John Michael's Pub feels like a reliable, welcoming spot in Montreal with a classic pub vibe, ample seating and TVs, and friendly, efficient service even during busy times; diners praise hearty options like poutine, fish and chips, burgers, and Philly cheesesteak, along with solid drinks and generous portions, though prices can be high and a few reviews note occasional service or music missteps; overall the place comes across as a casual, comfortable spot for meals, drinks, and catching sports, with atmosphere that invites a return visit.
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.
Stopped by for a quick beer, inside is really nice & cozy & during summer it has a patio outside, classic pub I'd say, location is great & prices are fair, didn't try the food but it looked good even though some items were a bit on the expensive side, would try it out if I'm again in the area, beers were great!
Nov 24, 2024
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Super awesome location & atmosphere. Not that many tables but gives off the perfect pub/ cozy dinner vibe with friends. We got our dinner fairly quickly, which was awesome. While my veggie burger & sweet potatoe fries were delicious (seriously some of the best fries I've ever had), my friend wasn't too thrilled about her chicken tenders. Her drink was to her liking though. My mother's club sandwich was also really good, & they're pretty chill with vegetarian option. The place is clean, which is always a good sign. Nichola & Mathaias were super! In short, awesome place to go for a nice dinner.
We stopped by their patio for a quick drink & bite on a hot afternoon. Excellent service, & I was really pleased with the quality of the food & the portion sizes! The club sandwich was delicious, as the fresh french fries, & everyone at our table enjoyed their food as well! A pleasant surprise for a pub.
We stopped in for a quick drink, as it's right near our apartment. First thing that struck us, was that it smells bad inside & looks dirty. I would never eat there, but the beer was good.
About 95% of people sat outside & they sat almost everyone immediately that they could. The waitresses & front end staff worked hard to get everyone everything that they needed quickly. I was impressed. The inside is definitely pub style. The bathrooms were clean. The bartender spoke very good English. It looked like most people enjoyed a Molson Canadian draft beer or a cocktail. I had the fish tacos but it was more like traditional fish & chips without the chips in a street taco tortilla. I would recommend something else. The presentation was nice but not the right taste.
Great place to people watch if you can get a spot on the terrace.
Nice & relaxed atmosphere, really good staff that were quick to serve & friendly as well.
There was a street performer playing right across the terrace. I’m not sure he added to the atmosphere!
We had a few beers & the poutine which were ok.
Rob recommends: an excellent early evening drink on the terrace, the street performer might not be for you though
Sep 2, 2023
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