Discover Pub Bistro Nyks, located on Bleury street, right in the heart of Downtown Montreal, a few steps away from the Place des Arts metro station. Enjoy their numerous specialties, such as their savory grills, delicious nachos, hamburgers, paninis, fresh salads, and of course, the notorious fried calamari! As soon as you walk into Nyks, you will feel the welcoming friendliness in a warm decor. Nyks offers an excellent choice of imported beers, along with an interesting selection of scotch and wine. Enjoy a lovely evening among friends or unwind after a show or concert!
Reviewers describe Nyks Bistro Pub as a cozy, compact spot in downtown Montreal that blends pub charm with a refined dining vibe, offering warm, attentive service and a lively atmosphere even when busy. The menu earns praise for both comforting staples and standout specialties, including duck confit poutine, mussels, French onion soup, and a notably delicious steak or burger, with many noting well prepared dishes and thoughtful plating. Drinks receive frequent compliments, from well balanced cocktails to a solid beer selection, and the bar service is often described as efficient and friendly. Some guests mention that it can be quite noisy and tightly spaced at peak times, with service slipping a bit during crowds. Overall Nyks Bistro Pub is seen as a strong value with high quality food, creative options, and a dependable team that makes it a good spot for a casual drink or a more substantial dinner, with reservations recommended on weekends.
Wonderful table service in a warmly lit, comfortable environment. Food was good, although it is pretty standard pub fare. Good range of drinks at good prices. Would happily go again. Also, cutest logo of all time.
Best service staff who are their to serve you anything you need to drink & a kitchen staff that will make you the best things you can put in your mouth😘
Jan 23, 2026
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We came to Montreal for a long weekend visit. Spotted Nyks & went in for a drink & ended up staying for 2 1/2 hours - seems the locals appreciate this place as well. What a lively & fun place! Jordan behind the bar is very friendly, welcoming, & a great bartender. We ended up returning the next evening for more drinks & dinner. The poutine avec confit de canard was incredible. We will certainly visit any time we are in Montreal.
The food is really good but I still haven't come to terms with 30$ burgers. I know it's just how things are now but I don't know, I'm not sure any burger is try worth 30$ without a drink.
The athmosphere is nice, typical pub athmosphere. The staff is really helpful & nice though, they make the experience really worth it.
Overall definitely worth checking out. They have a 17$ foie gras sauce poutine, I'd say that's a deal in 2025!
Went here with 4 friends earlier today! We had the pleasure of having Mike as our bartender. Genuinely gave us an unforgettable experience for our first time in Montreal! He killed it all night with all the other guests too & went above & beyond the whole time!
Definitely a place I would recommend to go to, super friendly staff, good food & amazing drinks 🙏🏼
Aug 11, 2025
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NYKS is a cool-yet-unassuming bistro/pub that surpasses expectations with it's great food, drinks, & service.
We visited NYKS for lunch on a Thursday afternoon in July. There's a few options in the area of Ste-Catherine & Bleury Streets, but we found one of the best.
Upon arrival around noon, the place was coming alive. The staff were friendly & welcoming. We were quickly seated at a high-top table for two on the sidewalk out front, which was rather nice. NYKS had its streetside garage-style windows rolled up, with nice tables set up at the interior's edge that gave patrons inside a cool summer vibe & made passers-by (like us) want to drop in for a visit.
Our server was excellent. Friendly, charming, efficient, helpful. What more can you ask? It was a hot summer day & he quickly took our drink order & ensured that we had refreshment right away.
Before I discuss the unexpectedly excellent food, I'll mention that our server claimed NYKS had the best pour of Guinness in Montreal. I've been to all the best Irish (& English) pubs in the city, & Guinness is'my' beer, so his words raised an eyebrow. I happily put his claim to the test. The best in the city? Them's fightin' words, on a stage of unstable dynamite. But having recently enjoyed Montreal pub crawl experiences (plural), along with my fair share of pints'o the black stuff, I'll say this: I split the G & thoroughly enjoyed my glass. Followed by another.
The food was outstanding & of much higher quality than we expected for an afternoon lunch at an unpretentious bistro. For that matter, the food was as good (or better) than that which had been served to us at some of top-rated places we'd recently visited. A pleasant surprise!
For an appetizer, we had a fabulous'warm seasonal mushroom brushetta.' For lunch, it was an excellent & surprisingly satisfying Niçoise salad, with a generous portion of pan-seared tuna steak, mixed green salad, green beans, tomatoes, baby potatoes, a soft-boiled egg, kalamata olives, red onions, & fresh herb dressing. Also, a very tasty Ratatouille, with added lamb sausage, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, & puff pastry with basil pesto.
All in all, a 5-star lunch.
I've frequently walked past NYKS in the evening & it appeared to be a popular bar for the 5-to-7 & nighttime crowds. Based on other reviews, it seems that's true. But it's also true that NYKS is more than just a bar. It's a great little place for refreshing drinks & an exceptionally nice meal.
Boisterous gastro-pub. I sat at the bar & was well looked after by the bar-tender who mixed drinks, pulled drafts & filled water glasses so deftly, he seemed to have eight arms. The Confit Duck Salad was so tasty, I might go back again tonight!
Love this spot. Visit each time I come to Montreal. Great food, great drinks in a charming little environment. I enjoy stopping here in the warm summer months & having a cocktail on the highchairs outside on the sidewalk. Remains a popular Montreal eatery.
Jun 9, 2025
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If you're looking for a small but nice place to enjoy good food & drinks, served by a very welcoming staff eager to make your experience a blast, look no further!
I went with friends on late afternoon up to the evening (6 hours) & the music (80-90s?) Never too loud so you can talk normally, a big plus for me!
*crowded between 5-8pm (but not loud), don't hesitate to reserve a seat!
I took a medium bavette, it was spot-on! Bison Burger if you want to feel fuller.
Thank you Maxime, Émilie & Noémie!
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Excellent food, excellent atmosphere & very friendly service staff. The food was Amazing & reasonable costs. The vibe was pretty cool, despite being packed & a full house it was pleasant. The meals came out hot & perfectly timed for good conversations, drinks & enjoying the space.
Great spot in the middle of Montreal for chill vibes & drinksrinks. Decent menu that is well prepared. We were staying down the street & for a group of thirsty travellers, we found ourselves well taken care of.
The restaurant has a cheerful, cozy atmosphere with a vibrant downtown vibe. The food was amazing, & the drinks were unique & delightful. While the food took a little extra time to arrive, the friendly servers made up for it. Overall, it's a great spot to hang out with friends!
