Peel Pub, a historic Montreal pub originally founded in 1962, is getting ready to reopen in downtown Montreal at 1196 Peel Street.
The relaunch will take place roughly eight months after the pub’s bankruptcy, according to the Montreal Gazette. Peel Pub is now co-owned by Tony Fewkes, Paul Quinn, and Francesco Fanelli, with the reopening scheduled for St. Patrick’s Day, which is on March 14. Customers can expect a refreshed menu featuring burgers, pizza, house-made sausages, and eventually a British ploughman’s lunch, alongside a full lineup of draft beers.
Peel Pub has long been a downtown landmark and is considered one of Montreal’s oldest pubs. The previous owner ran the pub for more than 25 years before returning to Algeria. The new owners bring extensive local pub experience: Fewkes previously owned McLean’s Pub, Quinn formerly ran the Irish Embassy, and Quinn and Fanelli co-own MaBrasserie in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie.
Renovations for the reopening include an updated interior, an upgraded kitchen, and a keg room with 24 draft-beer lines, including six Québécois craft beers. The pub will accommodate 265 patrons indoors and up to 300 in spring and summer with outdoor terraces. Multiple TVs will broadcast sporting events, including hockey playoffs and the World Cup.
The downtown Peel Street location offers easy access to a nearby métro stop and proximity to the Bell Centre, placing the pub amid a cluster of other popular bars and restaurants. This will be an excellent landing space for Peel Pub 2026, connecting both locals and visitors to Montreal’s vibrant pub scene. The reopening introduces a rebranded Peel Pub 2026, updating the classic pub experience while keeping its focus on comfort food, craft beers, and a lively downtown atmosphere.
