The best bars and cafés Ille-Et-Vilaine

It's a good idea for you to stay in the middle of the old town. But in the Bon accord, the warm and festive atmosphere let you forget these slightly faded premises. Each month, different themed evenings are offered. Small dance trail, billiards. Steph and Alex welcome you and join the party!

While claiming its LGBT identity, as evidenced by the rainbow flag, the establishment welcomes a mixed clientele. Bosses are also engaged, especially in the selection of books sold at the bookstore. The Howling Howling also remains a bar and a meeting place among artists. It offers a philosophy coffee and meetings around literary events.

A very nice gay bar that attracts a distinguished and distinguished clientele. The music is very axée and eighties but rather eclectic.

A very gay friendly bar that attracts a rather young clientele. Themed evenings, organised regularly, mixes of local DJS, are always characterized by a great festive atmosphere. On the third Thursday of the month, the resident DJ hosts a blind test, where a piece found makes you win a shot! A metre of shots is 10 €, which probably contributes to the rather warm atmosphere of the evenings! But always with moderation!

Looking for a place like no other? This secret bar, tucked away in a quiet street a stone's throw from the station, will take you back to the days of buccaneers and piracy. But to get in, you freshwater sailor, you'll first have to find the code... Once you've completed your quest, the reward comes in the form of a cocktail with a name as unusual as its composition, such as the Faiseur de Pluie (gin, Chouchen, chestnut syrup, seaweed salt, lemon juice) or the Gaulois Invaincu (absinthe, Suze, Picon bière, lime). Between the stone walls, tropical winks, portholes and wooden bar, you'll really feel like you're spending the evening in a privateer's tavern.

A canteen with simple, inspired cuisine at lunchtime, a meeting place all day and a lively bar in the evening, this bistro with its refined bohemian soul lives up to its name of "terre d'abondance" (land of plenty). You'll feel as if you're in a small southern village square. The terrace and welcome are convivial, and when night falls, the building lights up in pretty colors of green, red and yellow... which can produce a curious effect on passers-by who are a little tipsy (but not only!), as if the place were coming out of a dream. Don't miss the first floor, a jewel box of beauty, a cross between an antique dealer's salon, a cosy mountain retreat and the lair of a ^19th-century botanist.

Just below the Place des Lices, is this place with an industrial aesthetic, with grey walls, whose street side is entirely covered with a bay window, with a terrace composed of community tables. It is the ideal place for an after work, an evening with friends or simply to eat, the bar also acting as a restaurant in addition to proposing the traditional aperitif boards. We appreciate the style that doesn't try to do too much, the simple and efficient welcome as well as the Goldorak mural, which attracts a clientele from a generation that knew him well. A festive atmosphere but never in the excess, the ideal to spend a good evening!

Boasting a superb terrace on the eponymous square, highly photogenic with its half-timbered facades, Champ Jacquet is a long, stone-built café with exposed beams and a lovely exotic tapestry. The clientele is very varied, with different habits at different times of the day. They come for breakfast, lunch, snacks, aperitifs or to spend the evening. Here, the French aperitif is back in the limelight, led by Suze, Lillet and Byrrh, to be enjoyed with cheese and charcuterie boards. At lunchtime, you'll appreciate the efficient service and quick meals - fish & chips, burger, croque or salad.

Welcome to L'Audace for a gourmet break in an atmosphere of softness and elegance! Comfortably seated in one of L'Audace's armchairs, enjoy a decor that blends the old and the new, all with a sober touch. As for beverages, teas, coffees from Brûlerie du Castel in Domloup and chocolates await you, accompanied by cookies, muffins and homemade pastries. At aperitif time, wines and planks take over! You can also brunch every first Sunday of the month around the buffet of delicious local produce. Not to be missed!

Taking over the walls of the mythical Quincaillerie, Nakama has been able to impose its style and seduce the crowds from the start with its concept of a tapas bar and homemade Japanese street food (miso soup, takoyaki, tataki... - a treat!) supplemented by a good choice of bottled beers and natural wines to which is added a wide range of Japanese spirits. In a decoration that oscillates between industrial / arty atmosphere and deeply zen atmosphere, it's a warm and lively place that keeps the spirit of its predecessor's neighbourhood bar while giving it a welcome change of scenery through its young and fresh concept and its special evenings with a totally made in Japan spirit!

This relaxed, heterogeneous place offers a mix of concepts: bistro, guinguette, microbrewery in a purely authentic setting. This former hospital dating from 1858 has preserved its soul and authenticity. Origin'Ale beers are brewed in the former operating theatre. You can enjoy your beverage surrounded by lightboxes, facing the cloister under the tall trees. You'll also want to sample the friendly, cantine-bistro-style cuisine in a minimalist setting, where you can leaf through books by Gaudry or Big Mamma while you wait for your plate.

