Fun and entertainment Gironde

The decor of this large, friendly pub offers a variety of ambiances: you can sit at the counter or at the table to enjoy a good beer. Live concerts and match broadcasts are regularly organized (including on Saturdays). To accompany your draught beer, order an aperitif board or a good brasserie dish based on fresh fish or French meat: tuna mi-cuit, entrecôte, beef tartar... Or a salad or a typical pub recipe such as fish and chips, burger or pulled pork.

Photo and painting exhibitions, antiques... There's a great atmosphere in this little bistro! At the foot of the Porte de l'Horloge, the "BL" is a wine bar, a café-concert, a cultural space and an experimental space. There's always something going on. Tasting evenings and board games, meetings and debates, aperitif wines & mixes, sports broadcasts... Believe us, it's not a "Café de Pays" for nothing! You can even enjoy lunch here on weekdays and weekends. Catering available on concert evenings on Saturdays.

After you have made sunbathing in the sun, why not shine brilliantly to the Casino? Located a few kilometres from the beach, you will find more cinquentaine of slot machines. Most addicted will be enough to satisfy their needs with English roulettes, tables of blackjack, stud poker and Texas Hold ' them. Le Casino also has a cocktail bar and a restaurant (lunch and dinner at €12.80) as well as pool. Entertainment, shows and cabarets are organised during the weekend.

After years working for restaurateurs, Julien Rolland has opened his own business: " a convivial counter where you can eat, drink and play pétanque ". It's a guinguette with lights and two pétanque courts. You can sit on the wooden terrace and nibble on tapas in a refined picnic style, using quality produce. The menu is enlivened by a selection of regional and foreign wines. Raclette, prime rib... Don't miss the themed evenings organized by the house once a month. A great place to meet friends!

The place to be in Lacanau Ocean ! The Mulligan has first a great location with a view on the ocean. Then it is a place where it is good to meet with friends all day long. In a wooded decor, you can have a typical English breakfast, brunch, share boards or sandwiches with a sangria, a beer brewed in the region or cocktails. You can also watch a rugby match, play darts or relax. The owner Dimitri is always in a good mood, the team very attentive and smiling. In the evening, the atmosphere is guaranteed!

Don't look any further for the right bank's temple of beer, it's here and it's called La Cervoiserie. This huge bar and beer cellar boasts a huge terrace and lawn, and regularly hosts festive events and entertainment. In addition to a wide choice of bottled and draught beers, the menu also features cocktails and wine, as well as a catering service with homemade pizzas and platters. Located just a few hundred meters from the Arkea Arena, it's the ideal place for a drink before or after a concert!

Is this San Sebastian or Bordeaux? At Bodega del Teatro, which adjoins Le Theatro club, the atmosphere is as lively as Spanish Basque evenings can be: tapas, paella, sangria, and a good dose of music to liven things up. The space is very large, and doubles up as a terrace, so you'll have plenty of room for groups and even a few dance steps. Afterworks, concerts, DJ sets, pintxos night (every Friday). Be warned, though, that you may find yourself throwing your arms into a frenzied paquito!

A gourmet follow-up to the Bellis adventure, Gaëtan Cossoul and Pascal Dimartino have just opened Maison LouGapa Nobilis in La Réole. Enter through the courtyard, then take time to appreciate the superb garden that unfolds behind a period pond. The patisserie, or rathergourmet store, is on your right, in this beautiful building in the historic center, above which two guest rooms welcome you for an Entre-deux-Mers getaway. On the menu: signature regional specialties, culinary workshops, snacking, tea room, spa...

Founded in 1974, the Vignerons de Tutiac cooperative brings together 700 local winegrowers from 15 Bordeaux appellations. Passionate producers, they share the values of transparency and sharing. That's why they opened the Bistro Vignerons, their first wine bar! At the table, the chef proposes typical dishes such as carré de cochon du Sud-Ouest, piperade nouvelle, civet girondin or sablé poire chocolat, with original food and wine pairings.

You don't have to go to a Parisian cabaret to enjoy a great show. The troupe at L'Exception Cabaret is made up of top-level professionals from the worlds of song, dance and circus, under the guidance of Aurélien Alberge, the creator of this chic and festive venue. His Chimères and Madame magazines pay tribute to exceptional women who helped change the world. L'Exception is also an entertainment venue with a rich and varied program: comedy club, concerts, clubbing, burlesque shows, open stage...

