Ye Olde Orchard Pub & Grill maintains a classic atmosphere defined by rustic wooden interiors and a focused selection of traditional fare. The menu centers on authentic Irish pub standards, highlighted by crispy, beer-battered fish and thick-cut chips served with house-made tartar sauce. A diverse range of grilled items further complements the culinary offerings, providing substantial portions that emphasize flavor and heartiness. The environment features multiple television screens for sports viewing alongside an extensive inventory of draft beers and international spirits. This establishment operates with a commitment to straightforward service and a consistent, no-nonsense presentation of its core items. Patrons can expect a reliably structured experience that prioritizes the fundamental elements of an Irish-inspired grill house, ensuring that each visit remains grounded in proven staples and a social, lively, yet purposefully functional setting.
Ye Olde Orchard Pub & Grill is widely regarded as a staple of the neighborhood, celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and consistent quality as a classic Irish pub. Many patrons highlight the lively energy during trivia nights, sporting events, and live music, noting that the team fosters a sense of community where regulars and newcomers alike feel valued. While the vast majority of visitors praise the tasty menu items such as wings, burgers, and fish and chips, along with the generous selection of beer, some experiences reflect occasional inconsistencies regarding food temperatures and service attentiveness. Despite mixed feedback on specific aspects like noise levels or facility maintenance, the overall consensus is that the establishment remains a beloved local destination for a relaxing drink, solid pub food, and exceptional hospitality.
The fish & chips were great & it feels good to hang out here. The staff is friendly, the service is great, & I look forward to trying other items on the menu.
A sad shadow of its former self. Staff don't appear to enjoy their work. Unresponsive to requests. Have to be told what to bring to the table to eat fish & chips. Old TVs bad definition. Sound quality? Don't ask. Obstructed views with bad light fixtures.
Find another place to have a point & watch a game.
They won't even stop their lane Spotify playlist 15 minutes before the game starts.
As I say - there goes your top!
Supplemental to my review - no manager came to see me. A sweet waitress that I know asked how things were. I asked for another beer. It came. I drank it. A surly/scowling fellow behind that bar made eye contact but said nothing. In the end I was comped two pints.
Ye Olde Orchard is a Monkland Village staple for a reason. It's a classic Irish pub right in the heart of NDG with a great, easygoing vibe. It's always a reliable spot for a fun night out. Went on a Wednesday for trivia & hockey which made it a really lively atmosphere. Sat at the bar & had a burger & fries with a Guinness, & my boyfriend had the fish & chips. Great beer & solid pub food all around.
Service was friendly & welcoming, & it's the kind of place you can tell has lots of regulars. Just an easy, fun spot to hang out. We'll definitely be back 🍔🍻🏒
Mar 18, 2026
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Endroit style pub. Excellent fish & chips, belle portion d'aiglefin bien doré & de frites croustillantes. Service souriant & rapide (midi). Musique décousue (folk, heavy métal…), toilettes à éviter par les claustrophobes 🤪.
We first went August 5, 2025. The chicken noodle soup had not even a bit of chicken, & the broth was thin. I also had the Irish stew. It made me go to the bathroom for a good part of the next day. Nevertheless, we returned September 2, 2025 to give the place another chance. The fish & chips came with lukewarm french fries. The waiter said he would bring hot fries. He did after a while but in the meantime I had to eat the fish before it also cooled. Although I technically had both fish & chips, the idea is to have them together: The dish isn't called'Fish & EVENTUALLY, Chips'. The waiter should have taken the entire dish back & served a new order, all hot. I thought of asking him to take the whole thing back but I wasn't interested in having an argument. If they could get the fries hot the second time, they certainly could have done it the first time. It's because the kitchen figured they could get away with it. Bad attitude.
An iconic Irish pub in MTL. I always have fish & chips & Guiness here. Too bad the restaurant had to change the name, thanks to the language police 👎👎👎
First time ordering from this establishment. i am a retired european chef & Monkland Orchard is EASILY - 5 STARS 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟. We ordered the Braised Beef & Fish & Chips thru UberEats, both were outstanding. The braised beef was hot, melt in mouth, no teeth needed tender &comes with a very nice gravy/sauce, mashed potatoes & seasonedveggies. The fish was perfectly deep fried, not too hard & not too soft, nice premium fish. We highly recommend Monkland Orchard without hesitation. Keep up the great work, it's definitely a hidden diamond in a city full of shiny gems.
Everything we had, french onion soup, cheeseburger, fries, sweet potato fries, fish & chips, tartare sauce, everything was better than I've ever had before. The pub is huge, cute, cosy vibe, fireplace! The music is great. & Brian, the person serving, is great. So sweet, friendly & observant. Will go again whenever I'm in this area.
Today was my first day trying the food in this place. We went there to celebrate a friend's birthday after church so we were a big group (more than 20 people) so we occupied the whole inside section. We came last. I ordered fish & chips (it comes with fries & coleslaw). I replaced the fries with sweet potato fries (extra charge 4$) with a Guinness beer. The breaded haddock was good & the fries too. A friend of mine ordered the chicken sandwich wrap with soup & she said that the chicken was so good & juicy (well marinated). I loved the place with the great decorations. It is clean & the service was great & fast according to our number. Our waitress was fast & attentive. All in all, I liked my experience there & would love to go back again & try sth else.
