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.
I hate to say it but the food was awful. Bacon poutine wasn't good & I swear they microwaved the pizza & poutine. Food was at our table in about 3-4 mins. Pizza takes longer than that. It was so chewy & rubbery.
The atmosphere was good. The bartenders were great. I liked the large beers. I just would not eat there again.
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Tim was our server & he was fantastic! Given that it was a Habs game day, the place was packed, but he still gave great service! One of our pizzas didn't arrive on time, & he made up for it multiple times. Would definitely recommend coming here!
Nous avions un match du Canadiens en soirée & avions convenu, mon groupe d'amis & moi, d'arriver tôt en pm pour passer du bon temps au Pub Mcleans situé à proximité du Centre Bell. Premièrement, l'endroit est très charmant. Étant fréquenté par de nombreux fans du Canadien, nous pouvions sentir la camaraderie qui régnait à l'intérieur. Ensuite, la nourriture était succulente & goûteuse. Coups de coeur : l'entrée de champignons panés à la Labatt 50 & le repas de fish n chips. Pour finir, je lève mon verre à notre fort sympathique serveuse qui a été patiente, souriante & rapide malgré le nombre clients élevés sur place. À une prochaine visite!
Love the vibe at McLean's Pub. Always a great energy, super friendly staff, & the perfect spot to grab drinks & hang out. Easy, fun, & always a good time!
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
Had such a great St. Paddy's celebration here! 🍀
We came with a table of 10 & everything was fantastic - delicious food, great drinks, & amazing service even though it was busy. The atmosphere was fun & lively, making it the perfect spot to celebrate.
Can't wait to come back! 🍻
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.
Ready Set Meh.
Good place to grab beer but don't expect much if you're hungry. Fish & chips had very thick almoat pastry like breading. Fries were ok. Hubby had hot dog poutine. Gravy was good. Very little hot dog. Friendly service.
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
