The best bars and cafés Côte-D'Or

More than just a bar, the Black Market is an association bar, a record shop and a bookshop... In short, it's a complete venue, an extension of the activities organized by the Moloka association at Les Tanneries. In this establishment, the doors are wide open to the public of punk and skin culture, but rest assured there are no troublemakers! You can chat over coffee, and find cultural products unique to the independent and militant bookshop: ecology, feminism, the economy, employment, trade unionism and more. The record shop sells vinyl as well as CDs: 1960s American jazz, rock, indie music, not-so-indie music... Something for everyone! The store also takes part in the annual Record Store Day, which is a great place to find the most vinyl! And don't forget the conferences and debates organized on site. So, to all those who have ideals to defend and values to pass on, you've come to the right place!

Located just a stone's throw from Place de la République and Place du Théâtre, Bam Jam is a café you can recognize by its blue paintwork, large bay window and the many posters on the walls. If you come early in the evening, you'll be able to satisfy your hunger (plates of French fries, galettes,...) and whatever the time of day, you'll be able to have a drink with friends while listening to music and, from time to time, attending a concert (agenda on the Bam Jam Facebook page). Finally, a word of advice: the punch is excellent!

A place to experience a change of scenery moment? Do you want to feel in the sun, dance to wild rhythms? Go to Rue Marceau, near Place de la République, and welcome to the Salsapelpa, a restaurant-bar-club that Dijon residents commonly call "Salsa" because everyone at least remembers a party in this address opened 17 years ago. In this large vaulted room made of exposed stones, the atmosphere is festive thanks to the music of DJ Carlos, which combines Latin music and current trends! In addition to being a popular club, Salsapelpa is also a bar that offers wines from all over the world and tapas, tortillas, fresh chorizo, cod acras.... Homemade tasty dishes since Salsa is also a restaurant that welcomes you for lunch and dinner. Many activities, stay informed through the Facebook page.

Damien Gelot and his wife Mélanie have created an original concept of wine bar and wine shop. Here you can drink, eat and play. 2 rooms, a courtyard and a barn offer a variety of atmospheres where you can savor the moment to the sound of the Lauve. Wines from the 11 wine growers of Ladoix, regional selections, local beers, homemade rum cocktails, an oenomatics allows to taste 8 wines. To accompany the meal, Damien prepares burgers with breads from the village baker, planks, makis and brunches. You can play board games. And it's close to the bicycle route!

The Smart is the chameleon of dijonnaise animation. Indeed, not only is it an excellent table and evening where the kitchen is fully made home, as evidenced by its label as Master Restaurant, but it is also an atmosphere bar and a discotheque. A complete establishment that looks at every client, regardless of age and state of mind. Even the interior decoration is half way between several styles: Stone walls, chandeliers and stone columns are accompanied by zébrés bar stools and contemporary art paintings. All the personality of Smart is summarized in this original atmosphere. Between the ground floor and the basement, you sail from one atmosphere to another. Cabaret evenings and concerts in clubbing evenings during which the Djs ignite the track with the tubes from 1980 to 2000, there is only one staircase. You can dance, drink a glass of good local wine on the map, enjoy a concert, you wiggle… everything depends on your desire of the moment. For those who would like to organize a private event, Smart also offers its turnkey privatization offers. Unavoidable!

Elegant look for l'Edito, the great brewery on Place Darcy. A world map above the central bar welcomes customers as soon as they enter the establishment. A huge space that can accommodate both inside and on the shaded terrace. Bar, ice-cream parlour or brasserie, the benches are ideal for lounging at any time of the day. A capacity of reception both inside and on the terrace can cause some waiting time, it's good to know if you're in a hurry. The young staff is friendly and dynamic, but may be insufficient at peak times. A place that offers everything that makes up the charm of French-style brasseries, from small black coffee to digestives and classic brewery formulas. An ideal place to get together in a group.

