The best bars and cafés Charente-Maritime

Only 5 minutes from Chatelaillon-plage, this brewery is the place to be for those who want to relax after work. On sunny days, you can sit on the large terrace to sip a beer accompanied by the inevitable plank of cold meats. Ventrue, Goinfrue, Goulue... all are made by Arnaud with mostly local products. There is no doubt that these beers allow you to spend a convivial moment with friends! Moreover, this brewery is committed to an environmental quality approach!

This tea room is definitely worth a visit! Peacefully located in the center of the village, it boasts a lovely terrace and a charming welcome. Over the years, this chic, discreet address has become well known among gourmets. You come in the morning, by bike, to sit on the terrace and devour a quality breakfast: cake of the day, hot drink, homemade yoghurt, fruit juice and fresh market fruit. There's no doubt about it, you're full and ready for a ride! At lunchtime, as peaceful as ever, you can enjoy a savoury tart with a little greenery. But it's at snack time that gourmands always find a good reason to stop here! Over a cappuccino, iced tea or lemoncito, you can enjoy a cookie, an old-fashioned macaroon, a sweet tart... Z'adore even makes gluten-free pastries! A rich idea.

It's not easy to find this beer bar in Aytré's artisanal zone, next to the discotheque. Once you've arrived, you'll have no trouble parking and even less trouble getting through the doors of this beer bar. One thing's for sure, the place is huge: a large hangar housing dozens of beers, perfectly lined up, but also barrels, in the center, which serve as tables, and a large terrace. You take a seat on large stools before going to the counter to order... a beer, of course! If you're new to the beer scene, don't worry: you'll be greeted with a smile and, above all, guided in your choice. Just say what kind of beer you like, and you'll be sure to get the one that's just right for you. To make your meal even more enjoyable, Le Petit Futé recommends a sausage (wild boar, porcini mushrooms, dry sausage, hazelnuts) served on a plank, or cheese: tomme from the Charente, Pyrenees, Cantal... And if you're a bit of a gambler, you'll enjoy a game of darts! The spacious premises are ideal for entertaining friends or buying a gift set.

Here's an unusual place to have a drink with friends! Docked in the mediatheque district, the former weather ship has been home to a bar on its upper deck for the past ten years. Rochelais and tourists alike know the place well, ideal for sampling regional products such as oysters from the Ile de Ré and charcuterie from Monsieur Riton while sipping a cocktail. 2018 is a time of renewal for this seaside bar! But rest assured, the place still leaves room for creative encounters and the marine atmosphere is still conducive to relaxation. In 2019, the bar will extend ashore to offer a space combining dining and culture.

This bar makes the old port vibrate. Installed in the heart of the quays, it is the rallying point of people from Rochelais eager to spend a good moment in a place marked by a decoration which changes from the other bars and a very particular atmosphere. Les Enfants du Rock offers a rock spirit that has marked a whole generation. During the week and on sunny days, you can sit on the terrace and enjoy a coffee or a beer. With friends, we sway to a playlist dedicated to all lovers of good music: U2, Dépêche Mode...

This bar, located in the famous Gabut district, is popular with many people from La Rochelle. Just a step away from the faculty, the students are the first to frequent it! Close to the Old Port and the city center, the bar is easily accessible and its animations, throughout the week, attract all those who want to have a good time. Antoine and Oléna have created a place where you feel good, especially on the sunny terrace. We appreciate the friendly welcome and the varied music. Smart, here, we pay attention to the environment by using organic wheat straws!

This is one of the addresses to remember for all those who come to shop in Royan. This tea room is ideally located in the heart of the shopping streets, offering both a small sunny terrace and a cosy room. After lunch or for an afternoon snack, this roaster is a great place to sip hot chocolate and cappuccino while devouring a home-made pastry, including the inevitable lemon meringue tart. Coffees come from all over the world, from New Guinea to Brazil.

This small address, just a step from Les Halles, is one of those that we exchange between friends to offer ourselves a nice lunch break. You have two choices: order and take away your favorite dish to enjoy it in the sun or take a seat in one of the two rooms to devour it on the spot. Everything here invites you to spend a nice moment from the welcome to the products present which are all fresh and rich in tastes! What a pleasure to taste a poke bowl, a burger, home made fries or a fish and chips... and some delicacies!

