Fun and entertainment Finistère

The Baroombar, or rather the "Baroom" as they say in Brest itself, is a Brest institution! The style has remained rock and casual. From AC/DC to Mickaël Jackson, Matmatah or Grease, all the classics are there. On Saturday nights, the atmosphere is a little more "club", and the proposals to set the dancefloor on fire are more eclectic! This place with its unique style is ideal for a drink with friends. Beers, cocktails, soft drinks... Good time and atmosphere guaranteed. The welcome is cool, the team is young and dynamic. The decor is rock'n'roll: dark, in shades of red and black. A night bar in the centre of Brest!

The concept comes to us from Catalonia, and has quickly been adopted by Quimper residents of all ages. The principle is simple: you come alone or with friends, and choose the ceramic model you'd like to paint (cup, plate, mug or bowl...) For two hours, you let your creativity and imagination run wild. The atmosphere is friendly and cosy, ideal for relaxing! To make sure your work lasts, it will be annealed. Your work will be available a week later, or can be shipped to your home.

In addition to its lovely bohemian garden, this bistro has a beautiful wine cellar, with more than 150 references that can be consumed on site or bought to enjoy at home. Globulle Rouge is also a restaurant. On the slate, a good choice of starters, main courses and desserts. We also advise you on the wine to drink with your dish. Relaxed atmosphere, tasty dishes and friendly wine, we can only advise you to go there. Many regulars meet there, remember to book. Vegetarians are welcome. The menu is not expansive, but you will find meat or fish with many vegetables! Something to satisfy your taste buds!

For all lovers of the seaside, come and discover the most western community shop on the continent. Aÿa offers a very fine selection of local creators and producers, all committed to an ecological approach, working only with organic or recycled raw materials. The place also has a tea room area, with a terrace in the garden for sunny days. Special favorite for the cookie bar and raw chocolate. The place is cool and cheerful. Ideal for relaxing after a walk on the beach, finding a local, ethical and ecological gift or simply buying your seaweed tartar, zero waste items, soap-shampoo and organic clothes made in Porspoder,.... In short, the circuit runs as we like it.

This emblematic Brest printing works has been transformed into a third place since 2023, thanks to the initiative of a collective of Brest residents. Beautifully restored, the PAM is a place for conviviality, reflection and the arts, with a rich program of events. You'll find stores, a bakery and a good time with friends over a beer. Here, everyone helps themselves at the bar counters and at the fine selection of local restaurateurs on site: seafood, burgers or vegetarian dishes, there's something for everyone.

What an incongruous name... But don't be mistaken... it is the place of relaxation and meetings that all the Pontecrucians were waiting for. Barely opened, it has conquered the hearts of the inhabitants of the region, for its excellent choice of books, but also for its delicious home-made pastries. Located in the former prison of the upper town, this bookshop café also offers exhibitions. It is the place to take a break after walking through the beautiful streets of this city of character, or after a hike along the Goyen.

The Ceili is a traditional Irish dance. The perfect name to baptize this Mecca of the popular, cultural and Breton life of Quimper, created more than 40 years ago! If you don't know where to go to discover the Quimper atmosphere, everyone will tell you that you should go there at least once. Most people drink a Breton beer, draught, but Irish whiskies, wine and other festivities are also served there. The atmosphere is festive, especially at the end of the day and on weekends. The team also often schedules concerts. You can come here for lunch and a snack in the evening. A beautiful address which since the 90s has also become the meeting place for Breton culture enthusiasts. It's in front of the Ceili (and the beer dispensing system!) that the triumph of the bell ringers takes place, marking the end of the Cornouaille festival. A unique moment to live.

A cocktail bar and a rhumerie, Les Spray, situated just a few steps away from the harbour, invites you to meet with a drink, especially on the occasion of the numerous concerts that mark the year. Theme evenings are also organized according to current events. There is a small restaurant with a small restaurant to accompany the drinks. At the Spray you can relax and welcome.

