Best Bars in Quebec City
This guide covers the best bars in Quebec City, based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 2026. It includes a variety of spots, from sports bars and brewpubs to cocktail lounges and live music venues. Most bars on the list are located in the central La Cité-Limoilou neighbourhood, with a few in Les Chutes-de-la-Chaudière-Est and Les Rivières. Price levels are mostly moderate, with a few inexpensive options and one expensive cigar bar.
The ratings are consistently high, ranging from 4.4 to 4.8. The highest-rated places include Bar Sports Vegas 3.0 and Le Lit Double, Bar & Bouffe, both with a 4.8 rating from over 150 reviews. DORSAY Pub Britannique has the most reviews at 4413, with a solid 4.4 rating. All establishments here have at least 150 reviews, ensuring their popularity is well-established.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bar Sports Vegas 3.0 | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,098 | $ |
| 2 | Bar Ste-Angèle | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 738 | $$ |
| 3 | Siboire Saint-Vallier | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 643 | $$ |
| 4 | Chez Tao! | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,138 | $$ |
| 5 | Pub Nelligan's | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 971 | $$ |
| 6 | Le Bijou • Salon à cocktails | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 432 | |
| 7 | Griendel - Brasserie Artisanale (quartier Montcalm) | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 2,041 | $$ |
| 8 | Bar Le Sacrilège | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,481 | $$ |
| 9 | La Faucheuse | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 387 | $ |
| 10 | Les Salons d’Edgar | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 874 | $$ |
| 11 | Le Lit Double - Bar & Bouffe | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 174 | $ |
| 12 | L'ANTI Bar & Spectacles | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 810 | $ |
| 13 | Le Scanner | Bar spectacle underground à Québec | Punk Métal Rock | Billard & Arcade | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 336 | $ |
| 14 | La Cour arrière de Lévis | Les Chutes-de-la-Chaudière-Est | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 318 | $$ |
| 15 | Vieux Carré | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 183 | |
| 16 | Pub Le Corail | Les Rivières | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 510 | $$ |
| 17 | DORSAY Pub Britannique | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 4,413 | $$ |
| 18 | Taverne Grande Allée | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 1,839 | $$ |
| 19 | Société Cigare | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 349 | $$$ |
| 20 | Taverne Jos Dion | La Cité-Limoilou | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 186 | $ |
Bar Sports Vegas 3.0
Bar Sports Vegas 3.0 is an inexpensive sports bar in La Cité-Limoilou, rated 4.8 from 1098 reviews. It opens daily, with late hours until 3:00 AM on weekends. Reviewers often mention its welcoming staff, billiards, darts, karaoke, and dance floor.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-01:00
- Mon 15:00-01:00
- Tue 11:00-01:00
- Wed 11:00-01:00
- Thu 11:00-03:00
- Fri 11:00-03:00
- Sat 15:00-03:00
Bar Ste-Angèle
Bar Ste-Angèle is a moderate-price bar in La Cité-Limoilou, with a 4.7 rating from 738 reviews. It opens nightly at 8:00 PM. Reviewers frequently highlight the live jazz music and intimate setting for jazz nights and jam sessions.
Opening hours
- Sun 20:00-03:00
- Mon 20:00-03:00
- Tue 20:00-03:00
- Wed 20:00-03:00
- Thu 20:00-03:00
- Fri 20:00-03:00
- Sat 20:00-03:00
Siboire Saint-Vallier
Siboire Saint-Vallier is a moderate-price brewpub in La Cité-Limoilou, rated 4.7 from 643 reviews. It opens daily at 11:30 AM. Reviewers often talk about its terrace, microbrewery beers, and dishes like fish and chips or poutine.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-03:00
- Mon 11:30-03:00
- Tue 11:30-03:00
- Wed 11:30-03:00
- Thu 11:30-03:00
- Fri 11:30-03:00
- Sat 11:30-03:00
Chez Tao!
Chez Tao! is a moderate-price cocktail bar in La Cité-Limoilou, with a 4.6 rating from 1138 reviews. It opens daily at 5:00 PM. Reviewers frequently mention its original cocktails and food like bao buns, pad see ew, and khao soi.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-01:00
- Mon 17:00-01:00
- Tue 17:00-01:00
- Wed 17:00-01:00
- Thu 17:00-01:00
- Fri 17:00-01:00
- Sat 17:00-01:00
Pub Nelligan's
Pub Nelligan's is a moderate-price Irish pub in La Cité-Limoilou, rated 4.6 from 971 reviews. It opens in the afternoon, with hours starting at 1:00 PM on weekends. Reviewers often note its whiskey selection, terrace, and foosball table.
