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.
Great selection of taps & AWESOME genuinely friendly staff behind the bar.
The only downer on this past Friday night was the band - patrons where moving away in droves & groups walking in made a
u-turn right out.
My understanding is that the staff did speak to the them to adjust their levels i.e. you're at a pub not metalfest & that they got blown off.
Also they were playing funk & disco classics at 45 speed when it should've been 33 1/3.
Who booked them? I mean a pub equals classic rock & Great Big Sea or even Dropkick Murphys. We moved downstairs which was nice & quiet with a pretty big tv (Jays opener).
I've been here a few times & it's iconic but cam on!
On a bright note: The pint of Guinness was pretty good.
Mar 28, 2026
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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. ;)
McKibbins on Bishop is the original, &, in my opinion, the best location of this beloved Irish pub, & it's my go-to spot in Montréal for a good pint of Guinness. Housed in a beautiful turn-of the century mansion, it serves solid pub fare (don't miss the wings or the chips with curry sauce) in a lively, traditional setting. Swing by on Monday nights for the weekly comedy show upstairs(in English) & be sure to grab a seat toward the back unless you want to become part of the act! Come St. Patrick's Day, the entire place is packed from top to bottom, making it the city's marquee venue for the holiday.
Sláinte!
A beautiful historic pub with a fantastic vibe & a delicious bison burger (just like I remember it from 20 years earlier!)
We came here for comedy on the second floor - that was so much fun! Be sure to come early to get good seats & be aware because of the age of the building to arrive early
The staff were so fantastic & helpful for those in our group with reduced mobility - thank you!
I know I am a bit biased, but as the pubs go, this is probably the best one out there. Food is always top notch. Exceptional ambiance, & always great service.
I went to Montreal on a business trip last week. Whenever I go to a new city I look up what the spiciest food available is & get it. In this case, I kept seeing the rim reaper wings at McKibbin's come up.
There were two sizes, 6 wings for'the curious' & 12 for the challenge.
I usually end up underwhelmed but not this time. When I got the wings, honestly they didn't look that impressive, looked just like regular buffalo wing sauce. Ate one wing. It was pretty spicy, & actually it had a really good flavor.
If I hadn't gotten the 12 wings, I would have been satisfied with six. After 8, I felt a gut punch. This is actually one of the best parts of it. When I've gotten it before, it usually happens a few hours after a challenge. So the wings & my body were letting me know before it's too late that I'm going to be having a bad time later if I continue. Knowing you're going to feel bad later is sort of an abstract concept, but that gut punch brought back some vivid memories.
I sat there for a bit, deciding whether I wanted to try to power through the last four, or give up. I have a plane to catch in the morning, I don't want to be sick while I'm dealing with that.
The pub was not too far from my hotel. I came on foot which wasn't bad, & I left on foot, which was. Every step was just making everything in there slosh around. It got to where I couldn't walk, I had to go into an alleyway & just sat on the ground breathing for a bit, unable to move. I didn't know how I was going to make it back. But after sitting still for a bit I managed to recover enough to make it the rest of the way. Once I got into my room I just laid on the bed sweating. I was thirsty, but the only thing to drink was water out of the bathroom faucet, & I couldn't justify moving just for that. Eventually I fell asleep.
I woke up some time later in the early morning, &... it was like nothing happened. I was really glad about that. I've never had the capsaicin fever in an airplane toilet & I don't ever want to.
So all in all, a worthwhile challenge that actually tastes good too. If I find myself back in Montreal I will have to make arrangements & try again... or maybe just get six.