Kent is above all a neighborhood bar and the atmosphere that goes with it. Far from the sophisticated, trendy, Kent we have rather a meeting with simplicity and casual for lunch or drink. The chef offers a different dish every day of the week. He concocts tasty plates and is ready for their presentation: soaring beef, roast pork roast old mustard, chicken wok… You can also choose from the unmissable map such as the butcher's room and its fries or salads. Not forgetting home desserts, a real treat like its tiramisu, red fruit crumble and profit. And all this at a very sweet price!

Welcome to an authentic pub! With its flags, its wooden decor and... its many beers! No less than ten references are offered in draught and forty in bottles, enough to make great discoveries! We love the Bombardier! You can also let yourself be tempted by spirits with the fine choice of whiskies; and if you don't know what to choose, trust the barman who will give you the best advice. To spice up your evening, sporting events are broadcast on the big screen, and a pool table and darts game are available. May the best man win! Finally, Barbarian's also organises concerts. Keep yourself informed!

In the heart of the Antiquaires district, a special gallery awaits you and you will enjoy! There, things are to be seen, but also to be tasted. At this wine bar, the high tables are sometimes abandoned for the benefit of the barrels which, although decorative, also serve to be used for an evening among friends. The catalogue of this taste exhibition offers a generous wine list which includes, among other things, a beautiful selection of bourgognes: wines from the Yonne, Côte-de-nuits, côtes-de-beaune… The best! It is accompanied by cheese boards and cold meats. And if you don't know what to choose, Hugo, the boss, will be happy to advise you!

We love the immense terrace on the Place de la Libération as much as we love the interior decoration, worked out to the smallest detail. Velvet armchairs, giant cage chairs, Art Deco chandeliers: a refinement that we owe to Guillaume Bertolussi who wanted for his establishment the must of elegance. As for drinks, you will appreciate the choice of wines by the glass, in white, rosé and red, and the mixed planks of cold cuts and cheeses, and other appetizing proposals.

Whether it's before or after a performance at the Théâtre des Feuillants or because you're going through there, Les Trois Coups café awaits you and proposes to drink, among other things, aromas of aromatised white wine in a friendly decor made of distorted chairs and light guirlanks. In addition, Les Trois Coups offers games, especially chess trays… Vincent, the boss, organizes tournaments. Prices are soft and the atmosphere friendly. What a good time to spend with friends!

D is still in the middle of the dijonnais landscape but he has already blends. In this small space filled with a dozen wooden tables, the Tolix chairs and stools, with walls covered with posters and whose light bulbs fall from the ceiling, you can drink a beer, a glass of wine and eat a little sandwich and finish a cheesecake. It's very nice, especially since D is also a recognized cultural space. Indeed, many photo and painting exhibitions are organized as well as concerts and artistic performances. There is always something happening! Very nice hotel. To try.

Lovers and lovers of beer, here is a place for you. Berthom, present in many cities, is also present in Dijon. The decoration is rough and authentic with wood and brick walls. But once well installed, the choice of beers that offer you almost turns the… You will therefore find the beer you like. Accompany all this cheese or sausage and the evening will be perfect. In summer, the terrace with its large round tables and high stools welcomes you to smoke or breathe. Finally, a little smart advice: Don't come too late because the room is fast filled!

It's a little bit the bar where you have to be seen. Which party dijonnais never organized a party among colleagues at Septime? You can remember his fashionable look: raw ground and apparent stones, the clear dominant gray dominated by mauve and orange touches, the elegant alignment of glasses and champagne leaks behind the counter… The same lounge trend in the magnificent cellar, where group evenings are frequent. One of the great wines put on the map (the choice of red wines is impressive); A dozen names of champagnes are also presented. Events are regularly organized (concerts, thematic evenings, disguised…): Think about booking because the bar is very popular. The temperature rises quickly, so we're happy to taste the handcrafted sorbets, or we're taking a pina-colada smoothie with its coco rock. A setting of choice, a unique atmosphere, welcome to the cream of the creams of dijonnaise nights!

