McKibbin’s

We stumbled upon this place and oh my god it was amazing. We mostly wanted a Guinness on tap, but saw the food and stayed for dinner. Highlight was the Sunday prime rib special - probably the best I’ve ever eaten. We also enjoyed the burger, salmon and lobster grilled cheese.

A beautiful historic pub with a fantastic vibe and a delicious bison burger (just like I remember it from 20 years earlier!) We came here for comedy on the second floor - that was so much fun! Be sure to come early to get good seats and be aware because of the age of the building to arrive early The staff were so fantastic and helpful for those in our group with reduced mobility - thank you!

A great atmosphere Irish pub. They have on the menu - unfortunately, only on the menu anymore - a challenge for their Guineiniss record book hot wings. Dear management: please, either make it worth it and give some reward for the challenge or remove the challenge from the menu. Anyways, the Guinness record book hot wings were really good. Very hot spicy, but tasty spicy and good too. I'd highly recommend trying it. They have live music during the evening.

Rocked up for live comedy and had a 10/10 experience. The MC was hilarious, service amazing at the table so you could relax and enjoy the entertainment. Highly recommend you get there for a laugh and good night out

Great time at McKibbin’s! You must check out Monday Comedy (MTL Comedy Club) also on Monday night at McKibbin’s. It was great to enjoy great food and comedy on the same night. We ordered the 1/2 McKibbin’s burger, substituted with salad instead of chips and the Quincy’s Quesadillas (roasted veggies). The Raspberry Mojito mocktail was a refreshing treat. Both tasted awesome. When we visit Montreal again will come back to McKibbin’s.

We love this place, the atmosphere is amazing. You feel in a real Irish pub. The staff is very friendly, the food is very good. We had family visiting from Mexico and we ended up going 3 times because they just loved everything about it. I prefer the main floor, I believe the other floors are noisier. The only “but” that I have is the Diet Coke :( it is very bad, no gas or taste at all. But it’s a good excuse to get a cider instead haha.

McKibbin’s is hands down one of the best pubs in downtown Montreal. Every time I come here, I’m reminded why it’s such a classic. The atmosphere is exactly what you’d want from a proper pub — warm, lively, and welcoming whether you’re with friends, coworkers, or just stopping in for a pint. The food is always solid pub fare done right. Portions are generous, everything is tasty, and it pairs perfectly with their great beer selection. Speaking of which, their variety of beers and whiskies is excellent — there’s always something new to try, along with all the favorites. The staff deserve a shoutout too. Service is friendly and efficient, even when the place is packed, which it often is thanks to the great vibe. Whether you’re there to watch a game, enjoy live music, or just relax with good company, the team keeps the experience smooth and enjoyable. It’s the kind of spot that feels like a staple in Montreal nightlife. Great drinks, hearty food, and an unbeatable atmosphere — McKibbin’s is always worth a visit.

We went to McKibbins to see a comedy show and the whole experience was great! The people are welcoming and friendly. The MC was hilarious. We didn't try all the appetizing food that is on the menu. We did try the nachos and they were delicious. The only disappointment was there was no Guiness beer available. Bummer! However I tried the Irish red they had and it was good. We will definitely go back..

I ended up going to this Irish pub twice in one weekend because my family ended up having a pretty great time there! It's a fairly large space with seating out front as well as a downstairs bar area and an upstairs area that then opens up to a small backyard area! The music was pretty ok, nothing I wouldn't expect from a local bar. However, on the Sunday night I was there, there was a live singer/guitarist in the main area, which candidly I could have done without. Lots of TVs with sports on to watch. The staff was nice as well and I enjoyed wine, an espresso martini and a very large glass of cider. I'm writing this review mainly because this might have been some of the best poutine I've ever had, flavor wise. The curry was really something and we ate every last fry and piece of cheese. I would come back here just for their poutine.

