Québec happy hour laws
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A "5 à 7" happy hour is tolerated when the lower price is a regular, posted price for that time of day, but bars cannot advertise it. Québec sets no minimum drink price for bars.
Last checked · Oct 19, 2026
The rules
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A bar or restaurant may not offer a discount on the usual price of its drinks.
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The regulator accepts prices that vary by time of day if they are regular and posted, but advertising a happy hour is forbidden.
RACJ guidance on promotion and advertising of alcoholic beverages