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.
Across reviews, McLean's Pub comes across as a lively downtown spot with a welcoming vibe where drinks, sports and casual pub fare come together in a relaxed setting. The staff are consistently friendly and attentive, helping to keep the energy upbeat even when busy. The beer selection is solid and varied, often described as cold and well poured, with crowd pleasers like fish and chips, poutine and other bar classics frequently mentioned. The venue features two levels, a pool table, plenty of screens for games, and a central location that makes it easy to drop in before or after events. Clean, well kept spaces and a convivial, social atmosphere add to the appeal, with guests noting a mix of energy and warmth that makes it feel welcoming to both regulars and newcomers. While a few reviews question the authenticity of the Irish pub vibe, the overall experience shines through in the lively crowd, good service and dependable food and drinks.
We always make a trip here when we're in Montreal. They serve an old school pepperoni sub that's hard to get anywhere else & so good. Pizzas are delicious. The side salad with micro greens is much more impressive than you'd ever expect from a pub. They make fantastic Caesar's (I suspect some pickle brine added?) Service is friendly, sometimes confused or distracted, but it works with dive pub vibe. Wouldn't hesitate to pop in for a drink & snack. But wish they answered the phone or posted their kitchen hours online.
A great Irish pub in Montreal.We sat outside with our dogs & had fish & chips & a Burger. Huge size. Guiness was good with a shamrock. Service was excellent.
We were a group of 12 dudes cruising / predrinking before bachelor party shenanigans ended up at Mclean's . We watched game 6 Stanley cup finals upstairs.to start , location of Mclean's is unreal . In the heart of the city!! The service : Huge shout out to the bar staff upstairs - Steph & Tim were absolutely swamped but managed to juggle multiple large groups along with many smaller groups & keep the service top notch . They were proactive & helpful when it came to drink request & food request . Other staff member up there were helpful with clean up as well . Great job to all the staff for sure! Food quality : top notch . I had chicken wings & burger ... delicious ! Kudos to the chef !! Price point : extremely fair . Was expecting to pay a premium for the drinks I was ordering & to my surprise it was lower then anticipated ! Atmosphere : it was great . We played pool, watched the game , good music I highly recommend this place . Thank you mcleans pub . Steph thank you , service was exceptional!
I had such an excellent experience at this pub. The food was really good & our server Sara,especially, gave us such great service. She made our evening an amazing one!
I was at Macleans today, unfortunately I didn't get our servers name, but I can tell you now, in my 58 years alive I've done a lot of traveling, been to a lot of places, encountered a lot of people, but the young lady serving us today was the best server I've ever met. She made being at the Pub an experience you would never forget. This was my best experience with a server ever. God love you sweetie, keep being you.
We found the pub on Valentine's Day & it was very quiet. The staff was very attentive & friendly. There for any of our needs. Greg served us that night & he was extraordinary, going above & beyond. He made suggestions on the menu & took the time to get to know us. A great ambassador for the bar. The chef not only was an amazing cook, he was very friendly & outgoing as well. Overall, the staff was amazing which brought us back in on Thursday & Saturday as well. They were all well trained.
A visit to this historic, downtown Montreal Pub is worthwhile. The interior boasts aged oak & other unique elements. The atmosphere is comforting & welcoming, The pub fare is very good, & there is enough variety for most tastes. It's been around for a long time; that in itself should put it on your dining list.
Was looking for an Irish pub to grab a Guinness before going to dinner. It's a great spot that has the vibe of a traditional Irish pub in its ambience. I only wish they were playing more Irish style music. Overall staff was friendly & they have a couple of pool tables upstairs which was nice
