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.
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.
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.
Jul 11, 2025
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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!
Great stop for a pint & excellent food. Staff were friendly. Gentleman behind the bar has great taste in music, the female bartender was kind & considerate. Would recommend for anyone interested in Canadian vibes dipped in Irish sentiment!
Met a good friend here for a good pub meal. Had the best seats in the house! Nice cold beer, great food, however they screwed up our plates. I ordered fries & he ordered salad. I said it's OK & the waitress responded that she'd have to charge me an extra as it's fries that comes with the meal & not salad. She wanted to charge me for their screw up! The plates went back to the kitchen & they fixed the order. Delicious burger & fries!
Steph served us with a big smile, great food & ambiance as always since this is my go to bar. Everything was good until the cheque came out. I was charged 37 dollars for a small regular poutine & a pint of Budweiser. I initially asked to see why i was charged so much & she apologized saying she misunderstood for a bigger pint. I was cool with that & paid & didn't give her a hard time about it. When I exited the building my friends told me they paid an outrageous price too, then we calculated our bills & realized our server Steph decided to give her a generous 23% tip. I'm a big tipper usually but come on 23%? For a loyal repeat customer too? This is a first for me
Came to watch the Grand Prix. Stav was incredible as a server. Friendly, knowledgeable, & hustling during a busy time. Emma was right behind her too, working through the business.
Shenuiqa (?) was also serving though at the end of the race, & I'm really disappointed in how poorly she came across as a server. She made rude comments to my friend, had no kindness to show, & showed no regret for separating our table while we stepped away for a few minutes. If we ever came again & sat down at her table, we would walk out. I wish I could give 5 stars, but that experience with one server was unforgettable.
