The ambience was exactly what one would like on a beautiful day where you are outside in a busy but…read morelovely space. The Scottish egg was amazing with the current and went well with a delightful Guiness draft.

Stopped in for a late night crème brûlée and loved the vibes here! It was pretty busy and the bar…read morewas full, so we were sat at a table in the corner and got to people watch. We got there right before the kitchen closed but we got our order in just in time and I appreciate our waiter and the kitchen for the excellent quick service!

We have had two incredible meals at the pub. We felt welcome from the moment we walked in the…read moredoor, and then we met Tao who is amazingly kind, funny, and personable. He absolutely made our day. We were jet-lagged and bleary-eyed, but spending time with him wiped that away, and the food - which was absolutely excellent - helped send us on our way to sleep. We had lunch there again today (that's how smitten we are), and we had the great fortune of meeting Emma who was a bright light in our day. She too has a marvelous sense of humor, and she treats all the customers with kindness, interest, and true attention - a trait that is so lacking in our time of everyone being glued to a cell phone. We adore the pub and will return during our five days here in Montreal. The food is great, and the people make the experience stellar.

We stopped in last night for a few beers. It's very small inside. We started at a table for two,…read morebut seeing that I'd need to get up whenever someone at a table behind me wanted out, we moved to the bar, which was more comfortable anyway. My wife had two Mooseheads, which she liked, and I started with a stout, which ended up not being my favorite, and then I had a Moosehead. Bar service was friendly enough even though they were busy.

I am the certain kind of person who has a really specific palette for beer, so of course, I had to…read morecheck out Dieu du Ciel. Even those with more casual interest in beer probably know that DDC makes really great drinks. And yep, they were excellent. I wasn't there to do a long session, so I got a couple tasters, one including Peche Mortal and the other a NEIPA. Two very different styles and both extremely well done. Beyond that, the space had a very old-fashioned look. Really nice wooden fixtures and a very warm, welcoming vibe. The server was also attentive and friendly, but also knew when to let people sit back and enjoy their drinks. You probably don't need me to tell you, but yes, you should go.

When planning my brother's bachelor party weekend in Montreal, I kept him out of the major event…read moreplanning but asked if there were any high-level things he wanted to hit while we were there. He expressed interest in hitting up some breweries, so I did some research and compiled a few we could potentially visit. Brasserie Dieu du Ciel was one of them, and it just so happened we were in its vicinity after our Mile End food tour concluded. That being said, we made our way over. While I am not a beer person myself, I'll have a round or two if I'm with a group, and can appreciate a good brewery. My first impression of Dieu du Ciel was just that - the vibes were on walking in. The space is pretty large - kinda separated into semi- compartmentalized spaces with tables throughout. There's not much decor, but medium-toned woods throughout which gave it a sort of upscale feel. They offer a food menu, but we were just here for drinks. They have a really wide selection of beer - again, I'm no connoisseur, but I could tell that the selection was way more than other breweries I've been to. I ended up getting a cider for the first round and a stout for my second round - both very good. Service was great, and overall we enjoyed our time at Dieu du Ciel. Their selection and comfortable setting made it a standout brewery for me out of the ones I've visited in Montreal - I wouldn't hesitate to return.

Very cool atmosphere. Feels like you are in an old time Viking bar, not really sure what that means…read moreexactly. You have to see it with your own eyes. The Murphy's beer was refreshing and the food was filling. Large portions, filled me up well after a long day of travel.

I love an Irish pub and always try to pop in one if I'm in a new place. With some time on my hands…read morewhile visiting the nearby cultural sites, I was happy to sit down at Hurley's for a while. The staff were so friendly, the Irish beers were tasty as always, and the food was great - as usual from an Irish pub. Hurley's delivered on the expectation of a great pub.

While on a walking tour of Montreal, our guide recommended that if we wanted some good beer, check…read moreout Brewskey. Well we took his advice and not only went there after the tour, but also the next day. We went to the annex and sat downstairs one day, then outside the next. The beer is outstanding! I ordered the #14 Vermont IPA and loved it. Service is very friendly in a fun atmosphere. Stop in for a cold one!

We stopped in for beer and a late lunch after a walking tour of Old Montreal. Lots of good beers on…read moretap. We started with a flight, and after one of the four didn't taste right, the waiter let us switch that out for another one...which then ended up being my wife's favorite. She then got a pint of that lager, while I got a pint of the red. Both were delicious. I ordered the smoked meat poutine, which was glutinous but also amazing. The flavors together were wonderful. My wife had a veggie burger with fries. While a bit messy, she also thought it was very good. Service was friendly and around when we needed it. After eating, we walked inside and around the taproom and windows where you can see the brewing area. Highly recommend!

