First thing I have to say is that service is incredible. Friendly and smiles everywhere. Food was good but not jaw — dropping(note I went there for the breakfast). The main issue is that I was seated next to the door and the door kept getting opened and it was a cold day.
Jennifer B.
Place rating: 1 Lachine, Canada
Terrible terrible terrible! We went for breakfast on a bright sunny winter saturday morning… worst meal that we had had in a long time. Reheated sausages, grey bacon and watery eggs. stay away! If they mess up breakfast woulnt want to try their lunch or dinner meals.
Kevin Y.
Place rating: 4 Toronto, Canada
Ye Olde Orchard Pub has been an NDG favourite for many years since it opened and has been serving good food and drinks on trendy Monkland Avenue perhaps better than most others currently there. This is a pub based on the history of Montréal traditions with the combination of the French, English, Scottish, and Irish. This is the original location as they have expanded years ago to the Prince Arthur area and downtown Montréal. As far as I can recall the chefs are of Sri Lankan origin so there are a lot of curry and spicy dishes available on the specials menu and the regular menu. I’d walked in on one of my occasional visits to Montréal and 2⁄3 items on the menu were curry based. Lunch for me was a cheese burger, fries, and a coke. All was good as usual, just as I remember it. I like places that are like home — this is one of them.
Alex A.
Place rating: 4 Montreal, Canada
This is perhaps not the best pub in town but certainly one of the most friendliest. People are all down to earth, staff is extremely friendly and most important of all, the beer is always cold…
Elle O.
Place rating: 3 Montreal, Canada
Food is pretty good(a bit overpriced but portions are generous –Sandwiches and burgers ~$ 13+ pp). Although Unilocal lists it as a full bar, it’s primarily a pub so beers are the main offerings, with a small handful of cocktails and alcoholic warm drinks. No wine as far as I can tell. Not a place I would go to just for the cuisine but it would be a good place to have a pint and watch the game as TVs are plentiful.
Orly R.
Place rating: 3 Montreal, Canada
Great place to watch a hockey game, drink a cold beer and have a quick bite. :) TV screens all over and comfy seating makes it a fun place to hang out with friends. I would recommend the wings, but be aware. if you order spicy, they will be extremely spicy! Yum!
JD H.
Place rating: 5 Montreal, Canada
Friendly staff, delicious breakfast, and a great place to watch a hockey game. It’s always a comfortable fun evening at the Old Orchard Pub.
Sarah M.
Place rating: 3 Montreal, Canada
Good food and beverage although nothing particularly cheap. I don’t visit regularly but we’re in the back room every December 25th for post-family catch up with friends. Sad that the kitchen is never open on that night though, we might have to switch to Typhoon or something.
Steven V.
Place rating: 2 Melbourne, Australia
Meh. Super ordinary, over priced. Went for a brunch, got a variety of things: fish n chips, eggs benedict, etc. All super ordinary. Like we make better stuff at home. It just felt like a waste of money, honestly. Not that the place is bad. Nice servers, cool feel, okay options. The food just isn’t worth going out for, or paying for. Personally I only like eating out if I think the experience is better than what I could recreate at home. This place can’t. Maybe if we went out for beers only, it’d be different. Will see.
Ozzie E.
Place rating: 4 Côte Saint-Luc, Canada
I love this place. Great selection of draft beers, amazing food and a real pub feel. Of all their locations this is their best, likely because it’s the original. Their capon wings are huge, soups are magnificent and the service is always pleasant but when super busy can be a tad slow. The perfect place to go for a fun dinner with friends!
Jordan C.
Place rating: 4 San Francisco, CA
Great local pub, friendly good service, lots of beers and whiskeys. Been coming here for literally 18 years, it’s reliable and great in the winter or summer on the terrace. A local institution. I’ve not really had the food beyond nachos burgers and fries but I usually come for a pint of beer or two and not for the food. My friends used to dominate the pub trivia and one time they won an interim round of free whiskey shots but they were all driving so they made me drink most of them. :)
Laura D.
Place rating: 4 Montreal, Canada
I’ve always liked the vibe here. It is chill and laid back, the staff is super friendly, the food is good pub food and appropriate for the venue and of course, there is beer. Personally, this is not a winter spot for me, I much more prefer sitting on their terrace chugging pints while watching people with plans and important things to do do rushing by with their screaming babies and little doggies. If you do happen to brave a weekend visit, expect to be left standing. The place isn’t very big and it can get quite packed as it is a popular joint.
Sian L.
Place rating: 1 Montreal, Canada
Went for breakfast. Cozy atmosphere, Bob Marley playing, so much potential… what a waste! Stale bagel, charred stale toast and charred edges on grilled cheese for my toddler. Ordered green eggs and ham(scrambled eggs with pesto) and it looked like it was shoveled up off the street, greyish in color and waaaaaay over pesto-ed! The waitress was very friendly(even more so with the old guy that works there?), but seemed more focused on having fun with that old guy than the fact that the place is empty because customers like us are unhappy! My untouched green eggs that I politely informed her were not to our liking(inedible to be honest!) remained on our bill. Oh well. Won’t be back. Too bad
Clément R.