It's the oldest Irish pub in Finistère! You will recognize it by its green facade painted with Celtic motifs. The Dubliners offers a fine selection of bottled beers and premium whiskies. On Tuesday evenings, musical quizzes set the mood upstairs! The bar is very cosy, you can enjoy a drink with friends in the downstairs room or upstairs, usually more lively. Major sporting events are broadcast there. Practical: a raised terrace allows smokers to go outside without staying on the pavement. Come and listen to good music with your friends and taste good beers! (In moderation of course!)

A true institution in Brest, this Irish pub is located on the commercial port. You will appreciate the Anglo-Saxon atmosphere and conviviality, whether you opt for a pint on the terrace or an Irish stew indoors. Lovers of Guinness, Breton beer and farm cider can meet up to enjoy the atmosphere of the port or a concert of traditional Celtic music. Lunch and dinner are served here. The dishes are cooked on the spot and you will be delighted! Well done! Please note: the establishment also welcomes you in its Bed & Breakfast.

La Casa Havana, the first Brest Latin-American bar opened in 1996, has become a must! Decorated with warm colours and, above all, a warm, friendly, festive and multicultural atmosphere, this big bar down the Siam street attracts regulars, tourists and sailors of the Arsenal, on site or in port! All people do not hesitate to come and enjoy the huge terrace with stunning views of the Recouvrance and Penfeld bridge...

Ideally located in the heart of Brest, at the exit of the Liberté tram station, the largest cinema in Brest has 15 screens, 9 of which are equipped with 3D digital technology. Several times a year, the cinema organizes previews with directors and actors, as well as reruns of operas and ballets. These rooms are more or less spacious but the armchairs are always comfortable. Its large hall offers an airy and bright reception. Of course, a popcorn bar is also available! If you come by car and take advantage of the Liberté car park, the Multiplex offers you the Ciné-Parking-Liberté offer with a reduced price for parking for three hours.

In the port of Argenton, a former Conquet caseyer turned into an original tea room. To nip a macaron, swallow a kouign aman after a tonifying stroll on the coast: This is a perfect place. You can also buy regional lichouseries and some souvenirs. Notice to the greedy!

Located in the Saint-Martin district, not far from the church, this pub is a Brest institution! It takes its name from the warblers that chirped in the trees of the Saint-Martin wood in the ^17th century. With its old-fashioned facade and wooden half-timbering, giving it the air of a tavern, it offers a warm decor and welcome. Considered by some to be the best beer bar in town, it's a meeting place for many gangs of friends, and all generations gather here for a pint. Definitely a place to go for an aperitif "à la brestôase".

As an added bonus, the place regularly organizes quiz nights, for all those who enjoy group games.

La Petite Poésie celebrated its 10th anniversary in September 2023! In the heart of the city center, this café-bar lives up to its name: here, quotations and a portrait of Rimbaud adorn the rough-hewn walls, while a mechanical bird flies over the counter. Situated close to the Place de la Liberté, their terrace attracts the youth of Brest, who come to the "Petite Po", as it's called here, to chat and have a drink in a warm atmosphere. If you're feeling a bit peckish, you'll be delighted with their hearty platters, unless you prefer their French fries with cheddar or paprika. We appreciate the young team's warm welcome and the many events organized throughout the year.

A sumptuous liner stranded in the heart of Brest, this building is a lovely nod to the maritime city. An evolving infrastructure, it houses a multifunctional hall dedicated to hosting shows, concerts and sporting events. For this "Brest Zenith" hosts high-level sporting competitions, in particular the Brest Bretagne Handball tournaments and challenges. The Brest Open, a must-see event for tennis fans, brings together more and more people every year. Find all the information on the website!

This ideally located wine bar, a few steps from the Steir, the Saturday morning market and the city centre, is a popular address at cocktail time or as soon as the sun appears. You can choose the ground floor, for the friendliness or the terrace on the first floor for sunbathing... On the menu side, it is distinguished by a fine selection of wines from all regions and with a preference for organic producers. Of course, you can choose to drink something else, including a nice cocktail menu, exquisite fruit juices and other beverages. We will add a special treat for the generous tapas offered at any time of the day, cheese dishes, around the sea or around the truffle, but also verrines of mozzarella di bufala or delicious pickled vegetables. The little extra of Saturday, after its market, you can come and eat oysters (9 € on 6)

Strike! Here you can practice your favourite activity over a drink with friends or family. You will discover 16 bowling lanes with balls adapted for all types of players. Specific shoes will be provided for you, which you will have to wear to go on the lanes. The setting is fun, with each one with its own shooting box. If you prefer billiards, large snookers and pool tables are available. Please note: The establishment offers birthday packages from 6 children upwards. Recently you can now have access to a private room for karaoke! To do so, all you need to do is make a reservation. A place for friends, family, colleagues!

