovely dinner out. Warning - if you don't do loud, skip.

Terry and Kaitlyn are awesome!!! They are so nice and friendly. The vibes are are here!!! They got…read morepoutine!!! Come for the good times.

Came here specifically for the fish & chips. I'll give you all one guess as to what they DID NOT…read morehave today. I mean. Kind of a staple, isn't it? Overheard the waiter discussing a poor review he received over St. Patty's weekend - perhaps could have been Had the chicken tenders instead. I could have had the same amount of satisfaction getting nuggets & fries @ Mcdo's. Disappointing experience.

I love an Irish pub and always try to pop in one if I'm in a new place. With some time on my hands…read morewhile visiting the nearby cultural sites, I was happy to sit down at Hurley's for a while. The staff were so friendly, the Irish beers were tasty as always, and the food was great - as usual from an Irish pub. Hurley's delivered on the expectation of a great pub.

Very cool atmosphere. Feels like you are in an old time Viking bar, not really sure what that means…read moreexactly. You have to see it with your own eyes. The Murphy's beer was refreshing and the food was filling. Large portions, filled me up well after a long day of travel.

I ended up going to this Irish pub twice in one weekend because my family ended up having a pretty…read moregreat time there! It's a fairly large space with seating out front as well as a downstairs bar area and an upstairs area that then opens up to a small backyard area! The music was pretty ok, nothing I wouldn't expect from a local bar. However, on the Sunday night I was there, there was a live singer/guitarist in the main area, which candidly I could have done without. Lots of TVs with sports on to watch. The staff was nice as well and I enjoyed wine, an espresso martini and a very large glass of cider. I'm writing this review mainly because this might have been some of the best poutine I've ever had, flavor wise. The curry was really something and we ate every last fry and piece of cheese. I would come back here just for their poutine.

Irish eateries in M cities - 2 of 2…read more I have always wanted to eat Irish food in Montreal. Montreal has had a thriving Irish community centered mostly in Pointe-Charles but, like other European groups, they've disbanded little by little and moved further out or to exurbia. I have an acquaintance with immigrant Irish parents whose family moved from Montreal to Chateauguay on the Rive Sud, which is practically in New York state! I once found an Irish pub (that's still there) located on St.-Denis, practically across from Pizzeria dei Compari. Their menu has always seemed spotty because they appear more focused on the pub than on the eatery. (Sure, the mark-up is better on booze than on food they have to cook.) Thus, it was back to the drawing board. I did find a place on the west side, in the Financial District and near McGill. Its name is McKibbin's Irish Pub and it's on Rue Bishop. I was excited that they featured shepherd's pie (which I was looking for), but not expecting too much. I did order it, along with a cup of coffee. The shepherd's pie was good, but not up there with some of the memorable ones I've eaten. Shepherd's pie that is just good is where the meat is by far the dominant flavor. The ones that are excellent have a more cohesive flavor, where you seemingly taste all of the ingredients simultaneously. I don't know if those are big shoes to fill since some restaurants have delivered. The service was indeed amicable and I got zero attitude for ordering coffee in a pub. The price was fair in the context of being in the Financial District. While there's nothing wrong with it, McKibbin's is not my cup of tea, either. It's darker and parts of it are louder because of the music and/or karaoke. For the quiet I was seeking, I sat in another area. Note that, like many restaurants in this area and on nearby Rue Crescent, they are up a short flight of steps from the sidewalk. It had snowed some and there was some slush on the steps. So, whether you're 25, 55, or 85, hold on to the railing. If I'm craving Irish food, it's to eat. I'm probably better off going to an Irish restaurant during the lunch hour. Again, McKibbin's is perfectly fine if you like Irish and pub food together with libations and the general ambiance. Since I'm not a Montrealer (shucks), I doubt I'll be going back. There are foods and ambiances in which to eat that I prefer more ... and that list in Montreal might be limitless. McKibbin's on Rue Bishop has a solid following and it's shown by reviews and ratings that are good.

This is a fabulous bar. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I'm a big fan of gin so I…read moreloved their offering of 300(!) varieties. I ordered two gin and tonics. Both were spectacular and I appreciated they were each served unmixed so I could determine the ratio. The decor is a bit dated but doesn't detract from the experience. The windows were open on the beautiful spring day so it was a great place to spend some time.

Came here to try the Dahl-Housie dish, while good, it seemed like a less flavorful version of…read moredahl-- with melted cheese. The clamato-based bloody mary was tasty, and the potatoes had a tator tot texture which I liked. Service was quick but it wasn't too busy on a Saturday brunch.

Awesome place, and atmosphere. The good is good the staff is friendly and there's always something…read moregoing on!

The pub appears to be popular among both locals and tourists. From the bar, you get a view of…read moreoutside, better on the terrace. We had a great bartender in terms of service and conversation. The beer list is pretty standard, and to me, less interesting. More interesting were the shots (things like kamikazes) and the cocktails. They have a cocktail of the month, which was an Old Fashioned this month. Our group ordered several, and they were ok, but I noticed some inconsistency among them. One of the people in my party was offered a wing by another group - he really liked it and ordered some. We never got them, so I guess they forgot to put in the order. But we also forgot we had ordered them, so it was pretty much forget it and move on.