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.
Dernière soirée à Montréal au McLean's après le concert de Linkin Park au Centre Bell : on aurait pas pu mieux tomber ! Possibilité de choisir sa musique, vaste choix de bières, prix tout à fait corrects, bonne cuisine… Mention spéciale à Nes (j'espère que je n'écorche pas ton nom) qui a été au top avec nous toute la soirée. 👌
Cool pub. Has kind of an Irish pub feel. Server was great.
Pretty decent selection of beers which seems to be unusual in Montréal for some reason. For example, multiple IPAs whereas a lot of places seem to have just a couple. & often, the servers don't seem to know much about the beers. In Mcleans' case, the server was knowledgeable.
Really liked the fish & chips. Mainly the fish part. Chips were ok.
Doesn't look like much from the street but decent inside.
Prices were competitive with what I've seen elsewhere.
Price for three IPAs, fish & chips & a small pizza was about $70 US.
You gotta go & look into the men's restroom downstairs. The urinals are made from old beer kegs. Something to see. Surprisingly functional. Ladies, the men's room is down the hall past the women's restroom. Be careful. The door was wide open & you could get quite a view.
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.
Jul 12, 2025
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Bar agréable pour passer un moment entre amis. L'ambiance est sympathique & détendue, le cadre convient bien pour une soirée sans prise de tête. Cela dit, rien de vraiment exceptionnel non plus une adresse correcte, sans plus.
This is the new MacLeans (just a year & a half in), & it's everything you'd hope for! A perfect blend of modern style with warm, traditional touches in the décor. The staff? Absolutely incredible-every single one of them is welcoming, kind, & genuinely attentive. The drinks are top-notch too: expertly crafted with no overload of sugary fillers. It's official-this is my new go-to local, & I couldn't be happier about it!
To start with I got there around noon. The staff Stava, Baisa, Bobby, Shane, Cici, Luke, & regular patron Eric were so inviting. I'm from the States & 1st time to Canada & Montreal. The people I met casually at McLeans & staff treated Emma n myself like family. So good..... instead of Jazz n Jamaican festival we stayed 12 hours. One of the best times in my life traveling. Will return for sure!
