From Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Best Nearby Pub (Nightlife) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Québec City, QC D'Orsay Restaurant Pub (Nightlife - Pub) 65, rue de Buade, Québec  QC  G1R 4A2 • 418-694-1582 Distance: ~127 m         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. The quaint and friendly atmosphere and vast selection of local and international beers ensure that you'll not want to leave before last call. If you're here to dine, keep in mind that the best seats are beside the large windows, which are thrown open when it's warm, offering full views of the activity on busy Rue de Buade. Featured meals include lamb, veal, filet mignon, or even grilled pork steaks stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes – all served with fresh, homegrown vegetables. Pub Irlandais Le Saint-Patrick (Nightlife - Pub) 1200, rue St-Jean, Québec  QC  G1R 1S8 • 418-694-0618 Distance: ~366 m         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. If you're yearning for a tall dark pint o' stout, then look no further than this hidden gem, located in a residential section of Rue St-Jean. Inside, you'll find a scene straight out of Joyce's "Ulysses," ancient stone walls adorned with various and sundry Irish mementos (some of them looking as old as the walls themselves), a collection of authentic Irish whiskeys that'll make you breathe heavy and, on Friday and Saturday nights, live Irish folk music. Best of all, they have your favorite flavors on tap – Guinness, Smithwick's, Kilkenny and Caffrey. Pub Saint-Alexandre (Nightlife - Pub) 1087, rue St-Jean, Québec  QC  G1R 1S3 • 418-694-0015 Distance: ~381 m User Rating: 8.5 / 10         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. With an open interior and dark mahogany accents, the Pub Saint Alexandre is a thoroughly British-style pub. Assorted quiches and other traditional fare are best eaten with one of the 175 brands of bottled brew from around the world. Support the locals by ordering one of Québec's own microbrews. If it's cold out, you'll be happy to know that the St-Alex offers Québec's largest selection of single malt scotch – a great prelude to steak and kidney pie or sauerkraut and sausage. The pub also offers live jazz on Mondays. Pub Thomas Dunn (Nightlife - Pub) 369, rue St-Paul, Québec  QC  G1K 3X3 • 418-692-4693 Distance: ~0.801 km         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. Boasting English pub décor and a friendly atmosphere, this Lower Town watering hole is a must. The pub derives its name from one Thomas Dunn of Durham, England, who came to Québec after the British took over in 1760. By 1808, after holding a variety of titles, Mr. Dunn fell into ownership of the Cap Diamond Brewery. Today, this pub celebrates the contributions of its namesake. Sample one or three "tasters" from their extensive selection of local and imported brews. For a hearty meal, try Québec smoked meat or the pub sausage. On a liquids-only diet? Then try a few of their more than 150 imported beers. Pub Java (Nightlife - Pub) 1112, ave Cartier, Québec  QC  G1R 2S5 • 418-522-5282 Distance: ~1.908 km         Description: HAUTE-VILLE. One walk past this British-style pub and a quick whiff will tell you immediately what they're all about: coffee and dessert. During the day, Pub Java offers a variety of filling options, from pizzas and paninis to salads and sandwiches. However, the desserts are what draw in the crowds. Their "Explosion de Chocolat" has achieved somewhat legendary status amongst Québec's knowing dessert aficionados, and the draft beer always flows freely. In the warmer months, feel free to take your coffee and dessert out to the terrace and enjoy them under an enchanting Québec sky. Best of all, they're open late – offering a great respite from the local clubs and bars. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.