The best bars and cafés Finistère

We love the Annexe de la Base for its ideal location on the Quai Eric Tabarly marina, offering a particularly pleasant setting at any time of day. Its terrace is even more appreciated when the sun comes out! The restaurant welcomes you every lunchtime from Monday to Friday, with a different menu every week, guaranteeing fresh, seasonal produce. The bar is open in the afternoon for gourmet coffees and homemade cakes, while in the evening, aperitif platters take over, accompanied by a drink. Good to know for groups: the place can be privatized!

This coffee shop, inspired by British traditions, offers a cosy, friendly atmosphere where all generations meet. Drawing on her experience in Ireland, Annabelle decided to import this state of mind. Here, everything is 100% homemade. Products are local, eco-responsible and in season. As you walk past this beautiful shop window, you're drawn in by all the tempting smells wafting out of it. More than a coffee shop, Folks is a place to meet and share. That's why Annabelle chose this original, yet meaningful name.

Brest's first bubble tea bar, Nara takes its name from this Japanese town known for being home to over a thousand deer, which live there in total freedom. The animal has been chosen as the emblem of this new address, decorated in soft pink hues and cherry blossoms. Visitors come here to enjoy the famous tea-based beverage, available in several flavors, including the classic brown sugar latte with tapioca pearls. As a bonus, you can try the fluffy pancake, a Japanese pastry as soft as a cloud!

The Project bar has only been open a few months, and its menu is constantly expanding. Beth and Pablo are at the helm of this cocktail bar. Their imagination knows no bounds: Amaretto sour, Clover club, Pendennis... They've managed to breathe new life into this strategically located venue on the quayside, just a few meters from the concert halls. Let yourself be tempted after a film or concert. The setting is welcoming, depending on the guests' priorities. At the back, a vast sheltered terrace gives the establishment a unique charm and atmosphere.

Creac'h Gwenn is a business park with a university, sports facilities, swimming pool, shops and promenades. It's also a good place to enjoy the Odet estuary at sunset. The guinguette has only been in existence for a few years, but the people of Quimper have gladly adopted it. The simple but comfortable facilities are perfect for relaxing with a drink at the end of the day. The atmosphere is convivial and the musical styles varied.

Gay, lesbian and friendly bar, but rather popular with the guys who love the guys. The bar offers a large counter in the room, allowing you to easily converse with its neighbours or neighbours. The site is divided into three spaces. The first two rooms are those of the bar, but you'll get more on the bottom and you will find a darker space with video projection. Ideal to meet guys and isolate themselves immediately, see a little what they have in the slip!

Gay and lesbian bar with meticulous decoration: warm colours and velvet armchairs create a warm atmosphere. On the weekend, DJ's set fire to the dancefloor, attracting a lot of cute cute guys. You will enjoy cocktails, including the Incontournable.

The Happy Café is an indispensable place for the gay nights. Every evening, from 18 a. m. to 20 p. m., the guys get off the desk for the happy hours. On the weekend, the DJ's are the success of this night bar where boys and girls enjoy dancing until late in the evening. There are many themed evenings that make the Happy one.

One of the most beautiful terraces in town for this bar, taken over in 2022 by a friendly trio of friends. A warm welcome, Breton beers, fine wines, plates to share, live music... all down the rue de Siam! From the terrace, you'll enjoy a unique view of the château and, above all, superb sunsets. No, it doesn't always rain in Brest! The charm of this bar also lies in its various nooks and crannies: in the small lounge, on the mezzanine or around the bar, there's a place for everyone!

A few steps from the rue de Siam, located in rue de Lyon near the square of the Auvergne Tower, this well-used cafe offers a wide choice of teas and coffees for lovers of the genus. You can sit down at the counter, in the room, in the veranda or on the terrace to enjoy your drink. Not forgetting that it is possible to enjoy a small catering on the thumb for lunch! On Sundays you will appreciate its proximity to the Saint-Louis market.

