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- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 3 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
30 reviews for Hurley's Irish Pub
Review Highlights
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"...place for an old pub feel with live music and good drinks." In 5 reviews -
"...for an irish pub with outdoor seating, this is the place to..." In 2 reviews -
"The patio is a great place to relax and people-watch." In 4 reviews
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26 reviews in English
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Review from Valerie G.
Montréal, QC
3/7/2012
Ok Bill Hurley has been named Irishman of the year, so needless to say that this is the place to start when naming the best Irish Pub's in Montreal,
Located in the basement of the building it is a large space with various little rooms. You can access the second floor but there is no real bar atmosphere, better to stay downstairs, unless your there to eat.
Hurley's open very early and closes very late, they have very good live music, guaranteed to make the (slightly warmed up Irishman/women), tear up as they sing along.
During the St-Patty's day events, they open up some outdoor space in the back to make more room.
The food is actually good for pub fair and the prices are reasonable.Listed in: Best St Patrick's day pub…
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Review from Rob T.
1/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
A trip to Montreal would not be complete without a mandatory night out at Hurley's Irish Pub! This place is one of my all-time favorite Irish pubs outside of New York. Central downtown location, situated along Rue Crescent off the main Ste. Catherine's Ouest, makes this a perfect pre night out stop - or spend the entire night here like I did.
Hurley's is housed in an old Brownstone and has a cavernous feel to it with many nooks to settle in to. The main floor has a small but loaded centrally located bar. Nightly, traditional Irish musicians usually fill the back and produce some real authentic Irish tunes for a nice vibe. Upstairs also has nightly music, but usually more contemporary musicians - think U2 cover bands. During the winter months, the upstairs has nice fireplace going to sit around while you down your pints of Guinness.
My friends and I stopped in for a couple of pints on our way out and found out the band SOLSTICE was playing this night! We saw them play last year here. They were so good that we decided to change our plans and stay here to catch this extremely talented band. We're glad we did because within moments of them starting, the place seriously packed out! (Think of 40 Irish jiggers in a room that holds 20 - lmfao, it was insane!)
Service was great as always! Don't understand these reviewers who claim to have had cold and indifferent service? These folks are so welcoming and hospitable. Never had one bad experience any of the times I went here. They serve pretty decent pub food as well; we split nachos platter $11.95 (enough for 3), Hurley's burger $8.95, and Guinness Stew $15.50.
Thanks for another great night out, we had such a blast and can't wait for next time!!! -
Review from MandA R.
4/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is an enormous Irish pub. We pretty much opened the place on a Sunday and sat outside to people watch and toss a few back. The servers were great and didn't mind chatting up the tourists and giving some suggestions for later on that night. Food was OK. We ordered the Stinger dip, little bit greasy, spicy, but good enough as an app. Not a lot of food choices here so eat first.
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Review from Risa D.
4/4/2012 2 Check-ins Here
This place has always had a special spot in my heart and in the hearts of most locals, it's old and rambly and comfortable like a real Irish pub ought to be. The layout, wrapping around the sunken level (my favourite) out to the terrasses and up to the stately polished bar on the second floor, gives the feeling of small rooms. Hurley's at times is shire-like with it's low stone walls, low red leather chairs, and corner couches lit with glowing gold globed chandeliers to give a warm not too dark but still romantic glow. Here yesterday I was happy peeping grey haired, soft spoken folks in close personal conversations over wine and pints, sitting right next to young professionals and even scruffy, paint splattered, uke-slinging internet nerds like us. The soup of the day was an unexpectedly delicious rice and chicken, and the deep fried mozzarella sticks and hot wings were piled high, crisp, fresh tasting and pub perfect.
Listed in: Drinks with the Ladies, When I'm Hiding Out, Grab A Pint
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Review from Allison M.
11/22/2011
A moment-by-moment description of why hurling might be better than going to Hurley's:
Our friend tried to order us some veggie burgers before we got there, but they came back and told her that they had just run out.