Among the establishments of the rue des Templiers, this café stands out a bit from its neighbors. Open only during the day - except for some very popular afterworks - this place with its new colorful decoration is known for those who want to have a comforting break or to eat. The menu evolves with the seasons with always a large choice of drinks, salads to compose, sandwiches, soups and famous cakes. Home-made and healthy food are privileged, as well as good mood! The team is smiling, the service is fast.

Jennifer has done it! She's opened a tea room where you can sip your favorite drink in the company of little felines. Before you even enter, take the time to observe the window, and you'll no doubt see cats roaming freely. Don't hesitate to enter! You'll be charmed by both the smiling welcome and the cosy, peaceful atmosphere. It's a great opportunity to take a break in the heart of the city with a brunch, a hot drink and a treat in the company of cats.

This café, run by Edouard and Christophe, couldn't be named after a more famous playwright. Everything here inspires happiness: the warm welcome, the pretty terrace overlooking the square, but also the room in which you love to take refuge. With its jazzy ambience and large bay window, it's with a smile on your face that you order your coffee. In the mornings, you can enjoy breakfast, and at lunchtime, the restaurant offers simple but high-quality food: oysters, homemade mayo shrimps, tartare... and you can take the time to admire the works of the artists exhibited each month.

Here is a place that beer lovers frequent with happiness. Established for more than 15 years in the Beaulieu commercial area, the Cervoiserie is above all a friendly place, ideal to spend a moment with friends. The staff is smiling, the atmosphere is warm and the choice of beers is really incredible, with some 300 references available! It's impossible not to find the beverage that will make you happy. The place is also perfect for gift ideas.

This small wine bar is a real favorite because of the quality-price ratio of the wines offered, the interior decoration where you can choose your own bottle and the outdoor tables that give it a friendly atmosphere. You just have to enter to be seduced by the warm welcome of smiling waiters who will give you all the advices to choose your wine. While sipping this precious beverage, you will taste a hot Mont d'Or, the inevitable planks of cold cuts but also tapas. Here is a place to discover to spend a beautiful evening.

A surprising place, to say the least! Located close to the market, this cocktail bar promises to be a real treat. We appreciate the warm welcome from Laura, always smiling and dynamic, and the setting, as atypical as it is magnificent. With friends, we come here to sip cocktails that are as pretty to look at as they are delicious! What's more, you can sit comfortably on the mezzanine. Let yourself be carried away by the friendly atmosphere and vintage decor, and discover cocktails that change with the seasons, while nibbling on a few dishes.

Soft jazzy music, a hushed ambience, a pretty wooden floor - that's L'Instant T. This café is located within the Espace culturel, offering a resolutely refined break. Le Petit Futé invites you to take a seat around one of the small tables, comfortably ensconced in one of the armchairs. Take your time and discover a menu that invites you to savor. If you feel like sipping a hot drink, you can choose between a cappuccino (vanilla, hazelnut, caramel), a café Moka, a Viennese chocolate or a surprising Instant Gourmand chocolate (milk, chocolate, homemade whipped cream and your choice of flavour). Cold drinks also feature coffee: Moka or espresso frappé, but also milkshakes and smoothies (strawberry, banana, mango...). Peacefully seated, you'll be pleasantly served, and no doubt bump into former Stade Rochelais player Étienne Léobet, or one of the equally friendly waitresses. But don't think you come here just for a coffee. For lunch, you can order at the counter and eat in or take away. Pasta or lasagne from Italian caterer Basilic'o, paninis, salads, quiches... And let's not forget the sweet treats: doughnuts, caramelized apple crumble, tiramisu... A few mignardises to accompany your coffee to make it even more... gourmand!

