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McKibbins Irish Pub
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McKibbins Irish Pub

Downtown
4.5$
OPEN11:30 am - 3 am
Monday
Tuesday
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Valentine's Day: hours might differ
IrishPub FoodFish & ChipsChicken WingsBrunchGreat selection of beersIrish PubPubResto-Bar

About us

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.

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 200 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, ATM machine

More details

4pm to 8pm, special on speed rail and beer.
Live music every night and dance floor.
75 seats
10 TV's
75 seats

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Reviews for McKibbins Irish Pub

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on Google4.4 (2900+)
*as of 2026-02-14
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Review Summary

McKibbins Irish Pub offers a classic Irish pub experience with a beautiful historic setting, warm and welcoming staff, and a lively atmosphere that shines on busy nights. The beer selection, especially Guinness, is described as fresh and satisfying, with happy hours and a broad range of drinks that attract regulars. Food is consistently praised for pub fare and large portions, with wings and fries, bison burger and shepherds pie mentioned positively, though a few reviews note price levels. Comedy and live music are standout draws, with Monday and Tuesday shows and a club vibe upstairs adding to the overall enjoyment. While some reviews mention cleanliness concerns, occasional price quirks on late night menus, and rare issues with seating or noise, the collective impression is a go-to spot for a good night out in Montreal. The venue's multiple ambiences, from intimate bar seating to a back terrace and upstairs performance space, make it a versatile hangout for sports, dining and entertainment.
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Great drinks & good food

Nov 4, 2025
on Google

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.

Oct 25, 2025
on Google

Great food, server was excellent. Loud, but not a problem. 😊

Oct 22, 2025
on Google

One of my favorite comedy room on Mondays check it out. You might catch me there on stage

Oct 22, 2025
on Google

So I have come to Mckibbins twice this trip. Once to support Bar Star & then tonight.

Saturday night was amazing & the service was top notch.

I went in tonight to grab a bite to eat, & when I got the late night menu it said that 6 wings were 12 dollars according to the menu & inlcuded fries from what i read at no extra. I was charged 16 dollars for the wings that come with fries, a carrot & two small celery sticks & just over 10 for 2 pops.

Getting charged a different price than menu price is extremely annoying. I tipped because 1. It's what you do for the servers & cook, & 2 because of the service on Saturday. But please correct your prices rather than surprising customers were a 4 dollar extra charge which came as a surprise since I thought I was gonna spend 20 instead of 30.

Edit: Additionally the late night wings are small, while for their size they have a decent amount of meat, for how much I paid that wasn't worth the price.

Oct 20, 2025
on Google

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.

Oct 17, 2025
on Google

Mon pub préféré, mais j'aime mieux la succursale sur St-Laurent. Il n'est pas possible de se faire servir en français au centre-ville.

Oct 16, 2025
on Google

Best stew eve

Oct 16, 2025
on Google

Warto wpa?? na piwko ze wzgl?du na klimat miejsca. Dodatkowo du?y wybór alkoholu, w tym w?a?nie piwa. Niestety z kuchni nie skorzystali?my bo by?a awaria.

Oct 7, 2025
on Google
3.0

The service was satisfactory, but the food was excessively expensive. A cocktail & a burger cost $50. Additionally, the back open area had two large rats running underneath the chairs.

Oct 4, 2025
on Google
5.0

Great beer selection!

Oct 1, 2025
on Google

Awesome Stand-Up!!

Sep 30, 2025
on Google

Great food, great comedy, great music!

Sep 30, 2025
on Google

Atmosphere is great, when there's live music it's popping & exciting, I had a blast listening to the band that was playing.

Sep 28, 2025
on Google

food is a bit expensive, but great ambiance & service, i recommend!

Sep 26, 2025
on Google

Been going here for 30+ years, always a good time.

Sep 26, 2025
on Google
5.0

Comedy club Tuesday Night . BRILLIANT!!

Sep 16, 2025
on Google
5.0

Best music in the city

Sep 16, 2025
on Google

The best place for a good pint!

Sep 15, 2025
on Google

Sehr schöner Pub.
Ich empfehle die Steak & Kidney Pie 🥧

Sep 15, 2025
on Google