From the end of the afternoon, the terrace of Les Planches fills up. This bar has become one of the most popular places in the city. Here you can drink a beer with colleagues, share an aperitif board with friends before sunset, or sip a small cocktail, prepared live at the bar. When the temperatures cool down, there's a wide choice of standing dinners, soft club sofas and retro tables to choose from. Enjoy the decor, soft lighting and music. Concerts, DJ sets and other events are regularly organised.

The idea: more than 40 beerspouts offer a choice of craft beers. Some of them are brewed directly on the premises. If you're not going for the first time, the first thing to do is to get a card, which you credit. Then you can choose your beer (or cider, or wine) and serve yourself from the taps. The advantage: you can taste everything and discover new flavors, as well as choosing the quantity of beverage you want. Catering available. A great atmosphere is guaranteed, and live music is regularly organized.

Here is a well-stocked bar and restaurant on the beautiful harbour of Lesconil. The location is ideal to be in the heart of the event, as you can admire especially on the terrace, the aisles and arrivals of tourists as well as the arrival or departure of boats. All the more so as the terrace benefits from the last sun rays of the day. On the menu, simple dishes, including pancakes and pancakes. Enjoy a pleasant stroll on the harbour and its surroundings.

Located on the road leading from Quimper to the Pays Bigouden, the Café Local is a small local institution. This night bar, housed in a farmhouse, has been organizing concerts in a friendly atmosphere for many years. With its natural fibre armchairs, terraces, palm trees, cocktails and tapas, you'll find all the right ingredients for a great evening. The program alternates between Latin concerts and DJ sets. Everyone can sway to their heart's content! We highly recommend it. Follow their Facebook page to find out what's on.

This bar is known for its friendly and warm atmosphere. Today, wine tastings are organized - since Corinne's stepfather, one of the three associates, is the owner of the Puligny-Montrachet wines - but every thirsty person will find the drink that best suits him. Card tournaments and music evenings are often the program!

As soon as you walk through the door of Le Jardin de Gwenn, you'll be greeted with a warm welcome and a pleasant garden in which to unwind and forget you're in the city! Wooden tables and original sofas beckon you for a moment of zen, with family or friends. Gwendoline offers lunch breaks, afternoon snacks and aperitif dinners, concocted with fresh local produce. Everything is homemade. The presentation of the dishes is a feast for the eyes and a real treat for the taste buds. Upstairs, a wonderland cabin is available for children, to make them feel like budding adventurers. In the evening, the subdued lighting provides a breath of fresh air for after-work parties.

The establishment, now named Le Tudor, changed hands and decor at the end of 2016. If the cozy and friendly atmosphere of the pub is always present, white walls and black beams give brightness and cachet to the whole, especially during the day. You can sit in the bar, enjoy a seat in chairs or enjoy the benches, either to enjoy a glass of wine and some tapas in the evening or to eat on the thumb at noon. The slate is simple but effective: at noon, crabs, crow and salads; in the evening, tapas plates, meats and cheese. And the last Saturday of the month, you can enjoy a concert!

Opened in October 2019, this charming wine bar is an invitation to discover the aromas. Each month the owner invites you to discover a specific terroir. He proposes you to accompany his tastings with cheese boards, cold meats, foie gras, duck breast, oysters, honey, jams, bruschettas... Conviviality is also present in its very cocooning decor, its central wooden bar. Some evenings it's even "festive" at Luigi's wine bar! Not long ago, there was the bachelors' party when it was Valentine's Day, for example! A note of humour pouring into the wine scents? To be discovered!

Flux is an inclusive third-place. It brings together different structures in the Quimper area to work on a collective, convivial project. Are you passing through Quimper? Would you like to meet new people? Or simply fancy a coffee in a quiet place? the Flux opens its doors to you. Located next to a former octroi, the building had fallen into disrepair after the closure of a legendary night bar on the first floor... It has been admirably restored and promises to breathe new life into the whole district.

At 84, it's a guaranteed atmosphere. Very regularly theme parties are organized: Karaoke, concerts, 80's party, DJ party and even the ugliest sweater party... You can find the dates on Facebook. It's a lot of fun. A fun and trendy bar where the atmosphere is very friendly and intergenerational. A wide choice of beers, for the amateurs, is proposed to you as well as other drinks, of course. Its decor is nice and welcoming. You feel good as soon as you push the door. We don't forget the football fans: match projection evening guaranteed with a pizza menu proposal + a pint for a mini price. Why don't you come to... "St. Rnan's"?

