The best restaurants in North Hatley are concentrated around Lake Massawippi: Pilsen for its waterfront terraces, Massawippi Mercantile for coffee and local products, Minton and Bistro Le Tap Room at Manoir Hovey for fine dining, and Cie Villandré for local beer. Here’s the complete guide, brought to you by the team at Station Chêne Rouge, your neighbors just 10 minutes from the village.
Located in the heart of the Eastern Townships, the village of North Hatley is brimming with restaurants and charming cafés where you can enjoy local and international cuisine. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly restaurant, a terrace to enjoy the view or a fine-dining establishment, North Hatley has something for every palate. Here are a few of our local favorites!
The Massawippi Mercantile
Massawippi Mercantile's warm atmosphere makes it an ideal place to relax and enjoy a well-deserved break. Known as a welcoming café, you can enjoy fresh, seasonal local produce, wine, beer and cocktails.
Le Pilsen Restaurant and Pub
With its three waterfront terraces, this traditional English-style pub offers a taste of the world with its varied menus featuring fish and seafood, burgers and pizzas. Another highlight is the wine cellar, featuring most of the local and foreign vineyards.
Bistro Le Tap Room
Located in the Hovey Manor, this bistro with its historic atmosphere pays homage to the terroir, allowing you to sample local and seasonal flavors. The Tap Room offers cuisine inspired by nature, including freshly caught fish, sandwiches and refreshing cocktails.
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Auberge la Chocolatière
L'Auberge la Chocolatière is a bistro where you can enjoy a quick breakfast or lunch during the summer season. It's also possible to take a coffee break and savor our handmade chocolates.
Le Minton Restaurant
The Minton Restaurant is located in the historic Greenbank House, built in 1860. The restaurant offers its guests refined cuisine, with menus made up mainly of fine local produce, so you can enjoy both rustic and refined dishes.
The Villandré Company
Discover the quiet charm of this pub, which doubles as a village restaurant. It regularly offers its various "wings and beer evenings" every Thursday and "oysters and bubbles evenings" every Friday. Local beer is also available.
Frequently asked questions
After dinner: the evening continues in the forest
North Hatley’s best restaurants deserve a follow-up. At Station Chêne Rouge, perched on the village’s hillside, evenings wind down around a private campfire, and summer days are spent at the heated saltwater pool, open from mid-May through at least mid-October. To extend your stay without staying overnight, day passes to the Dayclub are also available: country club members enjoy free access. And if dinner turns into a weekend getaway, our 48-hour itinerary in North Hatley incorporates these great restaurants into a complete getaway.
Yes. The Massawippi Mercantile offers a laid-back atmosphere that’s perfect for families, and Casa Wippi is the go-to spot for canteen-style dining.
At Le Pilsen: three sunny patios right on the shore of Lake Massawippi, serving beer, burgers, and seafood.
Minton, located in the historic Greenbank House (built in 1860), and Le Tap Room Bistro at Hovey Manor offer the village's most refined dining experiences, featuring local ingredients.
At Station Chêne Rouge, a forest lodge located 10 minutes from the village of North Hatley and 1 hour and 30 minutes from Montreal. Mini cabins, pods, and safari tents, with over 1,200 reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
With its wide selection of restaurants offering fresh local produce, North Hatley has something for every appetite. For those wishing to spend the night, we invite you to discover the unique glamping experience at the Chêne Rouge resort.
