Reviews of 1608 Bar (Winery)

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, 1 Rue des Carrières, Québec, QC G1R 4P5, Canada

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REVIEWS OF 1608 Bar IN Charlesbourg

Gary Quan

Scott Dickinson

Looking for an outstanding wine and cheese bar? I highly recommend 1608! Classy plaxe, very good staff and an excellent wine list .Be sure to try the native Qeubuc wines and cheese . outstanding!

Denis Marchand

Simon Bullock

Sarah Dulac

(Translated) It's to discover! A good time spent in good company at the Château with a good wine, a board of cheese and charcuterie, it was an unforgettable evening. I recommend without hesitation. (Original) C’est à découvrir! Un bon moment passé en bonne compagnie au Château avec un bon vin, une planche de fromage et charcuterie, c’était une soirée inoubliable. Je recommande sans hésiter.

Christopher Needles

Vincent Forget

Arnela Dzanic

(Translated) Perfect atmosphere and exceptional service! (Original) Ambiance parfaite et service exceptionnel !

Ross Crampsey

Drink selection is excellent, if a little pricey on the cocktails. I did notice that a couple of the bar service staff weren't as friendly as the others, but maybe they were having a bad day. The only complaint would be a bar fly problem caused by the exposed fruit that nobody wanted to deal with. The flies were there for at least three days.

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(Translated) Best (Original) 최고

Darell K. Chung

Step into a warm, dimly lit romantic bar located in an iconic historical location of old Quebec. Right at the heart is the ever busy bar serving up some great wines. Surrounding it are the plush furniture, placed far enough apart to have a intimate conversation. The whole decor is warm and woody which adds to the charm. Service staff was attentive, friendly and helped out with good recommendations. Was impressed with their cheese and charcuterie board, food portions were ample and the flavors complimented each other. This place takes no reservations so come early as places fill up past 5pm.

Alex Béliveau

Copez Riddick

jean lecours

(Translated) Very good ???? (Original) Tres bien ????

Sarah Ghali

Must try, loved the food and the music. Highly recommended!

Christine-Charlotte GAGNikON

Beautiful place. Fantastic atmosphere. And great drinks! Thank you Isabelle, Jean-Félix and Julien. You truly provided engaging service. :-)

Flaubert Tarek

Jean-François Roberge

(Translated) Great atmosphere! A quiet place! The cocktails were perfect! (Original) Super ambiance! Un lieu tranquille! Les cocktails était parfait!

Eric Beaupré

(Translated) Very beautiful of course! But the Jacob bartender is an added value. Ask him for a Negroni mezcal or one of his recipes :) (Original) Très beau bien sûr! Mais le bartender Jacob est une valeur ajoutée. Demandez lui un Negroni mezcal ou une autre de ses recettes :)

Laura R

Pricey but worth it! A must destination for the beautiful bar, view of the boardwalk and St Lawrence, fantastic drinks and wine. Definitely splurge on the cheese and meat mixed board. Fantastic for appetizers or a late night snack.

Aimee Fried-Hardy

John Orsini

shaggy 505

This is a beautiful, high energy bar with wonderful views along the window seating as well as comfy seating throughout. We stayed at the hotel for three nights and ended up here a couple times before turning in. The drinks are very pricey and somewhat weak but they do have a better selection of wine and booze than any other place in Quebec (did not understand what you got from the $300 Rob Roy, I did not get this by the way). The bar snacks are free and tasty; a bowl of spicy popcorn and a trail mix/gardettos type. Their cheese and fruit board is the best we’ve had anywhere! I highly recommend stopping here while in Quebec. Casual dress is fine; I had jeans, hiking boots and a puffy coat as we had been walking around the city all weekend in rain and snow. It’s a mix of suits, formal party groups and casual tourist or local.

Sun K

Kate V

Really excellent cocktails. Perfect place to have a drink and relax while it snows outside. It’s impossible to order a bad drink here!

Christiane Arsenault

Catherine Fournier

Eeffie B

Skip it. The only good thing about this is the nice hotel location. Other that that, nothing. We ordered an old fashioned ($29) & had to return it because it was terrible. Way overpriced and not worth the investment. There are much better bars in Quebec.

Hasnae El Asri

Francis Beaudoin

This place was perfect to take a drink, eat a little and relax. Service is good and the place is beautiful. Nice view from where we sat.

