Welcome to McKibbin's Irish Pub "West Island". McKibbin's has very quickly established itself as "The Local Pub". With 28 imported beers on tap and excellent cuisine served from noon till 3am we have also become the place to quench both thirst and hunger. As soon as you walk into the Pub the very authentic decor as well as the very warm and cozy atmosphere will overcome you. You will suddenly be transported to Ireland in the blink of an eye.
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 welcoming, lively spot with a warm, cozy vibe and a solid beer selection and menu that covers pub favorites like burgers, fish and chips, wings, and daily specials. The atmosphere supports conversation and socializing with friends or colleagues, while live music and occasional karaoke add energy on busy nights. Service is consistently friendly and attentive, making guests feel well looked after whether dropping in for a casual drink or a larger gathering in the private room for events. The crowd tends to be varied, from casual post work gatherings to evenings with bands, and the food is regularly described as tasty with generous portions and good value for the price. Overall, McKibbins Irish Pub is a dependable go-to for a good time with good drinks and good vibes.
We're very sad to say that we went there for the fish-&-chips & found it very, very greasy & not very good
I had the chicken crisp burger which was good
The place needs a new refresh & definitely needs a clean up very disappointed.Is not a return visit
Sep 16, 2025
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McNiven's was a great first stop for me & my family after arriving to Newfoundland. The food was incredible & the fish was fresh. We were very pleased with the service by our waiter, Noah & the owner David. They were both very personable, efficient, & attentive. On behalf of myself & my family we are so happy we picked McNiven's as our first stop in NL!
This cozy Irish pub features classic pub fare, with the Irish stew being a standout, other popular items including burgers, wings or fish & chips. My Tuesday devotion is jambalaya (not much of authentic Irish) & black velvet. This franchise boasts a wide selection of beers on tap, including imports or local brew. But the prices were a bit steep for a weekday lunch.
Saturday March 29th, 16:30.I haven't been to this location before, but I have been to the downtown one a number of times, based on my experience from downtown some friends & I stopped by yesterday afternoon. I'm going to be quick in this review compared to some I have done in the past. I'll just focus on my fish & chips. Not really my go-to meal, I generally only eat fish that I have cooked myself because most places overcook fish. Nevertheless I ordered it. First impressions were favourable, nice crispy exterior batter, nice colour. Flipping it over, it was nothing but oil on the bottom, it was dripping onto the plate & even into the tartare sauce. I tore into it, the biggest issue eas the ratio of batter to fish, it wasn't a particularly good sized piece of fish even if from the outside that's how it presented as a generous portion. The fish while not overcooked wasn't a thing of beauty, under seasoned & the fish was just very meh. My past forays into fish & chips the flakey white interior fish has a sweetish subtle fish flavour. This was kind of none of that. The tartare sauce was okay, though possibly a little thin, nothing spectacular. The chips were decent, possibly the best part of the meal, but they got cold kind of quickly & cold chips aren't nice to eat. The staff were fine, though somewhat difficult to get their attention, many of the things that should be offered upon serving were offered I had to get up myself to look for malt vinegar. The pub, us your standard run of the mill Irish pub interiors, but clean. There was a live band, not to my liking, found the singing really off key compounding the fact that it was loud even from a table in a back room. This suffice to day isn't my new third place. Came up a bit too mediocre for spending $80 between the wife & I.
I loved the food. The service was ok (nothing great). Fish & Chips was Amazing Bangers & Mash - did not like the seasoning in it. Mash patatoes were awesome Seafood Chowder BEST EVER
No matter when I have gone, the service was excellent & the food was great, with only one exception & that was at least ten years ago. My absolute favourite is the fish & chips & although I don't enjoy anything too spicy, their curry sauce - go dip those chips! - is amazing. I also like the cider, which is a nice change from all the other drinks. I go as often as I can, just to relax & enjoy the pubs offerings.
Première visite aujourd'hui & la Dernière également; poisson du Fish &Chips trop dur & les frites trop cuites noires; poutine avec macaroni, si au moins les frites avaient été à point, j'aurais été satisfaire mais $15. Pour ça, c'est ridicule.
Je dois reconnaître cependant que le service était excellent, bravo les jeunes employés..chou ax cuistôt, il avait du en fumer toute une hier soir pour rater nos deux plats
