John Michael's Pub Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Monday	12 pm - 11 pm
Tuesday	12 pm - 11 pm
Wednesday	12 pm - 11 pm
Thursday	12 pm - 11 pm
Friday	12 pm - 11 pm
Saturday	12 pm - 11 pm
Sunday	12 pm - 11 pm

Monday

12 pm - 11 pm

Tuesday

12 pm - 11 pm

Wednesday

12 pm - 11 pm

Thursday

12 pm - 11 pm

Friday

12 pm - 11 pm

Saturday

12 pm - 11 pm

Sunday

12 pm - 11 pm

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.

Reviews for John Michael's Pub

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*as of 2026-04-01

4.3 300 ratings

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Review Summary

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Pierre-Luc

5.0

Service impeccable. Personnel courtois. Un peu cher, mais c'est l'effet Vieux Port.

Aug 7, 2025

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Scott

Very nice bar.
Reasonable price for old port.
Service was good.
Server was friendly.

Lindsey

First place we went to on our vacation, & they had a great poutine & overall great atmosphere!

Giacomo

3.0

Servizio molto gentile e ragazza all accoglienza molto disponibile. Il cibo non era male ma le patatine fritte sono semplici da fare ma queste sembravano raffreddate e poi riscaldate...la patatina fritta si fa al momento non prima. Peccato, avrei dato una stella in più

Jul 31, 2025

John

Busy pub, but with plenty of cheerful, efficient & welcoming staff.

Henri

4.0

Fun experience. Food was pretty good.

Jul 30, 2025

Zeno

2.0

A nice pub in the center. Live music on the square next to the place. They have a happy hour for beer from 3-5pm. We were asked for a happy hour beer, the bartender offered a different one; however, that was not charged the happy hour price.

Jul 26, 2025

Michael

We had beers! Great place for a drink!

Jul 24, 2025

Pierre

Pas de la fine cuisine mais c'était très bon

Jul 10, 2025

Chti

Super accueil chez John michael's pub,
Visite à 12h pour goûter leur poutine qui m a réconcilié avec le plat : une sauce bonne des frites au top,
Service agréable
Je recommande

Jul 9, 2025

Dr.

My daughter is very picky & she loved the burger here. Husband ordered the fire burger & he said it wasn't very spicy; but he eats ghost peppers for breakfast. Great experience, friendly service!

Jul 8, 2025

Had 2 delicious meals & 2 lovely waitresses. The portions are very large. The location is great.

Jul 6, 2025

Martin

Top shelf. Large portions. Excellent food. Excellent service. Great location & atmosphere.

Mathieu

Excellent service & tres bon plat. Je recommande

Jun 29, 2025

A great night, great spot.

Jun 25, 2025

Raphaël

Vraiment bien excellent

Jun 21, 2025

Anthony

Goood ba

Jackson

Flavie was a great waitress. Food was amazing & service was great. Would recommend.

Ben

Great pub. They accommodated our group at last minute with little warning. Food & drinks were all good.

Jun 9, 2025

Louis

Le cheesburger était pas très saucé, mais la facture oui

May 24, 2025

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