Opening hours
- Sun 13:00-03:00
- Mon 16:00-03:00
- Tue 16:00-03:00
- Wed 16:00-03:00
- Thu 16:00-03:00
- Fri 16:00-03:00
- Sat 13:00-03:00
Le Bijou • Salon à cocktails
Le Bijou • Salon à cocktails is a bar in La Cité-Limoilou with a 4.7 rating from 432 reviews. It has unique hours, open from 7:00 AM and again from 2:00 PM daily. Reviewers often mention its cocktail menu, mixologist, jazz, and truffle fries.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-11:00, 14:00-23:00
- Mon 07:00-11:00, 14:00-23:00
- Tue 07:00-11:00, 14:00-23:00
- Wed 07:00-11:00, 14:00-23:00
- Thu 07:00-11:00, 14:00-23:00
- Fri 07:00-11:00, 14:00-01:00
- Sat 07:00-11:00, 14:00-01:00
Griendel - Brasserie Artisanale (quartier Montcalm)
Griendel is a moderate-price brewpub in La Cité-Limoilou, rated 4.5 from 2041 reviews. It opens at noon most days, closing at midnight. Reviewers frequently talk about its poutine, terrace, microbrewery beers, ciders, and tartare.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-00:00
- Mon 16:00-00:00
- Tue 16:00-00:00
- Wed 12:00-00:00
- Thu 12:00-00:00
- Fri 12:00-00:00
- Sat 12:00-00:00
Bar Le Sacrilège
Bar Le Sacrilège is a moderate-price bar in La Cité-Limoilou, with a 4.5 rating from 1481 reviews. It opens daily at noon. Reviewers often highlight its terrace, backyard patio, craft beer, cider, and local beer selection.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-03:00
- Mon 12:00-03:00
- Tue 12:00-03:00
- Wed 12:00-03:00
- Thu 12:00-03:00
- Fri 12:00-03:00
- Sat 12:00-03:00
La Faucheuse
La Faucheuse is an inexpensive pub in La Cité-Limoilou, rated 4.6 from 387 reviews. It opens nightly at 7:00 PM. Reviewers often mention its rock vibe, bar games like foosball and darts, and it is noted as a women-owned business.
Opening hours
- Sun 19:00-03:00
- Mon 19:00-03:00
- Tue 19:00-03:00
- Wed 19:00-03:00
- Thu 19:00-03:00
- Fri 19:00-03:00
- Sat 19:00-03:00
Les Salons d’Edgar
Les Salons d’Edgar is a moderate-price bar and grill in La Cité-Limoilou, with a 4.5 rating from 874 reviews. It opens in the late afternoon, starting at 4:30 PM. Reviewers often note its billiards tables, cozy feel, and poutine.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:30-23:00
- Tue 16:30-00:00
- Wed 16:30-00:00
- Thu 16:30-02:00
- Fri 16:30-03:00
- Sat 16:30-03:00
Le Lit Double - Bar & Bouffe
Le Lit Double is an inexpensive bar and grill in La Cité-Limoilou, rated 4.8 from 174 reviews. It opens daily at 3:00 PM. Reviewers frequently mention its terrace, warm staff, and dishes like the spice bag, smash burger, and spätzle.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-01:00
- Mon 15:00-01:00
- Tue 15:00-01:00
- Wed 15:00-01:00
- Thu 15:00-03:00
- Fri 15:00-03:00
- Sat 15:00-03:00
L'ANTI Bar & Spectacles
L'ANTI Bar & Spectacles is an inexpensive bar in La Cité-Limoilou, with a 4.5 rating from 810 reviews. It opens at 6:00 PM most days. Reviewers often highlight it as an event venue for concerts, punk bands, and underground culture.
