Pub Wolf & Workman serves traditional pub fare within a rustic environment defined by exposed stone walls and classic wooden fixtures. The menu highlights hearty comfort dishes, including beer-battered fish and chips, savory meat pies, and substantial burgers paired with crispy fries. Guests select from a rotating assortment of local and imported draught beers designed to complement the savory, salt-forward flavor profiles of the kitchen. The atmosphere maintains a focus on casual social interaction, supported by a layout that encourages patrons to gather at long communal tables or elevated bar stools. This establishment centers its identity on the standard practices of a quintessential public house, prioritizing accessibility and consistent food preparation. The operational philosophy emphasizes a straightforward approach to drink service and menu execution, ensuring that standard pub offerings remain the focal point for every visitor.
Pub Wolf & Workman is widely regarded as a standout destination in Old Montreal, celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, historical charm, and vibrant energy. The menu receives frequent praise, with the chicken pot pie and beef stroganoff pie cited as exceptional comfort food favorites, alongside other highlights like the scotch egg, burgers, and mezze plate. While the venue is consistently busy and can become quite loud, most guests appreciate the lively pub experience and the impressive selection of beers, wines, and craft cocktails. Although service experiences can occasionally fluctuate due to high volume, many visitors highlight the staff as friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, making it a highly recommended spot for both locals and tourists looking for a memorable meal or a cozy place to enjoy a drink.
We were walking around Old Montreal & decided it was time to grab a bite, but we weren't sure where to go. There are so many restaurants & pubs practically every few meters that choosing one can be surprisingly difficult. We spotted this pub, noticed the good reviews, & decided to give it a try - & boy, was that the right choice!
The hostess was a little strict but still very nice. She showed us to our table, & our waitress came over almost immediately with the menus & water, which was served from a really interesting bottle.
We ordered the Beef Stroganoff Pie with red wine sauce & the Steelhead Trout with leek risotto. We also got a beer, which paired wonderfully with the food.
The food was absolutely amazing. Both dishes were incredibly tender & practically melted in our mouths, with so many different textures & layers of flavor. Every bite was a real pleasure.
A few words about the place itself: everyone who worked there was incredibly friendly & smiling, & the service was excellent. The interior is very unique - it almost feels like you're dining inside an antique shop, with vintage items, chandeliers, large paintings, & mirrors everywhere. At first, it looks like a beautiful, organized chaos, but somehow everything comes together to create a warm, cozy, & welcoming atmosphere.
I highly recommend this pub to anyone visiting Montreal. It's definitely worth a stop when you're exploring Old Montreal!
Discovered on the last day of the trip, wish I'd found it sooner, one of the best pubs for sitting at the bar & watching the football, good choice of beers, really good service from all the staff.
Delicious food, exceptional service & delicious professionaly crafted cocktails as well as a great choice of wine & beer, what ales can you ask for?
The burger, salon entree, pork & cesar salad were all delicious.
We were there on a hockey night so it was a bit loud for our taste but besides that the experience was all around amazing.
At some point a gentelman came in with a golden retriever, I was surprised they let him on but the dog was well behaved & instantly become the main attraction. They have a beautiful hidden terrace in the back!
I had good times with friends , food was decent too . The only two reasons I knock on a star I wish the service would be tiny bit quicker , we had a reservation. I was the one person waited to be seated but it took some time someone to come. The 2nd beer I ordered felt like 20 minutes wait time , the place was busy & I dont blame anyone for it but it's those little things that make me decide if I want to visit again. The food I ordered the description vs the actual plate was a bit decieving when I read it include chorizo didnt know its super tiny bits you can barely see ( took me some time ) , the salsa verde end up being bucnha greens chopped on top 😂😂😂. Still had good time & dont regret of visiting.
First time visit on a first date. It was quite busy & we were lucky to be placed in the corner by the windows. Television just above our head & the packed house made it very loud. But we were quickly served & the house beer was good with nicely seasoned out fries. I would go back!
We have just returned from a trip to Old Montreal. We checked out this spot based on our friends recommendations!
It truly did not disappoint as we returned every afternoon for happy hour!!
We love finding spots to sit at the bar & meet not only the servers, but regulars & visitors.
Our bartenders Holly & Alex (who bought my husband an over the top amazing sticky toffee dessert for his birthday) were outstanding. We were amazed at the amount of Guiness poured & the cocktails. My goodness as we are so used to seeing draft beer poured & not much else at our favourite spots in SW Ontario!!!
Drinks were tasty & not skimped on, the hummus was amazing & the dessert, well I think we licked the plate.
It is a very busy spot so if you want a spot at the bar or even a table, either reserve or get there early.
Highly recommend this great spot!! Wishing Holly all the best on her next adventure!! Merci!!!