This was just in time for the kitchen to close.
The waitress refused to list the beers on tap ("Listen, there are 38.") or to give us a menu listing them.
She also neglected to bring me water, which was the only thing I asked for after 16 hours of flying internationally.
She cautioned us that one of the IPAs was bitter... A friend politely disagreed, and she kindly and condescendingly informed us that IPAs are bitter. It was helpful, considering I had chosen that particular night to taste my first beer. #puttingthe'patron'inpatronizing
It was overpriced, about $9 CA for one particular pint.
And the worst part? *no one* would join our friend in trying to get her Irish jig on to the live fiddle music. Luckily, we had four more days to change our minds about the city from our introduction via this basement bar. Know what else is underground? Hades. And hipsters. It's no coincidence. -
Review from Tony M.
Dartmouth, NS
11/18/2011
My first time last night.
This is a great pub people are friendly ,staff are great.Mike behind the bar connected very well with the patrons.being an Irish person did not hurt. The beer was cold and tasted great. What more do you need from pub other than music and authentic decor, and they had that too -
Review from Dominic D.
Montréal, QC
1/24/2012
Great food, great beer, awesome live music! Best Irish pub in Town
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Review from Wayne B.
1/22/2012
Great location, great selection of brews. Very friendly wait staff. Loved the ambiance. We'll be back. Hey it's right downtown.
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Review from Christopher H.
11/24/2010
Stopped by here with a friend looking for somewhere to get some hearty food so I could warm up. (Yes, it was only -1C, but hey - I'm a Californian. I was cold!)
The place is pretty much your quintessential Irish pub. Lots of old wood, real dart board (don't see enough of those), and a well crafted Guinness. I went for the lamb stew, which was huge (and tasty). My friend went for the shepherd's pie which he enjoyed.
There wasn't necessarily anything that stood out. Like I said - it was through and through your quintessential Irish pub. And there is not a single thing wrong with that. -
Review from Austin Z.
7/15/2011
Ohhhh Hurley's...how well you treat me. This place is the perfect Irish pub. I came in on a Thursday night and the place was pretty busy. It was self seating, and we elected to hang out on the back patio. There was plenty of places to sit, if you're looking for an irish pub with outdoor seating, this is the place to go.
The place has an amazing atmosphere. Another reviewer described it as the quintessential Irish pub, and this is true, but Hurley's atmosphere is something special. Live music, every night, and I was surprised by how good the musicians were. They played music ranging from classic rock to irish traditionals to acoustic with a slight country feel to it. A few people were dancing inside and they had plenty of room to do it.
What made Hurley's for me was 2 things: truly the best Guinness in town and amazing service. Our waitress was Azaray (i probably mispelled that) and her bartending counterpart was Daniel. These two were great. Azaray served us very well, especially considering how busy she was. Her and Daniel worked perfectly as a team. Daniel had excellent beer and scotch reccommendations. He was one of those bartenders that actually knew what i was looking for and was very helpful and extremely friendly. he gave me and my mate alot of advice on other good local bars too, which being from out of town, we greatly appreciated.
To sum it all up, Hurley's has great service, a great atmosphere, great drinks, good food, and IS the best Irish pub on rue Crescent. Oh they have good specials too, their poutine (which was fantastic) was only $7 -
Review from Devin L.
3/24/2011
So I had to hit the oldest Irish pub in Montreal.
I really liked this place. Multiple levels, old pub feel. They serve food, but I only got beer. Watched a rugby match (France v Wales) with a bunch of hooligans. I like that kind of thing.
A very fun place to hang out. The beers were good, the bartender was knowledgable, and didn't mind us asking questions about the area. Overall a must stop if you are in the neighborhood. -
Review from Scotty J.
8/1/2010
Kudos to Hurley's for giving us an entire room for over 2 hours, so we could hold a Friars' Club-style roast for a friend of ours during his Montreal bachelor party.
We had called ahead in the weeks preceding our visit and the manager told us that he would set aside a particular area that provided the necessary privacy for us to drink, eat, and make noise while delivering our speeches and presentations.
Upon arrival, tables and customers were shifted and we held court with minimal distraction for quite some time. The beer and shots kept flowing and the only noise around us was live music -- either Irish fiddlers or singers -- which did not interfere with our events.
Since we provided a good amount of business, we appreciated being granted this area -- which included a stage where a band normally plays -- to offer us an exceptional venue to host this memorable event.
We especially liked the continual service of Azure, who took great care of us and did not mind our noise or follies.
This is an authentic Irish pub where grabbing a drink is an easy, every day event without pretension or high cost. Definitely worth checking out when you just want to kick back and drift away to Ireland while in French Canada. -
Review from Mike W.
I've been to Hurley's quite a few times... especially after I started staying at the Quality Inn (right across the street). It's a very cool multilevel bar with a couple patios out front. Typical bar food & drinks. But there's always a cool crowd filling up the place. Quite a few TVs to catch a game and they occasionally have live bands. It's also known to be a hangout for TV/Radio/Print media after hockey games at the Bell Centre.
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Review from Steve N.
10/16/2011
Decent food, excellent outdoor area. I believe it could exceed your expectations. For three, with booze, CAD 77, less tip.
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Review from Teena D.
8/9/2010 4 photos
I stopped in after climbing the stairs to Mount Royal Park today, a humid day.
The Keith's was refreshingly cold. The wings were so-so.
The patio is a great place to relax and people-watch. -
Review from Kate S.
Vancouver, BC
7/12/2011
Loved Hurley's. Came for a quick drink and a bite before our flight back to Vancouver and thoroughly enjoyed the sunny patio and great atmosphere. I had the poutine but it was quite sweet so not too impressed (I think they cooked the fries in the same oil as my friends yam fries, yuck). The waitress was kinda pissed at me for not loving the poutine exclaiming "but we're known for our poutine". Anyway, I still really enjoyed it there and will make it a definite go-to place next time I'm in town.
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Review from Alex N.
Châteauguay, QC
7/18/2011
If you are looking for the best food in any Irish pub in the Montreal area, Hurley's Irish Pub is the hands down winner. Live music and the best Guinness pour, friendly staff and folks from all over converge right here.
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Review from Mister O.
Montréal, QC
9/30/2008 1 photo
Draught St-Ambroise Pale Ale!! That, and a large selection of whiskies (and whiskeys); decent, if somewhat bleakly-surrounded terrasse for warm-weather drinking; good, sometimes great kitchen; Irish and other folk music on cold winter nights; the extremely good-natured staff and owner; all these things together make this place my regular haunt.
What makes me want to die there, though, is the Hurley's Fry-Up, an inexpensive weekend breakfast platter featuring a sweat-inducing array of 100% cholesterol-rich transfats garnished with a pretty little slice of orange. I ask politely and get mine no eggs, extra meat (swoon). That, with a pint of the local copper ale and a pony of Redbreast, on a December Saturday mid-afternoon, with nothing else in particular to do? Blinding. Just f*cking blinding.Listed in: Where to eat at the bar in…
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Review from Inga K.
7/7/2010
On a recent pilgrimage back to the motherland, I met up with a bunch of old friends from the hood and we went to Hurley's for finger food and drinks. Somehow I blinked and it was 1am.
Food was OK, drinks were in my hand and the band played in another room so we hardly heard them.
It's a bar on Crescent street in Montreal in the Summer during Jazz Fest and it wasn't packed with teenagers... all good in my book. -
Review from Jenni B.
5/13/2009
I will start by saying there is typically nothing I hate more than an Irish pub, they are always corny, the beer is usually border line terrible, and the decor almost always cheesey.