The very carefully lit garden shows the owner's interest in the large American spaces. Photographs of the Colorado Plateau from distant journeys, cactus, boots and old stools make it dream that it's in the comfortable armchairs or bar that you will find the warrior's rest, well deserved late in the day. Anyway, everything is thought of in this sense, music: jazz, blues and rock of the s is at a perfect sound level so that friends'conversations are pleasant and home cocktails are served in large glasses that will delight the amateurs. Gypsy Jazz and Blues fan don't miss this intimate bar in the Saint Michel district. And this is not to mention the concerts that take place 3 times a week in the summer: Monday and Friday, Jam session Jazz from 22 pm, Wednesday, Open Blues Berry, acoustic blues beef. In winter, concert almost every evening with the Tuesday programme: a jam-session on Wednesday: acoustic blues and beef evening (opportunity to join musicians) on Thursday: Gypsy jazz concert on Friday: jazz or blues and finally Saturday: world music (flamenco, Brazilian and African music).

Utopia is not a cinema like the others! It is in the remains of the Saint-Siméon church, built in the 16th century, that the people of Bordeaux crowd into the dark rooms. Loaded with history, this sublime building is decorated with stained glass windows, statues and paintings. Here, the programming is in original and very varied versions, without advertising, 3D or popcorn. Utopia is above all a place for art lovers and for the curious who would like to be entertained and cultivated. Screenings in the presence of the directors, film conferences, discussion evenings..

The Café Pompier is an associative place managed by the students of the Bordeaux School of Fine Arts, which offers, on the one hand, a lunch service during the week. It also hosts various events related to the school (screenings, conferences or various presentations of work). On the other hand, it hosts concerts to encourage the diffusion of independent artistic and musical forms. Animated by values of mutual aid and eco-responsibility, the Café Pompier buys its food from local producers and offers affordable prices.

The Rock School Barbey is a great scene for current music, offering an eclectic program at affordable prices. It is also a place of musical cultural diffusion. Music groups can record there with quality equipment. It is also a music school that offers percussion, saxophone, keyboard, guitar and singing lessons. The Rock School Barbey also organizes many events, including the cyclo-musical festival "Ouvre la Voix" which offers concerts, bike rides and tastings.

Le Décanteur is a wine bar offering a wide selection of over 300 wines from various regions of France and around the world. On-site sommeliers will guide you in choosing the wine that best suits your tastes. The Décanteur team also prepares gourmet tapas. The menu is regularly updated in line with the seasons. You can follow their news on Instagram with the hashtag #pessac. It's also worth noting that Le Décanteur has another establishment in Le Bouscat, with a bistronomic restaurant.

Over the years, the Vintage Café has gained notoriety, until it has become a must-see bar in Bordeaux. People come here to drink coffee in the afternoon, to relax after a walk along the quays, and at aperitif time to taste a craft beer brewed not far from the capital of Gironde. To accompany the drinks menu, you can opt for a plate of cold meats to share or a hearty sandwich made from fresh, local produce. Here, conviviality and good humour are the order of the day... To be tried with friends!

At the end of the day, you'll find yourself in this great wine and tapas bar to pick up a few traditional pintxos and tapas, share a plank or an artisanal terrine... But what to drink? Well, there's plenty to choose from! Red, white and rosé wines (from the region, of course, but also from France and elsewhere), beers, cocktails, and a fine selection of spirits for connoisseurs: the drinks menu promises some great discoveries. A passion for wine and a taste for good food come together here!

Laughter and applause can often be heard coming straight from this little café-théâtre. That's right! The Médoc océan has its own café-théâtre, opposite the church in Carcans bourg. It's a wonderful initiative, thanks to Nathalie and Xavier. The shows are open to all, with special performances for young audiences and special evenings on New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day. The venue has lived up to its reputation: people travel from far and wide for these evenings of laughter and relaxation! And before the curtain rises, we sit down to enjoy a few tapas.