Welcome to Tempo, a friendly bar-concert in the village of Morlaix.

Located on the outskirts of the marina, it makes a beautiful junction between the port and the city centre. The place has a restaurant area, with a spicy and worldly cuisine, and a tapas menu for the aperitif time (as well as burgers on Friday evening).

Every month, it hosts exhibitions of local artists, whether in painting or sculpture, and regularly offers conferences on current topics (the schedule of concerts and exhibitions can be found on their website or Facebook page).

A dynamic and warm place, it brings together all generations around spaces for meetings and exchanges. To visit if you want to immerse yourself in the local creative and festive atmosphere.

Opposite the Francis Le Blé stadium, rue de Quimper, the "Péno" was destined to be the den of the footed. It is the love of football that brings the fans of the Stade brestois together. In these places, the welcome is always warm. The atmosphere is worth the detour on match nights, before but also and especially after the match... Note that the big games are now broadcasted on a giant screen. Football fans, see you at the Penalty! It should be noted that the establishment also offers a good-quality lunchtime catering service. Don't hesitate to pass on the address to the new inhabitants of Brest and meet up with the other fans to spend a good evening among football fans!

On the commercial port, the Café des Mouettes is known to the people of Brest and to passing sailors. You will be able to taste specialities of grog, irish coffee, 14 varieties of draught beers, about a hundred bottled beers and about sixty whiskies! You can also eat there for lunch: dish of the day, large salads... Depending on the weather, you can choose to enjoy the terrace or stay warm in the veranda, as well as enjoy the Thursdays from the port in good place. You can also watch the broadcasts of football matches. The café organizes some events around sports (e.g. table football, pinball). Conviviality assured, take a break!

There is a nice atmosphere in this wine bar managed by Bruno. Located in the city center, a few steps from the rue de Siam, it is the meeting place of many regulars, but also of some customers passing through Brest. A place where we shake hands as before! That's why "Le Montparnasse"! Maybe there is Gabin or Bourvil in the corner on the left ! The regulars know that you can eat a little something at any time of the day (for example, some oysters washed down with a good little wine served by the glass or a home-made croque-monsieur). You can taste delicious wines: Chablis, Châteauneuf-du-Pape!

If you are waiting for your train, you can pass Cape Horn open from 6am. Located on the station square, it is easily accessible. Its decoration, all in wood, is pleasant. The cafe makes bar-tabac and games of the Française des Jeux. You can also have lunch there. The formulas are attractive and the prices are reasonable. Not far from the city centre, and various bus stops, a wooded garden and invaded during the St-Michel fair, Cap Horn is the ideal place for a break. You may occasionally come across a few artists as well as sounders who have already surprised some consumers by making their instruments sound...

A new meeting place has opened its doors in Plougastel! Elisabeth & Jo is an unusual store, at the same time a bookshop, a tea room and a workshop café. Every week, animations are programmed: initiation to weaving, art workshops, café-philo... When you are in Brittany, don't hesitate to pass through the door of this charming place to sip a hot chocolate, to savor a good cookie with a fascinating novel. Here, all the products on the menu are local, selected with great care. A place as we like them.

The Greenwich Café is a lounge bar ideally located just a few steps from the castle and the Recouvrance Bridge. Here, we appreciate being able to come and relax at the end of the afternoon in the pleasant leather armchairs or on the terrace as soon as the fine weather comes... We also don't hesitate to come and wiggle our hips to the sound of the DJ who plays jazz and house music every weekend. Namely: the Greenwich Café also offers student parties every Thursday from 7pm and theme evenings on Fridays and Saturdays. And if you wish to organize a party for a seminar, a product launch or a special event, the bar can rent you its room (estimate on request).

