McLean's has become a landmark bar and restaurant in the downtown core of Montreal with its authentic Irish Pub atmosphere. McLean's a wide array of food dishes and a wide selection of imported and domestic beers. McLean's pub-style decor provides the perfect backdrop to enjoy all the latest sporting events on one of the many big screen satellite TV's positioned all around the bar. Upstairs, guests can partake in a friendly game of pool or just sit back and enjoy the company of good friends.
McLean's Pub offers a welcoming, lively atmosphere with attentive staff, cold beer, and a vibe that suits quick bites or long game nights. Located in downtown Montreal, it delivers solid pub fare such as fish and chips, poutine, burgers, wings, and crowd-pleasing specialties, all paired with a broad beer list. Two levels with billiard tables and a terrace provide flexible spaces for conversations or celebrations, while the central location makes it convenient for pre- or post-game visits. Sports on multiple screens, a lively crowd, and a sense of community keep the energy high without feeling chaotic. The team is consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, often going the extra mile for birthdays or large groups. Overall, McLean's Pub stands out as a dependable spot in Montreal for great drinks, solid food, and a social, upbeat atmosphere in the heart of the city.
As someone that is Irish, from Boston & has been to an authentic Irish pub this restaurant utterly confused me. McLeans claims to be an Irish pub but one look at the menu told me different. No Irish staples like bangers & mash, Shepard's pie, corned beef, lamb, etc. Just average pub food. A little disappointing to eat at on St Pattys Day. On a positive note the food came out very quick & staff was friendly, had plenty of screens to watch games & met other customers & had very friendly conversations with them. Decent place to grab pub food before hockey games - just not Irish pub food
Good Guinness, decent chicken sandwich but don't order the fish & chips. For a'English Pub' the fish was so over battered that it was raw where it was touching the fish. The waitress had stopped by the table to ask how we were enjoying our food but never looked at me, or waited for me to respond & I had to get her attention after. When explaining my disappointment, her response was'I don't eat the fish & chips because it has too much batter'. Not the conversion I expected to have & not the experience I've had at any other pub I've been to. I returned more than half the dish & explained that I was not interested in a replacement, that being said I would have hoped for a discount on that item. Had they even given me $5 off I would have given a better rating.
If you want to watch a game & drink a beer, stop by here & then go eat somewhere else.
Alicia was FABULOUS!!! It's a crazy busy spot but I'd have to say a GREAT place to watch the game, the bell centre of course is the best experience to watch our Habs play. There is no better arena, but this I tell you was a great second. If you're in Montreal long enough for the space of two games, catch one of them here. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED
I want to thank McLean's for the wonderful experience!
I came on the 10th of January for my birthday with my family. My dad came in earlier in the day & asked if it would be possible to reserve a spot for our large group as it was my birthday.
The waitress (i forget her name now but I believe her name started with an S) was incredibly accommodating & made an exception for us despite them not usually doing that on game days.
Upon arriving she was incredibly welcoming, wished me a happy birthday & made the experience a great one.
The food & drinks were great, & the vibe was AMAZING! What an incredible place to spend an evening before a Habs game, & what a wonderful team of staff members that make all customers feel welcome.
Thank you for making my birthday the most memorable one yet!
McLean's is hands down one of the best bars in Montreal, & without question one of the top places in the entire city to watch sports. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere just feels right. The beer is always ice cold, consistently poured perfectly, & exactly what you want whether you're stopping by casually or settling in for a full game night.
The staff deserve special mention - they are genuinely some of the friendliest people you'll find anywhere. Always welcoming, attentive without being overbearing, & clearly happy to be there. That positive energy really sets the tone & makes McLean's such an easy place to relax & enjoy yourself.
The environment itself is fantastic: great music playing, a lively but comfortable crowd, & a space that always feels clean & well taken care of - including the bathrooms, which are spotless (something that definitely doesn't go unnoticed). The food is also excellent, with solid options that pair perfectly with a few beers & keep you fueled through a long game or night out.
