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.
Un bar/bistrot vraiment très agréable & accueillant. Des bières locales, un services au top & un ambiance chaleureuse. Bon pub.
Petit bémol: pas assez de nourriture de pub, il faudrait plus d'appetizers
Mar 15, 2026
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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.
It's been nearly 10 years since my first visit to Nyk's Bistro. This place is an institution, it is a must if you ever visit Montreal or are a local looking for a lowkey experience that feels like fine dining. They have managed to create an atmosphere that feels high end, but retains reasonable prices alongside immaculate quality. The atmosphere is superb, striking a balance between a classic Irish pub & a fine dining establishment! I cannot recommend this place enough. I am very pleased that Nyk's is not only still in business, but thriving!!!
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!
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!!
Oct 4, 2025
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Not really pub & not really great dinning it was okay. It's too bad the streak sauce wasn't served on the side as the steak would have been better off. The reason I do not recommend is the service. Uninterested in your business at best. Spend your cash somewhere else.
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.
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!
Jul 25, 2025
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We've been to Nyks Bistro-Pub twice. The food has always been very good, with generous portions. Both times we visited, the service wasn't particularly fast, but the place was quite busy.
Really enjoyed this spot! It has the pub atmosphere but with great food! The sautéed vegetables on feta were so good, & so were the mussels poulette... & so were the ribs. We enjoyed everything we got honestly & the service was great! Would come again :)
Superbe expérience au NYKS Bistro-Pub ! Excellente poutine (mention spéciale à celle au confit de canard), dessert délicieux & ambiance chaleureuse. Le service est impeccable & bonne musique.
Seul bémol : les tables sont assez proches & le bar devient très bruyant quand il est plein. Malgré cela, un bon spot pour une soirée conviviale à Montréal !
OMG, NYK's Bistro Pub in Montreal is seriously THE SPOT for killer mussels & frites! 🦪🍟 This place is legit - their seafood game is super strong, & those mussels? Totally to die for! The vibe is super chill, with friendly staff who know how to serve up some seriously delicious grub. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner or just want to hang with friends, NYK's totally delivers. The fries are crispy, the mussels are fresh, & the whole experience is just chef's kiss. Trust me, if you're in Montreal & craving some epic seafood, NYK's is where it's at - you won't be disappointed !
