Fun and entertainment Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean

Home to the La Chasse-Pinte cooperative brewery, this is a marvellous place, with the warm atmosphere of a small old-fashioned house where the works of local artists take pride of place everywhere. Its gourmet menu features the great classics of bistro cuisine, as well as market dishes that vary according to harvest and arrival. And, of course, it's all accompanied by one of our house beers. As for atmosphere, musical performances by emerging and established artists are held here every week, as well as improvisation evenings.

The Hébert family cultivates its land and produces grains for the production of top-fermented beers, refermented in the bottle and made entirely from natural ingredients. Whether you're from the region or just passing through, the microbrewery's tasting room is a must-stop for discovering them. A menu of nibbles, salads, nachos and sandwiches is also available to satisfy the munchies. A boutique is also available at the family farm in Saint-Félicien (1070, rang Double).

On the banks of the Véloroute des Bleuets, it offers tasty, well-balanced, award-winning craft beers. The bistro features in-house beers, local spirits and a gourmet menu featuring such delights as a cheese and charcuterie platter, deluxe grilled cheese and poutine with mac'n'cheese sauce (menu constantly evolving). Bonus: the microbrewery boasts the largest terrace in the region!

Managed by a workers' cooperative, this little place specializes in roasting coffee that you can also buy to take away. It serves a varied menu at reasonable prices, concocted from organic and local products (breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, savory snacks, sweet bites, etc.). You'll come here for the atmosphere and the conviviality of the place, but also for its beautiful visual art exhibitions featuring local artists. A perfect address for a coffee break!

We love this multi-purpose place! Café bistro first, with a menu of light meals consisting of fine pizzas, succulent paninis, gourmet salads and other delicacies decorated with edible flowers, to be accompanied by a beer from the region. A cultural bistro with a varied artistic program: performing arts shows, art exhibitions, artists' workshops... Finally, a boutique with a great selection of regional products, art objects, weaving, etc. The owners have made this barn the cultural heart of the village.

HopEra combines a friendly neighborhood bar with a gourmet bistro. Its specialties include craft beers inspired by both European tradition and North American modernity, and fine pizzas baked in a Panyol wood-fired oven. The house also offers snacks, salads, poutine, burgers and mac & cheese, not to mention dishes from the current slate that are well worth the detour. For entertainment and socializing, HopEra offers a program that includes, among other things, live shows. We recommend it!

The charming bar in the basement of La Maison Price has become a cultural and musical mecca since its opening. It's got a great line-up of shows (some of which are held outdoors), cool events (bourbon blues, improvisation evenings, film screenings, jam sessions, etc.), a fine selection of local beers and scotches to make fans dream, and more. In short, a must for Chicoutimi outings!