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.
Overview of the reviews portrays MacTaverne as a cozy, family run venue by the river in Val David, where warm hospitality and a pared back but expertly crafted menu win broad praise; staples such as scotch egg, fish and chips, a stake of burgers and a tender steak, along with a celebrated Welsh rarebit, appear consistently well executed, and the house cocktails, local beers, and a choice of wines complement the dishes. The atmosphere blends pub comfort with rustic chic, often highlighted by a wood burning fireplace, a wood oven, and a terrace with river views that lingers in memory after a meal or a night in the adjoining inn. Service is repeatedly described as friendly, attentive, and patient, with families and groups noting the accommodating staff and the option to stay overnight with a hearty breakfast. Guests repeatedly remark on value for money, generous portions, and the sense that everything is made with care from local ingredients, with desserts such as sticky toffee pudding and clafoutis earning special praise. A few observations mention menu breadth or isolated slow service, but the general consensus is that MacTaverne stands out in the Laurentians as a welcoming, high quality spot to eat, drink, and unwind.
J'ai été surprise d'arriver au même établissement que j'avais visité l'an passé, mais pas exactement. Reprise d'un commerce que j'avais visité l'an passé, je trouve l'endroit BEAUCOUP plus chaleureux avec sa nouvelle peau.
Menu limité mais tout semble délicieux chez mes voisins de table; j'entends des éloges du steak, un crounch du fish & chips, des Scotch egg qui m'ont l'air, ma fois, décadent! Ou un classique cheeseburger, & les frites ont l'ai bonne!!
J'ai commandé le Welch Rarebit (pensez une'fondue' fromage sans prétention ou un pain gratiné plein de goût) & le fish & chips. Il est resté rien dans mon assiette!
Le petit salon du INN est beaucoup plus invitant, avec jeux de cartes, de dés, café, thé...
La chambre est confortable & coquette, propre & tout plein d'oreillers!
Inclusifs, avec chaises hautes, la maman en moi est heureuse.
Les employés sont super sympa! Entreprise familiale, j'ai jasé au fils le soir & au père le matin.
Belle vue sur la rivière & ses rapides.
Je recommande +++
P.S. Sticky toffee pudding: 5*****
P.P.S. WOW! Un desjeuner inclus avec la chambre!!! & vraiment bon en plus!! Même le café est super & ils offrent même du thé Camélia Sinensis 🫶
P.P.P.S. J'ai changé ma note a 5/5 car Google ne permet pas 4.8/5
Ce qui aurait gagné la note parfaite aurait été des bières rousse/ambrée/brune au menu, & bien sûr si il y avait plus d'option de repas & surtout, de la poutine au menu! Mais tout ce qui se trouve au menu est bon, alors ils ont misé sur les valeurs sûres.
I haven't visited the rooms, but the food here is absolutely delicious!! Won't say much more, have to get back to eating. 🤩 Family run business & they are sooo nice!! Love it here🥰
Great service & an excellent Guinness! The staff were friendly & attentive. The Guinness was perfectly poured smooth, & exactly how it should be. Definitely a place I'd come back to & recommend to anyone who enjoys good beer & great service.
Expérience extraordinaire staff, établissement, nourriture, alcool qualité première meilleur restaut bar des laurentides sans aucun doute ma place préferer pour une bières ou un très bon repas embiance symbolique des laurentides fière client régulier!!!
Mar 13, 2026
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Très sympa pour le dîner, très gentil service, j'ai eu droit à une couverture parce que j'avais gardé mon manteau. Très bons cocktails biens dosés. Les plats délicieux & copieux. Excellente viande.
Absolutely fantastic experience from a parative to digestive. The food is stellar & is just like the wonderful cooking I grew up with.
The owners are fantastic & warm & an absolutely beautiful young couple.
I highly recommend this restaurant. Prices are fair, not cheap, not the average price of a Brasserie plate that you might be expecting. However the quality of the whole dining experience & especially the quality of the food is worth every penny & more.
If you come to the laurentians this is a must be place to dine out in. Matter of fact it's the best place I've eaten in a year & it won't be my last time.
Thank you Tim & Lindsay
Mar 7, 2026
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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 !
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!