The Market Drinker has changed ownership! Romain Lochen will now welcome you in a drink that has restored a beauty… Discover or rediscover this central point of the dijonnaise halles! In the middle of the market, in the festive and colorful atmosphere of the lagoons, the beautiful facilities of the drink will attract you and especially the superb coffee machine. But if hot drinks are offered to you, the flagship product of this nice bar is undoubtedly wine whose majority is of course Burgundy. What to do with beautiful discoveries by taking a break in its purchases… Nice!

Rue d'Auxonne, the mood is hard rock. Cyril and Caroline open an original establishment in the dijonnais cultural landscape, a bar-shop dedicated to music lovers, especially rock and metal, but also jazz, blues… On the one hand, you can enjoy a coffee or a beer accompanied by a cheese gourmande or charcuterie by listening to music. On the other hand, a shop space where vinyl associates itself with derivatives, AC/DC beers to thematic society games. In future, the managers'couple also want to make it a place of expression for local groups and artists. Follow!

Very early in the morning, even before you go to the work, click Déclic welcomes you for a espresso or a full breakfast which includes a hot drink, fruit juice, pastries, bread, butter and jam. How to start the day! During the day, the wine invites to the bar and table, warm in winter, at room temperature the rest of the year or fresh in summer. Rosé, white, red, it is Burgundy and all France. Whatever it is, it's perfect accompaniment to the charcuterie planches boards. Accoudez you at the bar without restraint, the boss will not formalise until you spend a good time! Note that Click is also a brewery that offers homemade cuisine every noon.

Since 1985, the Jamaica Rum Store has been frequented by all age groups. The Jam, as the people of Dijon like to call it, is managed by Gilles Jarant who guarantees a festive and warm atmosphere. Here, people meet in a secure environment to share a musical moment. At the bar with a glass of wine or a cocktail, in the nightclub in the cellar, or on the occasion of a concert, this club with its chic and baroque decoration offers three atmospheres to meet all the dynamics. Note also that you can privatize the place.

Whether it's after the market, after work or just a weekend away, the Jacquemart on rue Musette is the place to be! We love its terrace, where you can enjoy a drink in a friendly atmosphere! In true café style, all generations mingle. We love the unbeatable value for money right in the heart of town. Le Jacquemart is also a place to enjoy tapas, cocktails, entertainment and a warm welcome.

Estelle and Pierre Molin, the owners, have set up the superb bar Le 19 alongside the Maison Philippe Le Bon. A cocooning setting between velvet and raw materials, a trendy atmosphere provided by a resident DJ, a food & drink menu, everything is there to spend a delicious moment. As for the drinks, the menu will seduce the amateurs of quality beverages. A big surprise hidden in the basement will please the adventurers who will discover... a bowling alley! An unusual place which promises beautiful moments of relaxation.

The Comptoir des Colonies is an institution in Dijon. On market days, places are expensive, so much so that it is a popular tea room! In the summer, the large terrace welcomes you to stroll and watch the passers-by get restless. In the winter, the crowded room and the smell of coffee have something comforting. You can choose from about 20 different types of coffee and it is roasted by hand a few steps away. Le Comptoir also has many teas from the famous house "Mariage Frères", and all are served with a nice slice of pound cake. Finally, the Comptoir des Colonies offers a few aperitifs and some very good rums. An address to visit!

From the outset, the name of the establishment recalls Michel Audiard, Gabin and the French spirit of yesteryear, when one liked to take his time at table, taste good wines with good local dishes! And that's exactly what you're proposing this wine bar, which is also a guest table. In a modern and vintage decoration, wooden tables welcome you to discover the wonders of the house. Wine is put to the honor, be it large names or wine growers, wine from the corner or vintage wines, whether organic, artisanal or in a rational culture… The selection is wide and has no weak point thanks to the nose of the taulier. And because in Burgundy, the dishes accompany wines, you can taste the good home dish proposed by the boss! While listening to the air of jazz… Nice address.

