Burgundy Lion is not a traditional pub by Montreal or UK standards. We provide a higher quality product in food, drink, service, and ambiance than other established pubs. Burgundy Lion is armed with an impressive selection of traditional whiskeys and beers, as well as a modern cocktail and wine list.
Across reviews, Burgundy Lion is described as a warm, authentic British pub in Montreal with a lively ambiance, friendly and attentive staff, and a strong whiskey and beer selection, along with crowd pleasing staples like fish and chips, bangers and mash, and generous portions. The venue shines for sports nights, trivia, private events, and afternoon tea, drawing regulars who value a welcoming vibe and good value, though some experiences note occasional noise, crowded spaces, and uneven execution in dishes such as soggy fries, mediocre poutine, or cold dining areas. All in all the reviews portray a beloved local institution where quality drinks, solid pub fare, and a friendly community feel exist alongside occasional service delays and menu inconsistencies.
For a casual drink or get-together, it is a very lively pub. There is a good variety on the drinks menu for cocktails, beer, wine, & cider. The specialty, of course, is the extensive whiskey menu! The staff were friendly & efficient & the interior of the pub had a very warm glow. Would certainly return to this bar again with a group.
Last night, my friends & I were greeted with amazing staff. The service & food was phenomenal. We had the fish & chips which I highly recommend. Overall great experience
Probably my favourite pub in MTL. The food is very good (relative to pubs) - I've had their Shepherd's Pie, Burger, Fish & Chips, & Tikka Masala. So far, my favourite is the Fish & Chips. The Tikka Masala was average, the burger is quite good although inconsistent, & the Shepherd's Pie was tasty. I love their Murphy's Irish stout. It always tastes great & they're generally poured well. One small critique would be bubbles in the head. Otherwise a great pint. I recommend this place to anybody who loves a pub with good food, beer, ambiance, & old-style decore. It doesn't disappoint.
Noisy, crowded, waiters are super busy, food are okay but for example toast on my onion soup was black burnt, with almost no cheese on it. Can not say it was my favorite place but might come back for the atmosphere
Feb 15, 2024
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We went there with a group, the service was pretty good. The drinks were average, but I guess this is the kind of place where people drink beer. The fish & chips was good. The salmon wellington was also good with the mushrooms & the sauce, it was perfect for that dish.
Before you book a large group know this ... We all ordered meals, appetizers & were heavy on the contrails ... The birthday girl blessed us all with beautiful Gourmet cupcakes..they then charged everyone at the table a 3$ "cutting fee". That's something that should be mentioned upon booking & asking if we can bring birthday dessert!
Feb 4, 2024
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We had the chance to host our masterclass of whiskys at Burgundy Lion ! It was a huge success, the staff was great, efficient. We had excellent pairing with our tasting. We will defintely come back for other events ! Thanks Toby !
First time trying the afternoon tea. The service was excellent but the food was okay. Wished that the scones were warm. One side of the sandwiches were dry, the other side was soft. Compared to the Cardinal Tea Room & Gryphon D'Or, they're are at the bottom of the list. Sorry, for me, it wasn't worth the $45 + tax + tip for each person.
Generally nice & the service was good. We had the Burger, Fish Cakes & Fish & Chips. Unfortunately the fish in the fish & chips was a crispy chewy overcooked hollow shell. I was going to ask it to be re made or get something else but didn't want to distract from the nice moment I was having with my family. I would go back & probably get the burger but there are plenty of other food options to choose from.
Jan 29, 2024
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Was there for High Tea. Great atmosphere, great tea, but lacking in the food ( small bites). Both the cucumber & smoked salmon bread on the cut sandwiches were dry, I was told by our server, they make them earlier in the day? So by high tea at 4pm - I am to expect to eat dry bread? Another food comment, the scones were cold, room temperature. I've been to other high tea rooms & the scones are warm to slather on butter & jams. Overall I would dissuade anyone from high tea at Burgundy Lion, the food doesn't match the beautiful atmosphere or the lovely tea itself.
Was delicious as always. Their shepherds pie hasn't changed a bit since I was last there & was the main reason for going. Service was impeccable & waitress was nice enough to give us a great wine recommendation.
Nous étions six à table (à l'étage) pour un High Tea. Le point très positif: notre serveuse Elsie était vraiment charmante & serviable! Elle a d'ailleurs accepté de réduire le son de la musique, à notre demande. Quant aux bouchées servies, elles étaient franchement décevantes: le pain des sandwichs était très sec, les quiches étaient fades & les scones salés manquaient de saveur & de moelleux. Quant aux bouchées froides, les tartelettes aux pacanes étaient sèches. Seul élément vraiment apprécié sur le plateau: les petits pains aux pétites de chocolat.
