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.
Everything about my experience at BL was great! Waitresses we super friendly & knew extremely well the menu, & what to suggest. The food was delicious & so were the drinks.
Great list of Scotches but not One Single item that is vegan. Get with the times BL. Is the chef not creative or resourceful enough to concoct (or google recipes for) a single meal that involves neither dead animal bodies or their secretions? I challenge you to offer One Vegan Meal. Just one.
Great time! The food's so yummy, we had the mac & cheese, fries & drinks, was delicious! Fun ambience, our waitress (Shayla i believe) gave us great service, the whole team is really friendly, can't wait to come back! :)
Food was great as always, service was awful. Ordered drinks didn't show up for 10ish min ordered them again to get them, had to ask for utensils, salt pepper etc. Server never checked on us. Ordered something off the menu & they waited 15 Minto tell us they didn't have it. Etc. Likely related to the challenges of covid & the fight for staff with a rapid ramp up.
Jul 5, 2021
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Great service but the food quality was not what it used to be. Very average, each of our meals were either dry, overcooked or under seasoned. It's too bad, we used to love going there!
Made a reservation for the high tea brunch but wasn't on the menu on place. Very loud. Staff very confuse with the orders & didn't bring the basic stuff for the table like utensils. Had to ask for everything but it was very long to get them or ever. The food was good for the price i guess. I don't recommend.
I & Nancy had lunch at the Burgundy Lion on June 21. We enjoyed the food. Nancy & I were both born & brought up in Nova Scotia, so were pleased with the fishcakes. The shepherd's pie was also very good. The staff were very pleasant & helpful with suggestions. I mentioned to the staff that I had played bagpipes at the Burgundy Lion as a member of the organising committee of the Montreal Highland Games who had decided to hold a celebratory evening at the Burgundy Lion. I have been a member of the Highland Games committee for the forty plus years that they have been operating at Montreal.