Gone is the Black Cat, the nightclub managed by Christophe and Vanessa Le Mesnil. After a major transformation and refurbishment, the owners have reopened a festive bar with a new name and decoration. Welcome to the Melkior (as an evidence with its neighbor the Bal'tazar!) which welcomes you from 6:30 pm to 2 am to take a glass (or several!) accompanied by tapas or a board (or several!) of cooked pork meats and to benefit from musical live the Fridays and Saturdays. For this, the space has been completely renovated and now presents a bright and green space where you feel good. It also has a covered terrace that allows you to chat more quietly while sipping your drink. The place can even be totally or partially privatized for private or professional events. No doubt about it, the Melkior is the place where you will have a great time!

Located in the heart of the Village Gastronomique, Dijon's food court opening in May 2022, La Gloriette has nothing to envy other boutiques. This sweet bar will take you back to childhood with its multitude of sweet treats, all imagined and created by Meilleures Ouvriers de France. Homemade ice creams, traditional sweets, chocolate sweets, innovative pastries, all accompanied by a coffee, a local lemonade or a good tea... La Gloriette is the ideal place to treat yourself to a regressive snack.

To take a break, enjoy a glass of wine or sip an iced tea, the Bistrot Bourguignon is a warm and intimate place in the heart of a pedestrian and shopping street in Beaune. The new refined and trendy decoration makes it a very pleasant place. Quality snacks and platters can accompany this moment. The Bistrot bourguignon also has a cellar with more than 500 references of wine, many of which are offered for consumption by the glass on the advice of the sommelier. In summer, yellow chairs are available on the terrace.

Notice to amateurs of luxury and elegance, this bar is made for you. In a very design design, where the luminous light games break harmoniously with the very bright red of the armchairs and accessories, you will be comfortable in a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere. Music lounge, large plasma screen to follow in real time the topicality, discreet service and very professional, attentive and welcoming, everything is considered for the comfort and well-being of the clientele. After an aperitif, you can dine in the restaurant part of the Gallery 412 and enjoy the delicious gourmet preparations of Chef Gaël Sanchez. See "Restaurants" section.

The M21 is the lounge bar of the Mercure Hotel Dijon Clemenceau. Like the restaurant Château Bourgogne, the new chic and contemporary decoration gives it a warm atmosphere. Velvet armchairs and benches invite you to relax over a glass of wine or a cocktail. Its wide schedule and setting are good reasons to do an afterwork with colleagues or a romantic date and it's perfect for a last drink after a concert in the auditorium. The proposed drinks are of high quality and the wine list makes us pale! A small formula served with slate allows you to eat in thirty minutes. The most? On sunny days, take advantage of the terrace and even the swimming pool to have a quiet drink or a plancha. All this in a good mood with a professional and warm service at the level of a four-star hotel!

With Les Volets Bleus, Bénigne Barbier gives new life to the village café of Gilly-les-Cîteaux, whose history dates back to 1910. A new look with a multicultural offer that brings together all profiles and all generations. Coffee at any time, wine and beer bar, small restaurants, oyster evenings, galette, ti-punch, improvised theater, coffee advice... And to be complete, new services are coming in, parcel relay point, Française des Jeux, bread deposit - from the neighboring bakery - or how to make oneself indispensable in the heart of a village with such a great reputation.

The Halles district has a newcomer in the shape of La Gobeleterie, on the corner of Rue Bannelier and Rue Quentin. Since summer 2022, owner Tristan Simon, a cocktail specialist, has been offering some twenty unique and original recipes worthy of shaker aficionados. And there's something for every taste: the fresh Loa Mota, mixing rum and fruit; the powerful White Trash Fashioned with bacon-infused whisky; and the chauvinistic Bourgogne Sour made with white Marc de Bourgogne. With aperitifs, non-alcoholic variations and the possibility of making classic cocktails on request, the world of mixology will soon hold no secrets for you!

