The best bars and cafés Finistère

Now a fixture in the Recouvrance district, Ty'Kall is a major contributor to the positive energy on the other side of the bridge! A bar like no other, it welcomes you for a drink, but more importantly, to meet up and play board games. Many of the regulars and Brest locals passing through take to the game. All generations mingle, and the older ones don't hesitate to initiate the younger ones! More than just a bar, it's a lively place where concerts and conferences are also organized. A place to discover!

The summer house is a nice little shop, with its pink facade it looks like a candy box and invites you to indulge in gourmet delights, in all its forms. Find here chocolates, honey, jams, a wide choice of teas, including the Dammann brand, from the most classic to the most original such as "Le diable au corps", red fruit tea, or "Le thé des deux Chinois", Ceylon green tea, herbal teas, coffee, salted butter caramel and sweets but also decorative items....From tableware to the most refined household linen, from birth gifts to small furniture, you will be delighted by these beautiful finds, it is also a small tea room where you can comfortably sit at one of the nicely decorated tables. And, if you're in a hurry, you can take your purchases with you and enjoy them later at home, in complete peace of mind. A charming address.

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...

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!

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)

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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!

Right in the heart of Saint-Martin, this sign with its colourful front seems to be almost exclusively dedicated to comic books. Although posters of Hergé or Bilal decorate the interior, this bar immediately stood out as one of the strongholds of Brest's rock'n'roll scene. You can enjoy a pint and a good sound. Comix also hosts rock concerts. To do this, keep your eyes and ears open, because concerts are intimate. Don't expect a big show! Here we rock like we used to, we take out the guitars and let's get the right sound! Notice to vinyl addicts, the place is unique.

Among the many bars in lower Siam, Pipeline stands out for its originality. The first thing that strikes you when you arrive is the incredible decor, in particular the superb street art frescoes adorning the walls. Then all you have to do is choose: three floors, three atmospheres. We particularly enjoyed the first floor, with its Breton shuffleboard! With the bar team's good advice, you'll also be spoilt for choice among the thirty or so draught beers on offer. Special mention must also be made of the chip clamp machine! A great evening is in store at this bar, which also serves street food.

Lucky Alarçon has the verbosity and warm hospitality of its Mediterranean origins, not to mention an impeccable touch of cocktails. Moreover, the Mojito is one of its great speciality! Run Cuban (not confused with Antillean rum) green lemon, fresh mint, sugar, to the choice, grows from Schweppes or Perrier. When Lucky speaks to it, he becomes lyrical, when you enjoy it, we remain speechless! At lunchtime, lunch on the thumb, the dish of the day or a beautiful salad and the evening the breakfast plate is perfect with a glass of wine. A accesit for fresh mint tea, for the smile of Sylvie Alarcon, Brestoise pure zef and for the great paintings of the son, Francky, comic BD, with the assertive and recognized talent, who dress the walls.

More than a bookshop, it is a meeting place. Created by a Belgian couple who fell in love with the Bigouden country, this café has added to the already rich commercial offer of the city. You will find all kinds of films, but with a strong preference for works related to cinema. In partnership with the cinema of Kérity, exchanges are proposed all year long. Thus you can attend a concert, meet an author or debate around a theme. The menu offers coffee and tea, organic wines, local and Belgian beers and snacks.

Before taking over this café-tobacco shop, Stéphane had done many other jobs. When he moved to Quimper, he wanted to bring the last of the Moulin Vert cafés back to life. From the first hour, many people come to have a coffee. It is a whole life of district preserved. But this Bistrot is also a large games room, with darts, billiards and table soccer. It is a good place to rest after a walk along the Steir, or to have a snack with the family. The owner also proposes the retransmission of the matches, on a giant screen.

Take a step up at Messidor. On the edge of downtown Quimper, this organic bakery has been around for many years. In 2021, its owner opened a rooftop above his back store. The place is discreet, vast and calm. What a pleasure to sit there on a sunny day! The place offers simple but original food: vegetarian salads, angus or vegetarian burger. Everything is organic and accompanied by refreshing drinks.

Opening in 2022, Fono Drinks & Records is an address that should please fans of electronic music, but not only! An original hybrid concept, Fono is at once a bar where you can enjoy a drink with friends, an independent record shop where you can discover a cutting-edge selection of vinyl records, and a workshop where you can learn to mix in small groups according to your level. Whether you're a neophyte or an expert, you'll appreciate Fono for its warm atmosphere and its events, DJ sets and concerts highlighting the local scene and new talent, to be enjoyed while sipping one of their delicious cocktails! Find out all about their program on their social networks.

Au coin d'la rue is one of those unclassifiable places: part tea room, part organic-fair-trade grocery store, part bookshop, part space for mediation and social innovation... Here you'll simply find a place that brings people together. Managed by the Vivre la rue association, whose aim is to preserve and animate the rue Saint-Malo, Au coin d'la rue is part of the soul of the Recouvrance district. Cultural and artistic events abound here, and the best way to discover this collective energy is to start with a cup of coffee! No alcohol on the menu, the tearoom offers exclusively organic products, with teas and coffees from all over the world to discover!

