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The birthplace of French North America and the only walled city north of Mexico is an open-air treasure chest that will delight history and culture buffs alike. Its European background and modern North American character are set off by a heady blend of history, traditional and contemporary art, and French-language culture to make Québec City a destination like no other.
Year after year, travel magazines continually rank the Québec City Area among the world’s top destinations.
Quebec City is a vibrant and thriving city chalk full of culture, activities and nightlife. Check out our list of recommended places to visit, eat and play.
– Source: Quebec-Cite.com
Popular & Recommended
Low Budget Meal ($ - $$)
Bring Your Own Wine Meal ($$ - $$$)
Traditional Quebec Meal ($$ - $$$)
Snack Bar and Poutines ($ - $$)
Breakfast ($ - $$)
Culinary Experience ($$$ - $$$$)
Cafes
Microbreweries
Bars & Pubs
Nightclubs
Low Budget Meal ($ - $$)
- Le Bureau de Poste, 296 Rue Saint-Joseph Est
- 6$ meals
- Great cocktails
- Great atmosphere
- Open late
- Tequila Lounge, 643 Rue Saint-Joseph Est
- Mexican food
- Good variety
- Cheap
- Soupe & Cie, 522 3e Avenue
- Popular amongst locals
- Menu of international soup
- Cheap
- Tora-Ya Ramen, 75 Rue Saint-Joseph Est
- Authentic Japanese food
- Best ramen in town
- No reservation
- La Dominicaine, 217 Rue Saint-Paul
- 4$ to 13$ meals
- Dominican food
Bring Your Own Wine Meal ($$ - $$$)
- Le Taj Mahal, 24 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest
- Indian food
- Good for small groups
- Great shared menu
- Thang Long, 869 Côte d’Abraham
- Thai and Vietnamese food
- All-inclusive menu
- Good for groups
- Tokyo, 401 rue Saint-Jean
- Traditional sushi
- Great for groups
- Deals and discounts on certain days of the week
- Délices d’Ariana, 102 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest
- Only Afghan restaurant in Quebec
- Great Shared Menu
- Un Thé au Sahara, 7 1/2 Rue Sainte-Ursule
- Morocan food
- Good for Tajines and Couscous
- Near the hostel
Traditional Quebec Meal ($$ - $$$)
- Aux Anciens Canadiens, 34 Rue Saint-Louis
- Institution in Old Quebec
- Oldest house still standing in Quebec
- Le Buffet de l’Antiquaire, 95 Rue Saint-Paul
- Traditional Quebec diner
- Cheap Meal
- Great diversity of food – Breakfast and dinner
- La Bûche, 49 Rue Saint-Louis
- Urban sugar shack
- Good for maple lovers
Snack Bar and Poutines ($ - $$)
- Casse-Croute Chez Gaston, 332 Rue Dorchester
- One of the best Poutine in Quebec
- Institution of the Saint-Roch neighbourhood
- Snack Bar St-Jean, 780 Rue Saint-Jean
- Open late (4 a.m.)
- A must after a night of drinking
- Chez Victor, 145 Rue Saint-Jean / 300 Rue Saint-Paul
- Best burgers in town
- Many addresses in town
- Sul’ Side, 637 Grande Allée Est
- Exceptional poutine
- Small menu for burgers and grilled cheese
- Great local beer
- Poutineville, 735 Rue Saint-Joseph Est
- Good classic poutine
- Customized Poutine
Breakfast ($ - $$)
- Le Clocher Penché, 203 Rue Saint-Joseph Est
- Some of the best breakfast in town
- Breakfast available only on week-ends
- Casse Crêpe Breton, 1136 Rue Saint-Jean
- Customize your own crepe
- Traditional French crepe
- Cheap
- Bügel – Fabrique de Bagel, 164 Rue Crémazie Ouest
- Homemade bagel
- Near the beautiful Cartier Avenue
- Cochon Dingue, 46 Boulevard Champlain / 46 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest
- Many addresses in town
- Good for groups
- Great for brunch
- Le Hobbit, 700 Rue Saint-Jean
- Great for brunch
- Local ingredients
- French bistro
Culinary Experience ($$$ - $$$$)
- L’Affaire est Ketchup, 46 Rue Saint-Joseph Est
- One of the most popular restaurant in Town
- Layback atmosphere
- Rich and decadent food
- Au Pied Bleue, 179 Rue Saint-Vallier Ouest
- Traditional French food from Lyon
- Homemade charcuterie
- For meat lovers
- La Buvette Scott, 821 Rue Scott
- Smaller portion great to share
- Intimate atmosphere
- Great choice of wine and local beers
- Chez Boulay, 1110 Rue Saint-Jean
- Ingredients 100% from Quebec
- Boreal cuisine
- Kraken Cru, 190 Rue Saint-Vallier Ouest
- Oyster bar
- Limited places
- No reservation
Cafes
- Maelstrøm, 181 Rue Saint-Vallier Est
- Homemade cold brew
- Cocktail bar from 6pm
- St-Henri, 849 Rue Saint-Joseph Est
- Homemade doughnut
- Quiet place
- La Maison Smith, 23 Rue Notre-Dame
- One of the oldest cafe in Quebec
- Located in the old town
- La Brûlerie St-Jean, 881 Rue Saint-Jean
- Near bus stops
- Open very early and very late
- Café Pékoe, 433 Rue Saint-Joseph Est
- Coffee, tea and milkshake
- Homemade pastries
- Nice vibe
Microbreweries
- Le Projet, 399 Rue Saint-Jean
- 24 tap of Quebec micro brewed beer
- Cheap food
- Griendel, 195 Rue Saint-Vallier Ouest
- Homemade and invited beer selection
- Big variety of local beer
- Local and affordable food
- Noctem, 438 Rue du Parvis
- Vast selection of homemade beer
- All local and bio food
- Invited beer section
- La Korrigane, 380 Rue Dorchester
- Homemade beer
- Local food
- Twist dance sessions
- La Barberie, 310 Rue Saint-Roch
- Working coop
- 16 tap of homemade beer
- Very nice terrace
Bars & Pubs
- La Ninkasi, 811 Rue Saint-Jean
- One of Quebec’s most popular bars
- Karaoke every night
- Themed night
- Beer and alcohols only from Quebec
- Deux22, 222 Rue Saint-Joseph Est
- Mexican bar
- Great cocktails
- Food served late
- Heated terrace in winter
- Le Sacrilège, 447 Rue Saint-Jean
- Cheapest beer in Quebec
- Old school neighbourhood bar
- Great terrace
- Nelligan’s, 789 Côte Sainte-Geneviève
- Irish Pub (Trad’ music on Thuesday)
- Whisky and beer pairing
- MacFly, 422 Rue Caron
- Free arcade games
- Local beer
- Famous Grilled cheese
Nightclubs
- Dagobert, 600 Grande Allée Est
- Younger customers (18-22 years old)
- One of the most popular club
- Open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
- Live concert
- Le District, 240 Rue Saint-Joseph Est
- Surrounded by a lot of nice bars
- Older customers (25-30 years old)
- On Friday & Saturday
- Drague Cabaret club, 815 rue Saint-Augustin
- Gay club of Quebec
- Open to all kind of customers of all ages
- Charged atmosphere on Friday & Saturday
- Drag queen nights
- Midnight Blue, 441 Rue du Parvis
- An 80s-90s style nightclub
- Opens at midnight
Events & Activities
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- Around Town
- At the Auberge
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