This gay and lesbian bar, open to everyone, is a perfect place to celebrate! Close to the military arsenal, it is not uncommon to meet with beautiful military personnel: What more than one! All the excuses are good for breaking up! There are regularly themed evenings. Nice decor, warm atmosphere in the bar, but also billiards where you're fighting for the queue, a little Zen lounge, and consos not at all!

The Tour du Monde is a real Brest institution, a place where everyone meets to drink a beer or eat a bite to eat. Around the huge bar, the large tables make it easy to meet people, while the smaller ones are preferred by those looking for a little privacy. If on Friday and Saturday evenings, the atmosphere is one of music and celebration, Sunday lunchtime welcomes Brest inhabitants who come to have lunch with their families. Open every day and "in all weathers", the welcome is friendly and the team is efficient!

Located not far from rue Jean Jaurès and directly accessible by streetcar and noctybus, La Cham', as Brest locals call it, was renovated from top to bottom a few years ago, and today boasts a decor that can accommodate up to 300 people. The atmosphere is convivial, and themed evenings are regularly organized on Fridays. Thursdays are the craziest, and take place at La Chamade, with a reduced rate for students. To take advantage of this, you'll need your student card for the current year. Check out the club's Facebook page to find out about upcoming evenings featuring hits from the 90s and 2000s, for example. The atmosphere is there.

Here you will not be in a tourist bar. The hotel is a little away from the city center of Roscoff. Different cocktails and especially arranged rhums are sipping in this convivial place. Pirate, Bloscon, Tortuga, evocative names for this rheup of the city of privateers. Foam lovers will not be lost, a wide variety of English beers, Belgian, Celtic and English completes the map. The last argument for a stopover: the view! From the terrace, facing the sea, you will see the Saint Barbe chapel.

Student bar, where you come for a sandwich on the go at lunchtime with your colleagues, a coffee with a good book in the afternoon, in one of the many corners arranged to be quiet, or a drink on the terrace in the evening with friends. In a retro decor, with quotes on the walls, exhibitions of paintings or photos, and calm rock music, you could stay there for hours. Especially since the waiter is always friendly and recognizes regulars! A varied menu, both in beers and cocktails, not to mention multiple syrups that can be mixed with water, lemonade or milk. A must for Quimper!

The establishment welcomes you in a design decor. Don't miss to have a look at the counter, all in glass, under a ceiling with changing colors... It is located near the town hall, at the beginning of the rue Jean Jaurès. At any time of the day, the inhabitants of Brest meet there for breakfast, lunch, a break between the streets of Siam and Jean-Jaurès on shopping days or for dinner, inside or on the large terrace. Several car parks are located nearby. A good coffee or a good meal and you can start walking up the rue Jean Jaurès! Do not hesitate to take advantage of the privatizable room in the basement for your evenings!

This bar, it must be noted is open only on the market day and day of animation in the village during the summer. In a th century house, it is a picturesque bistro where you can come with the food purchased in the market some times before. They would be quenches with family or friends with a beer from the corner, a farmer cider or another refreshing drink. A friendly atmosphere guaranteed as in the time of the widow Pochard!

The Saint-Andrews welcomes you in a cosy atmosphere. On the terrace, this is where you can enjoy the last rays of sunshine on Quimper! At lunchtime, a menu offers a dish of the day with burgers, salads, pasta and pizzas, while on Thursday and Friday evenings, the aperitif is enjoyed with tapas or pizza to share. The Saint-Andrews offers a large choice of beers, a very nice selection of whiskies, etc! You will be able to follow all the major international matches and enjoy concerts once a month, in the autumn and winter months, nice and warm inside.