It's not just another café like the dozens you'll find in La Rochelle, but a unique place on a quiet downtown street. Infini thé is set up under the arcades of rue Dupaty, with a window display as bright as it is beautifully presented. Just step through the doors and you'll be filled with the scent of tea. Alyson and Henri will advise you on a wide range of teas. But before choosing, the Petit Futé recommends you head to the back of the store for a moment of tasting. There's a pellet stove in the lounge that provides a gentle warmth, ideal for enjoying a cup of tea and spending a few sweet moments. Next door is a recently refurbished patio. Comfortably seated in this intimate space, you'll have plenty of time to choose from a range of fragrant green teas, Russian flavors, white teas, Darjeelings, black teas and, of course, coffees from the four corners of the globe: Brazil, Costa Rica, Peru.... The magic happens when you take a sip, and the winter in La Rochelle becomes milder. And to accompany these hot drinks, indulge in a plate of homemade cakes: chocolate fondant, pear and coconut cake, pineapple cake, tutti frutti cake...

What is more pleasant than sipping a cocktail on the background of Latin music? Maybe eat an ice while listening to jazz. Well in this cafe restaurant, you can do both, and much more. The "games" room is equipped with a pool, it will be set up on the terrace from the lovely days and in the pub area, you can drink a beer by believing in Ireland. Concerts are organized. And you can connect with Wi-Fi.

For a snack, a meal or a drink, you will surely appreciate this cosy pub. Traditional dishes (eels, gambas, meats) blend with some exotic foods such as fish and chips. The pub is crowded with the days of match and the atmosphere électrise at night for "karaoke" evenings or "cocktail and tapas". Everyone keeps their breath when the time comes from open darts, an excellent living and friendly address.

This bar, frequented by all young local holidaymakers, is easily understood. Indeed, at the level of number 75 on rue Gabrielle, the entire summer of the music is recorded. While it is the time of the aperitif, coffee or digestive, the air-conditioned room serves as a refuge for all those in trouble. They are found to play in the tarot, ladies or chess. And you like the games of society?

"Great is this pub in my heart, around a glass with good humor, jubilation and joy always and at all hours, whiskey and beer we drink as good amateurs, with all our good friends only happiness, there's no better anywhere else!" This is the Galway's prayer, which you can read above the zinc. This pub is also known for its conviviality, thanks in no small part to Maud and Aurélie's ever-smiling welcome. It's the ideal place to spend an evening with the inevitable Guinness, Irish or Charentais whisky and a board to share.

Bar-pizzeria-walk gay friendly, right in the center of Palmyra but just steps from gay beach. Ideal for dining after the sun or sipping a cocktail.

Located between the La Pallice market and the Marcel Deflandre stadium, this bar is a well-known address. David, Patou and Philippe have created a place that combines conviviality and exchange. There's a good reason for everyone to come here: at lunchtime for a quick bite to eat with the "Roule'hot" foodtruck, after work for a drink with friends and in the evening, for a convivial moment. There's no doubt that there's plenty to enjoy here, whether it's a concert, sports broadcast or karaoke. The star beverage here is obviously beer, with some 200 references.

A friendly atmosphere is guaranteed at this beer bar in the heart of Lagord's artisanal zone. You can come here with colleagues for an after-work break, with friends to chat over a beer, or even at lunchtime to devour a burger served with home fries. The place is large, and there's a place for everyone around a table, a barrel, and even on the large sunny terrace for a quieter moment under the pergola. The decor is industrial, with red brick walls and a metal staircase, and the atmosphere is resolutely cheerful. Over a beer or glass of wine, you can watch the exploits of the Stade Rochelais or relax with a game of darts.

St. Albert's coffee shop continues to be a magnet for visitors to the city. In the heart of a busy street, this coffee shop is a unique place that irresistibly invites you to stroll. If you're a book lover, spend some time on the velvet sofa. If you're in a hurry, take a seat on the terrace and sip an excellent coffee. The welcome here is warm and friendly, and the products are of the highest quality, like the homemade cakes, wraps and beautifully presented salads.

Set right in the heart of the Gallo-Roman city, this café-boutique offers an astonishing concept. Here, you can both browse for bargains and take a break while sipping a drink. The perfect opportunity after a stroll through the pedestrian streets to sit on the terrace for a drink, a snack and a view of the Charente river. Let Patrick and Claire guide you into this world, where you'll receive a warm welcome. You're sure to spend a convivial moment here, and perhaps even find the object of your dreams (furniture, lighting, mirrors...).

