The best bars and cafés Hérault

Facing the monumental Conference room, you can't miss this typical village bar. At any time of the day, there is someone at the counter or sitting in a corner. This is where the whole village finds itself, and we advise you to go around 1 in the afternoon: folklore and total change. There you come to drink a coffee or a drink and play cards, especially at 81, which, we said, is a game that holds both the belote and the coinche. Understand who can!

A village café in a pleasant setting welcomes you every day for a drink or a small coffee, or a tiercé.

Animated by the dynamic Frédéric Serra, who abounds in projects, the Bar des Amis has a true Spirit of village bar: small restoration, belote tournaments, appointment of young people and associations - see restaurants.

The smell of patisserie fills the air as you pass by Marine's cookie and tea room between Jean-Jaurès and Comédie. Two tables in front, two tables inside and a pastry workshop. Financiers, white chocolate cookies or hot chocolate heart sablé for fans. The "passionnément", a cookie with milk chocolate, dark chocolate and walnuts, is a great success. Sachets of homemade aperitif cookies. Fabien Laurino's jams and Pédone's artisanal ice creams complete the range.

Gay music bar that organizes theme evenings regularly. On Sunday evening, the Jessigaet offers a fairly popular show.

At V and B, you'll find over 400 references of beers, wines, champagnes and spirits (with a fine selection of rums and whiskies). Perfect for after-work parties (closes at 9pm). There's always something going on: tasting evenings, wine courses, tapas evenings on Thursdays or sports broadcasts. Depending on the season, there are also themed evenings, such as St. Patrick's Day in March or Oktoberfest in October. Come and discover new beers in a friendly atmosphere!

Created by the excellent Julien Escot, this chic and contemporary place invites you to discover fine flavors. Comfortably installed on a bench or along the bar, you can enjoy subtle creations. To accompany a Strawberry sunday - vodka, lime, strawberry, hibiscus, cardamom, earl grey tea, milk clarified - a beautiful tapas menu is created by Guillaume Leclère whose reputation is well known. In this elegant setting, the eye wanders through the space, attracted by the different plays of light, a design elaborated by Pierre-Cyrille Acquier.

Bonobo is reminiscent of the trendy spots that can be found in the trendiest neighbourhoods of New York. Here nature invites itself to the table, soft music accompanies the gourmet breaks and the menu is delicate. It is a treat for the eyes and the taste buds. The café's kitchen makes tempting proposals in the form of pancakes, bowls, cakes... Every Sunday, the address becomes one of the most popular brunches in the city. We particularly appreciate the English-speaking atmosphere of the address.

In July 2023, Mehrez opened a café opposite the Courreau burnery. The location was perfect. Here you can enjoy the famous Italian "Pannuozzo" sandwiches: two crusty reheated loaves of bread from Naples, including pastrami, pickles, avocado, red cabbage, cheddar and pickled vinegar. Delicious and original. In summer, a no-sugar, no-ice milkshake with added fruit will be your favorite, unless you opt for a black swan, espresso, cinnamon, cream of milk and pepper. The special of the day is often falafel and, to accompany a gourmet coffee, pistachio or hazelnut, a love cake or homemade cookies.

A lunar address, this atmospheric bar is the rendezvous for lovers of electro music. In an astonishing and dreamy setting, made up of plants and references to space, all the Montpellier residents settle down to discover the sounds of the moment, the local DJs and the aperitifs of the house. Behind the bar, a dynamic team with a keen ear - indispensable in this kind of establishment! - serves a menu of organically produced wines, as well as boards of small local producers' goods. All this at rather reasonable prices. Once you are satiated, all you have to do is to go and digest it all on the dance floor.

Following in the footsteps of the famous By Coss Bar, its team has now set up shop just a few yards from the Place de la Comédie. Named Bonsoir Cocktail Bar, its DNA is clear from the moment you enter: this is a place for beautiful, convivial and tasty cocktails. The high-flying cocktails that contributed to By Coss Bar's reputation in the Beaux-Arts district are back. A touch of elegance and design has been added to the decor. Both inside and outside, you can enjoy the bar's creations, wines and beers, accompanied by a tapas menu.

Le Trois-Six is a lively address near Saint-Nazaire cathedral, with a lovely shaded terrace and a bistro-style dining room. The establishment offers a wide range of beers, spirits and wines, as well as teas. You can accompany your glass with generous plates of charcuterie and cheeses. And from May to October, a chef is on hand to serve up hearty dishes. On the menu: mussels and French fries, burgers and entrecôte steak to please you! Exhibitions, events and regular concerts also make this a cultural hub.