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

C$14 - C$34

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks

CUISINES

Bar, Pub, Canadian

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Table Service

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angela2625

33 reviews

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Smoke and mirrors…horrible

Left this place 4-7 minutes ago and I couldn’t write this review fast enough. The worst service AND food we have ever experienced! They were incredibly busy, we understood completely. It took, no exaggeration 40+ minutes to get a waitress to take our food order....No big deal we figured it was going to be worth the wait. Absolutely inedible food and even worse the staff.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Hi Angela, I am very sorry to hear this but I thank you for submitting your review. I'd love to know more of when you were there and who served you. I would really appreciate hearing more if you wouldn't mind emailing me. I would...More

traceyah2018

10 reviews

Reviewed October 1, 2023

If this was a pub in the UK I would report it to the Food Standards Agency.

Very poor experience at Mcleans in Montreal just before taking a flight back to the UK. I've read the other reviews left by customers who thought the food was terrible. I can confirm that it surely is. The fries were oily and soggy. I too...was unsure whether they were sweet potato or white potato chips cooked in ten day old oil. I couldn't decide! The Spencer steak, onions and bun were resting in oil. I remember the food for all the wrong reasons and I felt sick from it on the way home. I looked around at the other unfortunates eating at the pub and all the food looked as bad as what was in front of me. In the days of old pubs like this could treat passing customers badly and no-one would know about it. Now, with reviews it's a different matter. If this was a pub in the UK I would report it to the Food Standards Agency.More

Date of visit: September 2023

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Hi Tracey, I am so terribly sorry for your experience with us. Your frustration is completely understandable. This is not the norm for us and you can see that by the vast majority of our reviews on Tripadvisor. Regardless, it was your reality and I...More

andre s

68 reviews

Reviewed May 10, 2023

Always nice and tasty

If you know the staff, service is much better. Fries and chips ar fresh and tasty. Not the best place for tourists.More

Date of visit: August 2022

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Hey Andre, Thanks for the review. I would really love to know more about how you think we could improve for tourists. Much of our business is based upon tourists already, but if it could be improved, all the better for us. Yes, regulars are...More

smhr

229 reviews

Reviewed April 22, 2023

Good place to hang out

We had a team get together here. The staff was very pleasant and friendly. The food was good. There were vegetarian options available

Date of visit: April 2023

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Hey there, Thanks for the great review. I must admit, we do not have enough vegetarian options, but it is something that we are working on. Hope to see you again! Cheers, Stuart

Kurt W

185 reviews

Reviewed February 28, 2023

Our home away from home in Montreal

Due to the proximity to our hotel (Marriott Chateau Champlain), McLean's Pub is always our first stop upon arriving in Montreal and is usually where you can find us after a busy day of shopping and sightseeing. Sometimes we stop just for a drink, sometimes...for a snack or full meal at incredibly reasonable prices, but we're always warmly welcomed and enjoy both the conversation and the great service provided by the staff.More

Date of visit: February 2023

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Hey Kurt, Thanks so much for making us your local when you are in Montreal. That's what we want to be to everyone that walks through our doors - warm, friendly and welccoming! Our staff make the difference and thanks for shouting them out. Cheers,...More

S S

81 reviews

Reviewed January 22, 2023

Good basic pub

It's not fancy like some but is very much a pub where you can get a solid drink and a meal. Upstairs was much quieter than the lower level.

Date of visit: January 2023

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Hi there, Thanks for taking the time to visit us and review us. I hope to see you again in the future. Cheers, Stuart

Mobile09377038218

2 reviews

Reviewed January 22, 2023 via mobile

Louise is a rockstar!!

Great atmosphere, beautiful decor and our waitress Louise was just such a cool and down to earth person that it really made our afternoon!!!

Date of visit: January 2023

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Hey there, Thanks for the kind words. I hope you get a chance to visit us again. Cheers, Stuart

tomandmegs

1 review

Reviewed November 16, 2022

Fantastic service - friendly atmosphere!

We stopped in here for some football and very much appreciated the fabulous service by Chemika so much that we came back a second night. The wings were tasty. The environment is relaxed/casual and friendly. Thanks for giving us a comfortable and welcoming place to...watch some American football on our trip. We'll be back in the future!More

Date of visit: November 2022

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Hey guys, Thank you so much for visiting us and then taking the time to tell the world about our place. All we want to be is friendly and welcoming spot. A great team is key. Chemika is amazing and I'm glad not only we...More

John G

319 reviews

Reviewed September 26, 2022

Best Chili north of the Red River!

