Located in a historic turn of the century stone mansion McKibbin's has quickly developed a reputation of being Montreal's eating and drinking emporium. Situated at 1426 Bishop Street, named after the McKibbin's from Ireland.
Our Specialties
The Burgers, Fish & Chips, Their Famous Wings "Rim Reaper" (known as the hottest in canada), Tap Beer and Scotches.
McKibbins Irish Pub comes across as a versatile downtown favorite with a lively, welcoming vibe, excellent Guinness and pub fare, and a calendar full of events from sports viewing to standup comedy and live music. The back patio is a highlight and the overall atmosphere blends traditional Irish charm with modern crowds, making it a dependable spot for a casual night out or a night of laughs. The menu offers a satisfying range from wings and nachos to burgers and bison, with consistently friendly service across shifts. Regulars point to Monday and Tuesday comedy nights and upstairs shows as a big draw, while the bar and beer selection keep the energy high on weekends and sports nights. Overall, it presents as a dependable, bustling institution with great drinks, good food, and strong entertainment options that suit a variety of tastes and occasions.
Good aesthetic & service. Shame the food & drink were underwhelming. The Guinness was badly poured & so was bitter & thin, & the poutine was smaller than explained by the waitress & swimming in a gravy soup.
(Note: many of the whiskies & scotch on the menu were unavailable. :/ why not remove them then?)
My review is very specifically showing up when it was super busy & crowded. While it chilled out before we left it was a little chaotic.
The food wasn't bad the, the Guinness burger was really good & the leek & chicken pie was delicious, but neither was out of this world (though the first bite of the burger was close.
With all the busy the server was on top of it, while the crowd felt a little over whelming when the kitchen missed our order it was fixed quickly & dealt with by the server.
I would try the place again when calmer in a heartbeat.
Mar 26, 2026
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Went for St. Patrick's Day & it was AMAZING. Had an awesome night; beer was great, band was super fun, & the upstairs DJ played great songs. Since it was St. Paddy's day, it was quite packed, we waited in line a couple of minutes to get in, but nothing too long. Vibes were very fun!! Overall, a wonderful night!
Went here recently & it was a lot of fun. The staff were friendly & there was a decent age range to the crowd which me & the live music was good. I will definitely be going here again soon
Pub irlandais typique, belle ambiance MAIS la bouffe n'est pas terrible & aucune personne ne parle français dans le personnel, on est au Québec quand même. ;)
Pretty awesome spot! Recently started coming here a little more often. Great for sporting events, comedy shows, live music & more. Great patio in the back, definitely one of the nicer ones in the downtown area. A good amount of variety when it comes to food. I am definitely looking forward to saint paddy's here. Special shout-out to the manager Anna who's been there for a while & makes the place that much more welcoming!
McKibbins is what you can expect from an Irish bar with the additional of being a student hot-spot. I've always had pleasant experiences there & it'll be a go-to for me as long as I'm in the city!
I chatted with two young strangers at the bar here for so long that my girlfriend (who is very beautiful) got very mad at me. The young strangers & I talked about life, love, the city, the future, the past, even our hopes & dreams. They were ex lovers who maintained a very strong bond of friendship. I do not remember their names, but I wish them both beautiful & fulfilling lives. The Guinness was excellent!!
Qualité de la nourriture impécable. Par contre, avoir une serveuse qui ne parle pas en français à Montréal, en tant que Québécois, j'ai trouvé ça insultant.
Great atmosphere! I enjoyed my visit to this place. I had nachos & & a berry drink both were good.
The live music was amazing, made my experience even better.
Great place for a Friday night.
The waitress Bert nice.