What a variety of coffees and teas! For a snack break, it's hard not to find something you like... Here, coffee is available in a thousand and one ways (espresso, decaffeinated, organic...). On the menu, the Grand Cru coffees coexist with the exceptional coffees, the Café Latté, the Viennois or the Latté Macchiato. In this tea room and Barista café, the tea menu is also very extensive: more than 200 varieties of tea, herbal tea and rooibos. Enough to please tea lovers! Accompany your drink with a slice of home-made cake and enjoy!

This charming wooden shack perched on the Écureuils beach definitely lives up to its name: Rainbow Café, for a place full of color and flavor. A haven for surfers and gourmets alike, this beachside canteen caters for all tastes: detox juices, smoothies, buddha bowls, veggie bowls, avocado toast, vegetarian hot dogs... On the sweet side, you'll love the chia pudding, smoothie bowl, acai bowl or fruit salad in a half-melon. Everything is fresh, vitamin-packed and delicious. Who could ask for a better gourmet break in the sunshine by the ocean?

Rue Notre-Dame is undoubtedly one of the most pleasant streets in Bordeaux. This is where Carlos and his team have settled. In this small establishment, coffee is in the spotlight. On the menu, different varieties and methods: espresso, americano, caffè latte, mocha, filter coffee, siphon, cold extraction, affogato al caffè (iced coffee)... You can also buy your coffee : the fruity-vanilla of Guatemala, the floral jasmine blackcurrant of Ethiopia... In addition to the grocery corner, the Pelle Café is equipped with a pretty corner dedicated to coffee machines and their accessories, as well as an imposing roaster, at the back of the shop! For lunch, the establishment transforms itself into a restaurant by offering affordable formulas and a few dishes, vegetarian or not, to enjoy on site or to take away. Be careful, some noontimes, the wait can be a little long. We recommend a generous brunch consisting of a poached egg and grilled bacon, salmon or deli meats, a vegetarian tart, a basket of cheese, seasonal vegetables, fresh fruit juice, a dessert and... a coffee!

Since 1903, the Casino, housed in the sumptuous Château Deganne, has been the hub of the seaside resort (free admission). This beautiful building is home to a feverish gambling frenzy, with 75 slot machines to indulge your passion, a blackjack table, a boule game and 12 electronic English roulette machines. There's also the Megapot, a progressive jackpot simultaneously linking 175 machines in 39 Partouche casinos. The O'Deganne restaurant is a pleasant, bright and spacious place to enjoy a good meal.

The Place de la Comédie is home to the Opéra national de Bordeaux. It's a central location where operas and ballets are performed every week, and which offers a highly eclectic program, mixing classical and contemporary, comedy and tragedy, by companies from Bordeaux and beyond. As soon as you enter this institution, the magic happens and you feel like you're in another world... Preferential rates of up to 50% off are reserved for young people.

Test converted! For many, Point Break is the address that Claouey has been missing. A canteen for some at lunchtime, with a highly attractive 18-euro lunch menu (starter, main course and dessert), an afterwork or bar for others... With its shaded terrace, Point Break is all at once. A gourmet spot where you can enjoy a drink and tapas prepared on site by Marine and Antoine's team. Open from morning till night, Point Break comes alive in summer and winter with themed evenings and sporting events.

Annex of the Iboat, this atypical place with a crazy program animates the Bassins à flot district with its numerous events. Under this curious tent, you can attend rock'n'roll concerts, film-club sessions, retro dances, rollerblading parties, children's parties, flea markets and designer markets... The decoration made of bricks and mortar and diverted objects plunges us in an atmosphere of cabinet of curiosities very second degree. On sunny days, the place becomes a guinguette and we love to have a drink between two events.

Le Baryton is an incredibly dynamic community café. Every weekend, concerts and performances in a wide variety of styles are on offer: jazz, rock, reggae, blues, tango and theater... The rich program allows local artists and amateurs to perform in excellent conditions. The walls of the Café Baryton are also transformed into an art gallery for photo and painting exhibitions. Reservations essential for dinner! Prices are unbeatable and the tasty meal is prepared and served by volunteers.

Located in the pleasant Rue Saint-James, the Vintage Bar boasts a small terrace overlooking the Grosse Cloche. Prefer to sit inside? There's no shortage of space! In this lively, subdued pub, you'll find a warm yet intimate atmosphere, ideal for a cocktail for two or a draught beer with friends. Popular with young Bordeaux locals, this bar-restaurant organizes regular evening events and offers interesting happy hours at the end of the day. Find out all the latest pub news on their social networks.

