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Bar Artefact

Artful café culture meets regional charm in the heart of Old Québec.

Old-Port
4.6$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 12 pm
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In the heart of Old Québec, Bar Artefact brings together signature cocktails and light sharing plates, in a décor where every object tells a story. Saturdays and Sundays, from 2 to 4 pm, enjoy our tea time: an assortment of sweet and savory bites.

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Offering a glimpse into Quebec’s past, Bar Artefact is the perfect place for enjoying a light meal and signature drinks from one of the city’s most creative cocktail menus, while surrounded by artefacts preserved in time. The bar showcases relics unearthed on site during a recent excavation dig, such as the Dauphine Battery and window displays filled with objects dating back from six distinct eras in our property’s history.

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Capacity: 60 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
Located in the Auberge Saint-Antoine Hotel
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*as of 2026-08-27
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Bar Artefact is widely recognized as a hidden gem that offers a memorable experience through its refined atmosphere and attentive service. Guests frequently praise the high quality of the afternoon tea service, noting the creative infusion of local flavors and the comfort of the beautiful, historic setting. The live piano music frequently enhances the mood, creating a welcoming and sophisticated environment for cocktails or a delicious meal. While individual impressions of the culinary offerings vary, many patrons highlight the freshness of the dishes, the excellence of the martinis, and the warm, professional nature of the staff, making it a standout destination for both casual visits and special occasions.
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Elijah
5.0

Menu was small but well thought out. Atmosphere is phenomenal for casual or special occasions. Service was superb, fantastic food.

Dec 26, 2025
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Sara
5.0

Amazing dinner!! Would highly recommend…from the atmosphere, the food & the service! Will definitely return when I'm back in Quebec City!

Dec 25, 2025
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Elena
5.0

Fantastic Christmas Eve Experience! The food & drinks were exceptional! Thank you!

Dec 25, 2025
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Bianca
5.0

On a passé une superbe heure du thé à l'Anglaise. La nourriture était excellente, très bon rapport qualité-prix!

Dec 21, 2025
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Maxime
5.0

Super resto! La bouffe était vraiment savoureuse! Le service était chaleureux & super attentionné, on s'est sentis accueillis dès qu'on est arrivés. Belle ambiance, bonne vibe, & tout roulait vite sans être pressant.

Nov 28, 2025
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Julien
5.0

Excellent

Nov 16, 2025
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Ryan
3.0

Came in for the afternoon tea; was disappointed to say the least.

All food options came from fridge to plate. One of our ceramic kettles was chipped at the spout & had specks of dirt.

All pastries were either mismatched in size. For the price I paid I was expecting something passable at least

Nov 15, 2025
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Christophe
4.0

Hidden gem of a cocktail bar. Beautiful setting in Quebec's only 2 michelin keys hotel.

Nov 11, 2025
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Jea
4.0

Pretty average 5 star hotel bar

Stopped by on my last day in town since I was staying at the hotel. The bar sat right in the lobby, overlooking a small exhibit featuring a historic cannon under the staircase. They're apparently better known for their weekend afternoon tea, which explained why it was nearly empty on a weekday afternoon.

The cocktail list leaned traditional. Mostly spirit-forward classics built around gin, rum, & vodka. Not much in the way of creativity or modern flair. I went with Corn & Oil, which was a good classic, though not exactly what I was in the mood for.

Food was underwhelming overall. The oysters were fine (which is a low bar in Quebec), & the truffle fries were solid, but the fish crudo was bad. The combo of endive, melon, & fish sounded interesting, but the melon was unripe & the fish wasn't very fresh.

Maybe I just ordered the wrong things, but for the price (& the setting) it should've been better.

Nov 5, 2025
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Jo
3.0

We are staying at the hotel & have had drinks & dinner at the restaurant. Drinks at the bar were great with excellent service.
Dinner however was quite a different experience. The service was very slow. Food was not timed well as we received our starter & then immediately after the main. We waited such a long time for water, refilling our drinks & subsequent courses. Additionally the thanksgiving dinner was not seasoned well & not served with the described items.

The lasagne was very good although a small portion.

I am not sure the restaurant reflects the accolades of the hotel.

Oct 13, 2025
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