John Michael's Pub comes across in reviews as a lively, welcoming sports pub in Montreal's old port with strong service and solid pub fare. Patrons repeatedly praise attentive staff and efficient service, even when busy, and note a friendly atmosphere that makes it a reliable spot for groups and solo visitors alike. The menu shows crowd-pleasers like fish and chips, burgers, poutine, and chicken sandwiches, with several mentions of delicious meals and large portions. Beer lovers highlight a good local IPA selection and a generally reasonable price for the area, though a few reviews call some drinks pricey. The pub reliably shows games on multiple TVs, including NFL and other sports, and the ambiance can shift with live music or a lively crowd, which some enjoy and others find less ideal due to background music or noise. Outdoor seating with heaters and a comfortable interior add to the appeal. Overall, it is depicted as a reliable pub for good food, solid drinks, and sports viewing in a central location.
When I visit cities & walk around like a tourist, I love stopping into pubs for a beer to sit, reset, & reorient myself. Montréal didn't really deliver on that-not many pub style places were opened, or everything was closed or hidden behind Québec's national emblem: the construction cone 😄
So thank god for Pub John Michael's 🍻
Exactly what I needed. Cold pint, no hassle, & a warm, welcoming vibe right when I needed it most.
The Philly cheesesteak was a bit bready, but still delicious, & the fries were crispy & satisfying.
Service was friendly & efficient-quick, attentive, & no fuss.
Inside has that great pub feel with plenty of seating & TVs, but still relaxed enough to just sit back & recharge.
Price-wise, about $58 all-in (Philly, beer, & tip) felt steep-but hey, inflation hits us all these days.
Clutch stop when everything else seemed closed. Would absolutely come back.
La place était calme, super pour avoir une bière & une bonne conversation. Yanis était sympathique, un bon humain. Nous étions 3, en voyage de la France, & avons adoré l'endroit & le service. Merci!
Hele fijne bartender die een heerlijke espresso martini maakte. Molson canadian lager kon de echtgenoot wel smaken. Leuke muziek en veel schermen om van wat sport te kunnen genieten.
Great pub after the Elderbrook fest. Can't rave enough about the service from Yanis! He was working by himself & handling a rush of concert goers, with welcoming attitude & prompt service! Did I mentioned he was the only person working making drinks, waiting tables, cleaning, etc? Yanis is the best of the best. He even had time to perform small talks with us! When it was dying down, he was busy cleaning tables, counter top, bar area, etc. I would fly back just for his service!
John Michael's Pub was amazing! We're here on a winter pilgrimage with our youth group & had some free time to grab lunch & explore the area. We stumbled upon this local gem & couldn't have been happier.
Our server, Guillermo (Guillaume in French - forgive me if I misspelled it!), was absolutely wonderful. His service was impeccable-kind, attentive, & welcoming.
The food was delicious 😋 We ordered the fish & chips, a burger, & a chicken sandwich-everything was excellent. I also enjoyed a local IPA, & my husband had an alcohol-free beer.
Thank you for such a great experience. We all truly enjoyed it & definitely recommend stopping by!
They were gracious enough to put the game on for me on all TVs. The fish n chips was excellent as well as the burger. Take the time & stop by while I'm Montreal.
Had a great experience at John Michael's. Wonderful service, Rachel took great care of us. Would definitely recommend going if you are in Montreal & looking for a pub.
hamburger aux champignons: le pain est froid c'est de la salade éffiloché avec de la mayonaise, champignons en boite & des frites congeler pour 24$ pas mangeable
The poutine was good, but it was also $23. The drinks are expensive too, & my friend said his rum & coke wasn't great. My Mojito was $17💀
Also, the funniest bit was that after a song played, I heard'Want a break from the ads?' blast through the speakers. Damn, for how expensive the food is you wonder where the money goes🥀(for the uninitiated, that's what Spotify plays in between songs when you have the free tier, the paid tier is like $10)
Wouldn't recommend because of the price (good food & service but was not worth what I paid), & avoid buying drinks there at all costs.