Dillan Shively

Great place with awesome drinks, but most importantly they've got a fantastic staff.

Eric Michalski

Dave Belluz

Very cool. Very sheek. Speciality drink are all worth trying.

Nikita Ambekar

Amazing cocktails and beautiful presentation!!! Castle is gorgeous with an amazing view. Enjoyed the pomme et compagnie also had the old fashion and Moscow mules great tasting. Loved preparation in making old fashion! Highly recommend

Brian Barnett

We went to the 1608 Bar a vin fromage for my 40th birthday lunch, and it was positively wonderful. The charcuterie was generous, the micro brew was out of this world, and we had lovely chairs next to a fireplace. It really couldn't have been more delightful.

oh socute

Sylvain Létourneau

(Translated) Very nice place, party atmosphere, I recommend it. (Original) Très bel endroit, ambiance de fête, je le recommande.

Reinhard Hao

Great place and drinks

Raphael “Caraph” Caravan

(Translated) The place is beautiful, but small compared to the size of the hotel so we had to wait and the lovely hostess was a little overwhelmed. I think that in this kind of place and given the reputation of the hotel, a room manager, or someone with more experience would be a plus for the customers but also for the bar and the restaurants themselves. But the place makes you have a good time as soon as you walk in. (Original) L'endroit est magnifique, mais petit comparé à la taille de l’hôtel, du coup nous avons dû attendre et l’hôtesse charmante était un peu débordée. Je trouve que dans ce genre d'endroit et vue la renommée de l’hôtel, un directeur de salle, ou une personne ayant plus d'expérience serait un plus pour les clients mais aussi pour le bar et les restaurants eux-même. Mais l'endroit vous fait passer un agréable moment dès que vous êtes entrés.

Sam Hartemink

We came here to check out the hotel and the views from the hotel. Having both been servers ourselves, we (my boyfriend and I) were both kind, courteous, and patient. However, after waiting for the bill or literally any staff to check on us after around half an hour, we become agitated. We witnessed our server and others serve and check in on all tables around us, as we waited and waited for our bill, or another drink. I’m not sure what the issue was, but we suspect the servers may have been a bit classist, or only cared to wait on larger parties. While I loved our wine, cheese, and the general atmosphere, I would absolutely not recommend this place, and will never return.

lalo hernandez

Taylor Odom

Pascal Daneault

This is an institution in Quebec. Try the gin with there homemade tonic.

Andrée Provost

Chelsea Patterson

For a bar they are incredibly slow at serving drinks. We were there for over 2 hours and only got two drinks. The problem was in part the servers weren’t picking up the drinks, I saw my order waiting for over 5 minutes on the counter, but they also never checked on customers to see if they wanted more or another drink. I was disappointed.

Jagdeep Rana

Roye Dubois

(Translated) A lovely place (Original) Un endroit charmant

Jonathan Bennett

Kay B

They made the best Mojito I've ever had hands down. Busy place even for a Wednesday. But got our drink right away. Loved it!

Wayne Geiser

While the drinks we had here may be the most expensive we've ever bought, I appreciate the time, energy, and money it takes to keep a place like this operating. Service was average at best. The drink menu was varied.

Majorelle

Brett Innis

Best place for cocktails in Quebec City. Avoid SAM restaurant if you do not have a reso as the staff will not seat you despite the restaurant being 75% empty. Despite this you MUST go to the bar for a drink The staff elimnate the stuffiness from the restaurant and the mixologists really know what they are doing

Samantha Mascarenhas

Best bar experience ever. Cocktails are amazing, the setting is perfect and the waitresses and bartenders have great customer service. Special shout out to Maude and Jeremie who enhanced our experience even more! We ended up moving our dinner reso another hour out so we could spend more time at 1608. Will be back again!

Mark Jackson

Jean-Denis Gill

David Grout

Marc Légaré

(Translated) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

Philippe Kolaczynski

Overall Amazing experience! Great service! Great Food!

OurCarpeDiem Karen Lanzetta

Had some drinks and an awesome cheese platter. Very good atmosphere and hospitable staff. We thoroughly enjoyed being there.

A DeBFL

Shiv Kamal

Incredible bar with a formidable ambiance and drink selection. Perfect for a night cap, or starting your night!

Swarnika

It says it is a wine and cheese bar, although other restaurants have better selections for cheese platters. Service was great hence 4 stars.

