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1608 Bar

Elevated regional charcuterie and curated cocktails await in the heart of Old Quebec.

Old-Quebec
4.5$$$
OPEN2 pm - Midnight
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RegionalCharcuterieBarTapasTartareSeafood/FishFrenchCocktail BarGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesOyster Bar / Raw BarResto-Bar
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Please note that it is not possible to make a reservation for Bar 1608. You must go directly to the bar.

About

Our bar takes its name from the year Québec City was founded and affords a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River from atop the promontory. At the 1608, time seems to stand still as you savour one of the classic and creative cocktails that have built our reputation.

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Our Specialties

An appointment with exceptional products, spectacular talents, local and surprising flavors. Enjoy our classic or reinvented cocktails.

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Capacity: 56 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
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1608 Bar is widely celebrated for its upscale ambiance and stunning historic setting within the Château Frontenac, offering guests breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River. Visitors frequently praise the creative and complex cocktail menu, noting that the artistic presentation and unique flavor profiles make the experience truly memorable. While the pricing reflects the premium nature of the venue, many patrons find the high quality of the drinks, the sophisticated decor, and the professional, knowledgeable service to be well worth the visit. Although some guests have encountered inconsistent service levels or crowded conditions during peak hours, the overall consensus highlights this as a must visit destination in Québec City for those seeking an elegant spot for refined drinks and delicious appetizers.
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Hadi
5.0

It can somedays be very busy, noisy, frustrating long wait to be seated, somedays can be moderate crowd, relaxed, quality service, & kind staff.
I suggest classic cocktails here. We enjoy Green Fogg, 1943, & Hemingway from their cocktail menu. The cocktail menu has vol al per abv which can also be helpful guide for your different interests & moods.
Skip crowded days for better well received service.

May 27, 2026
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Amish
3.0

If you're looking for proper mixologists, this is unfortunately not your spot. As much as I would love for it to be a great cocktail & booze spot, it's simply just a disappointing big brand hotel with a photographic vibe & no class. The bartenders have no creativity beyond the menu - perhaps that's by design.

May 7, 2026
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Kevin
2.0

The most disappointing cocktail experience of my four days in Quebec City. We had a whisky based cocktail that was pretty good but our other cocktail, the'Rose de Renard', was terrible. It was unbalanced & essentially$28 fruit punch. To make matters worse, the main bar is also closed for renovations & instead of seating you in the restaurant space with water views you get crammed into a tiny back bar area. Only half of the 1608 menu is available during this time (despite the hostess telling us everything would be the same). Overall very disappointing experience.

Apr 20, 2026
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DB
5.0

After touring the iconic Château Frontenac, our group of 5 went to 1608 for some drinks. The custom cocktails were beautiful & delicious. I went for the 1943-it's a smoked cocktail with a lightly smoked scotch, that was balanced & delicious from the first sip to the last. Excellent service for a larger group & an atmosphere of elegance, but we fit in anyway.

Mar 22, 2026
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Lisa
5.0

Every detail thought of. Great vibe, amazing service & so many cocktails to choose from.

Feb 7, 2026
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Michael
5.0

A true experience with a mystic feeling vibe. The whole bartending team are well experienced with a pleasant & friendly personality. They had some incredible signature cocktails.

Also some specially distilled/bottled whiskey made just for this hotel. Highly recommend even just to grab 1 drink.

Jan 25, 2026
on Google
Marcel
5.0

Amazing cocktail, friendly & knowledgeable staff

Jan 22, 2026
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Simon
5.0

Service impeccable & excellents cocktails. Henry m'a bien conseillé en fonction de mes demandes & l'ambiance était superbe! Un must :)

Jan 4, 2026
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Sean
5.0

One of the best cocktail bars I have ever been to.

Dec 29, 2025
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Sanjiv
4.0

Staying at the Fairmont in Quebec City & decided to stay in. About a 20m wait led us to seats which were ok but then bar stools opened up. We had a mojito & le rose & le renard cocktails along with some food. The mojito was nicely muddled with the mint. The other cocktail had different layers that continued to amaze including a bit of cucumber. Typical bar food it wasn't. Lake Brome duck croquettes were crusty balls with fabulous duck meet inside with nicely spiced sauce. The focaccia was good. But the surprise was the queen Elizabeth pastry. & in a good manner. This date based brown pastry was nicely warmed up with a sauce & fresh fruit. Delicious.

Nov 14, 2025
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