However, when I saw how full the patio was I had to give Hurley's a try. I headed in and dared to order a pint of the black, and was very excited to be served a good pint of Guinness, probably the best I have had in Canada. The bar man was kind and attentive. Although there was a certain cheese factor like all other Irish pubs, this one lacked the over the top cheesiness which kept it tolerable. Another bonus, in addition to the patio in front there is also a good side patio in the back with heaters which pump out, well, heat.
The patrons in this pub were great craic; mostly filled with tourists it was nice and social, a friendly place. I felt if I walked in the next day people may have really known my name.
I would definately recommend this place to start out your night on Crescent! -
Review from Katy H.
11/25/2010
This place was teeming with young, fun, boisterous people when I came to Montreal for a visit. On a short weekend trip with some girlfriends, I never expected to meet so many friendly strangers. Hurley's was the perfect pit stop for some beers and food while enjoying a night out on the town!
Listed in: Vacation destinations
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Review from Jamie A.
4/19/2011
Awesome place for an old pub feel with live music and good drinks. The people in there were nice and the waitresses are cool.
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Review from Rob D.
5/13/2010 2 photos
Now it very well could've been that we were there watching the Habs beat the Penguins in a brilliant game 7 of round 2 and every person in this city is on absolute fire ... but damn we had a blast at Hurley's :).
We started upstairs for a crowded, standing room only bar to watch the game. My theory worked to make friends with all of those around me during quieter times pre-game ... so that the jumping and dancing and screaming wouldn't seem like it was coming from a complete stranger (that'd be me). To my delight, the entire bar saw eye to eye with the losing your mind system upon each beautiful Montreal goal scored, or Halak save, or hit ... the Irish and English "football" guys standing near us were thoroughly entertained by how we, the educated hockey in our souls types, could "see" the goals (in fact I refered at one point that I could taste a goal coming, about 5 seconds before ---- il laaaaannnnncccee llleee buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutttt!!!!!) ... i explained to them that it was kinda like soccer, uhm football, just so much faster, more exciting and guys don't fall down after an imaginary hit to hold their leg and do their best pain scream, face, wimper and pansy-ass limp to get up. We accept an extra penalty if you make the guy bleed kind of fairness.
These bartenders are absolute pros. I was kicking him a reasonable/nice $20 for 2 pints of kilkenny each round, until my friend Tanya was left in the dust ... ($4 tip), and I merely had to make eye contact from 3 rows back before my new friends would pass pints back my way.
After the game I was happy to find the downstairs, larger pub with a solid live band ... fiddler, marmonica, the works. Met many cool new ppl and we stomped and danced . . . I recall a bit of a Riverdance segment . . . and oh, drank and drank.
This is the experience you want at a pub. Thanks Hurley's.
Now if I could only remember that shwarma and poutine place I could Yelp about it ... i'll have to go back for a wander to try to retrace my steps and I'll find that one. It was brilllliiant at about 4am! -
Review from Chris L.
7/28/2009
Labyrinthine Irish pub serving up a well poured Guinness. We were wandering Ste Catherine Street, when one of our group suggested Hurley's. The terrace was full, the downstairs rooms were full, and we wandered upstairs where we found a virtually empty bar with just the barman, a waitress and a bar back. After joshing us about the bar being "staff only", we sat down and ordered drinks. I got a nicely poured Guinness. It wasn't a "perfect pour", but it was a good one. The staff was friendly and attentive, even after the bar filled up to listen to the live music. Hurley's is an honest bar in the cheesy Ste Catherine street area.
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Review from Manny M.
7/23/2010
This place was fun as hell. Met a cool group of canadians. Drinks were good. St. Catherine street is always fun. Always stopped in here tho. Probably cuz all my buddy's were irish and went just for the name. haha
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Review from B B.
6/11/2011
Excellent food and pints. Dart board, but bring your own darts. Good outdoor seating in the front or back. They don't feel obligated to put hockey on!!!
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