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 a highly regarded destination in Old Montreal, celebrated for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and an interior that perfectly blends vintage charm with cozy pub comfort. Guests frequently praise the exceptional quality of the menu, with standout items like the iconic chicken pot pie, beef stroganoff pie, and the flavorful scotch egg often cited as highlights. The service is widely described as friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, making it a favorite spot for both locals and travelers to enjoy everything from brunch to a lively evening out. With its beautiful back patio, impressive selection of craft beers and expertly crafted cocktails, and a consistent ability to provide a memorable dining experience, this pub remains a must visit staple for anyone exploring the area.
Pub Wolf & Workman impressed in all the ways a top-rated restaurant should. The food, drinks, service, location, ambiance, & value; all excellent!
We made reservations well in advance for a Thursday evening at 7:30 PM. Upon arrival, we were greeted courteously & promptly seated in a dining room. There was a terrace at the back, which looked great & was full of people enjoying the good vibe.
The whole place was lively, with a vibrant buzz, but somehow it also felt warm, inviting & relaxed, as any place calling itself a pub should feel. The inside had an aesthetically pleasing mix of old-world, even luxurious charm, with a nice modern twist. Trendy, yes, but cozy, too.
Our server was very good. Prompt. Friendly. Bilingual. She listened & engaged & gave us bang-on recommendations. It was busy & she had several tables, but she was positive, attentive & readily available all evening. Great job!
The cocktails were on point. A Coconut Marmalade Horchata & a Wild Strawberry Margarita. I also had a nice pour of Murphy's Irish Stout. All were excellent.
We started with a delicious Howard Scotch Egg with maple syrup sausage, Branston chutney & arugula. Fantastic!
For our mains, we sampled from their famous'Pie Shoppe' & had the popular Chicken Pot Pie & Beef Stroganoff Pie. They were amazing. Eye-poppingly humongous & perfectly prepared. Which is better is a matter of personal preference (esp. re: chicken vs. beef), but in our opinion the Beef Stroganoff Pie was extra-delicious & peerless.
The Wolf & Workman left a great impression as a hospitable, somewhat upscale pub-style restaurant with a great offerings & a very nice blend of British/Quebecois vibe, right in the heart of Old Montreal.
Very lovely staff. Professional & very friendly & they certainly know how to make a mean cocktail. A really well stocked bar, & a very impressive range of Scotch whiskies, & a top shelf to die for...... I would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to chill over a pint or a cocktail ... Five stars for sure.
This place is one of my fav!!! Original & inventive cocktails, good food, great ambiance & I like the vintage decor.
I recommend the beef stroganoff is you are on the market for good comfort food after one of those days at work....
Mind you we went here because it had great ratings & it did not disappoint! Gabriel was our server & she was excellent with perfect English & French (I presume). ;)
We sat'outside' on a warm day but were glad to have a seat. Outside is an interior open courtyard.
We only ordered what she suggested - croquette appetizer (amazing) & a chicken pot pie for me & a fisherman's pie for my wife. Both were as good as it gets. They also have great Quebec beer on tap & interestingly good cocktails.
Our first time together in Montreal so much to see!
I enjoyed the steak tartare with their homemade chips. That was delicious. One of my friends had the chicken pot pie, which they quite enjoyed. Two people had the W&W burgers. They said they were pretty good, but they were quite red in odd places. Like not in the center. So they probably ate half of their burgers. But what they ate they enjoyed. It's just unfortunate that they were not cooked correctly. I also enjoyed a delicious spicy margarita type cocktail, which is the only thing I was able to get a picture of.
My boyfriend & I frequent old port & always look forward to coming to the wolf & workman during our stay. The courtyard is an incredible vibe in the summer, but eating in the dining room is equally as lovely. The staff are always attentive & engaging, & the food is always incredible. I'm not sure if the menu changes seasonally, as the last time we were there we had their escargot appetizer as well as their beef cottage pie, but this time they weren't on the menu. This time we opted to just split a bunch of appetizers since everything sounded delicious, & we were not disappointed. The cocktails are also extremely delicious, & I look forward to returning soon!