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    McLean's Pub

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    212 reviews
    #348 of 4,975 Restaurants in Montreal
    $$ - $$$, American, Bar, Pub
    1210 Rue Peel, Montreal, Quebec H3B 2T6, Canada
    +1 514-392-7770
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    Open Now:11:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.
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    4.0 212 reviews
    #348 of 4,975 Restaurants in Montreal, Canada
    RATINGS
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    Food and ambience

    American, Bar, Pub, Canadian, Vegetarian Friendly
    Great burger and poutine!Fun bar, good food, Expos nostalgia ...
    Groups, Bar Scene
    Nice pubGreat pub

    Location and contact

    1210 Rue Peel, Montreal, Quebec H3B 2T6 Canada
    Centre-Ville (Downtown)
    0.5 km from Bell Centre
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    About
    Built in 1910 by Military Tailor, R.J. Inglis, the building at 1210 Peel Street became the Rymark Tavern in the early 30's. For over 60 years the Rymark was a destination spot for Pigs Knuckles and Baked Beans. In 1992 McLean's Pub was established by the legendary Montreal barman, Ian McLean. Ian loved the warm and inviting atmosphere, with its oak beamed ceilings, hand carved fireplace, and many other unique features. With his incredible charm and a handpicked staff, Ian created a new pub on the scene. He has since passed, but his namesake and life's work is now a landmark pub in downtown Montreal!
    PRICE RANGE
    US$10-US$25
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
    CUISINES
    American, Bar, Pub, Canadian
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi
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    Reviewed November 5, 2018
    Good food, good service

    Was there with business colleagues - service was good and food was excellent. The noise level was not so bad you could not have a conversation. Good atmosphere.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank cegaservices
    Stuart A, Owner at McLean's Pub, responded to this reviewResponded November 6, 2018

    Hey Gary, Thanks for the review. We will keep up the "good" work! Cheers, Stuart

    Reviewed November 3, 2018 via mobile
    This place was great....

    Went with a group of 8 friends. Food was great, service was amazing..... and 10L pitcher, yes, 10L pitcher!! Great spot for a few drinks with friends!!

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank mikeg_mikeg
    Reviewed October 19, 2018 via mobile
    Whistle stop visit turned into longer stay!

    This place is welcoming and friendly. We were going to stop for a beer and abit of late lunch which turned into a longer visit. The staff are attentive but not overbearing. Gave us some local knowledge of the area to extend our night for...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank arnsidecath
    Stuart A, Owner at McLean's Pub, responded to this reviewResponded October 24, 2018

    Hi there, Thanks for the wonderful review of our pub and staff as well as of our great city. I do hope yiu made it back. Regardless, the next time you find yourself in Montreal, we'll be here to greet you. Cheers, Stuart

    Reviewed October 15, 2018 via mobile
    Excellent service, average food

    Excellent service, average food. I had fish and chips and it was not that good. The ambiance is great -- a happening place prior to a Habs game. The waitresses are good and attentive.More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank hayes_jd
    Stuart A, Owner at McLean's Pub, responded to this reviewResponded October 18, 2018

    Hi there, I am glad that everything else was good except for your fish and chips. I will speak to the chef. I am sorry, I wish I knew what went wrong. We get a fish delivery three times a week because we sell so...More

    Reviewed October 15, 2018
    A disappointment and bad experience

    Once they see that you have stopped consuming you're invited to pay the bill immediately to make place for other customers and it doesnt matter if you want to stay more or not. Either you still consume even if you're no longer hungry or thirsty...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank leouaz
    Stuart A, Owner at McLean's Pub, responded to this reviewResponded October 18, 2018

    Hi, I believe I might have been the person that spoke with you and your friend on the night of UFC 229. If it wasn't you, I will still continue with what happened on that particular night as it is a similar example. On that...More

    Reviewed August 19, 2018
    Liked this place a bunch

    We had a large group here and they were able to find space for us upstairs. Food was good and so were the drinks. Our group had a nice time here and the service was really good.

    Date of visit: February 2018
    Thank Concertgoer54
    Stuart A, Owner at McLean's Pub, responded to this reviewResponded August 21, 2018

    Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and for all of the kind words. I hope you pop in again the next time you are in Montreal. Cheers, Stuart

    Reviewed July 31, 2018
    Quick stop for dinner

    We were struggling to find somewhere to eat in the rain and opted just for diving into this pub for a drink whilst we thought about what to do. Once our drinks arrived and we started seeing food go past us to other tables, we...More

    Date of visit: May 2018
    Thank nikki317
    Stuart A, Owner at McLean's Pub, responded to this reviewResponded August 1, 2018

    Hi there, Thank you for popping in and I am very happy you stayed. Thank you, as well, for writing this review! I hope you will visit us again. Take good care, Stuart

    Reviewed July 25, 2018
    The Best Caesar (liquid version) Ever - Food Decent Too

    We lucked into finding this place and after the first Bloody Mac Caesar, we went back every day for one or two. There were 3 or 4 slices of bacon on the Caesar with dill pickles, it had horseradish in it and whatever else, it...More

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank ClaudetteP119
    Stuart A, Owner at McLean's Pub, responded to this reviewResponded July 26, 2018

    Hi Claudette, I am so happy to hear your endorsement of our Bloody Mac. It makes me want to belly up to the bar and order one. Thanks for taking the time to review us. Cheers, Stuart

    Reviewed July 8, 2018
    Excellent Fish and Chips

    My wife and I were looking for a nice Irish pub for lunch and came upon McLean's so we decided to stop in. The place is large with plenty of tables and chairs and we had no problem getting seated and waited on. The World...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank DavidfromPA
    Stuart A, General Manager at McLean's Pub, responded to this reviewResponded July 9, 2018

    Hey David, Thank you for reviewing us and taking the time to give your readers a fair amount of info about or place and your experience. I am very pleased that you and your wife enjoyed yourselves. I hope you visit us again the next...More

    Reviewed June 30, 2018
    Stopped for a beer and came back next day

    We stopped in for a drink after walking back from the Old Town and sat at the bar. Kenny the bartender greeted us as if we were old friends and by the time we left we felt we were. Kenny made my wife a "special...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank Notanewbe
    Stuart A, Owner at McLean's Pub, responded to this reviewResponded July 2, 2018

    Hi there, Thank you so much for sharing your experience at McLean's and with Kenny to everyone on Trip Advisor! Kenny is a great ambassador to the pub as well as to our city. He exemplifies what we try to do, create memorable experiences. Like...More

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    Melissa B
    February 24, 2017|
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    Response from Stuart A | Property representative |
    Hi, Yes, by law our establishment is 18 years and older. We are a bar that serves food (and has lottery video machines) and not a restaurant that serves alcohol. Sorry, wish we could have you visit us. Cheers, Stuart
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