Julien Châteauvert

(Translated) The best bar in Quebec, the barmaid are remarkable! (Original) Le meilleurs bar à Québec, les barmaid sont remarquable!

Dominique Caron

(Translated) Camille the waitress at the bar ... 100% service (Original) Camille la serveuse du bar...100% service

Cory Harris

Beverages were good but a bit overpriced. The recycling of complimentary table snacks (bits and bites, etc.) was gross and very cheap given the classy image the place is trying to promote. The view is nice.

K G

Quality cocktails in a setting which will keep you curious. Comfortable bar chairs and friendly well trained staff.

Amely Noel

(Translated) The execrable state of the roads pushed us to stop for the night at the Château Frontenac. Bewitched by the beauty of this historic place we went to 1608 to finish our evening. On this Sunday evening, the place was not crowded but the slight sound of the few discussions in person seemed perfectly complemented the general atmosphere of the place. The decor is just perfect. As soon as we enter, our eyes are fixed on all that is beautiful to look at and each place seems more beautiful and more pleasant than the other. At the back of the bar which is majestic, extends this exceptional view of the river and the lights of the south shore. The staff is an extraordinary listener and kindness with a sincere smile, from the beginning to the end of the service. Each with a brandy in hand, small appetizers resting on the table, comfortably seated with a fireplace and a view of the river, and we felt really settled in the private lounge of an overpriced mansion. An experience that we will relive without a doubt! (Original) L'état exécrable des routes nous a poussé à nous arrêter pour la nuit au Château Frontenac. Envoûtés par la beauté de cet endroit historique nous nous sommes rendus au 1608 afin de terminer notre soirée. En ce dimanche soir, l'endroit n'était pas bondé mais le léger bruit des quelques discussions en tête à tête semblait complété à merveille l'ambiance générale de l'endroit. Le décor est tout simplement parfait. Aussitôt entré, nos regards se posent sur tout ce qu'il y a de beau à regarder et chaque place semble plus belle et plus agréable que l'autre. À l'arrière du bar qui en soit est majestueux, s'étend cette vue exceptionnelle sur le fleuve et les lumières de la rive-sud. Le personnel est d'une écoute et d'une gentillesse hors du commun avec un sourire sincère et ce, du début à la fin du service. Chacun un cognac à la main, de petits amuses-bouche posés sur la table, confortablement assis avec foyer et vue sur le fleuve et nous nous sentions réellement installés dans le salon privé d'un manoir hors de prix. Une expérience que nous allons revivre sans aucun doute!

Audrey Traoré

TThao Hong

Excellent OMG

Hadrien De Sousa

Katherine Magnuson

I recently stopped in here for a per-dinner cocktail when travelling in Quebec City. This bar is great! Situated on the first floor of the famous Frontenac hotel, this bar has a chic yet warm atmosphere. We were seated right next to the fireplace and enjoyed a few cocktails. The Gold Fashioned was great! Also their popcorn is fantastic! Highly recommend.

Sunny Hundal

Marie Antoinette

If you're in Quebec for business or pleasure this Bar is a must visit! It's hip, happening and an awesome atmosphere! Amazing bartenders with great personalities, friendliness and knowledgeable. Joey, Camille are very professional and attentive! If you're looking for a drink with rum Camille is your "Rum Queen"! If you're a Scotch, Whiskey, or Bourbon fan then David is your man!!! His passion for bartending is unbelievable! He's well informed and knows his liquor! Personally, you can't go wrong if you're looking to chill or for night cap!

Jeremy Balliston

Dug the cocktails here.

Sarah

David Sioma

Bartender and drinks amazing. So cool to see a tall ship out the window.

Doug

Getting in was a little hassle despite being guests at the hotel. Good drinks and great Charcuterie dish!

Athen B

The prices are as steep as you would expect for a bar inside of the Chateau Frontenac. Overpriced? Yes. However, the cocktails are incredible and well worth having one or two drinks if you’re looking for a nice atmosphere and to enjoy an experience inside the Quebec landmark location. It’s also a great excuse to walk around inside and admire the wonderful decor.