Irish eateries in M cities - 2 of 2 I have always wanted to eat Irish food in Montreal. Montreal has had a thriving Irish community centered mostly in Pointe-Charles but, like other European groups, they've disbanded little by little and moved further out or to exurbia. I have an acquaintance with immigrant Irish parents whose family moved from Montreal to Chateauguay on the Rive Sud, which is practically in New York state! I once found an Irish pub (that's still there) located on St.-Denis, practically across from Pizzeria dei Compari. Their menu has always seemed spotty because they appear more focused on the pub than on the eatery. (Sure, the mark-up is better on booze than on food they have to cook.) Thus, it was back to the drawing board. I did find a place on the west side, in the Financial District and near McGill. Its name is McKibbin's Irish Pub and it's on Rue Bishop. I was excited that they featured shepherd's pie (which I was looking for), but not expecting too much. I did order it, along with a cup of coffee. The shepherd's pie was good, but not up there with some of the memorable ones I've eaten. Shepherd's pie that is just good is where the meat is by far the dominant flavor. The ones that are excellent have a more cohesive flavor, where you seemingly taste all of the ingredients simultaneously. I don't know if those are big shoes to fill since some restaurants have delivered. The service was indeed amicable and I got zero attitude for ordering coffee in a pub. The price was fair in the context of being in the Financial District. While there's nothing wrong with it, McKibbin's is not my cup of tea, either. It's darker and parts of it are louder because of the music and/or karaoke. For the quiet I was seeking, I sat in another area. Note that, like many restaurants in this area and on nearby Rue Crescent, they are up a short flight of steps from the sidewalk. It had snowed some and there was some slush on the steps. So, whether you're 25, 55, or 85, hold on to the railing. If I'm craving Irish food, it's to eat. I'm probably better off going to an Irish restaurant during the lunch hour. Again, McKibbin's is perfectly fine if you like Irish and pub food together with libations and the general ambiance. Since I'm not a Montrealer (shucks), I doubt I'll be going back. There are foods and ambiances in which to eat that I prefer more ... and that list in Montreal might be limitless. McKibbin's on Rue Bishop has a solid following and it's shown by reviews and ratings that are good.

Amazing old Irish pub since 1912 I believe. Many, many taps to choose from. Service was great. Local gathering spot for soccer games.

The coziest Irish pub with all the fixings! Solid food, great beer selection & friendly staff. We stumbled on this place walking to our hotel & we're SO glad we did. If we were local, we'd be here to watch every hockey game.

Astonishing service. I've never been served as quickly at a bar as I have here, and it was St. Patrick's Day. There were 3 people, including the bartender, serving drinks with a line out the door and I never had to wait even a second for a drink in nearly 4 hours there. Literally the fastest drink service I've seen in my life. Nice ambiance, friendly people, old wood and brick, great music, poutine guy in the back. Awesome.

The union that I belonged to had their Christmas party at this place. This was the first time that I've been to this pub which is surprising since when I was a student at Concordia, I never visited this place even though it is located close by to Concordia University (back then in my university days, I would go to Peel Pub). As I only had the food options ordered by the union, I can't really speak about how good the food is at McKibbin's Irish Pub since I wasn't really into the food that the union selected. I did like their chicken wings but will likely give their food a try the next time I decide to go to McKibbin's. I thought that the music being played was good and the type of music that I normally listen to (top 100 type of music). This place also has free WiFi.

Great Irish pub. Fresh Guinness, good bar set up, great pub food, live bands, shows NFL Football live on Sunday. I lived in New York for 20 years, so I know something about pubs. I do believe this is the best I have found in Montreal so far! Try it, let me know what you think.

