6 Best Nightlife in Quebec City, Quebec

One of the city's most romantic spots is the Fairmont Château Frontenac's bar, which boasts the most interesting cocktail menu in town. You can also have some wine, a bit of charcuterie and cheese, and relax while looking at the St. Lawrence River or the two fireplaces.

Across the street from Église St-Jean-Baptiste, this place bears its name well, with a couple of church pews and religious icons. Le Sacrilège has local microbrews like Boréale and Trou du Diable in bottles and on tap, and the special changes daily. It also has the best terrace in the city, an enclosed garden that's constantly full in summer. Live music or DJs play on a regular basis.

Doubling up as a restaurant that notably serves all kinds of tartares, L'Atelier is a Québec City hot spot dedicated to libations of all kinds. The chief mixologist is notorious for his creative, audacious cocktails; case in point, the Kentucky Lime (bourbon, lime juice, bitters, and maple syrup).

A popular Upper Town brewpub, L'Inox serves beers that have been brewed on-site, like Trouble-Fête and Coulée-Douce, as well as a rotating list of limited-edition brews. Inside are billiard tables and excellent European-style hot dogs (featuring long, tasty sausages served on a baguette); outside there's a summer terrace.

This popular English-style pub offers dozens of single-malt scotch and more than 200 kinds of beer, 30 of which are on tap, and many of which are exclusive imports.

The brick walls and wine cellar–like atmosphere help make Les Voûtes a popular place to listen to live Québécois music. Much of the beer here is from local microbreweries.