MacTaverne – Val‑David’s cozy country‑style pub & boutique inn Nestled in the heart of the Laurentians, MacTaverne is a family-run pub and inn in Val‑David, Quebec. Open daily for lunch and dinner (closed Wednesdays), we serve comforting seasonal dishes—think steaks, fresh salads, country‑style fare—alongside local beers, craft cocktails, and an extensive spirits list. With seven charming rooms upstairs, we’re ideal for outdoor lovers regrouping after a hike, ski, or bike ride on the P’tit Train du Nord. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere: candlelit tables, riverside terrace, warm hospitality, and a feeling you won’t forget.
MacTaverne is described as a cozy, family run pub with warm hospitality and high quality, comforting food. The menu features standout items like scotch egg, fish and chips, Welsh rarebit, steak and burgers, all made with care and often using local ingredients and homemade sauces. The atmosphere is repeatedly praised for its river view, wood fired oven, terrace, and friendly service, with excellent Guinness and a welcoming, relaxed vibe noted by many. Guests also mention clean, comfortable rooms and a hearty breakfast for those staying, and many call MacTaverne a must visit in Val David or the Laurentians, noting good value and a memorable experience. Overall, reviews converge on a place that feels like home, with consistent quality, attentive staff, and a pub experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Excellent souper avec nos filles (5 & 8 ans). Il ne s'agit pas d'un restaurant familiale mais nous nous sommes sentis bienvenus. Les serveurs sont professionnels & sympathiques. Excellents repas!
Endroit chaleureux. Service attentionné. Nous avons mangé une entrée délicieuse de topinambour vinaigrette estragon & viande séchée...Le meilleur hamburger maison! N'hésitez pas !
Mar 4, 2026
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BEST PLACE AROUND. BEST PEOPLE. CRAIG GAVE US THE WARMEST WELCOME. THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE. IT SURE FEELS MAGIC TO BE ALIVE AT THE SAME TIME THAT THIS PLACE EXISTS.
My son & I sat at the bar for an early meal on this cold & sunny day. The place is charming & I looked forward to a pint of Guinness. As we sat down, the barman started one for another customer & he poured it well.
We started with a Scotch Egg & ordered the Steak Frites. The Scotch Egg was the best I'd ever had. The sausage, the soft boiled egg, the creamy yolk - perfect. The Guinness was gorgeous. Great cream that clung to the glass with every sip. Then the steak came out. Goodness. My son & I looked at each other. Great plating & sides. It was one of the best steaks I've ever had. Delicious - full stop!
Nous avons juste essayé le restaurant lors d'un passage a Val-David.
Bonne adresse dans le coin, endroit chaleureux, n'hésitez pas y aller pour le dîner ou le souper. Très bon service malgré quatre enfants en dessous de 4 ans.
Nous avons aimé tous nos plats. Le fish & chip & la tourte au poulet étaient très réussi. Le burger bien, mais il lui manque un petit quelque chose. Le scotch egg était un des meilleurs que j'ai goûté au Québec.
Le service est excellent. L'ambiance & le décor sont agréable. Mon plat (fish & chips) excellent & les burgers sont généreux. Un excellent choix d'alcool & bière. Cependant le menu est très limité dans les choix.
Mar 1, 2026
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Quaint friendly establishment, that exudes welcoming warmth & hospitality of the Laurentians.
Staff are all bilingual (which helped me, as I am still learning g French)
Menu is limited, but the quality & portion size is excellent.
Parking in the rear is very limited, but there is sufficient parking less than 200 metres away.
Lovely view of the river.
Family run, which is evident from the personal attention.
Will certainly return to enjoy the ambiance.
They had us at Scotch egg & sticky toffee pudding… so rare in Quebec, & frankly so well done here! We loved the mostly traditional British courses. The fish & chips is as good as everyone says, & we loved the typical chicken & leek pie with its own tiny pitcher of jus. Really pleased to see that this idyllic waterfall-side locale has been repossessed by such a motivated team, whose enthusiasm for their concept is clear throughout the meal. One of the co-owners even made us an absolutely fantastic recommendation for a digestif to go with our dessert. It is a little Montreal for the setting, not in a bad way but one thing that is definitely not a big city are the prices. I don't know if they've made adjustments given some of the comments, but we were absolutely stuffed. The bill for three beer, a cocktail & a whiskey, as well as two mains & an appetizer, plus dessert at was well under what we would pay virtually anywhere else for the same quality, originality & overall experience. Service is excellent & friendly as described. We try to be loyal to the many great options in town, but we'll have to try & squeeze this one in among our other favorites!
Je suis tellement content de voir que cette entreprise familiale a su revamper complètement ce petit joyaux de Val-David. Le service est digne d'un restaurant trendy de Montreal mais avec la proximité des Laurentides. J'aime déjà manger plusieurs choix du menue & jusqu'a maintenant rien à dire tout est bon, il ne faut surtout pas passer à coté des scotch egg comme entré.
Bref pour moi c'est redevenue l'adresse que je fréquente le plus dans le secteur ... & en plus ils servent la Guiness comme en Irlande !