So in my early days of visiting Montreal for business I had to research the best wings in the city. A few places came up and this was one of them. Needless to say, I've been here 5 times and I don't even live in Canada. I also haven't tried wings anywhere else. Lol. Here's why... Atmosphere/Appearance: I mean... it's a pub, true and true. Downstairs is more of a speakeasy where you do mostly drinking. Upstairs is the full-service restaurant, but still a very Irish bar indeed. Lol. For the warmer months there is an entire backyard-like section located outside which is where we sat the first time. The second time we sat right in the bar for happy hour, but the other 3 times were all carry-out because I wanted to eat in my room. It's always lively in here and certainly the place to watch all the sports games you want. Service: Natalie was our server the first time and she was okay... It took her a while to come back a couple of times, but it's all good. She was sweet and took great care of us otherwise. Caroline took care of us the 2nd time and since we were right in the bar there wasn't very far for her to walk for the things we needed. Lol. Food: I've only had wings here and for good reason. I've tried all 6 sauces (minus the wing challenge), them being Medium, Buffalo Hot, Thai Chili, Honey Garlic, Guinness BBQ, Lime & Steak Spice Dry Rub and my 2 favorites are the 2nd and 5th. With the Guinness BBQ you'll need a side of extra sauce because the amount they give you just isn't enough. The wings are also huge. They aren't rinkydink and one order will fill up the average man. Value: All prices in $CAD. Chicken wings never seem to be cheap, but this place is no exception. An order of 12 wings comes with a side of fries or salad for $21.00. That's a bit steep for sure, but... at least you get a side to come with it. The salad is an extra $3.00. Not bad, but I've come back 4 more times for the food so it must be worth it. In conclusion, do I really need to say anything? Lol. I will be back here this week since I fly there tomorrow and the following day. Thanks for reading.

My sister, bf and I went there and we order our food. But our food was received super late and all we order was cheese sticks and 2 poutines... how long does it take to make... and the bar wasn't full at all. My bf's beer went flat by the time we got the food... Our waitress was super slow too, and when we tried to wave her down and she completely ignore us. Another waiter just jumped scared my bf when grabbing his empty glass, without warning him.. Not impressed. Not going back, that I can tell you.

Went for a quick bite was wowed by their nachos! Nice pub environment. Our waitress was friendly.

Awesome Irish pub in Montreal! We were looking for a change of pace from all the local bars/clubs. The staff was exceptional! The bouncer, bartenders and servers made us feel right at home. We even ended up taking shots with them. We ordered chicken strips and fries. They were awesome! Definitely not your usual frozen chicken. We could tell it was fresh. Highly recommended for beers and great bar food!

On my last visit here, we sat by the window on the main floor. Service was excellent, loved our server. Come a bit later in the evening, we were told that a band was coming in and we would lose our table. The place was pretty busy now, and no other tables were available on the main floor, so we had to go into the basement. Luckily there was a table, but If there hadn't been? Bit of a weird system. Food was not great at all. Very boring, bland. The loaded nachos were just weird. The meat was too sweet.

This is a review of their Monday Trivia Night. It was my first time going to a trivia night so I wasn't expecting much but I did have some issues with the way it was organized. -It was loud and the host never circled the room so everyone could hear equally -They didn't stop cheaters -They didn't have categories for the subjects of the questions asked -They weren't organized so it took longer than it should have to get through all the questions Issues I had with the service: -The waitress got mixed up a lot. Didn't know which drinks went to whom and incorrectly billed some of my friends. -Slow even though the place wasn't that packed when we started ordering. Food choices were eh and expensive. Their drinks were very standard. I know this is kind of a staple if you go to Concordia or live in the area, but it's very standard to me. Wouldn't go out of my way to visit.

A surprisingly clean pub near Concordia University. We stopped in for a late lunch and were greeted by a friendly staff person who appeared to be taking a break by the door but still wanted to be welcoming. I definitely appreciated that! I had a properly pulled Guinness and fish and chips. The fish was better than the chips, but I can be pretty picky about chips. The menu had a good selection of pub food, so I'll check it out again the next time I'm in Montreal. We sat on the back patio, which was great for a summer afternoon. The service was prompt and courteous. Good prices on the drinks and food, so I'll be back!

McKibbins used to have the best veggie burgers in town, but I'm sad to report that is no longer the case. I had someone bring me one as takeout today and it was nothing like the veggie burger I've been eating there for years. I assumed it was a Beyond Burger (it looks, tastes, smells, and gives me the telltale stomach ache that beyond burgers always do) but I got I touch via Facebook and was told it wasn't... It occurred to me that, even worse, it might me the terrible Lightlife burger - buts there's no way this is a "real veggie burger" as I was told.

I had the club sandwich with ceasar salad. It was good. There's a terrace in the summer which is nice. The cheese fingers are good too.

The staff is amazing. First Kevin is the guy to talk too the friendliest and most authentic guy. Went to attend my friends comedy show. And was lucky enough to meet the staff here. The atmosphere was cozy with an Irish pub feel and decor. They have great happy hour specials for drinks and pints. Starting at $4-$8 depending what you would like. They have an outside patio area which you could hang out on and enjoy the area and night. They have decent restrooms also. They also had a good menu in case you were hungry with decent prices also. I really enjoyed the live music, and they also have a fantasy sports league also upstairs. It's a great environment and feels nice ! I would recommend for a drink at happy hour with food and to enjoy the music they also have great TVs for the sports events that play also. Which is a bonus and you can request them to change to any sport that you like to watch too. Great staff

I remember passing by McKibbin's when wanting a change of pace from Hurley's a block away. They get a lot right in terms of Irish pubs, the decor, music and feel is spot-on. The last 2 time I went was for trivia night on a Monday, did not know what to expect but seemed like fun. Our group came in second out of 8 groups, the questions were much harder than I thought, especially the music ones. As for the food, I got a plate of Nachos with Chicken on top $18+4, so a bit pricey but it's more than enough for a couple of people. I got to also try the frickles (fried pickles), which is ok but just a novelty food for me. Seeing as how it was busy, it was actually quite hard to flag the waitress for another beer, had to pay for my first drink upfront (?), and had trouble flagging anyone for a second beer. So when trivia night ended, people were queuing up to pay. My last visit was a lot less hectic, just a quiet evening, a co-worker re-commended the shepherd's pie. This is not something I would normally take since i normally fear it's frozen/re-heated but I was pleasantly surprised. It hit the spot on a cold autumn night.

I have been at this location twice: 1)st patty's day- which was a lot of fun with live music- and decent Irish buffet. 2) Trivia night on Mondays- this visit- We were a generally a large group of 13- we had made reservations for a group two days in advance. I was disappointed to see the Trivia did not start in time (@8 pm)- more like 20 mins late. There were 3 rounds of questions that were redic hard- a combination of fill in the blanks, multiple choice. The questions were mostly history heavy, no current events, pop culture, or science. I did enjoy the music round though. One thing-I did not appreciate was that people were cheating using their cell phones- lets be true to the sport- if you are here to play trivia- be real about it don't cheat- we are all here to have a good time! The trivia master wasn't strict about it-cant do much about it then. To make matters worse service wasn't that great -our waitress seemed overwhelmed and kept on waiting long enough for a simple drink order. I got a glass of Murphy. I was still waiting around for her to take my food order- which she did once I flagged her down at the cash! I tried the beef flank steak salad (by far not that great- it was slices of medium rare flank that had a weird marinade served on a bed of olive oil and parmesan drenched arugula. I also had the sweet and sour chicken wings that came with carrots, celery,ranch dip and fries- This dish was pretty good except the sauce on the wings were a tad tarte. When it came to paying our tabs- it took long and we had to remind our waitress of our orders several times. Overall, I am happy I got to experience Montreal trivia and cross it off my bucket list- definitely does not match Chicago caliber trivia nights- especially McKibbins- other than the 8 pm Monday timing that is a convenience- I won't be coming back here for trivia but will be there for St. Pattys (hence my 3 stars for 2 stars for trivia)!

I've been to this Mckibbins so many times that I've lost count. Whether for a quick drink after uni or to dance on the second floor, i've always had a good time in groups! The food is quantity over quality. They only have one type of cider (Mystique) which is the worst one so that sucks - even Reggie's (Concordia's campus bar) has way more variety! Went back recently for a quiz night last Monday. Was so excited as I'd never been before but I was completely let down and left irritated with a strong headache!! It was so noisy that it was hard to hear and understand the questions, and the questions were impossibly hard so it made it boring. The only fun rounds were the picture rounds, the music rounds and multiple choice because we didn't need to strain ourselves trying to hear the guy mumbling out the questions at the front of the bar while we sat at the back. Quiz night would be awesome IF AND ONLY IF they posted the questions on the TVs around the bar so that we don't need to strain ourselves trying to hear or they spoke up. Shushing people shouldn't be a thing at a bar. Also, sort the questions into categories and make them more relevant!!! Unless you were over 35, you weren't likely to know the answers! Again, fun in theory but boring in reality.

Who would have thought that, as a Philly native, one of my favorite Irish Pubs would be in Montreal? Well, God, for one. Cú Chulainn for two? Let me just write out how this went down and see if you can count where each of the five stars came in: Arrived at the basement speakeasy section to meet some friends. Find that they have met and are talking to the bizarro Canadian versions of themselves. Order drinks and fries. Both are great after a day of walking around and also drinking. Reed, the best bartender in French Canada (bless her heart) is slinging drinks and cheering us on as we play the box. Are you not familiar with the box? Well, it's a simple group dice game where, at the end, the loser pays for a round of drinks for all of the other players. We hang out at McKibbin's for about 3 hours because of our luck streak with the box, and then happen to meet some filmmakers who are in town for the Fantasia Film Festival, after which we are invited to see their film (Lake Michigan Monster, it's pretty great) and get invited to the afterparty the following evening. But, not before I return to McKibbin's to throw down on the Rim Reaper Challenge, 12 ghost-pepper sauced wings that would destroy the colon of a lesser man, which the bar patrons had mentioned casually the day before. Well, you know me, Yelposphere. I don't shuck challenges from dangerous foods. I ate possibly the hottest wings I'd ever had (and I've eaten some stupidly hot things) only to continue to party through the night, end up at a nightclub while still wearing my "You Completed the Rim Reaper Challenge" shirt, and dancing my ass off, returning home to pass out and regret nothing as I lay in bed recovering from the best decisions I'd ever made in my life. Pro-tip: Seriously though, don't combine spicy food challenges with binge drinking. The hangover is an out of body experience.

Gord and I had supper last night at McKibbin's Irish Pub . It's a cute spot. Gord ordered the Belfast Chicken Wings with no sauce.  The wings were HUGE and they were delicious (I had one). I had Creamy Bushmill's Whiskey Chicken and it too was delicious.  I'd get it and the wings again.   When we were leaving, a singer was just starting. The sign on the door could be a bad influence on Gord ... "Beer:  So much more than just a breakfast drink." Allison was our server and she took good care of us.

Friendly service but the wings are really small, especially for the price. Other than that was okay

Situated in downtown Montreal in Bishop street, this is one of the many Irish Pub we have here in Montreal. I went there on the lunch hour with a friend just to enjoy the nice short summer weather that we have here in Montreal. Weekday, lunch hour, there wasn't many people, we took a table at the back in their terrace. It was very relaxing, not much noise, getting your dose of vitamin D. I ordered a cider and their chicken tikka masala. I know right? Indian food in an Irish pub? What is this madness? But apparently they're famous for their curry, go figure. Anyway, drinks always good, if you're a beer person, they have good tap beer there; as you can see, I'm not a beer person but the cider was decent. Now the main dish; the chicken was very tender. I would've love the curry to be a bit stronger; me personally I found it a bit soft. No complaints on the rice. Overall it was a very chill lunch break experience. Fun fact: to try once in a life time: Irish pub + saint-patty's day. Apparently it's nuts. Gotta reserve in advance though.

