Sir Winston Churchill Pub

Timothy

5.0

One of the best spots to relax on the terrace!

Alice

1.0

Low quality food for pretty high prices for a pu

Are

4.0

My wife & I found ourselves on Crescent Street on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in early June. We were both a little peckish, & both agreed that a pint sounded like a good idea.

As we walked by, the terrace at Sir Winston Churchill drew us in from the street.

To be honest, Crescent isn't somewhere we spend much time. I've always associated it with tourists, bachelor parties, & drunken youth shenanigans. Nothing wrong with that… it's just not usually my scene.

We were quickly seated, our order was promptly taken, & before long we were enjoying two pints of Stella & grilled chicken salads on the terrace. The salads were fresh, the beer was cold, & everything was surprisingly good.

I say'surprisingly' because my expectations were probably unfairly shaped by my perception of Crescent Street rather than the pub itself.

As we ate, we settled into one of my favourite activities: people watching.

That's when I noticed the sign marking the alley beside us: Nick-Auf Der Maur Lane.

My first thought was whether there was any connection to Melissa Auf der Maur of Hole & Smashing Pumpkins fame. As it turns out, the lane honours her father Nick Auf der Maur, a journalist, politician, & influential figure in Montréal's cultural & nightlife scene.

The more I read, the more interesting it became.

Nick was known for bridging Montréal's English & French communities & was deeply connected to the city's arts, politics, & nightlife. Suddenly the location of the sign beside Sir Winston Churchill didn't feel accidental. This pub was here during that era. These streets were part of the Montréal where people like Nick gathered, debated ideas, built relationships, & helped shape the city we know today.

What started as an unplanned stop for a pint & a salad unexpectedly turned into a small history lesson & a deeper connection to Montréal.

Those are often the best discoveries.

Not the ones you plan for.

The ones you stumble into while sitting on a terrace, drinking a beer, & paying attention.

Roberto

5.0

Dropped in for a 5 to 7 gathering with CPQ party this one was very productive our waitress Naomie was very nice & good atmosphere.

Matt

4.0

Good Irish pub with decent food & a good choice of beer. Loud, & if there is a sports event on, take your earplugs!

Gabriela

1.0

Very disappointed, the meal is not worth the price at all. The food was flavourless, dry, the bread was not toasted, the fries too oily, the coke didn't even take like a coke! We were seating in the terrace under the sun for a long time before they finally decided to cover it. The only good thing was the spicy mayo that they charge as an extra!

Luz

2.0

Le prix etait beaucoup trop elevé pour la qualité de nouriture servie

Oumaima

1.0

The food was not worth the price at all , I payed 43$ for a soggy crispy chicken , not recommended at all .

Andrew

5.0

Dropped in for a quick afternoon pint, with a name like that we had to visit. The pub had a relaxed vibe, the service was good, & it was an easy, comfortable place to unwind for a bit & a perfect spot to sit back & watch Crescent Street go by.

Tiphanie

1.0

Pas d'ambiance. Nourriture vraiment moyenne & se trompe dans les commandes de boissons. & la serveuse nous fait payer avec les tips déjà ajoutés sans nous prévenir à 22%.