One family. One village. One good table.
We're a family, two brothers at the centre of it: Mike in the kitchen, Tim behind the bar. In June 2025 we took over the building that was once Le Baril Roulant, in Val-David in the Laurentians, about an hour from Montreal, and brought it back to life our way. A pub downstairs, seven rooms upstairs, and the same idea everywhere: host people well. Nothing we invented, just something we actually did.
“A pub of the highest order.”
The kitchen.
Mike runs a short menu because he makes all of it, from the marinades to the sticky toffee. Light-battered fish & chips, steak with chimichurri, wings with a proper crunch. Tim handles the bar, the pints, and the bottles worth opening. A pub without a good pint is already in trouble. This one starts well.
The terrasse is open.
The river across the road, the trail a few steps off, more than a hundred seats when it is all open. When the weather is kind, this is where you want to be: a pint, fish & chips, and no great hurry to leave.
Stay the night.
Stay two or three nights. Walk the village, ride Le P'tit Train du Nord, head up to Tremblant, then come back for dinner downstairs. No shuttle, no fuss: your table is here, and so is your room.
Tap a room to browse the gallery.
Three ways to enjoy it
The weekend at the table
Two nights · dinner both evenings · breakfast included
Three days outside
Bike, hike, village · then dinner somewhere warm
Ski + fireside escape
Tremblant by day · taverne by night · nightcap by the fire
“A pub of the highest order.”
“The art of a well-made classic.”
“Literally the best food I've ever had. 10/5 stars.”
320 reviews on Google
“Literally the best food I've ever had. 10/5 stars.”
What our guests say
“Best fish and chips ever! Great service too.”
“Clean, cozy, and charming. The family running this place offers true hospitality and makes you feel right at home.”
“Amazing food, fabulous staff, and the best Guinness on tap outside Ireland!”
“It was truly a pleasure to stay at this home... Jacuzzi helped me to relax.”
“The food, drinks, service and overall vibe were exceptional. Best fish and chips we've ever had!”
“Such a hidden gem in beautiful Val-David! A charming, family-owned spot right by the river.”
“We ate steaks here after a long day in the woods, and it felt like stepping into a fairytale. The steaks were amazing, and they have a wizard making cocktails too.”
“Dinner in the pub was amazing! Everything we tried was delightful!”
“Super ambiance, le personnel est serviable et de bons conseils. Le steak de boeuf bio est un incontournable.”
“Absolutely sublime meal tonight at the recently opened MacTaverne! The staff were extremely kind, helpful and welcoming.”
“The pub is phenomenal! Best make a reservation because it's very busy for good reason, highly recommend.”
“Nourriture de qualité exceptionnelle.”
“We stayed in the rooms as well! Super gorgeous and clean and love the decor.”
“We visited the Pub tonight and had an excellent experience. The service was smooth and comfortable. The food was top notch.”
“The scotch eggs are to die for... Every dish we had was amazing.”
“We had an exceptional meal and drinks at this family run pub. All of our food was top notch and the service stellar.”
“Wow, and wow.”
“We came from NYC for our friends 50th birthday and this was the best restaurant we went to. The food was excellent and the service was top notch.”
“MacTaverne was the perfect discovery on our recent trip to Val-David from Ottawa.”
“One of the best burgers I have ever had and they pour a great Guinness!”
“BEST PLACE AROUND. BEST PEOPLE. CRAIG GAVE US THE WARMEST WELCOME.”
Private dinners, retreats, long tables.
The private room for twenty, the whole pub, or all seven rooms with dinner downstairs. Tell us the date, the guest count, and the feeling you want for the evening. We'll handle the menu, the wines, the pace, and when to open the next bottle.