This is the oldest concarpment house still standing. Recognizable to its triangular façade, built in 1695, it was even one of the very first houses facing the City Close. Today, more than a bar night, it is a real institution. Despite the departure of Guitte, the boss, in 1996, we always come to "Chez Guitte", whose reputation goes far beyond the borders of Brittany… You can see stunning mural frescoes representing Korrigans from 1944 to 1945 by Robert Le Baccon. Now, since May 2017, the hotel also offers a dining side every midday. It is accessed by the alleyway along the tavern.

This tobacco bar is located near the White House shoreline, a small mythical port located between the arsenal and Sainte-Anne-du-Portzic with its fishermen's huts. Mainly frequented by locals, this renovated establishment is open all year round and is well worth a visit. This establishment also offers sandwiches and some dishes for lunch (mussels and chips or paella, depending on the day). This bar is pleasant after a walk, whether it is a nice day to enjoy the view from the terrace or a rough day. Small habits are put in place such as book exchanges and tasting evenings. The interior is modern and cosy.

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Aven Parc, in the heart of a lush green area. On the program, you'll be able to choose between a dino-park, pony rides, skydiving, bubble soccer, a net course, a zip-line, an aquatic zone, family shows or laser tag...: there's something for every taste and every age. New for 2024: outdoor climbing walls, indoor playground, 4 x 4 safari in the middle of a brand-new farm. In the evening, take part in the nocturne épouvante (booking required) and discover the escape box. Catering on site.

This family-run establishment is a complex of games and leisure facilities located in Mellac-Quimperlé. Many activities are proposed to you: Bowling of course, (the house organizes tournaments regularly), but also many billiards, basketball baskets, two targets of electronic darts, arcade games, not forgetting football, freaking out, palate… The location is ideal for organizing your various events, whether it's friends, family or even for your business trips. Here we also think of children, who are welcome for their birthday parties. The Eden Bowl also has a 2 meter screen on 3 as well as two video projectors for the broadcast of sporting events. On one occasion, DJ animations are offered to celebrate and dance… The complex also features a bar overlooking the wide range of bowling trails, a restaurant with terrace as well as a room for organizing seminars. (Can accommodate up to 50 people) Anyway, once there, everything is done so that you can only relax and enjoy yourself! Futed: the house organizes dance courses: zumba, salsa, batchata or kizumba…

12 bowling alleys await you here, with a device for children. It is ideal to spend a good evening with friends or your family members. You can also try yourself at a fierce competition with many strikes and key spears... Le Master also offers other games like billiards, dart games, table football, puck games (hockey spaces), street basketball... And if you come simply to accompany your friends, you can enjoy a drink at the bar while waiting. There is enough to be pleasantly occupied during a few nights and days of bad weather...

This small coffee is one of the beautiful cottages of Kerascoët. With its old stones and a typical environment of the village of the th century, it is essential. To enjoy the maximum outdoors, two terraces are available. Farmers'cider, apple juice and Breton beers are on the map and can also buy to take away, as do postcards. A small restoration is also proposed: quiches, hot pies, toast, sweet pies and pancakes. Note: Many animations take place in the village of Kerascoët cottages in summer and the coffee takes part.

This discotheque in the port de commerce offers a wide range of themed evenings all year round in a lounge atmosphere. La Suite is dedicated to electronic music, with a top-quality program. During the Astropolis festivals (summer in August and winter in January), Astroclub evenings are always an opportunity to discover the best DJs for unforgettable sets and nights... Admission and drinks are affordable. The nightclub is divided into two parts: a living room for the over-25s, and an industrial-style area for the young. An address that old Brest locals whisper in the ears of newcomers!

Apart from being a very good restaurant, La Verrière is also an ideal bar for a drink. In a contemporary and designer setting, the the cocktail hour is festive with tasty small toasts, tapas, fajitas or other small delicacies. As for the drinks, you can let yourself be tempted by a glass of wine, a flavoured rum, or a cocktail with or without alcohol, of course! At La Verrière, theme evenings are very popular and celebrated as it should be. You will spend as friendly moments as this establishment is so.