& when the game is on, McLean's truly shines. The atmosphere becomes next level - energetic, engaged, & electric without being chaotic. You can tell everyone is there for the same reason: to enjoy the game, the company, & the vibe. Screens everywhere, great sightlines, & a crowd that actually reacts to what's happening makes it an unbeatable sports-watching experience.
All around, McLean's delivers every single time - cold beer, great food, amazing staff, & a welcoming, upbeat environment. If you're looking for a top-tier sports bar in Montreal, this place isn't just good - it's one of the very best in the city.
Came to Montreal for the first time to see a Bruins game & so happy we found Mclean's pub! It was awesome vibe & our waitress Alicia was amazing! She was our concierge with place to go & see. Solid atmosphere & service was GREAT
Nov 17, 2025
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This one is a tricky review. I went there looking for a sports bar with the Habs & the Jays ALCS game 7 on the TVs. I was welcomed & seated at a great table with views of both games. Service was excellent & very accommodating (downstairs). I decided to move upstairs where they had the Jays game on full time with audio. There was NO service upstairs. It was self serve bar only with one bartender who was head down & scrolling when I went to get a beer. Most people (a packed house) had empty drinks, empty plates, etc. The wings were great, & atmosphere was very fun. But there was no service upstairs. The staff member who was wearing a black t-shirt & clearing tables was the hardest working guy there & deserves tips.
I am a little late with the following comments & well-wishes, nonetheless, I am writing in order to express my sincere gratitude to Dave & Nes, both bartenders & all -around good guys at McLean's Pub located at 1210 Peel Street in Montreal. I was in a bind. Thirteen friends of mine were in town ready to watch the final games of the EPL season-May 25, 2025-with a real focus on the Chelsea v. Nottingham game. All of the places suitable to watch the game could not accommodate such a crowd when I came to them, the day before (not my fault), seeking to make a reservation for 14. I went to McLean's & made a request for a reservation, expecting yet another rejection. Much to my surprise, Dave & Nes, were friendly & professional in the way that they handled my time-sensitive request. They understood the importance of football as central to family & friends coming together. They took care of the logistics & were able to hook it up & get us a table.
In short, we had a great time. Dave was great at quickly quenching the group's thirst & ensuring more than adequate sustenance. Couldn't have asked for better guys to help out. Food, drink & service-all excellent. Dave & Nes are the primary reason I continue to visit the location when friends are in town. I highly recommend McLean's with a special emphasis on the service Dave & Nes provided for a'proper' viewing of football games-EPL or otherwise. Cheers to them for their courtesies.
In town visiting for work. I was there for game one for the NHL finals, will probably be back for game 1 of the NBA finals tomorrow night. Really really awesome spot.
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Visted after the Habs game Thursday night. Our server was great! Awesome atmosphere & energy at this establishment! would definitely recommend stopping by & I will certainly be back in the future when I catch a game in town!
Great pub fare. Close to Bell Centre for before & after games with little to no wait. Highly recommend this spot! Kat served us, she was superb. We went back 2 days in a row because service & atmosphere was exceptional. THANK YOU KAT YOU ROCK!
Good place for a beer. Service was pretty good. Our waitress was good but the food was so bad we left without eating. We ordered a cheeseburger & wings. The food came out in about 5 minutes so obviously it was all precooked & sitting around waiting to be plated. All of the food was cold. The fries were lumped together in a sticky pile. Next time we're in town for a show or game we might stop in for a beer but definitely won't be ordering any food.
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Came in hopes of catching the Canucks game & didn't realize that the Habs were playing at the same time. The host/waiter was really kind & offered to check if they could switch one of the tvs upstairs for me because they knew it was usually pretty quiet up there. All the TVs are connected so they weren't able to but I still really appreciate that they thought to go the extra mile.
4 of us went for a couple drinks & apps before the hockey game. Our waitress Manon was hilarious, friendly & fun. She really made our first day in montreal a fun day!
