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.
A solid 4.5. We went in for a late lunch about 3pm. It wasn't busy. The Duck Confit Poutine was tasty, & cost $27
A small glass of wine (4 ounces maybe?) Cost between $10 - $14
Mar 15, 2026
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Their duck is to die for. In general their dishes tend to be unique yet well executed. The atmosphere is good & the music they play is generally inoffensive &, at least in my opinion, pretty fun! It's a pretty popular place, though because of the acoustics my girlfriend & I never had a problem hearing eachother. Pricing was also very fair. Their prices were competitive with those of other bars in Montreal, while their plating & presentation easily put any of the aforementioned to shame.
My wife & I stumbled into this Irish pub looking for a beer while touring Montreal years ago. We got the duck poutine with fois gras gravy & it's literally the greatest poutine we've ever had! We're poutine connoisseurs & have traveled all around the Quebec area & this is a must go to for all poutine fans!! Great atmosphere, good service & amazing food!!
A friend & I visited NYKS during our most recent trip to MTL! We ordered the calamari & the duck confit poutine & both were extremely tasty! The duck confit poutine definitely was my favourite- & arguably the best poutine I had in MTL! I definitely will stop by the next time i'm in the city!
Sep 25, 2025
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I'm so looking forward to coming back here. The beer was delicious... But I have a complaint about the Duck Confit Poutine.... Why didn't anyone tell me about this before? It was so delicious. Maybe a once in a decade thing or I'll end up weighing 700llbs but honestly a great treat - make sure you're hungry first.
Visiting from out of town, I had dinner here this past week on someone's recommendation. The meal was great, the bistro pub vibe was nice, but the service was seriously lacking. The cocktail (L'amère pompette) was refreshing & not too sweet, & the duck confit salad was delicious & filling - the duck leg was tender with some nice crispy bits, the salad was not overdressed (as is often the case), & the vinaigrette was really well done - the seasonings were very nicely balanced, not too acidic, not too salty. However, I was largely neglected by my server. I was sitting at one of the few tables available outside, & the tables inside were busy, but didn't seem overly busy. After I got my cocktail, I took my time to enjoy it & the lovely weather, finished it, & then waited, & waited. Finally decided to get the attention of another server to order my meal. When my original server brought out the salad, I asked if I could also have some bread with it - they said no problem, it will just be a few minutes in the oven (& so I was thinking wow, the bread will be nice). The server never came back with the bread, & never came back period. Since the the salad was generous, I decided to not bother asking for bread again, but again, after finishing my meal, I waited. I had to flag my server down so that I could pay the bill. I still gave a decent tip, since I enjoyed the food, but the service was disappointing, especially since it seems that the service is usually good based on the other reviews.
Aug 2, 2025
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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!
We stopped in here for a poutine fix. The place was packed! Our server was very friendly, though a bit rushed due to the crowd. We ordered the duck poutine & the bison burger. The duck poutine was unique & tasty, though the fries & gravy could have been better. The bison burger was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. Overall, a solid spot, but not mind-blowing.
Great dinner. Attentive service. Great food. We had the Picanha steak & the Duck Confit Salad. Wonderful. Everything was perfectly balanced. Not too sweet, not too spicy, beautiful appointed sides to go with both of them. It was a quick dinner for us, but was Great. We will be back. Waitresses & hostess were superb with quick seating & clear directions.
Bistro pub located in what looks to be an old garage. Dim lit atmosphere great for relaxing with a great meal. Service was top notch & the duck confit poutine was the MVP & didn't make the pic due to being swarmed by us. Tried Walleye for the first time & great taste for freshwater fish & served over rice & fantastic coleslaw type mix with it. Great recommendation.