Alison Turner (Alison Turner Designs)

Beautiful bar, great food, friendly staff, great views

Mary Strawser

If you want to step out of the bustling streets of touristy Quebec, pretend to be insanely classy, and drop a large amount of money on tasty libations, you're in the right place. If not, go downstairs to Starbucks. We had a Vesper, a White Lady, and a Clover Club, all part of the $18 "reasonable price" menu. It was an opportunity for us to try new things, since my family is usually the beer and wine crowd. We ordered 3 cheeses and I wasn't super excited, they gave us unadventurous cheeses, but it was filling and had a lot of fruit, so it's not a bad value. The decor is entrancing, the drinks well-made, and the staff very friendly.

Michael Heck

Attentive staff and great views! Fantastic drinks!

Lee Lazy

Neil Madden

It is a beautiful bar with good service and a nice view. Drinks are standard expensive for a hotel bar of this caliber. My 2 star review is based on the fact that at the level of this hotel they should not miss key details and then be rude about it. I was there on Thursday of last Week, August 9 with my wife in the late afternoon for a glass of wine. We enjoyed it and were walking by the next day at around noon when I suggested we go back in for another. We went in and they were closed. Not a big deal..seemed weird as there were people everywhere but we moved on. The next day being Saturday at about 2pm we decided to travel back up to the hotel for a glass of wine once again. This time I was smart though and checked the hotel website and the bar website to see their hours of operation. Clearly stated they open at 2pm. Fantastic we thought. So we made the special trip to get there for about 2:15 just to find out it is closed. Upon asking the staff that were working in the bar at the time when they opened they said 4pm. I commented that the website said they were open at 2pm. The response, in a pretty arrogant way was that they had "lots to do and so today it is 4pm" So my review is more about the people that run the bar and their lack of attention to detail and the arrogance they have. I guess because they don't have to work hard to get people to come to their bar they can be that way but frankly it puts a damper on my desire to stay at any Fairmont in the future...and I have stayed at all of them.

Camille Laflamme

(Translated) Perfect service! The waiter / bartender loved it! He gave us a good presentation of the cocktail menu. Very charming. They even added an extra to the glass to make it less bitter. Very satisfied and highly recommend. We were very well received even though we are only passing through the hotel. (Original) Service parfait! Le serveur/barman on l'a adoré! Il nous a fait une bonne présentation du menu cocktail. Très charmant. Ils nous a même rajouter un extra dans le verre pour le rendre moins amère. Très satisfaite et recommande grandement. On a été très bien accueilli même si nous somme que de passage dans l'hôtel.

Stephen LaGuardia

Romantic dimly lit wine and cheese bar with cozy corners in comfy chairs. Warm fireplaces at night with exceptional views. Great place to end a long day in the city.

Pareen Patel

Mike P

Great bar! Alot of people seemed to have the same idea ....didn't want to pay to stay in the hotel but you are able to walk in and enjoy the bar. Great place to people watch and sit back enjoying a lengthy list of unique cocktails served in an upscale Canadiana setting. Staff were very attentive!

Sean Singh

Eric M

Carole Blanchard

(Translated) Barman Julien, incredible to see at work, a delicious cold meats and cheese board. (Original) Barman Julien incroyable à voir à l'oeuvre planche de charcuterie et fromage tout as fait succulent .

Kurt Shimala

Good views from the window side. Service was quick and got some nice complementary bar snacks with the drinks. Had a 10 minute wait to get in on a late Saturday afternoon.

Sam Junior

Émilie Larocque

ShapeDePapa

Zachary Sais

Phil Sater

Excellent service from the valet all the way to the staff at the bar. Pierre-Olivier is very knowledgeable and charming. Great drinks. Very good night.

mar zde

(Translated) I wasn't but I will be (Original) Nie bylem ale będe

Stacey Wheeler

Talented bartenders creating hand crafted cocktails and serving charcuterie boards with amazing local cheeses, meats and fruits. Classy old time feel with wonderful view of the river. We were repeaters:)

Roger Lafleur

(Translated) By asking our bartender what he had to offer interesting, we would have liked a more proactive bartender inquiring about our tastes and who would have suggested a drink that could please us .... he remained mouth- speechless. All the same, a very interesting decor, a "royal" music. A beautiful atmosphere! (Original) En demandant à notre barman ce qu'il avait à nous proposer d'intéressant, nous aurions aimé un barman davantage proactif s'informant de nos goûts et qui vous aurait suggéré un drink qui pouvait nous plaire.... il est resté bouche-bée. Tout de même, un décor fort intéressant, une musique ???? royale ????. Une belle ambiance!

D Mac

Maybe the greatest hotel bar I've ever been to. The bartenders are the best in the business. Cocktails are incredible as is the wine list. Solid local beer selection as well. Their charcuterie and cheese boards are phenomenal. We had planned on stopping in for a couple drinks and some apps before going elsewhere for dinner but ended up just spending the entire night there! A must visit while you are in Quebec.

Joseph De Modena

Beautiful bar in an excellent location but everything good ends there. Seated at 9:00 by a very friendly lady who we were told was the supervisor. She disappeared and we ordered and we were brought terrible drinks and we asked for a menu to order food. We never saw our server again then when we asked another server for a menu we were told the kitchen was closed and we could not order. The kitchen closes at 10 we were unable to order and unable to eat. This bar is an extreme disappointment and it really needs to be better run. A bar/restaurant needs to provide drinks and food to customers, to only be able to order 1 drink in over an hour is not acceptable service. We watched other tables leave disappointed and we really wanted to like this place but it was not to be

P Maranger

The bar is beautiful. David the bartender was engaging and explained the perfect work of art of mixology. The best bar in the world is the American Bar in London, England and this is in my opinion the second. Loved the atmosphere. Very chic and on trend.

Catherine Dubé

Alona Bazlova

So good! Must visit if you are in Québec city. Fantastic bar with great drinks and views! We had the cheese board and it was really tasty with local Québec cheeses. The ambiance is fantastic. Prepare to pay extra but it’s totally worth it.

Carey orkusz

Great location, beautiful view. only problem was super poor service. We had to leave because no one would come by and ask us, if we wanted anything to eat. It all worked out for the best, we found an amazing good restaurant. With great staff and service called D’Orsay

Declan Montague

I had a great experience at this bar. They offer chips and nuts as accompaniments to whatever drinks your order. The drinks themselves are extremely aesthetically pleasing. The ambiance was just perfect for a night out on a date or with friends. Would highly recommend. Also a great excuse to explore the rest of Chateau Frontenac.

J M

The place is smaller than it seems in the picture! But all employees are nice and smiley and friendly and speaks perfect English, and excellent customer service. We really enjoyed our drinks here :) Great view, and cozy seating. Great spot for warming your cold feet and getting a drink or two!

Jean-Philippe Plat

Very good time, nice staff, nice view and good food and cocktails

E. A. A. Rafael (Ramona)

(Translated) Great place to enjoy cokteles or dishes very friendly staff correct prices BBB (Original) Super endroit pour déguster des cokteles ou des plats personnel très sympathique des prix corrects BBB

Michel Alboreto

(Translated) After 30 minutes for a long island iced tea, I realized that I was no longer in a real fairmont. (Original) Après 30 minutes pour un long island iced tea, j'ai compris que je n'étais plus dans un vrai fairmont.

Marine Rajalot

Ad Gonzo

Lucila Cox

Didier Sansoni

(Translated) Not a strong enough word to explain that the place is great. Claudia and Kevin top top he listens to what you like and he prepares it. (Original) Pas de mot assez fort pour expliquer que l'endroit est génial. Claudia et Kevin top top il écoute ce que vous aimez et il le prépare.

David Chaverri

(Translated) A high quality bar !!! (Original) Un bar de alta calidad!!!

Bryan DiBlasi

Lety Gamiz Vargas

(Translated) Too expensive (Original) Demasiado caro

Genevieve Daigneault

Brian Duff

Excellent cocktails and a joy to watch these guys at work! The servers are friendly however they were quite slow, and not very attentive after we were served the first drinks. Even though this is the chateau Frontenac, I felt this was overly expensive at $18 per cocktail. $15 would have been expected.

anouk back

(Translated) Top cheese platter! The atmosphere is also quite cozy and the view is worth the detour! To discover (Original) Plateau de fromage au top! L'ambiance aussi est assez cosy et la vue vaut le détour! A découvrir

Megan Lower

This venue is perfect. The bar is beautiful and the cocktails were phenomenal. We had the Margarita, Jungle Bird, French Martini and 1608 and they were delicious. David, Jeremy, Claudia, Joey and the rest of the bar staff were fantastic. Interestingly all of the bar staff are certified bartenders and swap seamlessly between making drinks and serving tables. Music was great (1990-2000s mix) and at a low comfortable level. Charcuterie/cheese mixed board was delicious. A perfect experience! Highly recommended!