Facing the Garonne River on Bordeaux's quayside, the Rockwood has been one of the city's must-visit pubs since 2015. The superb heated terrace offers a breathtaking view of the Left Bank. The festive atmosphere is also one of the highlights of this spot. Here, the atmosphere is playground-style, with table soccer and darts. The menu features a wide range of cocktails, draught beers, gin, rum and whiskies, as well as boards to share. And don't forget to tryHappy Hour on the terrace at the end of the day!

At Seb et Peyo's, you immediately feel the love of good wine and tapas. On the menu, you will find a wide choice of wines, mostly from organic agriculture. On the food side, they serve planks of cold cuts and cheeses, eggplant caviar, roasted camembert... The little extra? Seb and Peyo buy directly from local producers: a Medoc delicatessen in Saint-Estèphe, a Catalan in Figuères, the Jean d'Alos cheese factory in Bordeaux, the Bordier creamery in Saint-Malo... A nice address to discover.

To experience a typical Neko café, head for Nekomata, where everything has been designed to fit in with this concept, which is all the rage in Japan. Welcomed by 9 adorable cats, you slip into comfortable slippers and choose your drink, which is included in the formula: here, you pay according to the time you spend there. Afterwards, you're free to settle down on a sofa or in the cool courtyard. You can pick from the mango library, nibble a Japanese snack(onigiris, mochis...), hand out some croquettes, and get your fill of purrs!

What a wonderful discovery this little tearoom is, with an atmosphere and decor as delicate and refined as the pastries! At Bergamote, the sweetness is as much in the welcome as in the gourmet offerings: macaroons, chocolates and marshmallows, golden pastries (including the famous New York roll that's all the rage), and superbly crafted pastries. The tartelettes fleurs, the signature dessert that changes with the seasons, are so beautiful you almost hesitate to eat them... But it would be wrong not to!

Café Populaire has been around for three decades, and it's still the same friendly place, nestled between the Capucins and Place de la Victoire, where conviviality and good humor are the order of the day. A French brasserie-style restaurant, the establishment transforms into a dance floor from 10pm onwards, with live concerts and DJ sets all week long. A festive atmosphere is guaranteed at this Bordeaux party institution, where the credo remains: eat, drink and dance! All ages are represented, the only prerogative being to have fun...

In the heart of downtown, the famous Café Brun is located. This atypical pub bar welcomes you in an authentic and friendly atmosphere which makes the success of the place. What makes Café Brun special? A nice menu with a wide range of beers, whiskies, rums and other spirits. The café is also known for its festive and lively evenings, punctuated by the sound of eclectic and quality music. Confirming its taste for music, the bar hosts weekly concerts by artists. You will find the musical program on the networks.

Since 1998, the Théâtre privé des Salinières has been entertaining the Bordelais in the heart of the old town. Nearly 25 years of history, 280 red seats, 30,000 spectators every year, some twenty plays per season... The Théâtre des Salinières is also a troupe of actors who regularly go on tour to present the greatest successful French comedies. During the school vacations, shows for children aged 4 to 12 are offered during the day: an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy themselves and share a passion for theater.

Located in the heart of Cenon's Palmer Park, the Rocher de Palmer opens its doors to world music and culture. This cultural facility comprises three concert halls and offers programming centered on jazz and world music, with detours into hip-hop, electronic music, classical and dance. In addition to a resource center dedicated to world music, the Rocher de Palmer offers a wide range of discovery activities, including workshops, masterclasses and meetings with artists. A unique cultural space!

At La Bodega Bodega, all Spain is on your plate! This establishment on Rue des Piliers de Tutelle is one of those Bordeaux restaurants that everyone knows! Take a seat in this Bordeaux bodega with tapas, Iberian ham, glasses of mojito and sangria, all set to danceable music and a summery ambience. In short, come and party like you're in Spain! Located just a stone's throw from the Place de la Comédie, the place attracts customers who want their morning coffee as much as those who come to have a drink with friends.