This Irish pub is authentic. It is run by Irish women, a mother and her daughter, in a rough and simple decor, with wooden counters and tables. A real immersion in Ireland. You can of course drink Guinness and local beers there, or not! The establishment also offers lunchtime catering, with typical dishes such as Friday's fish & chips. In the evening, it's boards! Irish music sessions, concerts or rugby match transmissions contribute to a warm atmosphere. Games and books in English are available for a good time. Not to spoil anything, the welcome is very nice and the atmosphere friendly.

Impossible to resist the terrace of this café overlooking the beach of Trégana. The view of the bay of Brest and the Crozon peninsula is breathtaking. The establishment was bought out in July 2018, but it has always welcomed regulars and transients, young and old, who stop for coffee or a drink at any time of the day. Here we remake the world.... and the games! At lunchtime, the workers' menu attracts many enthusiasts. Namely, Thursday noon is, alternately, couscous or kig ha farz.

In the heart of the Recouvrance district, Le Grabuge is a story of friends. First, Maxime and Steven: friends in high school and now in their thirties, they set up this beer bar together in the walls of the former bistrot National, a neighborhood institution. Today, Le Grabuge has become a meeting place for friends, and it's impossible to spend an evening in Recou' without having a mug (or several, in moderation of course) from the excellent selection of craft beers. And don't worry, the name is more a nod to the neighborhood's reputation than a reality! You'll find a very cool atmosphere and a program of concerts, stand-up, improv and game broadcasts.

A veritable HQ for locals, this young address is a must in town! The warm welcome, multi-generational atmosphere and local produce will make you feel as if you've always lived here and are part of the gang. At the helm, Pierre, a native of the area, works hard to make you feel at home in this original place where you can eat and drink, but always with quality products. You won't want to miss the superb railway map, a nod to the name, where you can discover the provenance of everything you taste. A must-try!

Isolated in central Brittany, Huelgoat attracts many visitors all year round. And deservedly so, given its rich heritage. Did you know? Jack Kerouac, the leading writer of the Beat Generation, had distant origins in the Huelgoat region. It's only natural that this café-library should pay tribute to him by adopting the title of his most famous book. Victor Segalen is another literary figure with links to the commune. Come and discover these two authors, as well as many others, at this café-library.

Le Penn Ar Bed is a restaurant located in Plovan, Brittany. It offers French and European cuisine, with vegetarian options available. The restaurant does not offer takeaway or delivery. Customer reviews are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. Travelers appreciate the sea view from the restaurant and the quality of the food served. However, some guests expressed disappointment with the service and welcome they received. Despite this, Penn Ar Bed remains a recommended address for enjoying crêpes and a magnificent view of the ocean.

This bakery and pastry shop offers you fresh and authentic products every day. From the revisited mille-feuille to the sumptuous Wedding Cakes, from the most classic flavours to the most surprising flavours, let yourself be seduced by their pastries to the delight of your taste buds, thanks to the talent of pastry chef Henry Boedec.

The place also has a new lounge-terrace, where you can taste their wonders accompanied by a delicious organic tea.

Nestled in the heart of the city, this place is a nugget for coffee lovers, but not only. You can enjoy it from breakfast to afternoon tea, including the famous Sunday brunch! Coffee lovers will be delighted by the selection of top-quality beans. For lunch, there's a wide range of healthy choices, including vegetarian options. And don't forget to try their homemade pastries. Futé: Kafeenn means "coffee shop" in Breton. A local and original name for a place that is just as original!

Le Vent des Iles is a restaurant. It offers traditional cuisine and has a website where you can consult their menu. The restaurant does not offer a delivery service, but you can enjoy your meals on site. Le Vent des Iles also offers a selection of drinks, from aperitifs to wines, softs and digestifs.

La Raskette is a restaurant, a nightclub and a micro-concert hall all rolled into one! Situated on the commercial port, La Raskette is one of Brest's rare night bars, open all week until 3am, to delight late-nighters with food and drink available until 2am! You'll find concerts and live music on "Brest's smallest stage", as well as themed evenings. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious. The menu features top-quality cuisine, dishes for sharing and delicious pizzas, which are just what you need at the end of the evening. As for drinks: cocktails, draught beers, wines: you shouldn't go thirsty!