Alain Desgranges

luved it. great service and drinks

Miss Cleo

(Translated) I was made a tailor-made cocktail by a professional mixologist! Thanks Kevin. Charming Englishman who speaks French really well and understands everyone's tastes. The view is splendid. The walls are austere but as it is heritage it will remain like that! The plates of cold cuts are very appetizing. I also regretted having been eaten at Bistro Le Sam before, where I was poorly advised at the cocktail level. (Original) On m'a fait un cocktail sur mesure par un mixologue professionnel! Merci Kevin. Charmant anglais qui parle super bien le français et qui comprend les goûts de chacun. La vue est splendide. Les murs sont austères mais comme c'est patrimonial ca restera comme ca! Les assiettes de charcuteries sont très appétissantes. J'ai d'ailleurs regretté d'avoir été mangé au Bistro Le Sam auparavant, où l'on m'avait mal conseillé au niveau cocktail.

J West

Great cocktails in a lively bar at the Chateau Frontenac.

Brea Blight

This was a great bar. The service was lovely and friendly. We ordered the 2 cheese and 3 meat charcuterie plate for $34 and it was huge! They did not skimp, and also refilled our crackers. It was pricey, especially the drinks, but worth the experience.

Dominique Morneau

(Translated) Sommelier his coach, impeccable service, 1608 I love .... (Original) Sommelier sa coche , service impeccable, 1608 j'adore....

clélie o

(Translated) Bar very nice, the atmosphere is refined with a beautiful view of the St. Lawrence River. Very good cheese board with a very affordable price for the frame (Original) Bar très sympa, l'ambiance est rafinée avec une belle vue sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent. Planche de fromage très bonne avec un prix très abordable pour le cadre

Michelle U

Classy bar with great drinks. You can’t go wrong with any of the restaurants at the chateau.

melika HG

Finola Patricelli-Kozak

Worst "dirty" martini I have ever had..... and I've had a few in my day. I ordered extra dirty... my drink tasted like water with a drop or two of olive juice. There was barely any alcohol in the drink as well. Sorely disappointed. This place has a high end appearance but the rest is all gimmick. Very disappointing.

Boivin Jean

(Translated) Just too popular (Original) Juste trop populaire

Pepito R

Jorge Machado

Myriam Bordeleau

Julie Ufheil

Pretty hotel. Stella beer was “stale”. They could use a redo on the interior. The view from most seats is nonexistent. The furniture needs to be updated. Not my favorite bar in a Fairmont Hotel-by far!

Emily S

My friend and I visited for the second time in a row because we had such a fantastic experience the night before. When we arrived the first night, we were waiting at our table for around 10 minutes before a waiter approached us and asked if we had been served yet, and offered to serve us since we had not been served or acknowledged. He was wonderful, and is the reason why this is a 2-star review and not 1. If I was rating only our experience on the first night, it would have been a 5-star review. We enjoyed all of our drinks and he even served us his favourite drinks, which were all delicious. He was personable and serviced us very well. We were well-paced on our drinks and never felt like it was too much. You could tell he was very busy but was tending to his tables efficiently and all the while being extremely courteous. Even walking in, we were a little wary even before being seated because the first hostess gave us up-down glares and the hostess the next day let us stand there for an uncomfortable amount of time while she typed on her computer and refused to even acknowledge us while we patiently and awkwardly stood there (we were also the only ones there and there was no line). We were so excited to return for a second time because we enjoyed the experience so much we wanted to come back, even though we were only visiting for the weekend. We waited at least 30 minutes after finishing our first cocktail before he came back to ask us if we wanted another drink. We were patient but became irritated after he wouldn't even notice us flagging him down as we watched him serve everyone around us and completely walk by and ignore us. Our waiter from last night was the one to approach our table and ask if we wanted another drink, to which we asked for the bills. We even waited another 10 minutes just to use the machine. We regret coming back because we had other plans to enjoy the rest of our night, but ended up spending 2.5 hours for 2 drinks. As two paying customers who were willing to spend our money here, we were disappointed to feel ignored. It seems like a trend considering the other low reviews that have been left of this establishment. Out of every restaurant we went to during our visit in Québec, this was the only place that we had such an unwelcoming experience.

Dorota Paziewska

This was out second visit to Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and 1608 Bar, alway happy with the service and drinks are delicious.

