McKibbin's on the Main has all the warmth and atmosphere of a traditional village pub. As soon as you walk in you will be surrounded by the very essence of Ireland. The sounds and smell of the pub will immediately transport you to the Emerald Isle. As you walk through the pub you will feel as though you are taking a tour of famous landmarks in 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 delivers a warm and authentic Irish pub experience with a welcoming atmosphere, a strong selection of beers including Guinness, and hearty traditional dishes like Irish stew, bangers and mash, shepherd's pie, and fish and chips. The service tends to be friendly and efficient, with attentive bartenders and quick seating, and the lively vibe, live music, and sports on offer make it a great place to socialize with friends or colleagues. The decor and overall feel evoke a cozy Irish pub, with generous portions and good value that keep patrons coming back for evenings filled with music, good drinks, and reliable pub fare.
This is a short story on the tipping culture in Canada, & the extreme entitlement it creates.
Deep in the heart of golden barley fields, a farmer rises at dawn. His hands are rough from years of toil, but he takes pride in his work. He nurtures the crops, battles the elements, & harvests each grain with care. He loads the barley onto a truck, never once thinking to ask for a tip.
At the malting house, workers soak, germinate, & roast the barley, transforming it into the foundation of a great beer. The air is thick with the scent of caramelized grains. They shovel, they sweat, they perfect their craft-no tip jar in sight.
The malt travels to the brewery, where brewers measure it carefully, mixing it with water, hops, & yeast. Steam rises as they brew, tasting & adjusting, ensuring perfection. Fermentation begins, weeks pass, & they watch over the beer like devoted parents. Not one of them asks for extra cash.
Bottlers & keggers work tirelessly, sealing the liquid gold into glass & metal. Truck drivers haul the beer across cities & towns, navigating traffic & deadlines, all without demanding a gratuity.
Finally, the beer arrives at a bar.
A greasy, lazy bartender pulls a tap handle, filling a pint glass in seconds. With minimal effort, they place it on the counter, then look up with expectation, immediately bitching for a tip.
Meanwhile, the farmer, the maltster, the brewer, the packager, & the driver all carry on with their work-never once expecting a tip.
If you don't like your salary, take it up with your management & your government, little guy.
I don't owe you anything, if am feeling generous enough, I might tip, IF your service is exceptional.
Otherwise, stay quiet & do your job like the rest of us!
Super disappointing. I used to really enjoy coming to this pub, but tonight was a big disappointment. My burger & fries were flavourful, as usual. But they were served lucwarm, by staff who really couldn't care less. No checking in to see how I was enjoying it or if I needed anything.
Which brings me to the staff. The place was quiet, not surprising for a Sunday evening. But the staff seemed more interested in chatting & looking at their phones than tending to their few customers. It took the staff about 20 minutes to clear my empty pint glass & I basically needed to send up a flare to get another pint.
While this used to be my favourite traditional pub in Montreal, it has a lot of improving to do to make it back into my list.
Love it! Cozy place, nice music, perfect food & drinks, & the most important thing, stuffs are super! & our pretty Australian waitress Greta (if I am not wrong in spelling!) was very kind & open & friendly ❤?Strongly recommended!
ALways good to drink a beer at a Irish pub my kind place its all normal ppl & no douch bags or Barbie girls & the drinks are good if you like red beers black browns like me...we visted it other day stopped in at first was soso cus hockey game but after music & all was cool..a bit on the $$ side the beers some..but thats mtl..
My bartender poured me the best-looking Guiness pint I've seen this side of the pond… I think her name was Sam - I'll be back for more of the same, to be sure.