Place rating: 3 Montréal, Canada
Ye Olde Orchard est le pub le plus proche de chez moi, je l’ai découvert facilement du coup … Ce n’est pas un pub branché ou le monde fais 10 km pour y allez mais il est plaisant de s’y retrouvé quand vous êtes dans le coin. La nourriture est bonne pour un pub. Le choix de bière est classique pour un pub(même si je trouve leur prix un peu élevé … mais bon ça reste classique pour un pub au final !) Excellent choix de Whisky par contre !
Ann T.
Place rating: 4 Montreal, Canada
Good food, good vibe and great location(you can actually find parking!). Even though they expanded at the back, it’s still a little small so if you’re going on a weekend, you should try to get there early otherwise you’ll be left standing. The food is quite good and not over-priced. My favorite is the fish & chips — very tasty and those homemade fries… Mmmm HMM! They have a small terrace as well, which is great in summer — if you can get a spot out there. Bonus? The wait staff is outfitted in kilts. Yes ladies, even the men. Whether or not they wear their kilts ‘traditionally’ is a whole other story ;-) They usually have live music on Saturday nights, though if you’re sitting in the corner booth or right at the front, you might find it a little loud. Lastly, they serve a mean breakfast!
Mark G.
Place rating: 4 Montreal, Canada
Great atmosphere to just chill out with friends or take in the game. Get there early to get a table or you’ll be disappointed. Food wise, I like it. Nothing extraordinary, but the food will not disappoint. Had the salmon table d’hote last night with clam chowder soup to start. Soup was good, actually. The salmon was a bit overcooked for my liking, but the presentation was nice and the veggies were cooked well. Ending off a meal with cheesecake is always a winner. Fun times, good food, I’ll be back. Just save me a table.
Sonam R.
Place rating: 3 Toronto, Canada
Have you seen the Holiday? You know that cute English/LA Christmas movie with Kate Winslet, Jack Black, Cameron Diaz and Jude Law? This Irish pub is that lovely pub. Super cozy, one of those places that everyone knows your name. Nestled a few minutes away from Villa-Maria metro and right in NDG, this place was a beacon from Montréal’s chilly weather. The moment we sat down and took our jackets, tuques, scarves and mitts off I immediately felt comfortable and the pints — Newcastles, Griffin’s, Guinness’ came. I had fish and chips(yum!) and my friends had cheeseburgers and fries(yum!!). Wish this place was round the corner from my place… I’d be a regular. Local tip — this Irish pub menu has Sir Lankan curries; kitchen staff are Sri Lankan and the curries were highly recommended by friend and local NDGer. You can find them on twitter @YOOPub
Wade V.
Place rating: 4 Montreal, Canada
What more can you ask for, good pub food, well actually they offer quite a bit more than the regular pub menu. Very good selection of beer and there’s always a good crowd. This is definitely one of my go to watering holes. Oh and try the curry and fries, those are always a favorite when I’m at a good Irish pub.
Risa D.
Place rating: 4 Montreal, Canada
This is the original Ye Old Orchard and though they’ve opened 2 or 3 other locations it’s still held on to the original quality and mellow vibe and remained a great local NDG pub. Doesn’t feel cold or commercial or dirty or dark, it sits in the clean cozy warmly lit place in the middle. Ye serves better than average pub food with better than average service, in kilts! I do love an Irish pint and some hot wings from a man in a skirt.
Alia H.
Place rating: 4 Montréal, Canada
Un pub plutôt familial sans étudiants bourrés Yeahhhhh ! Situé sur Monkland, ce tout petit pub qui m’a rappelé mes souvenirs d’Irlande et d’Amsterdam est vraiment très chouette. C’est avec une bande d’amis que j’y suis allée et nous nous sommes tous entendus sur la qualité de cet endroit. Nous avons bus quelques bières canadiennes et partager des chicken wings qui étaient plus bonnes les unes que les autres(épicées, medium, régulières) les frites qui les accompagnaient étaient très biens aussi. Nous avons été vite servis ce qui est toujours très agréable lorsqu’on sort du travail affamé ! Les plats qui arrivaient sur les tables voisines avaient l’air très bons et m’ont donné envie de revenir les goûter. Les serveurs étaient très agréables et surtout rapides ! C’est sur j’y retourne pour la St-Patrick !!!
Janine T.
Place rating: 4 Montreal, Canada
Great location on bustling Monkland Avenue. A quick stumble to/from the Metro which is always nice. Service was pretty good and they pour a mean pint. They got the food out fast even though we were a pretty big group plus there were no errors in the bills which is sadly all too common in lots of places. It may look full in the front, but if you keep walking past the bar, there are more tables in the back as well so don’t be scared when you first walk in. Overall, I’d say it’s a good little neighbourhood pub: crowded and fun.
Sean D.
Place rating: 4 Halifax, Canada
I’m officially raising my number of stars here. I sat at the bar last night with a friend and the service was fantastic. Very professional, courteous and proper. When I say proper I mean how they poured a beer, how they presented it, the language they spoke etc… some of the stuff you don’ t notice when you’re at a table. This is ranking higher on my places to hang out… plus I always appreciate it when a place take Amex!