Right in the center of town, this discotheque attracts party-goers all week long. Closing times are around 5am depending on the day. The clientele is varied, and all ages regularly take to the dance floor. It's a neighborhood nightclub in the style of a nightclub bar, where regulars get together to party. Theme nights are a regular feature, and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. Just a stone's throw away, you'll find a number of restaurants waiting to welcome you at the start of the evening. Try to get there on foot or by cab, as there's little parking on rue Saint-Martin.

Brest after-work bar and even during the day, let's not take shortcuts! This establishment offers you a bar and restaurant service (simple menu and the dishes are well presented). This place also programs festive evenings on different themes: sports events, tombola, electro music... Come and discover the atmosphere of Le Lafayette, whether it is for a coffee on the sunny terrace (breathtaking view of Siam Street), for a quick lunch or a drink with friends or in the evening. Its sober decor leaves room for the regulars and the good atmosphere. Good to know: he's a big hit and Française des jeux. It is located just a stone's throw from the cable car.

With its 9 hectares of total surface area, including 14 000 m ^² of covered surface and 8 hectares in open air, the Penfeld exhibition Centre can accommodate up to 12 000 people. There is also a parking space of 3 500 places for the very many visitors. You can come here for a living room (from habitat, wine and gastronomy, leisure vehicles, etc.), but also for an exhibition, show or concert, a general assembly, a congress… Here the space is adjustable and everything is possible! At the time of the Christmas festivities, the exhibition centre is also the favourite venue for American There (many rides and attractions). Find out, the programming is online on the website.

Situated just opposite the Moulin Blanc beach, 500 m from the Brest marina, this tobacco bar with large bay windows has been delighting its customers for many years. It is the ideal place to have a refreshing drink after the beach (or a winter walk). If you come in a group, you will undoubtedly take advantage of the table football or billiard table at the disposal of the customers. Practical: in the morning, breakfast will be served on request; and you can choose and order from Monday to Friday lunchtime between 2 starters/2 main courses/2 desserts of your choice and everything is homemade! You will also be able to pick from a nice selection of sandwiches.

The Temple of the Pharaoh is a little bit of the East in the heart of Brest. Mamdouh Ibrahim's tea room is a welcoming and warm place, just like its Egyptian owner. Let yourself be tempted by the many organic teas flavoured in front of you with fresh products (mint, hibiscus, orange, cinnamon, etc.) or by fresh fruit cocktails. To accompany your drink, don't miss a good Middle Eastern pastry. You can also taste the dishes, which are homemade and organic, such as sausage rougail, for example. You can even order a custom-made dish. And to entertain you, the Temple of the Pharaoh offers various chess sets, cards, etc. and organizes every Saturday or Friday evening world dance shows (oriental, Bollywood, etc.). A little something extra, the shop side of the living room, with shelves teeming with objects from Egyptian craftsmanship!

The Maison du Théâtre is a place of theater practice, offering a variety of training and entertainment. In addition to the development of amateur theater practice and theater creation in the region, the establishment is indeed a place to broadcast contemporary theater. In particular, it focuses on young, high-quality shows. The hotel welcomes spectators in two rooms: the largest is the Stella, with nearly 300 seats; Studio René Lafite and its 120 places, also creative room, lend itself to more intimate representations. Small and large will be amazed by live shows and the link that seems to be created with actors, who come to meet the audience after performances…

The Victor Hugo is brand new and beautiful with a terrace (ideal for smokers). The establishment does its best to welcome its customers. They are considered a bit like family owned. During football evenings on the big screen there is a great atmosphere on board. Its wooden tables and stone walls give this place a soul of character. So for a little cream, an aperitif or a small snack, don't hesitate. There is also a nice little wine cellar for you to enjoy, for those who like it. Internet access, small press corner, tobacco and sale of figurines for children.

Founded in 1994, the company produces numerous shows in Brest and the Brittany region, as well as major summer events such as Jeudis du port, Fêtes maritimes de Brest and Mardis de Morgat. Quai Ouest Musique's eclectic approach covers a wide range of styles, from rock to world and electronic music! Jacques Guérin and his team also manage artist tours. The concert calendar can be consulted on quai-ouest.net. Since 2000, Quai Ouest has also organized the famous Festival du Bout du Monde in Crozon (www.festivalduboutdumonde.com). This year, there are plenty of surprises in store.