Bar George is a stunning contemporary British restaurant located in Montreal's historic Le Mount…read moreStephen. While the restaurant is highly celebrated and located within a Michelin-recognized hotel building, it does not hold a Michelin star of its own. But it is extremely classy. We decided to do lunch instead of dinner and it was a little more our speed, but if very, very attentive waitstaff is not your thing and $200 for lunch I'd skip this spot. We went because it had reviews for amazing beef Wellington and my husband hadn't had any in decades. And we were on vacation so let's go! The food was beautifully plated and service was impeccable inside of an amazingly decorated dining room that looked like a library in a mansion. The meals themselves weren't obscenely expensive but add a glass a wine, bread (it was not included) and coffee and it put us close to $200. But it was a great experience and I had never had beef Wellington - it was melt in your mouth good. Might go again next time we come up from CT.

Dining at Bar George was one of the highlights of our quick 24-hour layover in Montreal. We stayed…read moreat Le Mount Stephen Hotel without doing much research on dining options, assuming we'd just find something nearby. But before even checking in, we had to walk through Bar George ~ and instantly knew we wanted to eat there. We were lucky enough to grab a last-minute reservation, and Julien took a good care of us throughout the evening. His recommendation of the Beef Wellington was spot on (it's already one of our favorite dishes), but this was hands down the best we've ever had. I ordered the lobster risotto, which was excellent with just the right amount of spice. My son had the 10 oz striploin steak with homemade fries (chips), and it was absolutely delicious. I also loved the Canadian touch of coarse salt on the steak, plus the option to choose between Béarnaise or peppercorn sauce. Julien also mentioned their pastry chef placed second in a NY competition, and the desserts absolutely lived up to that reputation. We tried the pineapple and coconut pavlova and the "lick me hazelnut" ~ both beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. We also ordered iced coffee and a latte, and noticed something interesting: this was the second place where we found Canadian coffee to be smooth and mild ~ such a nice change from the often bitter, over-roasted American coffee. Yes, dinner was a bit steep ($300+), but it was worth every penny. Between the rich history, stunning design, outstanding service, and unique cuisine, I would highly recommend Bar George. I would absolutely love to come back!!

Review for their Quartier Dix30 location, 2025…read more.. Horrible ending to our night, false accusations by their staff... My friends and I went to this pub as a portion of our celebrating one of their birthdays this evening. For context I and my friends are in our late 30s to early 40s, and we had beforehand gone to another establishment but the temperature was unbearable as they did not have air conditioning so we sought out an alternative and chose Mckibbin's. Funnily enough, Mckibbin's didn't have AC either but we ended up staying for a few drinks regardless, mostly to appreciate the live music which was quite good. The waitress was good as well, quick and friendly, we had a minor snafu with a couple of the drinks which were not to our liking but the bar graceously replaced them which is yet another solid point in their favor. Why, you might ask in that case, would I be rating this establishment one star then? Well it all comes down to how we ultimately exited the establishment. We all paid our tab at the table, and finished up the rest of our drinks, still enjoying the music playing. It was a great band by the way, I just have to say. We all ended up leaving after 10-15 minutes and all seemed well, except it was only once we're outside that I found out that apparently one of our group who had gone to the bathroom had been victim of a rather apauling scenario. He had been in the stall for 10 or so minutes (he was doing what he had to do .. sometimes nature calls), and was interrupted by a knock on his stall only to hear the bouncer tell him he had to pay and get out of the bar immediately. The bouncer aparrently had heard him "sniffing" his nose in the stall, and found that to be appropriate reason enough to accuse him of doing cocaine in the stall, and to force him out of the bar. Of course it did not cross his mind to think that perhaps it had something to do with the bar being at approximately 29 degrees, perhaps my friend simply had a stuffy nose, or perhaps he had allergies, no he heard a few sniffles and that was all he needed to throw out allegations. Needless to say, I'm completely and utterly disgusted having learned this. Ultimately we left and let things be, we weren't about to bust back in there and cause disruption for no reason we were already on our way out anyway, but to think that this man, employed by this establishment, could be so outlandishly shortsighted is a true injustice. Suffice to say, my friend has never done cocaine in his life, we quite literally made jokes about this man's accusations the whole ride home. Still, I will never go back to this place, because I shudder to think of myself in his situation and what I might do, how it would make me feel to be on the bad end of this kind of person's shortsighted and unfounded accusations. That said, I urge anyone and everyone to beware of the types of people this establishment has working under its payroll. Most of their staff (everyone else in-fact) were excellent, but unfortunately it only takes one completely rotten apple to ruin the bunch.

Horrible service. They didn't let 3 of my peers with REAL ID in the club. And when my friend…read moreconfronted them, the next time she came in they told her she was "the bitch with the attitude". Tremendously rude bouncers. Don't recommend.

I don't drink often. I also don't love bars. However, if I am going to go to a bar, or drink, I'm…read moregoing here. So, I was quite happy when I realized this was literally right across the street from my air bnb. This is the bar my friends and I went to during our undergrad and so when I was recently visiting Montreal with a friend and she wanted to grab an early drink, I knew this is where I was taking her. Personally I like fruity mixed drinks that don't taste like alcohol. My friend is a scotch drinker and goes for stronger drinks. We both were able to find something that made us happy. La Distillerie does mixed drinks like no other. They also do it with a heavy hand so while it may seem pricy to some, you definitely get what you pay for. My friend and I had some beer before arriving and then two drinks each here and both walked out very much not sober. The vibe is chill and a bit nostalgic and the menu options are exceptional. Definitely one of the best bars I have been to!