Opening hours
- Sun 18:00-22:00
- Mon 18:00-03:00
- Tue 18:00-03:00
- Thu 18:00-03:00
- Fri 18:00-03:00
- Sat 18:00-03:00
Le Scanner | Bar spectacle underground à Québec | Punk Métal Rock | Billard & Arcade
Le Scanner is an inexpensive live music bar in La Cité-Limoilou, rated 4.6 from 336 reviews. It opens daily at 4:00 PM. Reviewers often mention its atmosphere for punk, metal, and rock, along with billiards and arcade games.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-03:00
- Mon 16:00-03:00
- Tue 16:00-03:00
- Wed 16:00-03:00
- Thu 16:00-03:00
- Fri 16:00-03:00
- Sat 16:00-03:00
La Cour arrière de Lévis
La Cour arrière de Lévis is a moderate-price bar in Les Chutes-de-la-Chaudière-Est, rated 4.6 from 318 reviews. It opens daily at 11:00 AM, closing at 10:00 PM. Reviewers often talk about its river view, terrace, and being dog friendly.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
Vieux Carré
Vieux Carré is a bar in La Cité-Limoilou with a 4.7 rating from 183 reviews. It opens daily at 4:00 PM. Reviewers frequently mention its craft cocktails, oysters, tartare, and terrace for drinks.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-01:00
- Mon 16:00-01:00
- Tue 16:00-01:00
- Wed 16:00-01:00
- Thu 16:00-01:00
- Fri 16:00-01:00
- Sat 16:00-01:00
Pub Le Corail
Pub Le Corail is a moderate-price pub in Les Rivières, rated 4.5 from 510 reviews. It opens at 11:00 AM, with closing times varying by day. Reviewers often note its scenery, terrace, smiling staff, and happy hour specials.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-20:00
- Mon 11:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-01:00
- Fri 11:00-02:00
- Sat 11:00-01:00
DORSAY Pub Britannique
DORSAY Pub Britannique is a moderate-price pub in La Cité-Limoilou, with a 4.4 rating from 4413 reviews. It opens daily at 11:30 AM, closing at 10:00 PM. Reviewers often mention its poutine, paella, mussels, and seafood chowder.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 11:30-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
Taverne Grande Allée
Taverne Grande Allée is a moderate-price pub in La Cité-Limoilou, rated 4.4 from 1839 reviews. It opens daily at 11:30 AM. Reviewers frequently talk about its terrasse, live music, and dishes like poutine, grilled cheese, and smoked meat.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-03:00
- Mon 11:30-03:00
- Tue 11:30-03:00
- Wed 11:30-03:00
- Thu 11:30-03:00
- Fri 11:30-03:00
- Sat 11:30-03:00
Société Cigare
Société Cigare is an expensive bar in La Cité-Limoilou, with a 4.5 rating from 349 reviews. It opens in the afternoon, with weekend hours until 3:00 AM. Reviewers often highlight its cigar selection, whiskey, and cigar lounge atmosphere.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-00:00
- Mon 16:00-00:00
- Tue 16:00-00:00
- Wed 16:00-00:00
- Thu 16:00-00:00
- Fri 14:00-03:00
- Sat 14:00-03:00
Taverne Jos Dion
Taverne Jos Dion is an inexpensive bar in La Cité-Limoilou, rated 4.6 from 186 reviews. It opens early, at 9:00 or 10:00 AM daily. Reviewers often mention its historic tavern atmosphere, free popcorn, and broadcasts of hockey games.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-03:00
- Mon 10:00-03:00
- Tue 10:00-03:00
- Wed 10:00-03:00
- Thu 10:00-03:00
- Fri 10:00-03:00
- Sat 09:00-03:00
Tips before you go
- Most bars are in La Cité-Limoilou, so you can easily visit several in one area.
- Check opening hours, as many places open in the afternoon or evening; some like Le Bijou open as early as 7:00 AM.
- Price levels are mostly moderate, but there are inexpensive options like Bar Sports Vegas 3.0 and La Faucheuse.
- Several spots offer takeout, including Chez Tao!, Siboire Saint-Vallier, and Pub Le Corail.
- For live music, consider Bar Ste-Angèle for jazz or L'ANTI for punk and underground concerts.
- If you want outdoor seating, many places have a terrace, including Siboire Saint-Vallier and Bar Le Sacrilège.
How we made this list
This list was made using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. We applied a weighted rating so that places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. Only bars and pubs with at least 150 reviews were considered. We also filtered for places that are currently open, using the latest available hours data.
Questions about bars in Quebec City
Which neighbourhood has the most bars on this list?
Almost all bars are in the central La Cité-Limoilou neighbourhood. Only two are outside it: La Cour arrière de Lévis in Les Chutes-de-la-Chaudière-Est and Pub Le Corail in Les Rivières. This makes La Cité-Limoilou the main hub for bars in Quebec City.
Are there any bars good for watching sports?
Yes. Bar Sports Vegas 3.0 is a sports bar with billiards and darts. Pub Nelligan's is suitable for watching sports. Taverne Jos Dion is noted for broadcasting hockey games. These spots have the atmosphere and amenities for sports fans.
Where can I find live music?
Many bars feature live music. Bar Ste-Angèle is known for jazz. L'ANTI Bar & Spectacles and Le Scanner host punk, metal, and rock concerts. Pub Nelligan's, Taverne Grande Allée, and Bar Le Sacrilège also have live music or performances.
What are the price ranges for these bars?
Most bars have a moderate price level. There are several inexpensive options, including Bar Sports Vegas 3.0, La Faucheuse, and Taverne Jos Dion. Société Cigare is the only bar listed with an expensive price point, focusing on cigars and whiskey.
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