Ana Fraiman

Nick Mitrovic

Noé Fernandez

Julie Boisvenue

We had an amazing time ! The cocktail are delicious and the venue is splendid I strongly recommend this place and ask for Felix he is the best !

Nathalie Caron

(Translated) The whole ???? (Original) L ensemble ????

Karen Haberly

Get in line just before opening during busy times! Sit by the windows and watch the snow fall over the St Lawrence, or grab a comfy armchair by the fire. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the craft of the amazing bartenders. Lovely, unique cocktails. Do you like whisky? Do try the smoky Old Fashioned made with Eagle Rare. Or a dram of Caribou Crossing...you won't forget it! ????

Tristan

Really good ambiance but WAY too expensive. We ordered 2 bar rails and it was 55$ (not including tip). Will not be back!

Arti Masturzo

Cheese and meat platter was a huge hit mess. Wine has turned but waiter argued and said that it was normal. The hostess didn't know what was on the menu... she had to go get from the bar!. Smoke and mirrors!

Jonathan Loignon

(Translated) Great atmosphere! (Original) Belle ambiance!

Maddy Degrieck

Great drinks & awesome server

Carole Bourret

POB

Best bar in the city

Andrew Miner

Mary Malhi

Cocktails were good but I felt like the food and portions were not worth it. I had the Atlantic smoked salmon and my boyfriend had the chicken clubhouse and we also had the Caesar salad (which was my favourite). Our server was very friendly and recommended places to visit in Montreal when she learned that was our next stop.

Sam Fitzgerald

Great bar in one of the most historic buildings in Quebec City. A bit pricey for sure but the cocktails we're fantastic. Funky old decor added to the ambience and there is a nice view out to the river.

lillie cloud

Patrick Man

Great experience. Service is attentive and nice, drinks are good and the team there works really hard. Great job!

Julie L.

Betsi Vera

(Translated) Beautiful bar inside the hotel. You can take the opportunity to visit the hall of this beautiful castle on the way to your table. They do not accept reservations, but you will have to arrive early or wait for a table, but it is worth it. Through the window area there are tables overlooking the river, highly recommended. They have an interesting selection of wines, figures, beers and cocktails. For lunch, you can opt for cheese / charcuterie plates or mini snacks. The prices are a little above average, but I don't find it expensive for the type of hotel that is The staff is very attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere is very chill. Mandatory stop if you pass through Quebec. (Original) Precioso bar dentro del hotel. Puedes aprovechar la oportunidad para visitar el hall de este bello castillo de camino a tu mesa. No admiten reservas, sino que tendrás que llegar temprano o esperar por una mesa, pero vale la pena. Por la zona de las ventanas hay mesas con vista sobre el río, muy recomendable. Tienen una interesante selección de vinos, cifras, cervezas y cocktails. Para comer, puedes optar por planchas de quesos/charcutería o por mini platos para picar. Los precios están un poco por encima de la media , pero no me parece caro para el tipo de hotel que es El personal es muy atento y amable, y el ambiente es muy chill. Parada obligatoria si pasas por quebec.

Manuel Bettencourt

Daniel

VERY pricey but interesting cocktail selection. Service was great. If you don't mind spending a bit more for the convenience of being located within the Fairmont, it is a good option.

Lukas Kronen

After arriving at 9.45pm and being told the bar will close at 11pm we decided not to order room service which closed at 10pm but to go to the bar instead. Arriving at the bar at 10.05pm we were told it closed early due to 'slow' business. As a solution we were told to got to another bar outside of the hotel.

Timmeh P

A proper upscale bar and lounge for casual drinks. The music is just right to offer ambience while setting the mood for a conversation with friends in Quebec's Chateau Frontenac

Ken Yu

Vanessa D

Wonderful ambience and tasty drinks.

Stephanie V

Great place for a pre-dinner cocktail. This bar is a cozy spot overlooking the St. Lawrence river, with unique decor. The drinks are on the more expensive side (cocktails average $18), however you get what you pay for here. Lots of great flavors in their unique cocktails. They also provide complimentary snacks, chips and mixed nuts.

Lucie Pilon

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Business Hours of 1608 Bar in Charlesbourg

SUNDAY
4 TO 11PM
MONDAY
4 TO 11PM
TUESDAY
4 TO 11PM
WEDNESDAY
4 TO 11PM
THURSDAY
4 TO 11PM
FRIDAY
4 TO 11PM
SATURDAY
4 TO 11PM

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