We are proud to offer a modern public house the respects the rich history of this heritage building. Located in Downtown Montreal, McLean's Public House offers a cozy atmosphere, big screen TV's for sports fans, great food and excellent service with a very friendly staff.
Maison Publique McLean's is described as a welcoming spot with an efficient, friendly service and an atmosphere that suits game days and casual nights out alike. The beer program is a highlight, with crowd pleasing pints and standout Guinness options enhancing the easygoing vibe, while the menu offers satisfying pub fare from mac and cheese to nachos with pulled pork, burgers, pizza, and fish and chips, with generous portions and bold flavors. The scene blends classic pub charm with a modern touch, featuring lively trivia nights, live performances, and attentive staff who make guests feel at home, encouraging return visits for both drinks and meals. Overall, patrons leave talking about the camaraderie, quick service, solid food, and the way the venue makes a night out feel relaxed and enjoyable.
Recently took a trip to Montreal & McLean's was my first stop & boy did they set the tone for what was a great vacation. Was warmly greeted by Abby who was not only attentive but kind & wonderful to talk to. Food was flavorful & filling. It was a bit slow but it didn't take away from the atmosphere. My only minor critique of the food was they need to crisp up their fries a bit more but their flavour was outstanding. Went the next night for The Blue Jays game & the vibe was everything you would want it to be. On my next trip to Montreal I will DEFINITELY be coming here for a pint & some food.
Ps. Love how they repurposed old kegs into urinals. A unique & quirky touch 😁
Brought 40 people to watch Jays game 6 & came back the very next night. Atmosphere was popping & both nights the service was phenomenal. If you are looking for a fun place to watch a game or just have a couple drinks - this place is perfect.
Nov 2, 2025
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This is the new MacLeans (just a year & a half in), & it's everything you'd hope for! Greeted by an incredibly welcoming, kind, & genuinely attentive staff. They all make top-notch cocktails: expertly crafted with no overload of sugary fillers. The decor: a perfect blend of modern with warm, traditional touches. & a nice large « terrasse » for those long summer evenings. It's official-this is my new go-to local. & cherry on top? They play the 6 Nations rugby games 😍
Lexie was an amazing waitress, bringing great energy & service. We were here for a montreal canadiens playoff game & she was very attentive during such a busy night. Great atmosphere overall, definitely recommend.
Our FAVORITE place ever! My husband & I visit all the time, the food is delicious & we love that it is not loud as other bars, we can sit in the bar & enjoy our drinks while chatting & watching the games.
The staff is so nice! Brian is serving us as soon as he sees us entering the bar. See you soon!!
- The guinness & the cider guys :)
Feb 23, 2025
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We have been consistently going to Mclean's for all big sporting events for the past year or so. They always deliver. The service is great, the beers are great. & the food is just as good. They took a reservation of 10 for us for the four nations game & it was an incredible experience. Whether its NHL, UFC, or anything, Mcleans is a go to
Was there yesterday for the Ireland Rugby game , was 15 minutes waiting on a corona when I first sat at the bar before switching too a table , server was good then, the main bar tender seemed a a bit drunk as was doing shots with customers regularly (maybe this is normal in Montreal I don't know) - got charged my friends drinks on my tab even though he had already covered his. Seems very unorganized kind of place, wouldn't rush back .
I used to work around here & decided to have a little 5@7 with the old work colleagues here. This used to be the Carlos & Pepe back in the day, but it's been closed since before COVID. It's a downtown bar, so you kinda have to judge it at that level. Are drinks & food kinda pricey? Yeah, but I've seen worse elsewhere in the area. If you're sitting by the window, is it going to be loud/distracting? Yes, but there's plenty of room further back. Is beer selection kinda limited? Yes & no. It's one of those "lots of selection, but not much choice". It's all Labatt products, including the fake microbrews, but my pint of Guinness was fine. Service was good, they were friendly without hovering over us constantly. Apparently there's happy hour specials but we weren't informed about them. I'm sort of torn about the food. I ordered the poutine, my friends went for the burger & fish & chips. As much as their plates were gigantic, mine was kinda small for the price, & shredded cheese on a poutine? Blasphemy! But the fries & sauce were good. Ambiance is nice, it looks a lot like the old McLean's down the road but newer & cleaner, & more TVs. There's literally no bad seat here to watch whatever game is on. So when in the neighborhood I think it's a pretty good place to hang out.
Staff was friendly & amazing. Food was great lots of appetizers selection. I had parmesan fries & a burger. The overall atmosphere of the pub is great. The location downtown made it appealing for our pre-game & post-game get togethers & you may even be lucky enough to run into some NHL players.
Apr 9, 2024
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Fantastic service from Stuart & the crew at Maclean's this past weekend when in Montreal for the Habs vs Leafs game. Will always be back when in Montreal!
Just went in quickly for a drink before the game with my husband. Service was good, drinks were fine. Can't really comment on anything else as it was only a quick visit, but we would go again.