This establishment is located just in front of the Terre et Mer restaurant, in a public area with a view of the slopes. This lounge bar welcomes you in a pleasant decor furnished with leather sofas and armchairs. It's a concept bar well known by Brest travellers who often take the plane to go to different cities in France or abroad. An ideal place to consume Breton specialities (pancakes, crêpes, cider and beers...). You compose your own formula and pay only for the number of dishes chosen and not for the composition. This is a good address to land before taking off for other horizons or after your arrival in Brest.

Celtic is an institution that has stood the test of time. Built in 1933, rebuilt after the war, a period in which it retains its concrete façade and sign as a reminder of its history, it is modernising with each technological evolution to make it the oldest and most modern cinema in Brest today.

It has eight rooms, all comfortable, equipped with the latest technologies, including four adapted to accommodate the hearing impaired. And a major innovation, the recent works have made it possible to create an Ice Premium cinema, where the seats move and vibrate in harmony with the projected 3D film, for an even more complete immersion. Thrills guaranteed.

This downtown cinema also offers documentary and conference screenings, to make it a place of exchange and knowledge. And a little more magical, the broadcasting of one opera a month in the Ice Premium room, to take you on an exceptional lyrical ascent. Are you coming?

After boarding and passing security checks, you can settle into the Bagad, the ideal place to take a short break and have a coffee or other juice before flying to a new destination. You will have a breathtaking view of the runways and you can admire the aerial ballet of the planes. Enough to reassure you if you're afraid of flying! At the Bagad Café you will be able to have hot drinks as well as refreshments and you can also enjoy salty or sweet snacks to avoid all the little hungers that can occur before boarding. Clever: Give yourself a moment of relaxation before take-off!

Located at the top of the rue Jean-Jaurès, the Balto is a very busy bar, despite the tram works that have driven most of the shopkeepers away from this end of the street. This welcoming establishment is also home to the press and on game nights it is crowded. The discussion is always going well, and, on the terrace as well as inside, it's often good to get together to come back to the news of the day. It is a dynamic bar that offers events such as contests and other events. This is a neighbourhood bar that fulfils its function perfectly: to create a bond! Its website is maintained as well as its Facebook page, a mark of the investment of the team that manages this bar!

This Brest-native theatre company, created in 1994 consists lovers and citizens. Very committed, the company works on a repertoire contemporary, social, political, furious and "red wine pâté-", as they like to worth it. Fifteen members, creative lovers and professionals (actors, musicians, sculptors, graphic designers, lighting engineers, etc.) work collectively within the company. The texts them are often taken from contemporary great playwrights like Bertolt Brecht, Fernando Arrabal or Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

This establishment for artistic creation and production in the public space, installed on the commercial port, was created in the 1980s. For more than 20 years, the National Street Arts Centre has brought diverse art forms to the public and helped thousands of artists to emerge from anonymity. As a space for creation and for welcoming artists in residence, Le Fourneau is an active venue, notably through its performances during the Thursdays in the Port of Brest. It is also a resource, advice and training centre for artists.

This gay, lesbian and hetero-friendly bar welcomes you in a young and festive atmosphere where good humour is the order of the day. The drinks are excellent, especially the homemade cocktails. The music is current with a strong electro trend. You will be able to wiggle your hips on the dance floor to the sound of the appointed DJ. The place is taken by storm every weekend by the regulars of the place and the staff has no lack of imagination to liven up the theme evenings concocted throughout the year. Don't miss the karaoke every Thursday and Sunday at 6pm. Wednesdays are cheap. Fridays swing on the dancefloor and Saturdays welcome the DJs!

This paintball center welcomes you every day in a room of 3,000 m ². If you prefer to play outside as time permits, the center also has an immense space extending over 20,000 m ². What to hide in front of the opponent! The center, which is very sensitive on hygiene, cleans and disinfects all masks and combinations after each use. Environmentally friendly, logs are 100% biodegradable with food-based paint. Futed: students benefit from additional logs! Please note: The hotel also hosts anniversaries, boys' lives and team cohesion days. Fun Gun Paintball is also the only store on Brest to sell Air Soft equipment (for uninitiated, these are replicas of real weapons, adapted logs). For more information, please contact Manu!