What people ask us all the time.

Le Baril Roulant closed in 2024. MacTaverne Auberge + Pub, a new family-run restaurant, opened in the same building at 1430 Rue de l'Académie on June 19, 2025. British-style pub, seven rooms upstairs, a terrasse on the Rivière du Nord. Mike is in the kitchen, Tim is behind the bar.

MacTaverne is a British-style pub and inn in Val-David, Quebec. We serve fish & chips, scotch eggs, steak frites, welsh rarebit, maple sticky toffee pudding. Candlelit dining room. Beers on tap and house cocktails.

We're not going to crown ourselves, so here are just the facts. La Presse called MacTaverne "un pub de haut vol" (February 2026). Tastet wrote about "the art of a well-made classic" (October 2025). Air Canada also named us one of 30 finalists for its Best New Restaurants 2026, out of more than 90 nominations. Haddock fish & chips, a rotating steak du moment, a short menu made in-house, a candlelit room by the Rivière du Nord. Come judge for yourself, the verdict goes down better with a pint.

We won't crown ourselves (again). Here's the case: haddock in beer batter, fries, mushy peas, tartar sauce, all made in-house. It's been the house signature since day one, in a pub La Presse called "un pub de haut vol." Come settle it, it's best eaten hot.

MacTaverne serves dinner Monday and Tuesday (5 to 9pm) and Friday (5 to 10pm), plus lunch and dinner Saturday (noon to 10pm) and Sunday (noon to 9pm). Kitchen until 9:30 Friday and Saturday. We are closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fish & chips, steak du moment, maple sticky toffee. La Presse called it 'a pub of the highest order.' Terrasse on the Rivière du Nord, open in season. Reservations on OpenTable. Closed November 1 to 26, 2026, pub and auberge.

Tastet includes MacTaverne in its selection of the best restaurants in the Laurentians. We're a British-style pub in Val-David, with a short menu, a seasonal riverside terrasse and seven rooms upstairs.

Just over an hour from Montreal, in Val-David. Candlelit tables, a short seasonal menu, private import wines we like drinking, and the terrasse on the Rivière du Nord. And the part that makes it work for a couple: the evening can run long, because you head up to one of our seven rooms instead of driving home.

Yes. MacTaverne is one of 30 finalists for Air Canada's Best New Restaurants 2026, announced on September 17, 2026. The Top 10 will be revealed in November 2026. It is our third mention in a year, after La Presse and Tastet.

MacTaverne, in Val-David in the Laurentians, is a family-run British-style pub. Guinness on tap, fish & chips made in-house, scotch eggs, steak du moment with peppercorn sauce, sticky toffee pudding. Candlelit dining room. Formerly Le Baril Roulant.

Val-David, just an hour from Montréal, is a good place for a romantic getaway. MacTaverne combines dinner and stay: candlelit tables, private import wines, and seven rooms upstairs. Book a room, add dinner, and enjoy the evening without getting back in the car.

Val-David offers art galleries, the P'tit Train du Nord trail, Val-David-Val-Morin Regional Park, and restaurants like MacTaverne for dinner. A typical day: walk or cycle in the morning, lunch on the terrasse, village stroll in the afternoon, candlelit dinner, and a night in one of our rooms upstairs.

MacTaverne in Val-David, 30 minutes south of Mont-Tremblant, serves dinner on the way home from the slopes. Comforting dinner, fireplace in winter, and the option of staying the night so you don't have to drive back.

MacTaverne is at 1430 Rue de l'Académie in Val-David, QC, in the Laurentians. About 1 hour north of Montreal via Autoroute 15, directly on the P'tit Train du Nord trail.

Approximately one hour by car (traffic depending). Close enough for a spontaneous escape, far enough to feel like you've properly left the city.

Yes. We're right on the P'tit Train du Nord, one of Quebec's finest cycling and hiking corridors. Secure bike storage available for our guests.

Val-David is about 30 minutes south of Mont-Tremblant. MacTaverne serves dinner on the way back from the slopes, and its seven rooms make it a base for a ski weekend.

MacTaverne is directly on the P'tit Train du Nord trail in Val-David. After a day of cycling or hiking, we serve a proper dinner: fish & chips, cheeseburger, linguine. Secure bike storage, a terrasse to recover on, and seven rooms upstairs for cyclists on multi-day rides.

Our inn sits directly on the P'tit Train du Nord trail in Val-David. Seven rooms with private bathrooms, breakfast included, and secure bike storage. It's an easy stop for cyclists doing the trail over several days.

Yes, almost every Saturday through the summer season. The Val-David public market, run by Marchés d'ici, is on rue de l'Académie, steps from the pub, from 9am to 1pm. Come say hello, then stop in to eat at the taverne.

Yes. Our seasonal terrasse opens in spring and overlooks the Rivière du Nord. More than a hundred seats when it is all open, with Le P'tit Train du Nord a few steps away, which suits you after a day of cycling or walking.

Our fish & chips (the signature), the scotch egg with house HP sauce, the steak du moment with peppercorn sauce, and the maple sticky toffee pudding.

Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends and during terrasse season. Dinner is now in two seatings: arrive between 4:45 and 5:30, or between 7:00 and 8:00. Eat well, without the rush. Between seatings the door stays open for walk-ins. Book on OpenTable or call us at (819) 322-2280.

Of course. Guinness is on draft during all service hours. It's a pub.

Often yes, but with notice. Mention allergies or restrictions when you book so our kitchen can plan accordingly.

Absolutely. The pub is open to all. Locals, visitors, families, children, everyone is welcome.

Our riverside terrasse at MacTaverne in Val-David, right on the Rivière du Nord, has more than a hundred seats when it is all open. Open in season, weather permitting, about an hour from Montréal, directly on the P'tit Train du Nord trail. Pints, fish & chips, and a seasonal menu served all afternoon and into the evening.

