If you're the kind of person who likes playing pool, great drinks and great food for cheap Mad Hatters is where you should go. It’s located at the center of Crescent Street, but curtained off from St. Catherine. Even though the décor is rustic, the vibe here is still relaxed (at least until the late hours, when a DJ often appears and things become more clubby).
Mad Hatter Pub is described as a lively dive bar with pool, ample seating, and cheap drinks that attract a big weekend crowd and a city vibe. The vibe is often praised as fun and authentic with friendly staff and good service when things run smoothly. Some reviews warn of long waits to be served, crowded nights, and inconsistent or unprofessional service, and a few patrons mention feeling unsafe or uncomfortable due to other guests. Cleanliness issues are noted, including a persistent odor and sticky surfaces in the bathrooms, and at times there is no food offered or heating in cold weather. Overall it remains a popular spot for drinks and games, though guests advise caution about crowding, cleanliness, and safety.
Great spot, ask for raven! So many specials , very busy bar on weekends, they've got pool & a couple other games which are nice, people aren't competitive & just wanna have a good time!
Excellent service, bar tender was chill. Drinks are reasonable priced with large variety. Has 3 pool tables, & lots of seating. No food served. No heating even in January, so had to stay in a hat. Cool spot though
Jan 4, 2026
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Wasn't bad but wasn't the cleanest place either. Came & left after 15 minutes as there was a strange smell & overall just didn't look like a place I'd want to eat. The service was great & I'm sure a lot of people would enjoy coming for some pool & a drink! Just an average bar overall in my opinion
the bartender was really nice & courteous but there was this awful smell in the place, my friends ran away as soon as we sat down but I stayed for two shots. I'm sure it was just a mishap & it don't usually smells bad. will probably come back for a drink & a pool game.
Mad hatter is just our vibe. It is dimly lit, has pool tables, & everything you would hope for in a fun night out! Everything about it, we just love. Highly recommend it!
Typical dive bar, has 3 pool tables & ping pong, & a variety of beer on tap. The real turn off is the persistent smell, which I see has been mentioned in other reviews. Place needs a deep clean!
The karaoke was on loud speakers the whole night making it somewhat difficult to have a good time. Besides that the drinks were good & the pool table was cheap $2 in coins.
Aug 30, 2024
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Decent set up with the pool tables & reasonable drink prices. Has potential to be a really good bar but some of the staff appear to treat the place as a hangout with friends as opposed to work & the standard of service can suffer as a result. The cubicle in the male bathroom is used for storage so is inaccessible, which is quite odd to say the least.
For super casual group get-togethers, this pub is a fun option. There are large booths, games, Jenga, pool tables, & ping pong. The cocktails were generous & pricing fair. The french fries were similar to what you would get at a MacDonald's. There are events - we happened to go on a Thursday, which is karaoke night - that are quite entertaining. However, the floors were sticky & bumpy. The stalls were almost open to the public & there was no paper towel & little toilet paper. Service was friendly but slow as it seemed like there was only one waitress walking around taking orders & payments. Another patron grabbed my friend's behind & we left.
we did arrive about 20 min later than the reservation, but Jessica told us we still had it. unfortunately, it wasn't in the back room like we talked & we didn't know the pool table had a cost (I did mention to the manager that we wanted to use the tables). Drinks were GREAT, but the fries, & one onion rings order, were very salty! I mentioned it for the onion rigns & we got a new plate. We know it's not a restaurant, but some people had their food before some drinks & some tables were done eating when others received their food & some plate were more room temperature.
Overall it was nice. thank you!
Dec 15, 2023
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