In front of the train station you can find the Mystic café, a stylish and modern setting. Many cocktails on the map are creations, in the image of the Mystic Cocktail based on… oh no, you will not spoil your surprise! At lunchtime, it is possible to eat on the thumb: oak and sandwiches are out. Nice: musical evenings are organised throughout the summer and all styles are represented!

La Coloc' is an institution on Brest harbor. Here, you'll feel right at home in a space designed just like that, from the living room to the bathroom and the library! Carpets on the floor, flowery walls and antique objects all add to the charm of this convivial address, where you can enjoy an afternoon drink or an evening aperitif with friends. In keeping with the spirit of the place, everything has been designed to be shared, from cocktails served in pitchers to the famous Coloc' tartines, equally generous in both hot and cold versions. Sundays are brunch, with an ultra-complete formula at €23, for a gourmet moment with a sea view!

An oyster bar in the heart of the commercial port, with a magnificent view of the Abeille Bourbon, Brest's emblematic tugboat. Here you can enjoy local oysters (from Plougastel), but not only. The oyster bar is above all a lounge bar, undoubtedly one of the trendiest in Brest. With its brick walls, grand piano and wine display case, the decor is well thought-out and you'll be in the best possible position to enjoy your drink, comfortably seated in a leather armchair facing the port. The wine list features carefully selected wines and delicious cocktails, the house specialties.

Located in the countryside between Châteaulin and Quimper, Le Moulin du Lay is the ideal place to get supplies when you are passing through. Since a few months already, this café-bar has opened a grocery store which gives proud services to the population of the surroundings. But what makes it famous above all is its fresh, good and cheap vegetables section. He gets his supplies from Finisterestes29, a cooperative that packages vegetables that are refused by the large-scale distribution because they are poorly sized.

Are you looking for a nice, friendly place to toast at the counter, do blind tests or Irish music sessions? The pub La Mars is the place for you! Here all generations meet to drink a moss, talk for hours on end and sing occasionally. Every lunchtime, you can enjoy a dish of the day, on the terrace or on large tables inside. This mythical pub, still in its juice, with exposed stones, bar and solid wood tables. A must in Pont-l'Abbé!

Nestled in the heart of the presqu'île, this tea room is a real hidden treasure for gourmet lovers. Aleth and her team invite you to explore a variety of homemade drinks and pastries (some of which are vegan) in its warm atmosphere. The décor is a successful blend of styles, making you feel instantly at home. The large windows let in soft natural light, perfect for a quiet read or a snack with friends. At lunchtime, you can dine on healthy, gourmet savoury dishes.

The Orge et Houblon franchise comes to Brest! Both a cellar and a beer bar, Orge et Houblon has taken up residence in a 200 m² space to offer its vast selection of beers. At the counter, you'll find 12 different draughts, with a choice of local and Belgian beers, as well as Orge et Houblon exclusives. In the cellar, you can choose from a wide range of Belgian, German and French beers. To accompany an aperitif or to satisfy a small hunger, the focus is on local products, with charcuterie boards, sausages and spreads. The bar regularly organizes concerts and broadcasts of sporting events, announced on its social networks.

Situated away from the main shopping streets, this coffee shop is easy to spot thanks to its pretty blue and flowery facade. Inside, you'll discover a warm, cosy atmosphere. Morgane welcomes you with a smile and kindness, to make you spend a moment out of time, in front of a fragrant tea and a homemade sweet. You'll find it hard to choose between the cakes and pastries of the day, all deliciously homemade. The address also offers a lunchtime catering service, as well as numerous workshops to discover throughout the year.

This is a brand-new bar, and yet it still feels like an institution. In fact, the HQ lives up to its name: it's a place where regulars get together, enjoy each other's company and chat over a beer, a game night or a match! The atmosphere comes first here, even if the products are also of high quality (ask the barman, he'll advise you exactly what you need to drink). In the evenings, there's also a snack bar to accompany a glass of wine or an excellent cocktail (rum, gin, whisky or vodka, take your pick!). Finally, Le QG is also the ideal place for private parties or corporate meetings.

La Gua is the trendy new tapas bar at the foot of Siam. You can meet on the terrace to enjoy the last rays of sunshine, or indoors, in a large Spanish-style room. The tapas menu is copious and reasonably priced (don't miss their homemade tortilla de patata ). As for beverages, the bravest will try the "porrón", a one-liter wine pitcher from Catalonia, drunk straight from the pitcher. A technique you'll need to master if you don't want to go home covered in sweet wine! A very popular address, whose terrace is taken by storm every time the sun shines, so don't forget to arrive early!

Fancy a good cocktail after a hard day's work? Go to La Source! At this cocktail bar in the lower Siam district, you'll have a wide choice, from classic cocktails to original creations and local beers. The venue has three rooms, each with its own atmosphere. Whichever you choose, the atmosphere is one of relaxation in a very pleasant, well-decorated setting. A good drink, a nice place and a particularly friendly team: that's what we call the perfect cocktail for a great evening with friends! You can also accompany your drink with a tasty charcuterie and cheese board or delicious spreads.