Yes. MacTaverne, a restaurant in Val-David, has its terrasse directly on the Rivière du Nord. The dining room inside also looks onto the river, making it an ideal place to dine to the sound of the water year-round.

MacTaverne, in Val-David, serves haddock fish & chips. Light batter, house-cut chips, tartare sauce made on site. Served in the dining room, or on the terrasse in season.

A gastropub is a pub that serves real food rather than the typical bar fare. MacTaverne is a British-style gastropub in Quebec: fish & chips, scotch eggs, steak du moment, maple sticky toffee. Everything is made on site, in a relaxed setting.

At lunchtime we're open Saturday and Sunday, from noon (Saturday until 10pm, Sunday until 9pm). Monday, Tuesday and Friday we open for dinner at 5pm. The terrasse follows the same hours in season. Closed November 1 to 26, 2026, pub and auberge.

We serve proper pub food Saturday and Sunday from noon: scotch eggs, fish & chips, green salad. Not a traditional eggs-benedict brunch, but a very good long lunch after a walk on Le P'tit Train du Nord. Monday, Tuesday and Friday we open for dinner at 5pm.

Our wine list is built from private imports we like drinking. We offer classic references and several bottles by the glass. The list changes with the seasons, new arrivals, and what is open that night.

MacTaverne: a seven-room inn in Val-David, each with a private bathroom and breakfast included, right above the pub and across from the Rivière du Nord. Dinner downstairs, bed upstairs, no need to drive home after.

Yes. MacTaverne is both a pub and a seven-room inn, each with a private bathroom. Ideal for a weekend escape from Montreal or a Laurentian getaway.

Seven rooms: four queen rooms, Room 7 with a queen bed and hot tub, one family room (queen + single bed), and one twin room. Each room has its own private bathroom. Room 7 has no shower. It is also the one room that welcomes dogs, with notice.

Yes, every room has its own private bathroom. Please note: Room 7 has an in-room hot tub, but no shower.

Check-in: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the latest. Check-out: 11:00 AM. If you arrive earlier, we can hold your bags.

Yes, breakfast is included with every stay, served from 8 to 10 AM in the pub's dining room. The menu varies by season.

Yes, but only in one designated room, and only for well-trained dogs. You must notify us in advance if a dog is coming, and that room must be specifically requested. $60 cleaning fee per stay (not per night). Dogs are not permitted in the pub or restaurant. Guests arriving with a dog without prior notice may have their reservation cancelled.

MacTaverne offers seven rooms with private bathrooms in the heart of Val-David. Right on the P'tit Train du Nord trail, steps from the village and the local shops. Breakfast included. Book a room direct.

Yes. Quiet hours begin at 11:00 PM, after the pub closes. No parties in the rooms. River-side rooms can hear the Rivière du Nord softly.

Yes. At MacTaverne we have a room with two single beds, ideal for two friends travelling together, two siblings, or a parent with a child. Private bathroom, and breakfast is included.

Yes. Our private room seats up to 20. The entire pub or the entire inn are available for bigger occasions (corporate retreats, milestone anniversaries, family reunions, retirement parties). Write to us at info@mactaverne.ca.

Occasionally. Follow @mactaverne on Instagram or check our Google listing for upcoming events.

MacTaverne hosts corporate retreats in Val-David: full privatization of the taverne and all seven rooms for your team (up to 14 guests overnight, more during the day). Meals by our chef, quiet space for meetings, and the P'tit Train du Nord trail right outside for fresh-air breaks.

Yes. MacTaverne works well for milestone birthdays. Private room for 20 guests, or full pub buyout for 60. Menu with the chef, wines chosen for the night, and the feel of a country inn rather than a function hall. Write to info@mactaverne.ca to plan.

We've made the choice not to host weddings. Weddings require a kind of planning and service that isn't ours. What we love and do best: intimate private celebrations, milestone birthday dinners, corporate retreats, family reunions, retirement parties.

Yes, free on-site parking for overnight guests. On busy days, on-site parking may be limited. Feel free to pull up to unload your bags, then park at Parc Léonidas-Dufresne or Parc des Amoureux, both a short one-minute walk away.

Yes. We offer a secure, locked bike room for guests cycling the P'tit Train du Nord. Bikes are not permitted inside guest rooms or indoor common areas.

Nope. Our pub and restaurant are on site. Eat well, have a pint, then head upstairs and sleep it off like a champion.

Yes. Our gift cards are bought online, from $50 to $1,000, and arrive by email with a QR code. They spend at the pub, on the terrasse or at the inn, in one visit or several. Dinner, a pint, a night at the inn: the person you're treating gets to pick.

A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. Cancellations 48 hours or more before arrival: deposit fully refundable. Cancellations less than 48 hours before arrival: the 50% deposit is retained. Same-day cancellations or no-shows: one night's stay charged in full. All deadlines based on local time at MacTaverne (Val-David).

MacTaverne is both a pub-restaurant and an inn. Some ambient sound is part of the experience during service hours. The pub closes in the evening, and quiet hours in the rooms begin at 11 PM (23:00).

No. Smoking or vaping, including cannabis, is strictly prohibited inside the building. Violations result in a cleaning and remediation fee charged to the card on file.

The pub, yes: a wheelchair ramp at the front entrance, washrooms at wheelchair height, and room to move throughout the restaurant. The inn is harder: six of our seven rooms are on another floor, and one room is up four stairs. Write to us before you book and we'll do everything we can to help. Our parking lot is small, with no designated accessible spot.

Yes. A valid government-issued photo ID is required at check-in. The number of occupants must match the reservation.