Welcome to the Troll Kingdom! Newly bought, this institution from La Rochelle keeps its original decoration and everything that made its fame: a long bar, exposed stone walls, good music, darts and above all a good place to watch the matches. At weekends, night owls take over this space to party to the sound of music from the 1980s-1990's through cartoon soundtracks. The rue Saint-Nicolas regularly resounds with Michel Sardou's famous chorus of "Lac du Connemara", which was played by the entire assembly. The Troll regularly organizes theme parties (Halloween, St. Patrick's Day...)

After working with Christopher Coutanceau and at Le Bistrol, Théo Chéreau has returned to his home town. For the past 3 years, he has been offering the people of La Rochelle the chance to sample his pastries in his pretty tearoom, ideally located just a stone's throw from the Halles. Strolling through the arcades, strollers often stop in front of the window displaying the creations of this enthusiast. A word of advice: give in to temptation and enter! You'll enjoy a warm welcome, a cosy setting and carefully crafted pastries. An address not to be missed.

In La Rochelle, coffee on the Old Harbour is an institution, but you can also enjoy it after you've filled your shopping bag. Opposite Les Halles, this roaster has over the years become a landmark for those who want to enjoy quality coffee. The luckiest ones can sit out on the terrace, while others can head for the warm atmosphere of the dining room. Claire and her team will welcome you with a smile, guiding you through a world of coffees from all over the world.

The name of this bar owes nothing to chance, it offers a simply magnificent setting. On sunny days, you can sit on the terrace in the heart of a lively street, but don't forget the room with its plant decoration and cosy little spaces. The menu offers many delights: rosé and white wines, champagnes, draught beers... But if many people come here, it is above all to sip famous cocktails, whose list changes with the seasons. Rum, tequila, gin, vodka... or without alcohol... the barman knows how to make everything!

Just a stone's throw from the ring road, this beer bar is easy to get to. It's a well-known address for those who want to take a break after work. It's true that everything invites you to spend a pleasant moment: a warm welcome and a friendly atmosphere. In winter, you can take refuge in the large dining room, where you can enjoy the excellent music, but when the weather's fine, you won't want to stay cooped up! Head for the terrace and its famous parasols! Beer is the drink of choice here. Enjoy it with friends over a platter of cold meats and cheeses.

The bar and lounge form a link between the hotel's vast cobbled courtyard and the garden, a magnificent enclave of greenery and flowers, offering guests the magic of suspended moments. The à la carte menu features prestigious wines, champagnes and spirits, as well as cocktails composed by a barman who loves to share his discoveries. The Bar is open to all. Another moment, another pleasure: on certain Sundays, a brunch accompanies late-risers. A generous interlude to savour on the long table d'hôte or the sunny, flower-filled terrace.

This Coffee Shop & Epicerie Bio Vrac specializes in espresso, tea and coffee beverages from around the world. More than just a trend, it's now an "eco-responsible" phenomenon that's making a lasting impact! To come here is to treat yourself to a delightful moment, always accompanied by a warm welcome from a passionate team. You'll meet Léandro, barista and roaster, who will tell you all about the history of coffee. Cappuccino, milkshake, smoothies, to be enjoyed with the famous waffles and brioches perdues. Delicious!

To find this bar, head for the marina! Just a stone's throw from the ocean, the Floor is the ideal place to sip a drink with friends. You'll appreciate the warm welcome and, of course, the terrace where you can watch the boats come and go. The cocktail menu is so extensive, it's impossible to get bored here! Mojitos, caipirinhas, spritzes, champagne and even non-alcoholic cocktails, there's something for everyone. You'll also be able to nibble on top-quality products from a varied menu, and get your groove on at the organized parties.

Edward's Pub is a pub located in the town of Haimps. It offers French and European cuisine, as well as lunch and dinner dishes. The pub has a terrace and can be booked in advance. It is open late and offers table service. The pub accepts credit cards and serves alcohol. It also has a TV. Customer reviews are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. Travelers appreciate the quality of the food served, as well as the friendly, relaxed service. Some reviews, however, mention disappointments with certain dishes, such as the beef tartare, which lacked flavor. The pub is also appreciated for its pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff.