C. Whitney
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Pub Wolf & Workman impressed in all the ways a top-rated restaurant should. The food, drinks, service, location, ambiance, and value; all excellent!
We made reservations well in advance for a Thursday evening at 7:30 PM. Upon arrival, we were greeted courteously and promptly seated in a dining room. There was a terrace at the back, which looked great and was full of people enjoying the good vibe.
The whole place was lively, with a vibrant buzz, but somehow it also felt warm, inviting and relaxed, as any place calling itself a pub should feel. The inside had an aesthetically pleasing mix of old-world, even luxurious charm, with a nice modern twist. Trendy, yes, but cozy, too.
Our server was very good. Prompt. Friendly. Bilingual. She listened and engaged and gave us bang-on recommendations. It was busy and she had several tables, but she was positive, attentive and readily available all evening. Great job!
The cocktails were on point. A Coconut Marmalade Horchata and a Wild Strawberry Margarita. I also had a nice pour of Murphy's Irish Stout. All were excellent.
We started with a delicious Howard Scotch Egg with maple syrup sausage, Branston chutney and arugula. Fantastic!
For our mains, we sampled from their famous "Pie Shoppe" and had the popular Chicken Pot Pie and Beef Stroganoff Pie. They were amazing. Eye-poppingly humongous and perfectly prepared. Which is better is a matter of personal preference (esp. re: chicken vs. beef), but in our opinion the Beef Stroganoff Pie was extra-delicious and peerless.
The Wolf & Workman left a great impression as a hospitable, somewhat upscale pub-style restaurant with a great offerings and a very nice blend of British/Quebecois vibe, right in the heart of Old Montreal.