Overall, Pub Wolf & Workman comes across as a lively Old Montreal pub with a warm, cozy vibe and strong good-to-excellent food and drinks. The menu is built around hearty comfort dishes like beef Stroganoff pie, chicken pot pie, and fisherman's pie, plus delicious scotch eggs, hummus plates, and a variety of mezze starters, all paired with a robust beer list, solid cocktails, and a varied whiskey selection. The atmosphere is bustling and welcoming, with a charming courtyard and patio that are especially popular in good weather, though weekends can get loud and parking can be tricky; reservations are often recommended. Service is described as friendly and attentive when not overwhelmed, and portions are generous with many reviewers calling the pies outstanding and the brunch superb, making it a go-to spot for drinks, bites, and casual meals in the area.
Atmosphere resembles an English pub. Very quaint. Our bartender was great, she made our drinks very tasty. Great seats to watch the F1 qualifying. I ordered sourdough bread & I thought with butter on the side. Instead got two pieces of hard toast with butter melted into it. Would not order again. Other than that, it's fine!
We enjoyed an excellent weeknight dinner here. The atmosphere was very lively & we waited about 15 minutes for a 3 person table. We shared an excellent Scotch Egg before a variety of entrees including a gorgeous pot pie. Great selection of drinks. Would definitely return!
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Made a last minute reservation on a holiday Monday & had an extraordinary experience. The drinks (including the'Negroni of the week') were phenomenal & reasonably priced. The food was INCREDIBLE - homemade chips with the most delicious French onion dip I've ever had. For my main I ordered the porch chop with white beans & chorizo & I've been craving it ever since. My wife ordered the chicken pot pie which was absolutely amazing. Last but not least - the service was absolute perfection. The servers were the friendliest & genuinely sweetest people I encountered on our trip, & we're talking Canada so everyone is already operating at a level of courtesy above & beyond the states. The service & the wonderful people at Wolf & Workman truly made our experience perfect. I only wish I could remember specific names! You will NOT regret a table, a drink, & some incredible food here. Cannot recommend enough.
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!!!
A great pub in Old Montreal. As others have noted, parking can be an issue, but there is a parking lot nearby that we found space in the night we visited.
They are very accommodating for those with children, & have a good menu for the little ones. Their selection of food & drinks for adults is also very good, with large portions & quick service.
The beverages were awesome, & the servers both times I went were energized & helpful. I even asked one where we should go next & they recommended a great follow up pub.
We got food the first time & split it three ways. The lamb pasta melted in the mouth & the cauliflower dish was a great add on. I would go back for more but just having drinks there was also fun.
First & last time coming here sadly. The drinks & food were great very cosy atmosphere but you just never forget how a person makes you feel. The waitress we had, 40-something woman with pigtails- had such a negative energy I felt it in her tone of voice the from the moment I asked her what the specials were. She was clearly irritated by my question, responding to me so condescendingly, I was a bit stunned so I just stared at her for a second… super uncomfortable. Later during our drinks, she handed my friend her glass of wine & hastened her to take it from the waitresses hand. Isn't it normal for the drink to be placed on the table? We were there a max of 45 minutes. Some people just leave you feeling gross inside & it's so, so unnecessary. People have to act better.
Peak weekend evening so it was busy & loud but as expected for a gastro pub. Did not eat but drinks were good but service was slow & lighting was varied & too low on the resto side in parts.
We went in for drinks after eating in our hotel restaurant & the staff were friendly & gave us some great advice about what to see/do in Montreal. Gets really busy on weekends
You'll want a reservation (walking in is almost impossible) but it's for good reason!
We ordered the chicken pot pie (to die for), the Shepard's pie (pretty good), & one of the pasta dishes (phenomenal). The drinks were great & the service excellent.
We celebrated a birthday here & the staff helped make the night special.
I came with a fairly large group on a busy night & they quickly found a place for us to stand inside while we waited for the rest of our group to get there. We had to wait for a bit for a table to free up, but that's just how things go sometimes & they still served us while we were waiting for a table. Friendly, attentive service & a great atmosphere. The only thing I can't remark on is the food, since we only had drinks.
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I was here the other day & had a terrible experience. The staff were obviously drunk & not just one person, but it seemed like everyone was intoxicated which felt super unprofessional. We waited on our drinks while they did shots together & ignored us. Not to mention we overheard the staff (including who I assume is the manager) openly talking badly about other clients. Overall unprofessional & not worth the money they charge for simple items like a normal burger with fries. I've never gone out of my way to leave a bad review before but it was THAT bad.
Stopped in at Wolf & Workman for lunch between two client meetings & honestly… this place understood the assignment.
I walked in & immediately got that warm,chill,cozy feeling. Perfect indie rock at the right volume vibes. The kind of music that says'stay a while, but don't panic if you have emails.'
The manager was at the bar doing some work, bartender greeted me right away, & when I asked for a quiet spot with a plug to get some laptop work done, they both made sure I was set up properly. Small detail, big win.
My waitress had a serious, slightly cold demeanor but in a good way. April Ludgate energy, minus the chaos. Dry. Professional. Zero nonsense. I loved it.
I ordered an Old Fashioned. She made sure to confirm it was their version (slightly different than the traditional one). I said yes.
Excellent decision.
It was fantastic genuinely one of the best Old Fashioneds I've had in a while, & this is my go-to drink.
Then came the W-W burger (burger of the day). Caramelized onions, jam, cheese the works. Quality ingredients, cooked right. The brioche bun initially felt firm, but it turns out it was just preparing me. That crunch ended up being exactly what the burger needed.
The patty was perfectly rosé… but let me be clear:
This burger was actively trying to escape.
Like a raccoon realizing the trash lid is loose, the patty kept making break attempts from the bun. This is not a burger you casually pick up, put down, & reflect on life choices. No. Once you lift it, you commit. Setting it back down becomes a high-risk maneuver.
I foolishly attempted to pause mid-burger. Bad idea.
Quick reassessment. Napkin deployed on lap for safety.
Second pickup. Final pickup. No turning back.
Despite several escape attempts, I managed to keep it together & enjoyed every bite. The waitress noticed my struggle &, without breaking character, quietly brought extra napkins for the aftermath. Respect.
Am I mad about the inconvenience? Not at all.
It's a burger. Deal with it.
& more importantly ... it was phenomenal.
Cozy, classy, busy but still quiet. A little expensive, but expensive in the right way.
I'll absolutely be back next time I'm nearby.
