MACTAVERNE
A sunny table spread with sliced grilled steak, a cheeseburger with salad, a scotch egg and fish and chips with mushy peas.
The pub

A British-style pub. A proper restaurant. In Val-David.

Val-David's pub and restaurant, in the Laurentians. Short menu, food made on site, properly poured pints, private imports we actually like drinking. A riverside terrasse on the Rivière du Nord in summer. La Presse called it a pub of the highest order. We'll just keep doing simple and good, pouring the Guinness properly, and keeping a table for you.

In the press

“A pub of the highest order.”

La Presse·February 2026

“The art of a well-made classic.”

Tastet·October 2025
Reviews
4.9 / 5

320 reviews on Google

Literally the best food I've ever had. 10/5 stars.

Joan L.·Google

What our guests say

Best fish and chips ever! Great service too.
Maria Teresa P.·Google
Clean, cozy, and charming. The family running this place offers true hospitality and makes you feel right at home.
Brandon L.·Google
Amazing food, fabulous staff, and the best Guinness on tap outside Ireland!
Markus D.·Google
It was truly a pleasure to stay at this home... Jacuzzi helped me to relax.
Alexander G.·Google
The food, drinks, service and overall vibe were exceptional. Best fish and chips we've ever had!
Liane R.·Google
Such a hidden gem in beautiful Val-David! A charming, family-owned spot right by the river.
Chelsea B.·Google
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.
Casey S.·Google
Dinner in the pub was amazing! Everything we tried was delightful!
Jess D.·Google
Super ambiance, le personnel est serviable et de bons conseils. Le steak de boeuf bio est un incontournable.
Alain B.·Google
Absolutely sublime meal tonight at the recently opened MacTaverne! The staff were extremely kind, helpful and welcoming.
Avery B.·Google
The pub is phenomenal! Best make a reservation because it's very busy for good reason, highly recommend.
Mark C.·Google
Nourriture de qualité exceptionnelle.
Charles-André T.·Google
We stayed in the rooms as well! Super gorgeous and clean and love the decor.
Dominique B.·Google
We visited the Pub tonight and had an excellent experience. The service was smooth and comfortable. The food was top notch.
Anton A.·Google
The scotch eggs are to die for... Every dish we had was amazing.
Caitlin L.·Google
We had an exceptional meal and drinks at this family run pub. All of our food was top notch and the service stellar.
Rich·Google
Wow, and wow.
Ted K.·Google
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.
Michael W.·Google
MacTaverne was the perfect discovery on our recent trip to Val-David from Ottawa.
Kenny N.·Google
One of the best burgers I have ever had and they pour a great Guinness!
Casey B.·Google
BEST PLACE AROUND. BEST PEOPLE. CRAIG GAVE US THE WARMEST WELCOME.
Nate L.·Google
Our cellar

Bar & wines

The wine list is built from private imports we actually like drinking. Wines by the glass change with what's open, what's arrived, and sometimes the mood of the evening.

On tap

  • MacTaverne Lager

    9
  • Guinness

    12
  • Kilkenny

    12
  • Rabaska, Quebec cider

    11
  • Autre Chose N.E.I.P.A

    11
  • Carlsberg

    10
  • Blanche de Chambly

    11

Seasonal cans & bottles

  • Shawbridge Brewing

    IPA / English Pale Ale / Peach alcoholic sparkling tea · Prévost, QC

    12
  • 4 Origines

    Surette aux fruits / Juice Boxe café-citron · Montréal

    12
  • Wills Brewing

    Échos Nelson IPA / Ghost Farm IPA / Wills Pils / Czech Lager · Mile-Ex, Montréal

    12
  • Brasserie Ayawan

    Le Matin des Magiciens (citra pale ale), Le Don de la Clarté (stout), Dans une Forêt de Feuilles d'Or (lager) · Val-Morin, QC

    11
  • Culp on Golden Plums

    Bench Brewing, barrel-aged blonde sour · Niagara, ON

    25

Cocktails

  • Hot Girl Summer

    Grapefruit, peach, Aperol, Pineau des Charentes · highball

    16
  • Whiskey Business

    Rye whisky, Amaretto, apple, pear bergamot sour

    18
  • Jabroni

    Blonde beer, Cointreau, Campari, Aperol, Surette

    13
  • RhuBarbara Streisand

    Cointreau, Aperol, bubbles, rhubarb

    18
  • Whiskey Mac

    Glenlivet 12yr, house ginger riesling

    18
  • Sul'Party

    Tangy roasted pineapple juice, Flor de Caña 7yr, lime, sugar, salt

    18

Featured cocktails change every week. The classics are always there, if you're attached to one.

Non-alcoholic

  • Mocktail of the moment

    11
  • Mikkeller Yuzu

    12
  • Sleeman Clear + Electrolyte 0%

    9
  • Carlsberg 0%

    9
  • Guinness 0%

    9

Sparkling

  • Glera

    Terre dei Buth, Special Cuvée, Veneto, Italy, 2023

    68
  • Blaufränkisch · Rosé

    Blà Blà, Slovakia, 2022

    86
  • Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier & Pinot Noir

    Lelarge-Pugeot, Champagne 1er Cru Brut Nature, France, NV

    207
  • Chardonnay

    Margeut, Grand Cru Cramant, Champagne, France, 2019

    254
  • Chardonnay

    Solo Uva, Franciacorta Brut, Italy, NV · 1.5L

    262

Whites and orange

  • Chardonnay

    Les Hauts de Montarels, Côtes de Thongue, France, 2023

    75
  • Melon de Bourgogne

    La Morandière, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, France, 2025

    75
  • Riesling

    Domäne Wachau, Federspiel, Austria, 2023

    79
  • Riesling · Orange

    Davvero, Calalta, Veneto, Italy, 2023

    85
  • Sauvignon, Sémillon & Chardonnay

    Born to Be, Barouillet, Vin de France, 2024

    87
  • Garganega & Trebbiano

    Monticelli Bianco, Il Roccolo, Veneto, Italy, 2023

    94
  • Catarratto

    Domenico Lombardo «Iamonte», Terre Siciliane, Italy, 2023

    103
  • Chardonnay

    Louis Michel, Chablis 1er Cru, France, 2023

    125

Reds

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    Mocali, Toscana, Italy, 2023

    73
  • Syrah

    Château Camplazens, Coteaux de Narbonne, France, 2024

    78
  • Barbera & Syrah

    Vino da Litro, Piemonte, Italy, 2023

    80
  • Pinot Nero

    Isidoro Polencic, Collio, Italy, 2023

    85
  • Pinot Noir

    Prieuré de Saint-Céols, Ménétou-Salon, France, 2024

    93
  • Grenache & Syrah

    La Petite Ourse, Visan Côtes du Rhône Villages, France, 2023

    95
  • Nero d'Avola

    Domenico Lombardo «Scarlata», Terre Siciliane, Italy, 2023

    97
  • Merlot & Cabernet Franc

    Domaine de Viaud, Lalande-Pomerol, France, 2010

    105
  • Gamay

    Château de Rougeon, Fleurie, France, 2021

    110
  • Nebbiolo

    Marziano Abbona, Barolo, Italy, 2019

    160
Pub hours

Open 7 days

Noon to 10pm

Kitchen closes at 9:30pm

Restaurant & Pub in Val-David, Laurentians | MacTaverne