Words cannot describe the warmth and comfort of visiting this restaurant on a cold winter day, cuddled up next to their fireplace drinking some of the best hot chocolate you've ever had. Nothing will come close to comparing! We heard good things about the hot chocolate here and wanted to check it out for ourselves after being out in the cold all day. We chose the spiced hot chocolate, as recommended by our server. It was absolutely delicious-- rich, flavorful, creamy, and everything that a hot chocolate should be. Although the price was a bit steep, we had enough for 4 small cups and it came with two scones and whipped cream on the side. We also got two "biscuits", which we thought were going to literal biscuits, but ended up being small pastries which were both tasty! We were lucky enough to snag the seats right next to the fireplace which ended up being the perfect way to spend an hour hanging out. We ended up coming back for a light dinner the same day and also really enjoyed our time. There was a live pianist performing which really elevated the dining experience. We started things off with some oysters, which honestly were some of the best I've had in a very long time. The dipping sauce was a bit strange and untraditional for me, but it was perfect with just a bit of lemon juice. We also got a burger to share, and when they accidentally brought out a side salad instead of the fries we requested, they let us keep the salad and brought a huge entire order of truffle fries for us (!!!) Canadians really have some of the best fries too because these were perfectly crispy and honestly didn't even need dipping sauce. The burger also didn't disappoint and was savory goodness. I wish we tried this place sooner! Would highly recommend, even if you're not staying at the hotel itself. read more

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Awesome adult bar with great food. Our server was attentive. Very nice atmosphere. read more

Having stayed at the hotel, we had the opportunity to try Artefact twice. We tried the following items: Garden salad (5/5) Burger (5/5) Fries (5/5) Arctic charr (3/5) Lasagna (5/5) Duck toast (4/5) Bread and butter (5/5) The food was delicious, almost across the board (the fish was just average). If you are staying at the hotel, you might want to opt for room service instead of dining at the actual restaurant. Whereas room service took 20-25 minutes from order call to delivery, it took nearly 20 minutes just to get our order in when dining in. Our stay at the restaurant ended up taking more than 90 minutes, which is telling considering we are very fast eaters. To be fair, we arrived Christmas Eve afternoon right when their afternoon tea service had just ended. Still, though tables were open, and the staff did not seem prepared to accommodate guests. For what it's worth, we ordered room service just the day before around 6PM. If given the option, I would rate Artefact 3.5 stars. Dirty silverware made me round down. TL;DR Great food. Decent prices. Service may be slow. read more

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My wife and I were on our way to the Frontenac Hotel Bar while my in-laws were babysitting our 9 month old. Halfway up the hill, they called saying our daughter was inconsolable, so back to our hotel we go. After putting her to sleep, we decided to go downstairs to Bar Artefact. It's quite the cozy hotel bar, sunken below but adjacent to the hotel lobby. They share the same cocktail menu as Chez Muffy (hotel's restaurant), so we were familiar with it. The Lily Sour (gin), Pisco de Rose (rose) and Tulum (mezcal) were all delicious. They also have draft beer from a Montreal brewery. The IPA du Nord-Est was pretty good. The kitchen was closed by the time we were at the bar. But I imagine the food should be good, judging by the meal we had at Chez Muffy (assuming they share the same kitchen). The waitress was kind enough to bring out some assorted nuts which paired well with the beer :). Overall a great hotel bar! read more

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Staying in Quebec City old town at the St. Antoine, they have a marvelous bar where the bartenders are artists in concocting curious drinks I've only seen in Canada. Food is prepared by the chef team that provides astounding meals in the attached restaurant Chez Muffy. Well worth the visit if you're walking around the old city read more

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Enjoyable. We sat next to fireplace and shared charcuterie board, bread & carrot butter and a few cocktails. Cocktails were good. Extensive list of drinks. Friendly service. Nice ambience. Charcuterie board had nice selection ( although cheeses were mostly soft). Carrot butter although had fancy set of ingredients didn't really make an impression. read more

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Tapas style menu: really lively menu; enjoyed sharing the asparagus salad, beef flank steak & small charcuterie tray along w/ panna cotta for dessert. We also had wine & cider. Great atmosphere! Attentive & knowledgeable server. read more

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Love this cozy, delicious spot! Stayed at the gorgeous Saint-Antoine Hotel and didn't want to leave for dinner. This spot has fireplaces galore, an incredible Gin and Tonic with locally-made gin and herbs, such a delicious butternut squash soup with pumpkin seeds, a plump, juicy steak with homemade French fries, and the best pecan-maple pie I've had. What more could you want? 5 stars!!!! read more

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Lovely bar at wonderful hotel. Service was superb, amazing cocktails and nice light menu.

Lovely in every aspect, environment, excellence, innovation, taste, friendliness. Great food and drink

We almost missed this gem. I was drawn to the windows and history of the building and found this delightful place. We had drinks and food here a couple of times during our trip. The service was impeccable. The food was great and so were the drinks. My nightcap was a custom digestive made based on my liqueur likings! I hope they name it for me! read more

Good selection of spirts and wine. Nice service and the atmosphere was lovely. Prices a little high but overall a nice time. We got the gin drinks and tried a few styles. They added cucumbers, grapefruit and a few other things. It was in a nice big size glass and plenty of ice but they did use the measuring cup and I honestly felt like it wasn't to the top. read more

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Excellent breakfast with a great atmosphere! A little pricey, but definitely worth the visit.