A breeze from Asia blows across the rue Baudrairie, in the heart of Rennes. It's here that this Japanese café with an innovative concept has taken up residence: a matcha bar to discover or rediscover this green tea powder in all its forms. Known for its antioxidant virtues, matcha can sometimes be off-putting because of its bitterness. The variety selected here is one of the least bitter. But above all, the team redoubles its ingenuity to make people appreciate this Japanese specialty, served in drinks with fruit, in pastries... The chocolate fondant with matcha ganache is a delight. Lunchtime menus also include bentos and Japanese sandwiches.

Frédéric, from Quebec, and Julie, from Rennes, have foundedthis coffee shop featuring all the flavors of La Belle Province. Whether in the intimate wood-panelled room or on the terrace overlooking the passers-by on Rue Vasselot, you can enjoy a sparkling latte with maple syrup, a Saint-Laurent Oolong tea with walnuts and maple from their near-neighbors Tea & Cie , or a La Corsaire beer brewed in Levis, Quebec (Frédéric used to work there). In the kitchen, it's a team effort! Julie is in charge of pastries, concocting fluffy scones and ultra-tasty carrot cake. Frédéric is in charge of the savoury side, preparing three dishes every lunchtime with influences from here and abroad. On weekends, the restaurant serves brunch (we recommend the "assiette du bûcheron"!). And last but not least, Le Caribou offers Quebecois grocery products. Maple syrup, poutine sauce mix and ice cider are yours for the taking!

A breath of fresh air has been blowing through the Villejean district since the opening of this new, warm and intimate café-cantine. Come in the morning, with or without your computer, to enjoy a latte in the wide windows. At lunchtime, it's time to discover three seasonal dishes concocted by Lauranne and Margaux: savoury clafoutis, aubergine-mozzarella tart and mixed salad served with farmhouse bread. From the outset, the two friends - former work neighbors - chose to work with local producers such as the market gardener Bocel (Pacé), Café 1802 (Rennes) or Grain de Meliss for herbal teas (Hédé), but also with DurabL (bulk products) or En Boite le Plat. The gourmet desserts also change daily! A lovely address where you'll feel right at home.

Long gone are the days when people talked about Le Dejazey... Sébastien Gaudicheau and Axelle Hignard have truly reappropriated this legendary nightclub (right down to its name, with an amusing play on words). The counter of the Doujezu bar was built on the remains of the owner's Mercedes! The fluorescent fresco by artist Heol creates an electrifying atmosphere. At the bar, enjoy the excellent Doujezu home-brewed beer, brewed by Axelle herself. On the music front, rock and electro take pride of place with regular DJ sets and concerts, paying tribute to the venue's heritage as a veritable phoenix of Rennes nightlife!

When three long-time friends decide to launch a joint project in their own image, the result is Les trois marguerites, the new creative café on rue Saint-Melaine. And the least we can say is that they've put their personal touch to it! In a warm atmosphere, Nolwenn and Morgane are busy in the kitchen. They offer hot and cold drinks at all hours, accompanied by homemade pastries. Their specialty: the floral touch that makes all the difference. We tried the surprising flower tea and the tasty elderflower and poppy seed cake. Within the café, a boutique space showcases some fifteen eco-responsible designers. Jewelry, mugs, posters, lamps... and even origami made by Morgane.

The Wunder architecture agency helps professionals and private individuals design their spaces. It has been responsible for the design of many of Rennes' best-loved bars and restaurants. They have therefore masterfully imagined this new hybrid space on the agency's first floor: a co-working café. With its bright, cosy decor, the place lends itself to conviviality. You can have breakfast, lunch or even stay to work. A catering service is also available. At lunchtime, hot dishes, salads and soups await you. For dessert, we serve pastries such as our delicious lemon cake. All homemade and seasonal.

It's hard to get bored in this bar, which, in addition to its traditional hoppy drinks, also serves creative cocktails and mocktails, and an avalanche of board games (over 1,000!) to play with friends - or with strangers on lively evenings (various quizzes, discovery evenings...). You can also nibble, or even eat on the spot thanks to the in-house snack menu, or sip a cocktail or mocktail (without alcohol). In short, a friendly, convivial bar and a team of enthusiasts.

Open on Rue de la Parcheminerie, Gang combines exposed stone, rough concrete and pleasantly mismatched wooden furniture. Start the day with homemade granola or muffin bread served with fried egg, artisan ham and hollandaise sauce. At lunchtime, we go for the sabich, a typical Israeli street-food dish of grilled eggplant, white cabbage, soft-boiled egg, tzatziki and tahini sauce, all wrapped in pita bread. We like the fact that it's open all day, so you can sit down whenever you like to enjoy a specialty coffee and homemade pastry. It's also possible to order a cold brew, a lemonade or a take-away dish.