Great little pub. Seems like it's in an old house. Has a main floor and a downstairs. Seat yourself. Very maritime feel, feels like Halifax. Typical pub fare - wings, poutine, nachos, beers Seems loud when you first get it, but doesn't take much to adjust. Anglophones totally fine here.

Good food, good drinks, good location, good price. If you are looking to dance to live music in Montréal, this is the place!

Good place for drinks. Guinness is tasty and decent food options. Great bartenders. Live music often and good atmosphere- classic Irish pub

With our infernal winters, if you are ever in the mood for the best Shepherd's Pie and the best-poured Guinness in Montreal, then this is the spot for you! Prices are very reasonable and the food, while limited in variety and completely centered on pub grub, is excellent. I've never had a bad burger, sandwich, steak or aforementioned Shepherd's Pie here, ever. It's exactly the sort of place you either come with a friend and hang out and have these great conversations long into the evening or you come here alone for a late lunch if you have an hour to yourself and you're in the neighborhood, while studying or reading a book. Service is friendly and quick, the staff here are pretty young and most of them are students at Concordia University, next door. Hockey nights here are crazy and the Thursday and Friday 5 a 7 crowd can be quite loud. Friday and Saturday nights are ALWAYS busy, you'd be lucky to find a table or booth. They now have franchises and there is a McKibbons out in the West Island as well as St. Laurent Street (taking over the old Shed Cafe). I still think the Bishop Street location is the best. In general, a great place to grab a bite and a drink with a friend.

We were in the neighbourhood and wanted some burger. The burger and fries are just like any pub burger and fries. We saw the really really spicy chicken wings on the menu and decided to try them. OMFG, they were so spicy, I couldn't even talk after just one bite. Same goes for my friends. It was a unforgettable experience for sure. However, I still won't consider going back to there. Food wasn't good, simple as that.

A cozy Irish pub on Bishop street right next to Concordia University. McKibbins is a great bar to watch the Canadiens play - or just indulge in some pints and whiskey! Known for having one of the best hamburgers in town - if you have an appetite just order the Deluxe Burger and be ready for feast. Another wacky - but great menu item is the curry poutine. Get it with grilled chicken and it's a pseudo-curry chicken, served with fries and cheese curds. You'll love it. Finally - if you have a stomach of steel, you can join me and many other patrons on the "Wall of Flame". It's a chicken wing challenge where you must eat 12 of the hottest wings in town. Made with ghost peppers - this dirty dozen of wings require you to sign a waiver before you can even start. In return, you'll get your name written on their wall - and a funky t-shirt to show off your win to all. My tip to you all: Don't drink your beer to dowse the heat - order a glass of milk, and ice-cream off the menu (why do you think it's there!) and take that instead. Expect the pain to continue hours later (thus the name - Rim Reaper...) During the summer months the back is opened up and you can enjoy your meal on the back patio enjoying the Montreal heat

I've came here twice in the past week and had two complete different experiences. Both times, we were two and sat on the terrasse in the back. The first time around, we had no problem for the service but the second time, it took forever to get the attention of our waitress, forever to get the menu, longer than forever to get our food menu (the waitress came back twice to ask us about our drink order and each time we'd asked her for a food menu but shed forget...). Food wise, I've tried the fried pickles, the spicy cheddar sticks, the McKibbins burger and their bangers and mash. The fried pickles were amazing,very crunchy on the outside and warm and juicy on the inside. The sourness of the pickles cut through the fattiness of the fried layer perfectly. The spicy cheddar sticks on the other hand were much more richer, with oozing cheddar cheese inside and a crispy coating. It came with a spicy creamy dipping sauce which I found made the sticks hard to eat due to the amount of creaminess. The sticks were also falling apart from the melted cheese inside. Would have been nice if the fried cheddar was made from fresh squeaky cheddar instead. The bangers and mash were definitely a hit for me despite the dry sausage (the gravy overcame the case of the dry sausage). The mashed potatoes were buttery, the gravy nice and rich, and the thinly sliced fried onions delicious! The burger on the other hand, was too dry making it almost difficult to eat, the patty was nicely seasoned (i tasted cumin) but it was so dry that it was hard to enjoy). Overall, dishes are a hit or miss. Make sure to stay with the classic Irish dishes!

I used to live this place. I went here last sunday with a couple of friends. I asked the server for a manu and she basically blew my secret and told everyone that I didnt need it cz I wasnt drining anyway. I didnt wanna tell my friends the news that way. Put me in a tight spot. I have never had this kind of experience here before and was one of my favourite spots to go to but that is all coloured now and all I can think about id my last experience there. Doubt I'll be going here again.

I always have a great time when I go here. I go with the same group of friends, and we order the same thing. Hamburgers. And they do them well! Do not order the fire wings. Two of my friends did despite repeated warnings by the waitress, and snot started running out of four nostrils at the same time. It was disgusting. Yet quite hysterical. I need to find new friends to take here... So they can try the wings;))

We came across this pub when we were walking the length of St. Catherine. The food was really good and the mixed spirits were strong. I got the Beef Nachos and they were addicting! I wanted to come back here every day we were in town. The place was clean and the service was good.

I agree with Julia D's review so hard. I have 2 decades of great and blurry memories from McKibbins at this point (don't worry about the math, just let it go ;). From relaxing beers with smart peers and profs downstairs, carrying on the inspiring conversations we had started in class with an extra dash of ale, to crazy ladies night dance parties on the top floor where time does not exist. In my experience, this is not a gastropub or a destination bar for beer nerds or food snobs. They serve the classic pub pints and hearty eats, and they serve them well and kindly, and the mixed crowd seem to find each other entertaining. This is just a fun, quality, classic pub in the downtown Concordia area and sometimes that's everything you need.

This was your typical Irish pub with typical food and drink. What was nice was the 1 man band playing his guitar and filling the bar with tunes. Friendly bartenders and good service.

We had a few pints here and it was a great choice. Awesome service and good food. During the day it was pretty empty which was nice, and we just lingered around trying to figure out our day during lunch.

Oh McKibbins. I have been coming here since I've been old enough to get into bars. It is quite popular with the McGill and Concordia crowd but despite that it doesn't have the feel of a student bar. You'll often find people of different ages enjoying a drink here. The bar is spread out over three floors. The first two floors are more of a pub while the third one has a dance floor and is a hybrid of a club and a pub. There is live music on weekends and in general the vibe here is pretty good. Being an Irish pub you can expect typical bar food like fish and chips and burgers. In general the food is pretty good here and consistent. Last time I came I had a burger which was pretty enjoyable. If you're feeling brave (or crazy depending on how you look at it) you can take their Reaper Wings challenge which involves consuming 12 super spicy (think thermonuclear level of spice). If you succeed you get a t-shirt and your name on the Wall of Fame. Tread lightly though because the spice level is very intense. If you're looking for a casual and laid back night out then McKibbin's is the place to come for that. It has good food, reasonable prices and overall the experience here is pretty enjoyable. I have been here many times and always enjoy myself when I come.

Awesome place. Except the Rim Reaper will hunt you down. Tasty food. I enjoy it everytime. Nice environment.

I am not one to just go to a bar or pub to have a drink but I stop by this spot often with my co-workers for lunch on Fridays because it's a great place to have a beer over lunch. They have some very tasty choices. Here are some of my favs: -Titanic Burger with flavours and size just as gigantic as the ship. -Guinness Burger.... just try it :) -Bison Burger

Ordered the bison burger Bread: burnt (almost) Burger: no taste of freshness, dry and overly cooked Beer: I enjoy stout beer and I liked the Murphy's here too Very average in sum.

Better than previously posted service & food We split the bison burger w/frites & plate of vegs Very nice & fresh! Loud but that figures for a pub I'd go back!