Great place to relax, enjoy the fireplaces, and have a drink, snacks or light meal, all with excellent, friendly wait staff service. Located in the lobby area of the Auberge Saint-Antoine. read more

Cozy bar in the Auberge Saint Antoine. Fireplace in one corner or sit at a small table or the bar. Good selection of cocktails, wines and beer. Staff is friendly and attentive. Nice spot for a relaxed drink. read more

At the end of the day Kevin makes a great Bloody Mary. The place is elegant and modern with a nice energy. The hostess, thin brown hair with arm tattoos, left a lot to be desired scolding us when we walked in stating "we stand over here till someone seats us". A little turn off and then informed us it might be a while to be served. We almost left. Right away Kevin came and made great drinks. read more

Nice ambience but both service and food were very poor. I can best describe it as pretentious and overpriced. Ordered drinks which came quickly, and food which didn't. When we ordered, we were the only table seated in the restaurant. Ordered oysters and charcuterie board as starters and a Silver Burger. Asked for the burger to be cooked no more than medium and was told it wouldn't. In an empty restaurant, it took almost 30 minutes for apps to arrive. Oysters were fine, but charcuterie board was very non-traditional (weird) in that it had two types of hard sausage and a flaked/formed meat with gelatin. There was also a small portion of cranberry sauce and a very odd combination of fruit and nuts. Cheeses were fine, but largest portion was goat cheese. Since there was no description in the menu regarding what meats or cheese was included, we incorrectly assumed it would be traditional. We should have asked. We noticed that virtually everything on the menu had ingredients that were very unusual, and the descriptions were a bit pretentious. When our apps arrived, the bread on the charcuterie board was hard as a rock due to being severely overtoasted/baked. We asked for softer toast or bread but were told we had to order the $10 bread and butter dish if we wanted something else. After an hour and a half, I asked why the hamburger was taking so long, which was over an hour after finishing our apps (with empty plates still sitting on the table having never been cleared). The server replied there were many people in the restaurant. I replied that nobody was in the restaurant when we had originally ordered. He then said chef preparation took time. I replied it was a hamburger. I then asked for it to be packaged to go, and 15 minutes later it arrived with both top and bottom buns burned and the burger overcooked to the point of being a virtual hockey puck in texture. I was told later by hotel staff that there had been a lot of staff turnover in the Artefact and this may have been the issue. Fortunately for us, we used our in-house credit as hotel guests to pay for the meal. Despite having over $30 in credit remaining for the rest of our stay, we never returned. As my wife said, we wouldn't eat there again, even if it was free. read more

I heard of this place and read some reviews. It's a great place if you don't have reservations to Chez Muffy. They do have more cocktail options. I just found it a bit pricey but still worth it if you're on vacation. read more

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This is a great restaurant bar in Auberge St. Antoine. It has a couple of nice Alcoves to have conversations and the cocktails are well made. There's a nice menu of typical Canadian fare. The bread they serve with their fare is excellent farmhouse style. read more

We stopped in the lobby of the Auberge Saint Antoine because someone had recommended the Relais & Chateau property over the Fairmont and we wanted to put eyes on it to put it on the list for a return trip to Quebec. We discovered their lobby bar/cafe Cafe Des Artefacts. Much to our surprise we found the most enticing bar on our entry. It's as posh as the hotel with two cozy fireplaces in antechambers. The $17 pot of homemade hot chocolate may sound pricey but it's the perfect warm up after touring the low town. We enjoyed a quick bite of a "grilled cheese" and smoked duck sandwich. It's also immediately next door to the musee la civilisation so it's a convenient add on to a hot spot already on your itinerary. read more

Unique cocktails and interesting twists on the classics. Our bartender Alexis was super personable and truly made it a phenomenal experience. Beautiful decor. read more

Had drinks and apps at the bar and it was incredible. Would 100% go back there. All the cocktails we tried were just impressive.

Stoped in for a small late lunch. My daughter liked her sandwich but $25 for a club sandwich seemed exceedingly high.

I am staying at the hotel which we love, and was so tired to go out again after a long day of walking. Came down to the bar to have a simple glass of wine, and a charcuterie dish. It took almost 40 minutes for this dish to arrive, the meat looked old, and it did not look that appetizing. The wait staff completely did not acknowledge we did not touch it, and still charged us. Cocktails are horrible, and we constantly heard guests complain about the terrible service, and the bad food. Stay away! read more

Stopped here for dessert and coffee after dinner. Wow, everything was great. So much attention to detail here. Americano was perfect as were the cocktails and service. And the menu beckons another visit. read more

Wanted something simple, so I had a burger and a glass of wine in the hotel Bar Artefact for dinner. The burger here was very good, as was the wine, and I thought it was a good value for the price. There was a man playing guitar and a woman singing in the bar, and they were very good too. I would recommend this place for a quick bite in the lower town. read more

I can not say enough great things about this place. Naima and Claudia are tremendous hosts! The food is spectacular. We did the ribeye for 2 and cookie desert. This is our second year here and once again did not disappoint!!! read more

Seat yourself and ask for the bill when you're ready. Here, it's considered rude and pushy for them to bring it out on their own. Just in from flying all day, eager to call it a night as soon as possible, we decided to just grab a bowl of the asparagus soup each so we don't die in our sleep. My friend thought it was a tad on the salty side, hence the lost star. read more

We wandered in here on a cold, snowy night looking for a late dinner. The hotel is gorgeous with multiple fireplaces. We felt that the main restaurant was too formal for what we wanted so we had dinner in the bar. The food exceeded our expectations - delicious salad, fantastic corn chowder, delicious risotto - great background music and service. I would highly recommend. *There are two lovely and private fireside small tables off to each side of the bar. Grab them if you can, they would be a terrific spot for a great meal or some wine. read more