1608 Bar

Emmanuelle

5.0

Bar 1608 is definitely my favorite bar to go to when going to Quebec city. Located in one of the most photographed hotels in the world, Chateau Frontenac, this bar feels like luxury, the drinks menu with pictures is well done. The staff is professional & always making sure you are having a good time!

Jennifer

5.0

After a stressful train ride from Montreal, 1608 Bar filled my cup… literally! The drink menu is gorgeous! There's beautiful hand-painted photos of the drinks as well as a write up of the history, ingredients ands anything else. There's a cocktail specifically made for Anthony Bourdain. The Old Fashioned was out of this world-definitely in my top 5 ever! My server Henri was lovely & recommended some things for me to do while in QC! He was incredibly busy so it was nice to chat for a hot sec. The bar itself is masculine with dark wood, books & a fireplace. The views of the St. Lawrence are awesome (if you're seated near a window). The tables are tightly packed together so you so absolutely overhear (& possible even meet!) your table neighbors! The bathrooms are in the hotel (go to the 1st Christmas tree & turn left!) but there's several stalls. There's also several staff members if you get lost on your way back! Everyone speaks perfect English as well!

Amy

5.0

Glad we popped into the hotel bar at Le Chateau. Only had one drink, but it was a great time. Cool vibe, very chic. Had to wait about 10 minutes for a table to open, but worth the wait. Great service & fairly priced for a 5* hotel

Oliver

5.0

Dec2024 Part of the impressive list of Fairmount roster of stylish bars all throughout the world, the 1608 also meets this prestigious list. The evolved menu of narratives about the creative cocktails is always unique & personal to each bar & is a homage to the creative mixologists behind them. Obviously, cocktails are highly recommended but also try their local gins & beers which have history & care to back them up. Their food menu is also varied as well & pairs well with the drinks. Do converse with the knowledgeable servers who can guide you to a noteworthy experience on your visit. The bar is very cozy & often crowded. I recommend reservations. Btw, if you are a hotel guest, they have a number of wine, beer & spirits tasting sessions that will give you a glimpse of the level of quality & effort they take in their bar & drink depts. Cheers.

Kimberly

4.0

Beautiful hotel!!! But the restrooms were not clean! For an upscale hotel - I would've expected cleaner facilities. 1608 Bar was very'speak-easy' & beautiful but feel the pricing for small plates & drinks was over priced. All & all was good to see a small portion of this iconic historical hotel.

M-C

5.0

Bar du château Frontenac. Excellent service & bons drinks, accompagnés de grignotines.

Franziska

5.0

A fantastic place to end the day in Quebec with great drinks, excellent service & a wonderful atmosphere.

Will

5.0

We came here for drinks before our dinner reservation at another place. You will have to put your name down & be allowed in staggered, so they don't get bombarded, even if you came exactly at 1600 when they open. It only makes sense. If you are a party of 2 or less, your seating options are limited & probably will not be facing the windows. You will most likely be seated at the bar or the table for two by the books. Party 3 or 4 you have a better chance of getting the windows, if you came early enough. Get their gin & tonics, you won't regret it if you liked gin & tonics. We also got the raw oysters appetizers & they were great!

Chris

5.0

Bar inside the Fairmont Hotel. Service excellent, drinks a fair price for where it is. Would recommend.

Bernardo

5.0

Swrvice is stellar, drinks are excellent, atmosphere is impossible to find elsewhere. Worth every penny P.S., Sara was awesome!