This bar-brewery is located opposite the Dauphine centre, the old shopping mall dating from the 70s which is currently closed for major works. Entirely renovated, the benches of the old brewery have been preserved, in a set with exposed stones and modern lighting. People come here for a coffee, an aperitif, or to taste the dish of the day: poached Epoisses eggs, croque-monsieur, or Caesar salad. An address to remember for the quality of the service, the affordable prices and above all, to enjoy the good weather on the terrace in summer.

A culinary and cultural institution located in a former movie theater, La Comédie du Vin dresses up for the show. Painting exhibitions, concerts, cabarets, theater groups, musicians... the events follow one another from Ciné-Rétro, burlesque festival on giant screen to the Beaune Blues Boogie Festival. Everything is a pretext to put on a show and to spend a convivial moment in this historic place of sharing. Wine bar and Tapas are perfectly matched to the music and the show. Long live wine, food and commedia dell'arte.

Le Terrier is one of the liveliest bars in the heart of town. Léocadie and Emilien welcome you in the late afternoon, when the sun floods the ruelle Quentin. A festive place in the evening, with a dart board and an upstairs area where you can relax with a drink. You can enjoy crispy tenders all day long, and excellent cheeses such as chaource, soumaintrain and camembert, at affordable prices. The arcaded terrace is particularly charming, and concerts are held here all year round.

Passing under a porch, a discreet gallows announces this hidden and intimate place. You'll love it. A wine bar by day, it becomes cosy and warm in the evening. The decor is meticulous, using noble materials. Félix and Romain are behind this beautiful place where you can close your eyes and let Eliott, the sommelier, advise you. With over a thousand wine references, here you can tour the planet and make fine discoveries without breaking the bank. Plates and tapas are also available. On sunny days, the terrace is top-notch. You'll want to stay!

Valentin Merlot, vice-champion of the world maitre d' 2019, after many years spent in hotels and starred restaurants offers his services for the organization of your private and professional events. Your reception is designed à la carte with a proposal of providers according to the place, date and time, your menus, your drinks. One of the components of the service is the aperitif bar and innovative proposals of cocktails and beverage combinations. Wooden bar, luminous bar according to the chosen theme to decorate the party.

Virginie and Marc welcome you to their cosy bistro, where you can enjoy authentic cuisine and discover a fine selection of local wines. The restaurant's menu is regularly renewed according to the seasons, offering fresh, tasty dishes. The team will be delighted to take you on a journey through the various bottles in the restaurant's cellar, or offer you a wine tasting by the glass. You can also take advantage of the slate of dishes available in the afternoon or as an aperitif.

Enter the pirate hold of Le Barberousse, located on Vannerie Street. This rum bar plunges you into a wooden decor, with warm and subdued lights. Be ready to capsize, ascetics and reserved refrain! Here you are served by authentic pirates who don't hesitate to cross the sword behind the counter. Blind tests are regularly organized here as well as beer-pong tournaments. Whether you're a fan of drinking games or demanding when it comes to rum, you're bound to find what you're looking for among the many planters, cocktails and shooters.

Direction Quetigny, in the beautiful Caffé Vergnano 1882 and its terrace. A contemporary style for a spacious room. Discover the panel of Italian products on the shelves and a space to sit and consume on the spot. Behind the bar, the chrome coffee maker transports us into the world of baristas. Everything here is an invitation to travel through the coffee tradition, between its different beans and tastes, whether full-bodied, sweet or fruity. The young and dynamic team welcomes you with a frank smile and enthusiastically takes you on a journey to the Italy they love.

Blandine Bourlier's small restaurant serves afternoon tea, it organizes theme evenings, cooperative company games. There is always something to be tasted, including the desserts of the day. Side drinks, the map is generous with a dozen teas, some infusions, good coffee and a nice beer card, Tiger Bock, Thomas Becket, Alésia, Altiplano… to judge. There is also a small selection of wines from our regions, including the Auxois, Du, Champagne… The inner room, with stones and beams, smells good Burgundy, the terrace runs around the house. Once again, it was a small shop for the products consumed. Above all, it's a great place to stop at the really soft prices.