I've been going to this pub for almost 20 years and it's one of the best Irish pub in Montreal. The stable of this place is and has always been their staff. The atmosphere is relaxed just like you would expect in a pub. Over the years food has never been their strong side and today the menu is probably half the size it used to be. Having a smaller menu is not a problem since they're more likely to have what you order and it's less likely you're getting something that's not fresh. Having said that the quality of their stews has gone down fast in the last several years I've visited. Over the years I've mostly ordered the stews since they were filling, with a lot of meat and root vegetables. They offer both lamb and beef stew and have done so since I can remember. This week I visited and like I've done before ordered the Irish lamb stew. This is the last time I order it. The plate came with mostly potatoes, along with three bits of carrots and tiny pieces of lamb. It was neither appetizing or tasty, not to mention how you feel disrespected being served something like that. I had a similar experience with the beef stew last time I ordered it. I'm sharing a photo of the plate to prove my point. Apart from that though, Hurley's is a great pub to visit when in Montreal, but you're better off eating somewhere else before or after your visit.

We ate here with friends who were visiting Montreal. Our party of four waited quite a while to be served despite the fact that the place was half empty. After some drinks we ordered our meals. The server came back to our table after several minutes and told us that they were out of some of our party's meal orders. We selected two alternate choices. After a few minutes, the server came to us once again and told me that my alternate selection (bangers and mash) was no longer available. Ok...So I made a third selection. After waiting several minutes, the meals came including my second choice (bangers and mash), the selection that I was previously told they were all out of ????? It wasn't the server's fault. Somebody needs to have better managerial control between kitchen and serving staff. Two in our party ordered the fish and chips (they both liked it). Another ordered the lamb stew which he found to be bland. I had the wandering bangers and mash and I must say that it was very good. I loved the gravy. So...in summary...3 out of 4 enjoyed their meals. The service, outside of the off/on menu comedy routine, was no better than average.