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.
“A pub of the highest order.”
“The art of a well-made classic.”
489 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.”
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. ★ Team favourites.
On tap
MacTaverne Lager
9Guinness
Stout
12Kilkenny
12Rabaska Cider
QC
11Autre Chose
NEIPA
11Carlsberg
10Blanche de Chambly
QC
11
Local Cans
4 Origines
Surette aux fruits / Juice Boxe café-citron / Gose Down Easy watermelon-strawberry · Montréal
12Wills Brewing
Échos Nelson IPA / Ghost Farm IPA / Wills Pils / Czech Lager · Mile-Ex
12
Fancy Shmancy
Viti Vini Vici Vingt et Un
Blend of saisons on Gamaret grape skins · 6% · 750 ml · Dunham
31Tarasque
Barrel aged multi-grain saison · 5.7% · 750 ml · Dunham
31Assemblage #1
Barrel aged propolis and pale ale · 5.5% · 750 ml · Dunham
31Culp on Golden Plums
Bench Brewing, foeder aged blonde sour · 500 ml · Niagara
25Moinette Blonde
Belgian blonde in magnum, for the table · 8.5% · 1.5 L · Dupont, Belgium
95
Cocktails
RhuBarbara Streisand
Cointreau, Aperol, bubbles, rhubarb
18Smokey Robertson
Canadian whisky, a touch of Islay, maple, chocolate bitters, with a Dad’s cookie
18Beetwood Mac
Beet-infused Canadian whisky, rosemary maple, ginger beer, soda, citrus
17Sicilian Mudslide
Averna, Cynar, grapefruit maple cordial, bubbles
16It’s Like a Caesar, but Mexican
Tequila, MacTaverne hot sauce, lime, Clamato, spice rim
16Spruce Springsteen
Gin, honey rosemary, strawberry, spruce beer, soda
15Pineau d’Angio
Limoncello, Havana Club 7 rum, lemon, maple, Pineau des Charentes
15Limonel Groulx
Pineau des Charentes, Sortilège, apple, lemon, maple
15Sticky Toffee Irish Coffee
Irish whiskey, coffee liqueur, coffee, crème caramel foam
15Snakebite V12
Lager, cider, blackcurrant
13Thé Morton
Served hot: gin, ginger lemongrass, DavidsTea, lemon
13
Featured cocktails change every week. The classics are always there, if you're attached to one.
Non-alcoholic
Mocktail of the Moment
11Sleeman Clear + Electrolyte 0%
9Terre à boire Zéro
QC
9Jelly King 0.5%
Bellwoods
9Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier 0%
8Carlsberg 0%
9Guinness 0%
9
Sparkling
★ Lambrusco di Sorbara
Emilia-Romagna, Francesco Bellei «Ancestrale», Italy, 2025
60Glera
Veneto, Terre dei Buth, Special Cuvée, Italy, 2023
65Blaufränkisch · Rosé
Slovakia, Blà Blà, 2022
75Champagne
Champagne, Leduge «Brut Prestige», France, NV
110Chardonnay
Franciacorta Brut, Solo Uva, Italy, NV · 750 ml / 1.5L
125 / 170Chardonnay, Meunier & Pinot Noir
Champagne 1er Cru Brut Nature, Lelarge-Pugeot, France, NV
145
Whites and orange
Albariño
Rías Baixas, Forjas del Salnés «Leirana», Spain, 2025
60Frontenac Gris & Vidal · Rosé
Québec, Clos des Cigales «Demain c’est dimanche aussi»
60Verdicchio
Castelli di Jesi, Edoardo Dottori «Colle Bianco», Italy, 2024
65Garganega & Trebbiano
Veneto, Monticelli Bianco, Il Roccolo, Italy, 2023
65Garganega +
Verona Bianco, Tenuta La Cà «Vin da Ciacole», Italy, 2024
70Riesling
Wagram, Diwald «Fuchsentanz», Austria, 2024
70Sauvignon, Sémillon & Chardonnay
Vin de France, Born to Be, Barouillet, 2024
75Pinot Grigio
delle Venezie, Terre dei Buth, Italy, 2025 · glass / btl
15 / 75Chardonnay
Loire, Alexandre Déramé «La Morandière», France, 2025 · glass / btl
16 / 80Gewurztraminer
Alsace, Marc Kreydenweiss «Kritt», France, 2022
95★ Carricante
Terre Siciliane, Gulfi «Carjcanti», Italy, 2021
100★ Sauvignon
Sancerre, Domaine Pierre Martin, France · glass / btl
20 / 100Chardonnay
Marsannay Blanc, Domaine Jean Fournier, France, 2023
130★ Riesling & Pinot Gris +
Alsace, Marc Kreydenweiss «Clos du Val d’Éléon», France, 2022 · 1.5L
145Grüner Veltliner
Kamptal Reserve, Laurenz V. «Charming», Austria, 2015 · 1.5L
160Chenin Blanc
Vin de France, Le Berceau des Fées, Tessa Laroche, 2022 · 1.5L
170Chardonnay
Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru «Sur la Roche», Domaine Morat, France, 2023
210
Reds
Grenache +
Côtes du Rhône, Domaine Cros de la Mûre, France, 2023
60Gamay
Brouilly, Château des Tours, France, 2024
70Nerello Mascalese +
Etna Rosso, Nicosia «Vulkà», Italy, 2023
70Cabernet Sauvignon
Toscana, Mocali, Italy, 2023 · glass / btl
15 / 75Merlot & Cabernet Franc
Lalande-de-Pomerol, Domaine de Viaud, France, 2010
80Nebbiolo
Langhe, Ca’ del Baio «Bric del Baio», Italy, 2024
95Pinot Noir
Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, Denis Carré, France, 2023
95Grenache +
Gigondas, Domaine Cros de la Mûre, France, 2021
95Pinot Noir
Bourgogne, Domaine François Chapuis, France, 2023 · glass / btl
19 / 95★ Merlot
Rosso Verona, Tenuta La Cà, Italy, 2023
105Sangiovese
Rosso di Montalcino, Baricci, Italy, 2023
105Nebbiolo
Barolo, Marziano Abbona «Cerviano-Merli», Italy, 2019
115★ Sangiovese
Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Buon Tempo, Italy, 2020
115Merlot & Cabernet Franc
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Château Saint-Valentin, France, 2021 · glass / btl
23 / 115Pinot Noir
Marsannay St-Urbain, Jean Fournier, France, 2023
120Sangiovese & Canaiolo
Chianti Superiore, Ottomani, Italy, 2023 · 1.5L
125★ Nerello Mascalese +
Etna Rosso, Fedegraziani, Italy, 2024
145Pinot Noir
Pommard «Les Noizons», Denis Carré, France, 2022
200
Mon and Tue: 5 to 9pm
Fri: 5 to 10pm · Sat: noon to 10pm
Sun: noon to 9pm · Kitchen Fri & Sat until 9:30
Dinner in two seatings: 4:45 to 5:30, or 7:00 to 8:00
Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. Closed November 1 to 26, 2026, pub and auberge.