We stopped into McLeans just because we were tired and wanted to sit at a bar. No great expectations. Glad we did. This place is friendly, clean, lively, with great food and drink. The bartender, Dave, I think, was a great source of information and...very good at his job. As the place filled up soon after we got there, the staff was very very busy, but we had a great time. Now, the food. We ordered the $6 Chili Dog on Dave's recommendation. Jameson Chili, so it says on the menu. This is the best chili I've had in a long time. Really hit the spot. You know for sure that the next time we come north of the border, we'll be visiting McLeans.More

Date of visit: September 2022

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Hi John, That was one amazing review. Thank you for all of the details. I will make sure the Dave sees this and I'll tell the chef that you loved the Chili! Here's hoping you make it up your soon. Stuart

alwong2000

65 reviews

Reviewed September 13, 2022

Been coming for years and will continue to be loyal customer!

Wonderful staff with many long time members. Great food, especially the burgers, lemon-pepper wings, fries, and butter chicken poutine! Great place to grab a drink and watch a game

Date of visit: August 2022

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Hiya, Thanks for that amazing review! Cheers, Stuart

ScottR0963

14 reviews

Reviewed September 4, 2022 via mobile

Great pub - great staff

Fantastic Irish pub - and does a great job catering to Premiere League fans. Bartender was so helpful getting the games on. Waitress was attentive and the food and beer were great. Highly recommend!

Date of visit: September 2022

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Hey Scott, Thanks very much for the kind words. I hope you make it back to the pub soon. Cheers, Stuart

Moondoggie1957

574 reviews

Reviewed August 17, 2022

Great neighbourhood pub!

We went to McLean's to watch the race during Grand Prix weekend as we were unable to get race day tickets. The staff was friendly, the food was tasty and the beer was cold. What more could you ask for. We liked the place so...much, that we dropped in later that night for drinks.More

Date of visit: June 2022

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Hey there, Thanks a million for the kind words. We really appreciate it. Sorry you didn't get tickets but I'm glad we made your day that much better. Cheers, Stuart

U1899NXnigels

15 reviews

Reviewed August 4, 2022 via mobile

The only pub we visited more than once

Good beer. Baseball on TV. Buzz. Three things we were looking for in a pub during our three days in Montreal. This is why we returned to McLeans. Service was good. Not expensive. Central.on Peel Street.

Date of visit: August 2022

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Hey there, Thanks so much for sharing your review with the world! We'll keep doing what we do to the best of our ability. Hope you visit us and our great city again, Stuart

sharrongeg

2,149 reviews

Reviewed August 4, 2022

Great service nd good drinks

Our server was Gabrielle and she was terrific. Quick on her feet and knew the area really well. Atmosphere is very traditional pub like with dark wood tables. Stopped here for a couple of drinks before starting the walk up to Park Mont Royal. Draft...beer was $7.61 and a large pour of chardonnay was $13. We enjoyed the hour we spent at McLeans.More

Date of visit: August 2022

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Hi Sharon, Thanks so much for your kind words and for shouting out Gab. She is great. Take good care, Stuart

James S

2 reviews

Reviewed May 20, 2022 via mobile

Worst place I've been into

Stopped at this pub after getting off the city tour bus for a couple of drinks and something to eat, I wish we walked passed the place. Drinks came after a long wait and my wife's fish and chips that she ordered was the most...disgusting dish of food that I have ever seen let alone eat it.I asked the server if the chips were sweet potato or ordinary potato they looked like something pulled out of the bin and the fish was so over fried the batter was dripping in oil in fact there was hardly any fish to be had. If I had given that dish of food to the rough sleepers they would have thrown it away.I have drunk and eaten in Irish pubs all over the world and this place has to be the worst.IRISH it is not.thank goodness I was on holiday and I don't have to go any where near this place again . SharpieMore

Date of visit: May 2022

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Hi Sharpie, I think my response on your Google review summed it all up. Again, I am sorry for your horrible experience. We don't claim to be Irish, people claim us to be Irish. We are a public house in Irish, Scottish, English and UK...More

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