The welcoming environment of an Irish Pub is a universal attraction in any city worldwide. When you have an Irish Pub as legendary as Montréal's iconic "Hurley's Irish Pub", you have a welcoming beacon to the great city of Montreal.
Hurley's à Yul receives a mixed bag of reviews, with some diners praising the lively pub vibe, runway views, solid beer selection, and quick, friendly service that makes it a reliable stop before a flight, while others warn of inconsistent service, long waits to seat, take orders, or bill, and meals that are overpriced for airport fare, sometimes bland or undercooked, with small portions and variable kitchen coordination. Breakfast can be a problem, and pricing is often cited as steep for the quality, though there are hits like well prepared fish and chips, decent burgers, and strong nachos when the kitchen is on track. Ambience and atmosphere are repeatedly noted as positives, while overall value and consistency vary, making Hurley’s à Yul a decent option for a quick bite or a drink before departure rather than a destination for standout dining.
Avoid if you can. Appalling service.
The server (bald & bearded), is rude & unhygienic. Sat by the table with a view into the kitchen, & when he bussed the food out he adjusted it with his bare hand, which he obviously didnt wash. He seemed always in a hurry & impatient, even though the place was mostly vacant. Chose the low tip option & he practically jeered.
Maybe he had a bad day but made the experience was very unpleasant.
Limited options at YUL so the place will do just fine. But avoid this if you value your health & peace of mind.
We had a layover in Montreal & we stopped by this pub. We were prompted seated & the staff was great especially our server, Angie! They have a limited menu but they have all the favorites. They also have a bunch of draft beers that came out nice & cold. Back to Angie..she answered our questions & was super patient & kind! The restaurant was packed but Angie took our orders & made sure our food came out quick & hot. I'd recommend Hurley's for a quick bite before you catch your flight.
This place is usually fine but this time it took 15 mins for the waitress to come see us, another 20 to just get 2 beers & a juice & another 15 on top of that for the bill. It was preposterous.
The service was not attentive. A server sent us back to the entrance so she could seat us at the table we were heading for to start with. The food was just OK which I suppose you should expect in an airport. I would look for a different option.
Oct 1, 2025
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Let's be honest, when you're at the airport, you're not expecting a gourmet experience. By that standard, this spot does the job: it keeps you from being hungry.
The beer is OK, cold, but flat & served quickly. The chicken tenders taste like something straight out of a freezer box the kind you'd warm up in your own oven at home. Edible, but nothing to write home about. The fries are fine not great, not terrible.
Service was efficient, & for airport food, that counts for something. Just don't come in expecting more than'good enough
We got stuck with a 4 hour delay & decided to use our meal vouchers here. Hard to go wrong an Irish pub, even in an airport. They were thankfully able to put together a table for the 3 of us pretty quick, with space for our stroller. The server was really friendly & helpful, attentive throughout our time there. The only thing was they happened to be out of the one dish my wife wanted to order, but she went with her second choice & was very happy with her sandwich. I got the fish & chips, they were cooked perfectly & very little residual oil which was great. Fairly light batter which was nice. Solid food, good beer, great service, & decent Irish pub vibes for a bright & airy airport.
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I've been here for both breakfast & lunch. They don't have a large menu, but the food is good, they have a full bar, & the staff has been very friendly both times.
We ordered the bacon cheeseburger & the beef patty was very bad, it felt like grocery store frozen burger patty. The fries were also not good, oily & overcooked. The service was friendly.
