The best bistros and brasseries Eastern Townships

The Pilsen (also known as Massawippi) was one of the first microbreweries in the province in the mid-1980s. It moved in 1986 and the new owners of the building kept the name of what would become a pub-restaurant. In 2006, three epicureans bought the Pilsen in order to perpetuate the excellence of its table with a well-stocked wine and beer list, to be tasted, if you are passing through this enchanting little village in summer, on one of their magnificent terraces. You can even dock there by boat!

A charming gourmet establishment in the center of the village, it serves fresh, local bistro cuisine inspired by local products such as marinated meats, seafood from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits, etc. We like to accompany everything with a good beer from a Quebec microbrewery or a wine from the Brome-Missisquoi region. In the boutique, you will find plenty of things to prepare a tasty meal at home, and during the summer season, a farmer's market is set up on the site.

Éric Garand, creative chef, and Jinny Dufour, sommelier, are not at their trial run. This gourmet project has been attracting crowds to the heart of Magog since it opened in 2017. And they insist: everything here is cooked homemade with local and seasonal products. Smoked pork from Ferme Lennon de Compton, cheeses from Coaticook, organic vegetables from Ferme Les Vallons Maraîchers de Compton, 1855 beer dishes - the official beer of the restaurant brewed by Boréale - are just a few examples of the products used in cooking. It's fresh, it's generous and it's local!