McKibbin’s Irish Pub is what happens when a classic Irish drinking hole finds a home in Montreal and refuses to leave. It’s a place that checks all the right boxes—pints flowing at all hours, live music every night, and a menu built for soaking up Guinness. Born from a historic red sandstone mansion built in 1904, the pub carries more than just a good pour—it’s got stories, too. Once the residence of pioneering surgeon Dr. Frank Richardson England and trailblazing women’s rights advocate Grace Octavia Ritchie, the building has seen its share of history before turning into one of the city’s go-to spots for a proper night out. Today, McKibbin’s has expanded across town, but the original location on Bishop Street remains a hub for rowdy St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, sports on big screens, and the kind of pub fare that keeps the night going.
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