Hurley's Irish Pub is the premiere Irish pub in Montreal. Since it opened in 1993, the friendly staff have been serving 18 draft beers, a selection of more than 40 single malts and 8 whiskeys. A selection of hearty fare awaits you. With two floors, there is live music played every night, a fireplace, a game room and a quiet snug.
Hurley's Irish Pub is a bustling multi room venue with a classic pub vibe, two floors and a cozy outdoor terrace, widely praised for its live music, broad beer and whiskey selection, and the feeling of a Montreal institution. The staff are generally friendly and attentive, though crowds and peak hours can slow service, and a few notes mention menu changes and occasional smaller portions post Covid. Food covers wings, fish and chips, burgers and beef stews with solid quality, drinks and atmosphere are a big draw for pre game gatherings and casual nights out, and many reviewers describe it as one of the best Irish pubs in Montreal, highlighting the welcoming vibe, the live music and occasional comedy nights as standout features. Overall Hurley's Irish Pub is seen as a top spot for meeting friends, watching sports, and enjoying a pint with lively Irish style, even if some dishes or prices vary by visit.
The behaviour of the staff is very unprofessional & rude, & we even faced racial slur without any provocation. Disgraceful is the least & most reserved way to explain the hospitality of the place. I would put a 0 or negative star if the option was there.
May 27, 2026
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The vibes were great for a Friday night pub scene & the service was friendly. The problem is with the menu. It was more expensive than the quality is worth & there wasn't even the option for a plate of plain fries which means a person in our party was unable to eat anything. Anyone with dietary restrictions may have issues eating here.
Had a terrible experience. Went to enjoy a nice evening but things took a terrible turn.
We wanted to sit outside & there was one table & two chairs available. The waitress said if we can get more chairs we can sit. We were gathering chairs & the bouncer came running & charging us that we were stealing chairs & apparently we were not allowed to move chairs around. We told him that the waitress told us to move the chairs & we had asked the waitress & without listening to us started pushing us on the road. He pushed one of my friends & started yelling & said foul language. After he got physical with us, he almost punched & knocked one of friends glasses. He called us racists, the irony.
We have been students at the university nearby & never had this type of behavior from a bar bouncer at any other places nearby. The more we tried to reason with him, the more agitated he became. The students go there to unwind & we also went there to have a good time. I suggest the place should keep better bouncers who don't start a fight & more so don't start a wrongful fight. Really shameful & horrible experience. I hope other students be very careful of this place.
Stopped the music 25 minute before, the bartender, never served us until the very end to tell us our drink are too lomg to make. I'm a bartender. If you can't make 2 expresso martini plus 2 rum & coke in 20 minutes at least don't laugh at us & say that we are french people to your coworker like we are some sort of animal. Just say so & we'll be clever. Bald guy that worked on thursday 21
Her zaman gittigim bir yer müziklerini seviyorum hep çok yo?un kalabal?k yer bulmak biraz zor oluyor kafa dinlemelik de?il müzik çok sesli oldu?u için muhabbet etmekte zorlan?yorsunuz ve bu yüzden insanlar çok sesli konu?uyorlar biraz gürültülü bir ye
Bonne ambiance, mais le Fish & Chip était atroce. C'est une insulte d'appeler 3 pogos de poisson sur une poignée de frite ça surtout a 30$. Mais bon, c'est un peu de ma faute aussi d'avoir commandé de la fine cuisine dans un pub au vieux port ......
May 14, 2026
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Good professional bartenders that know what they are doing. Great atmosphere with some Irish music. This is a real Irish pub & not a pretender. Did not try food so I don't know. Bathrooms are clean. It's a good stop. It does get crowded with college kids later on but they are fun.
Great atmosphere, very good food & beer, the waitress was not impressive, no water or check up at the table, & it was very quiet at lunch time on a Wednesday, so it was not that she was overly busy!
I went there twice before concerts, good spot for sure, but compared to the others bars & restaurants nearby, it's pricey for sure, when you pay over $60 for 2 beers & 2 appetizers.. I didn't experience the live music, this review is just about the pricing, everything else is great!
A tall blonde waitress/bartender at the bar tonight (Friday, April 24) had a very rude attitude from the beginning. She was pushing people just to get through.
While people were dancing, she pushed two people at the same time, & it was so hard that one of them fell into me. I also fell to the ground & hit my head badly against a chair.
She didn't even come to apologize or check if I was okay. Her behavior was extremely disrespectful & unprofessional.
I've been to this place a few times before & I always found the atmosphere & staff polite & professional, but this employee is absolutely not suitable for working in such a small & crowded place.
I strongly recommend that if you see her, do not take service from her.
Apr 26, 2026
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