I'm stupid. I thought La Distillerie No. 1 was a distillery, and we were visiting a place to taste…read morebespoke liquors. It's a nice pub/bar run by pleasant folks. There's nothing special about this place, and normally I would never schlep 30 minutes to get here.

I have discovered something extremely important about Montreal:…read more There are pubs where I am allowed INSIDE. Brutopia is practically next door to our temporary Montreal headquarters, so I suspect I will be conducting extensive research here over the next two weeks. Our first visit happened on a rainy evening, which immediately demonstrated Brutopia's greatest feature: DOGS. ARE. ALLOWED. INSIDE. Finally, a country that respects my social calendar. Brutopia is much bigger than it first appears. Once inside, there are multiple rooms with different types of seating, giving it that cozy, rambling pub feeling where you could easily find your own little corner and settle in for the evening. But despite the rain, Mum and Dad decided we should investigate the upstairs outdoor patio. Excellent decision. It's a really cool space with a huge colorful mural, hanging plants and a slightly greenhouse-y feel. Add in the fact that they sometimes have live music, and I can already tell this is going to become one of our neighborhood hangouts. Mum ordered a Caesar salad with bacon. I would like everyone to focus on one particular word in that sentence. BACON. I positioned myself appropriately. I stared. I waited. I even wore a hoodie to dinner, so frankly I don't know what more was expected of me. Meanwhile, Mum and Dad enjoyed a couple of drinks while I relaxed and took in the scene. Brutopia isn't trying to be a fancy dog restaurant with pup menus and elaborate canine amenities. What makes it special is actually more useful: I can come inside with my humans. On a rainy day--or eventually a chilly Montreal evening--that is a HUGE win for anyone traveling with a dog. And since we're staying practically next door... I believe I have found my local. Dogba's verdict: 5 paws out of 5. Dogs allowed INSIDE: Rain ruining our plans: NOT TODAY Cool upstairs patio: Giant mural: excellent backdrop for important dogs Live music potential: noted Drinks for Mum & Dad: plentiful Bacon on Mum's Caesar salad: I saw it. Distance from temporary headquarters: dangerously convenient Would return. In fact, considering the location, there is a very strong possibility that I now work here.

A few of us made a quick stop at Brutopia for a round of beer and food before heading back to the…read morehotel. We were originally over by the Jean-Talon Market, and since we were staying downtown we wanted to find somewhere on our way back. Brutopia fit the bill, so off we went. I really liked the vibes as soon as we entered - the place isn't too large, but still spacious enough to have two semi-split up rooms. We stayed in the front room that housed the bar, some tables, as well as a small stage where (I assume) live music plays. The decor had somewhat of a music theme, as one of the walls was covered in pictures of famous artists. We had a round - I'm not the biggest beer person but had a cider which was good. We also split a poutine - we opted for the popcorn chicken one which was tasty. Everyone was really friendly, and we were even talking it up with a fellow patron who was also from New York. Service was great, and although it was only a short stay, I had a good experience at Brutopia. I wouldn't hesitate to return next time I'm in the area.

After a long day exploring Montreal, Mom and Dad announced that we needed to "rest our legs and…read morefigure out our next adventure." I agreed. My legs are significantly shorter than theirs, so frankly I had been waiting for someone to acknowledge this. We stopped at Pub McLean's and grabbed a table on the big streetside patio across from Dorchester Square. It's a great place to sit outside, watch Montreal go by and contemplate important matters--such as where we were going next and whether anyone planned to feed me. Apparently, someone did. Almost as soon as we sat down, our waitress brought me a water bowl. Excellent start. Then she returned with PEPPERONI. Excuse me??? I have reviewed quite a few establishments on this trip, and I believe this is what the hospitality industry refers to as exceeding expectations. Meanwhile, Mom and Dad shared a pint and a cider while I settled in to watch the after-work crowd. The patio was lively without feeling chaotic, and there was plenty happening on the street to keep a professional people-watcher entertained. Mom and Dad thought we had stopped here for drinks. I now understand we stopped here for my pepperoni appointment. Dogba's verdict: 5 paws out of 5. Immediate water service: excellent Unsolicited pepperoni delivery: exceptional Human refreshments: apparently satisfactory People-watching: first-rate Short-legged traveler recovery station: approved ‍ Waitress understanding who the important customer was: 10/10 Would return. I believe the nice lady with the pepperoni is expecting me.

Brenna was great!!!! We walked into this charming Irish pub…read more(I love Irish pubs and secretly hoped there was an Irish band playing), found charming Brenna and treated ourselves to delicious Canadian beer. Brenna found out it was our anniversary and gave us a shot of half Jameson and half maple whisky. O. M. G. I've never been a fan of whisky until now! It tasted like maple wonderland. McLean's felt like home even though we've never been to Ireland. Now it's on our bucket list! And before you ask, yes, we got some maple whisky at the airport to bring home. Thanks, Brenna! See you next time!