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.
Excellent place to relax, eat a lil sumpthin, & get a drink. The staff is personable & fun EVEN after their beloved Habs have a loss. Def gonna come back.
Nov 12, 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 was there Sunday night receiving perfect pours of Guinness from Ricardo. A bartender serves drinks. A good bartender serves people! He was the perfect host & kept community front & centre. Great bar with great staff & great patrons alike! Will be back!
Un vrai bon spot au centre-ville pour passer une soirée entre amis ! L'ambiance est conviviale & détendue, avec un décor classique de pub irlandais très chaleureux. L'été, une petite terrasse permet de profiter du beau temps, & à l'intérieur on retrouve deux étages : le rez-de-chaussée pour boire & manger, & un étage avec des tables de billard pour prolonger la soirée.
Les girafes de bière sont offertes à très bon prix, la bière est bonne & je ne manque jamais l'occasion de m'y arrêter pour savourer un délicieux Black Velvet quand je suis dans le coin.
Le service est toujours au rendez-vous : rapide, courtois & sympathique. Côté nourriture, on reste dans une cuisine de bar : simple, savoureuse, avec des portions généreuses & des prix honnêtes. Ce n'est pas un restaurant gastronomique, mais c'est toujours bon & satisfaisant.
Une adresse que je recommande chaleureusement pour boire un verre, jouer au billard & profiter d'un bon moment entre amis au centre-ville, sans se ruiner.
My husband enjoyed the beer. He's always on the hunt for (non-lager or non-pilsner) beers he hasn't had. He is devoted to Untapp'd for logging each new beer. We ate. I looked at the menu to jog my memory (it has been several weeks), but it seems to have changed. It was good, though.