Olivier Sweboda (also manager of the Pause Attitude in Saint-Malo) and Mélanie Faille are at the head of this wine and beer bar in Dinard which combines a friendly and family atmosphere with good products. The place is warm and ideal for after works and aperitifs with greedy friends. The planks of cold cuts and cheeses will accompany a nice selection of wines and beers proposed to the customers. The musical animations make the place unique and carry us all in a good general atmosphere. Not to be missed!

La Mer à Boire has managed to give back to an old alcohol reserve of the Malouin shipowners of the 17th century its letters of nobility. Maxime Gauchet and his partner Pauline opened in December 2019, a charming place to enjoy, under the guidance of their sommelier Gaël, excellent glasses of wine. Around boards of cold cuts, cheeses or foie gras, the place, intimate will seduce the thirty and forty years old. Oysters and snails of Burgundy are also proposed. Nice place that should allow you to make nice discoveries.

A café-resto-bistro that invites you to travel, just across from the Sillon. An eco-responsible project matured for a few years by Morgane who proposes a place "where one feels good", immediately. On the lunch menu, recipes from around the world made with local products. Breakfasts, brunches and aperitifs are also on the menu. Exhibitions, concerts, debates and conferences are also scheduled. A touch of exoticism in Saint-Malo which already has its regulars and will quickly make others.

Perfect for a drink with friends, it is the bar of friends and openings in which one remakes the world and one speaks about art, by the means of the many exposures which it lodges. A warm welcome, good wines and a nice tapas menu for the aperitif, constantly renewed if not for its fish acras, speciality of the establishment. And because it is also a restaurant, you can eat good small dishes there midday and evening. Obvious place to drink its small kawa at the exit of the metro, it takes advantage of the recent reopening of the place Saint-Germain to develop again its terrace. A small quiet estaminet which breathes serenity and good mood.

La Berzingue's atmosphere is usually diluted in front of the entrance. Impossible to miss... Through the porte cochère, inside, the atmosphere is joyous. At the start of the evening, a few strollers show just how important the generational melting pot is here. High tables to sit at, large tables to toast at, and a counter with a front-row seat to preparations of haddock accras, beet hummus, fine charcuterie and sausage-purée. But don't forget the most important thing: this is a wine bar. Taste first, choose later. By the glass or by the bottle (Loire wines are very popular), depending on the evening.

Sybille and Grégoire honour the local producers in the form of plates to be shared, such as Thierry Lemarchand's organic farm butter to be tasted with homemade bread, or the rack of pigs from the Pradenn farm in Melesse. You can also try the delicious snack octopus. As for the vegetables, they come partly from the vegetable garden shared with the Rennes restaurant Bercail. As for the wine, the choice is vast, but the expert advice helps us to find the perfect match. An ethical and relaxed address where you can enjoy lingering in a friendly atmosphere.

La musette enjoys a remarkable location along the banks of the Vilaine. This barge-bar offers a relaxed, cheerful and friendly atmosphere. It's a great place to come on summer evenings with friends, afterwork parties or romantic rendezvous. Climb aboard our floating bar and enjoy a cold beer from Brasserie Sauvage, a rum arrangement from Captain JB, or a fruity organic wine from Anne-Laure Sicard... and don't forget our homemade pâté! The dips, like the zucchini/mint hummus or the carrot and coral lentil hummus, are a real treat. A wonderful slice of life in a place that feels just like home. We can't wait for the sun to shine again!

A new address has opened on rue de Montfort. In a cosy space, Victor, the manager of this café-restaurant, offers quality street-food inspired by American coffee-shops. After gaining experience in traditional restaurants, the young man opened this establishment with its uncluttered decor punctuated by pastel-blue hues. The café-canteen atmosphere at lunchtime offers gourmet sandwiches made with challah bread, a lightly sweetened brioche loaf, and seasonal produce selected from local markets. Specialty coffees are available at all hours, accompanied by pastries (cookies, carrot cake, cheesecake, granola...). Yummy!

Both a coffee shop and a concept store, Chérie Chéri is one of the trendiest places in Rennes. People come here to chat with friends, but also with their daughters or grandmothers. After all, it's a trans-generational place, and one that's much sought-after by women. Dressed in powder pink, 70's orange and spruce green, it boasts fifteen tables, comfortable banquettes and a short, healthy menu. Enjoy a chai latte, citrus cheesecake or homemade granola after your shopping spree. In the boutique, you'll find home decor, delicatessen products and jewelry... With a selection of mostly eco-responsible brands.