This is a review of their nightlife - NOT their food. AH! This place was amazing! I had the best time ever! ((The entire experience reminded me of "The Irish Pub" by The High Kings - "Whever you go around the world, you'll find an Irish Pub!")) A group of us were in Montreal roaming the streets trying to find a bar to hang out in and maybe do some dancing later on. It was frigid outside and we literally walked in front of McKibbin's and said "eff it - lets go in". We walked downstairs following a big sign that said "Speakeasy". Metallica "Enter Sandman" was playing so I was pumped. Irish Pub with Metallica - WIN! The bartender was SUPER friendly and gave us information about other local places to visit depending on what we were looking for. Before ending our conversation the bartender said, "Why don't you guys have a look upstairs - we have two more floors. See if you like it". So we marched our behinds upstairs and saw the crowd, tables, and another bar. It was definitely busier area. We grabbed a table and enjoyed our drinks while conversing. Then, two of our friends came to our table expressing a dire need to go to the 3rd floor. What could it be? It was a complete dance area! Ah! And the DJ was SO legit! He played a variety of tunes, but there was a definite heavy Latin influence on his selections. Reggaeton and a bunch of pop songs from the States and Europe - so great! I wear a Fitbit and I hit 10k steps from dancing between the hours of 12 am to 2 am. Uh-Maze-Ing! This place had it all! So happy to have come across this place.

Absolute shithole. First point - as an Englishman first, Irishman and Cornishman second this is NOT a pub. A pub is short for 'public house'. Charging at the door negates that term altogether. What this place is what is known colloquially in the UK as a 'dive'. On approach you are greeted with not one, not two but three bouncers - more evidence of the quality of this place. Up a dark flight of stairs you are asked to fork over $35 for unlimited beer; watered down I have on good authority. Unprovoked, I was jabbed in the chest by someone yelling at me to pay for the privilege. There are a plethora of other great bars and actual pubs in the city. Canadians are an incredibly friendly and lovely bunch. It's just a shame a minority ruin it for the rest. No-one was around on a peak day of the weekend in a student neighborhood. All the signs suggest avoiding this place which I hope you do too.

Yo it took the waitress 55 mins to bring me a bill of $8. Like girl I don't even wanna pay can we get it together I'm about to walk. She is my 13th reason

Before going there, I read some of the reviews. They were bang on. First time there and found a good at home feel in the place. Lively crowd and good service. The food was great (steak and kidney pie) and a good beer. My date got the McGibbin's burger and a glass of wine. Everything was good overall except for the wine selection. Only one choice of red and white. Definitely not a place for wine lovers.

I wasn't expecting a pub-crawl on my visit to Montreal, haven't done that in years but somehow that is what naturally occurred on my Memorial weekend excursion to the city. McKibbins is not located in the trendy Crescent St area but on the somewhat quieter Rue Bishop. The warmth of the wood paneled interior is inviting and immediately you feel comfortable in this well appointed, pub decorated space. I noticed 1664 Whit on tap, a French wheat beer seldom seen in many pubs. I ordered it post haste and thoroughly enjoyed my rare find, you certainly don't see it in the States that often for sure. My beer was followed by a Bison burger, Pub "Chip Fries" and salad, I was more than satisfied with the over all quality and flavor, it arrived quickly even though it was busy due to a soccer match that evening. The food, service and overall experience was above average, translation, I will no doubt revisit McKibbin's on future Montreal pup-crawls!

I really liked this place! staff was nice and the crowd is pretty cool. Mainly university students. There are 3 floors; Main floor has live music. Downstairs is pretty small but upstairs is pretty big, there's a dancefloor. I will definitely be add this place to my "chill spots"

Good bar in Montreal. Very cool to be in a very Irish pub with French accents all around. I agree with the last two posts, the pub grub is indeed delicious, I enjoyed their shepherd's pie, which is ground beef and corn in a braised stock and scented with rosemary topped with homemade mashed potatoes and served with a small green salad. Wash down all of the goodness with one of their many tap beers. They have live music pretty much daily and have a quiz night Mondays.