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Bar Artefact

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

Old-Port
4.6$ & $$
OPEN12 pm - 10 pm
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RegionalCaféTapasDesserts & SweetsBarBistroGreat selection of cocktailsOyster Bar / Raw BarPubResto-Bar

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.

About

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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Reviews for Bar Artefact

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (200+)
*as of 2026-08-27
5★
69%
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Review Summary

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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Sérieux c'est le même Contre-Filet de Boeuf que j'ai mangé de ma vie. La petite sauce est vraiment savoureuse & les légumes justes wow !!! Je vous conseille vraiment ce resto. La décoration & l'ambiance sont au rendez-vous. Je lui donne une étoile Michelin. :)

Jan 28, 2025
on Google

I tried the afternoon tea. It was amazing. I think it's worth the price. A lot of different sweets & savory treats. & the good thing is you can try more than one type of tea from white tea, green tea & black tea, there was no limit. The staff was really nice too. The service was great. I want to come back again for this afternoon tea. The atmosphere of the place was good too.

Dec 29, 2024
on Google

Slow service although the restaurant was severely empty. Would not come again.

Dec 28, 2024
on Google

We were so excited for this place since it had great reviews & was at Relais & Chateaux property. They seated us in this lovely little corner next to a fireplace, but then forgot us basically. After about 45 minutes I went to find someone to take our drink order. After a while they brought us a cocktail & nothing else for basically an hour. Finally after about an hour & 15 minutes & after 3 different servers peaked around the corner looking at our table wondering why we were sitting there one of them came up to us & took our order & brought some water. Then another 45ish minutes go by & still no food & finally another waitress comes up to us & apologizes saying the food was on the way & that they had miscommunications about who was serving us. She quickly brings us a charcuterie platter & a complimentary glass of red wine she asked if we wanted dessert when we haven't even had our entree, just complete confusion at this place at all levels. No one there seemed to have any idea what was going on. We finally got our food about 2 hours after we got there. I will say our cocktail, the wine, & the food was excellent. The service was very subpar. Alyssa did her absolute best to salvage it after she found out what was happening & she is the sole reason that the restaurant is getting 3 stars & service 2 stars. She even provided us with a cool spot to go to for an after dinner drink. We thank her for the great service & hospitality, but everyone else there needs to get their act together. We always look for the Relais & Chateaux symbol because it's normally a standard of excellence no matter where in the world you are. Bar Artefact doesn't meet that standard based on our visit.

Dec 26, 2024
on Google

Delightful service .Fabulous food. Perfect in every way.

Dec 26, 2024
on Google

Absolutely amazing bar. We sat by the fireplace, read books & had the best hot chocolate & scones. Can't recommend this place enough! What a gem!

Dec 6, 2024
on Google

Went for afternoon tea to try something different. Food was good but the service wasn't as good. We are not tea drinker & we were asking the server to help us pick the best tea based on our preference & they honestly had no clue; they were just reading us the menu. Then the tea arrived & they didn't tell us how many minutes we had to wait before drinking it. The teas were not really good; but that might just be because we pretty much ended up picking them up randomly since server failed to make recommendations. It was $45 per person. Which would have been OK if the teas were good.

Nov 16, 2024
on Google

Service was super slow & the staff were disorganized & taking it too easy while in a what seemed to be a busy time We came for cocktails - had one round w oysters - that was great. Cancelled our second cocktail bc service was too slow. We sat there watching servers just chatting away behind the bar. Our server was sweet & was just helping out - felt bad for her. We were likely their easiest table given we didn't eat dinner. The bar itself is beautiful within the also beautiful auberge st Antoine.

Nov 3, 2024
on Google

Deux belles expériences dans ce bar ! Des digestifs entre amis avec une belle sélection de scotch 🥃 La deuxième fois autour d'un café ☕️ Sympathique ambiance. Seul bémol : ils ne savent pas faire un chocolat chaud !

Sep 29, 2024
on Google

Très décevant. Nous avons commandé deux morue. L'une d'elle n'était nettement pas cuite. Les légumes servi dans notre assiette étaient nettement insuffisants . Vous avez une mini mini carotte de 3 pouces de long par un quart de pouce d'épais . Quelle déception pour 250$

Sep 23, 2024
on Google