Barney's stone would be embedded in the castle tower of the same name and would allow him to embrace the gift of eloquence. The Victor Hugo lecture is named after this beautiful Irish legend. A large indoor room and a terrace await you at any time of the day to enjoy a drink or to eat some of the country's specialities. Will you taste beef pie and onions to Guinness or the famous Fish & Chips, then a slice of cheese cake? To start the day, we recommend the Full Irish Breakfast, a rich breakfast made of sausages, bacon, egg, mushrooms, tomatoes, white beans, breads of toasté and fries! The Blarney Stone also offers a few recipes of stuffed potatoes, a selection of hamburgers, giant salads and sandwiches. Beer is at the pressure or in bottles, in a pint or a pitcher for the grandes. The pub offers retransmissions of football or rugby matches on large screen. Don't forget to order the bar before you install and enjoy your pint of Guinness!

In Ireland, pubs are places for sharing and conviviality. Beer, music, laughter... In the heart of Bordeaux, you'll find this cheerful, festive spirit in an authentic Irish establishment that has been on the quayside since 2004. At any time of day, you can enjoy a good suds: Molly Malone's (a soft blonde with character), Guinness (a dark stout), O'Haras Irish Red, O'Haras IPA, Carlsberg or even white Grimbergen. And on Sunday evenings, there's an "apéro-jazz".

The UGC in Talence offers 11 digital cinemas, 6 of which are equipped with 3D. Here, space is at a premium: easy parking, spacious theatres and access for people with reduced mobility. Previews are regularly organised, in the presence of the film team: an opportunity to meet your favourite stars! You can also enjoy opera broadcasts with the Viva l'Opéra programme. Finally, every Friday and Tuesday, there are subtitled screenings for the hearing impaired.

At the heart of the Bordeaux-Lac business center, the Casino Barrière Bordeaux is a multi-leisure space that combines fun and festivities, with its 340 slot machines and 40 tables of traditional and electronic games. It's also a business space with a catering offer, a 718-seat theater and a reception area for up to 550 people. The casino has a restaurant, the Café Barrière, and two bars. Easily accessible by streetcar or car, just a few minutes from downtown Bordeaux...

For a drink in the heart of Bordeaux, the Saint-Pierre district is the most charming and lively. It's here that La Comtesse proudly stands, and the first thing that catches your eye is its original, and admittedly kitschy, storefront. Inside, antique armchairs, cinema benches, chandeliers, portraits of old-timers... We're plunged into another time! We love the friendly, unusual, retro and baroque atmosphere. In short, an ideal setting for a Mojito before dinner or to finish off the evening.

Paillettes, dazzling costumes, crazy spectacle, bare dancers, magicians, comedy, to Blue Angel, more than 50 artists stand in the purest tradition of Music Hall. Nevertheless, this Bordeaux cabaret differs from his Parisian colleagues, because he is speaking to French and non-foreign clients, he is amused by the history of the evening to finally offer him a final bouquet that has nothing to envy the Lido. With its new 1200-seat room complete the old 400, Blue Angel is now Part of the largest French Music Hall. Lunch and dinner on background of 3 performances dancing with the choice: The 80 s, the Tropical Fiesta and the Evening Revue revue. The troupe moves and also offers live shows (contact: 05 57 68 71 32 and e-mail: [email protected]).

The nine cats of the Comptoir des Chats open the doors of their cozy refuge: installed on the colored sofas or in the inner courtyard, come and enjoy the soothing purrs of Molly, Garfield, Mignon, Marlow (our favorite!) and their friends... The welcome is adorable, and the pastries delicious: everything is cooked on the spot, from organic ingredients. As for drinks, the choice is hard between the thirty or so Mariage Frères teas and infusions, smoothies and bubble tea, or the very tasty hot chocolate, the house specialty.

Connemara is arguably one of the most emblematic bars in the city, with its typical décor and friendly atmosphere. Irish Pub par excellence, it was the place to meet fans during the euro 2016! Here you can drink bottled of Guinness before rugby and football matches, broadcast on one of the screens. Draught draught beers and prices are attractive. Accompany your blonde with a few tapas, fish and chips or Irish stew (the Irish lamb stew).

On the animation side, the venue offers weekly evenings, open scenes and concerts, Irish, Celtic or rock! Attention, the terrace is very often packed, especially the evenings of sports meetings. A lively pub like you love them.