Already owners of the excellent Marquis de Sade, Seb and Alain have gone to great lengths to create the Overlook, a reference to the hotel bar of the same name in Stanley Kubrick's famous Shining. We applaud the superb reproduction of the bar and the sense of detail brought through the winks scattered in the establishment. However, it is in no way a museum or a theme bar: beyond its classy setting, the Overlook cultivates the atmosphere of a neighborhood bar as we like them, where we like to meet, sympathize at the counter and exchange around a drink. Concerts and DJ sets are organized and you can eat there some evenings via a shared kitchen concept.

Just to see the little train going around the room to distribute the shooters to the customers, it's already a good opportunity to go there. Ideally located just a step away from the Saint-Michel street, the Cactus is a bar regularly taken by storm around 1am by a clientele not really in a hurry to go to bed. It is also generally the meeting place for night owls who have been meeting there for many years for its vast basement room and its numerous theme nights, concerts and student parties. The bar was taken over in 2022 by the former owners of Mimo's who wanted to keep its spirit intact while increasing the opening hours.

In this pub located at the bottom of the Place de la Mairie, you will be immediately transported. The Beatles and the Anglo-Saxon culture are honored in this pub with a strong character and you can have a few beers in this vaulted cave, under the opera house, where you can find exposed stones, wooden tables, leather armchairs, padded sofas, a corner to dance, a smoking room and a crowd of people. The place proposes several local beers, among which those of the Rennes brewery Skumenn or you can be tempted by the traditional whiskies (not far from a hundred) or beers from across the Channel. A bit of London in Rennes and above all a big nod to the Cavern Club with its stone vault and its stage located at the back of the bar. Here we are in the mythical room of Liverpool in which the Beatles, in the 1960s made their debut. You can smoke like in the 1960s with the smoking room at the entrance, you can eat like in a good Irish pub with club sandwiches, cheeseburgers, chicken nems and boards. A perfect place to dance, listen to good music in the capital of Rennes rock and see, why not, emerge the future stars of tomorrow. To live and vibrate in Rennes in a cosmopolitan atmosphere!

La Bascule is defined as an "ubuntu" coffee, a concept from sub-Saharan Africa that encompasses the ideas of mutual aid, sharing, solidarity, equity, community spirit... La Bascule was born from a group of people who were militant and committed to these notions, and whose aim was to make them germinate through the establishment of a resource centre in the city of Rennes. Much more than an associative bar where you can drink local beers, natural wines, herbal teas from local herbalists or eat competitively priced dishes made with healthy ingredients, it is a place for intercultural exchange. There is a stage open to local amateur artists: concerts of all kinds, contemporary art exhibitions, café-debates, screenings, lectures... It is also a place where you can gather your association for meetings, discover skincare and clothing products created by local producers and designers, go and get your organic basket, do volunteer work behind the bar, take part in events about alternative lifestyles, or just party. It's a place that exudes authenticity and simplicity. It's like being in a country bar, far from the metropolis, in a jovial and relaxed atmosphere, with cultures coming from every corner of the world, so much so that you don't really know where you are anymore. If you are looking for a true atmosphere close to simple and civic values, without moral lessons and with a smile on your face, this is the perfect place to recharge your batteries!

La Piste, as its name suggests, is a place where you can see the signature of Jean-Louis Serre, the now famous creator of convivial spaces in Rennes. La Piste stretches out on the François-Mitterrand Mall, right in a ray of sunshine that lasts until the last light of the day, despite the fact that customers occupy one of the 130 seats on the terrace. Retro chic atmosphere, vintage atmosphere around the world of bikes, large wooden counter and subdued lights, these are its components. Here a very nice beer list (Dremmwell, Punk Ipa, Bellerose, BRLO, Deadguy Rogue, and for your pleasure: Guinness on draught), good wines, also chosen between local producers and famous vintages, and for the cold afternoons, a wide range of coffees, teas and hot chocolates. The terrace is shared with its twin establishment, the bar's food counterpart, dedicated to street food. And for even more conviviality: communal tables to mingle as in any quality neighbourhood bar, and Breton shuffleboard available at the bar. In addition, a petanque court is next to the terrace. We like it, and we want more!

The motto of this atypical place is: life and moments to share. Part grocery store, part bar, part restaurant, there's something for everyone. From breakfast coffees to value-for-money Sunday lunchtime guinguettes and themed evenings, there's never a dull moment. Everything is possible here: a second-hand bookshop, a sales outlet for local designers and entertainment. The place, run by an association, is rich in exchanges.

In this small piece of countryside, the charm operates from the arrival. From the parking lot, we take a small path lined with trees before arriving on the site of the Guinguette. First sensation: that of the space which offers itself to us with this sight on the castle below. A food truck allows you to order local beers, planks of cold cuts and cheese and local ice creams. Tables and chairs, various and varied, allow to suspend the time in the middle of the nature and the nearby goats. Concerts and shuffleboard tournaments punctuate the season.