Fun and entertainment Rhône

Step through the door at Skull into a world designed for explorers. Skull, France's first steampunk bar, never ceases to amaze us with the beauty of its decor, inspired by the works of the visionary Jules Verne. But it's not just the decor that's fantastic at Skull: the whole team is up to the task! A fine menu of draught and bottled beers, cocktails and well-composed sharing boards. Regular entertainment. The ideal bar for escaping the present and enjoying some great adventures.

Life's too short not to enjoy a cocktail with friends at Le Petit Bleu. Warm stone walls, seats as blue as an azure sky, the smile and good humor of an entire team, starting with Stéphane, and long opening hours that extend into the evening... What more could you ask for? A few platters to share, including a famous homemade truffle croque, a charcuterie plate or a more surprising Asian plate... Everything we love, and everyone we love, is already here at Le Petit Bleu. Right next to a fresco dedicated to libraries, an open book on the city where life is good.

At the end of a Lyonnais passageway, nestled in a secret passageway, it's a veritable little boudoir that plunges us into another era, another atmosphere. Discover Le Passage as you make your way to a timeless address where it's so good to settle into a super-comfortable sofa. With its jazzy soundtrack, velvet seats, inlaid woodwork and hushed ambience, this is the ideal bar for a romantic tête-à-tête to show off your good taste and knowledge of hidden addresses. An excellent cocktail menu, from classic to iconic, with an impressive choice of top-quality spirits. Food and beverages in keeping with the setting.

You're a pacifist by nature, but you'd love to throw an axe at a target and imagine... Our favorite continues to let off steam, and it's sorely needed! Come and let loose on rue de l'Épée in complete safety for 14 year olds and over (with your parents for under 18s) and discover a real sport to enjoy with friends. Viking axe, Smith & Wesson or shovel! You don't have to be strong to throw, and aim at the target so you don't have to pay for the round... Ideal for a bachelor or bachelorette party, a birthday party, or for a team of colleagues looking to blow off some steam. "Chop your own wood and join in the fun.

Without doubt the biggest club in Lyon, by the size and the equipments that allow the most impressive sound and light shows. Finally, space to squeeze in (we're not far from a paradox when the night comes...) and to move your body on big basses. In this district of Confluence, the Azar is a machine which has the means to invite more or less famous DJs to attract a rather young clientele, but not only... If you do not want to spend the evening on the dancefloor, possibility of taking height in the VIP room with sight (to reserve on the site on line). Special mention for the bar with a pleasant service and a varied menu.

Without a doubt the reference in Lyon in the hectic world of the classic (but not so classic) cocktail bar. Created in 2010 in the heart of Lyon, in a small street a few steps away from the Terreaux, L'Antiquaire gives off a tasty mix of refined chic, vintage atmosphere and tasteful modernity in a room as beautiful as the waiters are professional and attentive. Every evening, under the subdued lights, we come to discover a magnificent counter, a warm setting, a quiet music, but also a penguin (yes!). Beautiful casual elegance of the whole, classy and smiling service for tasty cocktails, like the Bacardi Fizz. Not to be missed.

In the lively commercial heart of Lyon, being Pompette means partying with style. Rue du Palais Grillet, a refreshing terrace in the heart of a city still too mineral for a "bar and cocktailerie" that thwarts the (too) often seen codes of the hushed speakeasy to offer us a kind of refined bonbonnière in the best style. Pompette has a real festive side that suits it perfectly. A cosy little room, a counter in front of the bar, where you can mix and mingle. Cocktails are classified by flavor - spicy, floral, herbaceous, smoky... - and are perfectly proportioned, even for a Bloody Mercury or an Agave the feeling. One Sunday a month, artists present their work.

Punch always has a say, even when masked! We fell in love with this superb old-fashioned theatre in the heart of the Saint-Georges district, at the foot of the rugged Gourguillon hill and on the Place de la Trinité. Futé loves the good-natured atmosphere of the place, the café-theatre atmosphere, an integral part of Lyon's heritage, and of course the shows by Guignol from the classical repertoire or composed of creations. In addition, the Maison de Guignol offers excellent café-theatre shows in the evenings. Privatization possible.

A stone's throw from the Rhône, in a cosmopolitan neighborhood, Sauvage gives us a taste for travel. It's a place of freedom and creativity, a place where you can relax and unwind without feeling pressured, around coquetels - yes, that's how you can write it - "low" in alcohol, but "high" in taste and aroma, to explore other, less foggy horizons. The soundtrack goes perfectly with the menu of homemade coquetels, as do the tapas for a complete journey of the senses. Original and creative, promoting "slow drinking" in the discovery of new flavors and sensations, this is a wild place where people like to take their time in tasting.

Lovingly, benevolently and without moderation for 30 years, L'Ambassade gets our bodies moving to the best grooves, basses and beats of the great, the very great Manoo. The king of the turntables, with many styles on his diamond, from funk to deep-house and downtempo. It's so good it gives you chills. Shivers to be shared on a track that's not very big, but big enough to get your feet tapping under the city's best sound system. From the quiet physio to the highly professional barman, not forgetting the DJs - there's not only Manoo - but also disco, afrobeat and reggaeton to get your butt moving. A legendary address for happy people all night long.

It's still better to make war without killing yourself... In the heart of a chic district of Lyon, enter Megazone where you will be transformed into a video game warrior. 650^m2 of play area on 2 levels that can accommodate up to 36 players simultaneously with 40 game modes! Equipped with your electronic armor and your laser weapon, you will have to find your opponents in the dark and smoke, disable them and take their base, all in 20 minutes in the middle of special effects and traps. Don't forget to bring a black tee-shirt and a change of clothes, because the temperature rises very quickly at Mégazone. Another address in Vaise in the 9th district.

Both a contemporary Moroccan canteen, blending traditional Moroccan cuisine with contemporary influences, and a chic, sun-drenched tea room, l'Ormiellerie is a place dedicated to gourmet pleasures. Created by two sisters, Aïda and Kenza, who trained at the finest schools and restaurants, l'Ormiellerie is a place where you can take a break in a charming setting and indulge in "haute couture" pastries, including the famous honey cigars (to take away in a box), as well as Moroccan soup or lamb confit at lunchtime. Lunch, brunch, afternoon tea: any occasion is a good opportunity to treat yourself.

Lyon, with its well-behaved image, is a city that loves humor. Established over 50 years ago in one of the most beautiful streets in the Renaissance district, l'Âne Rouge has forged a solid reputation in Lyon's cabaret scene, somewhere between theater and restaurant. In the shelter of its superb ^16th-century cellar, it perpetuates a long tradition while keeping up with the times under the direction of Didier Bouchaud. Start at 8:30pm for a well-prepared dinner-show featuring the evening's comedian and a magician. A carefully-curated program that favors one-man shows, with some fine new discoveries. Laugh out loud as you wait for the dessert served at the end of the show. An authentic Lyon cabaret.

Seeing life in pink, isn't that our best project? Let's go to this bar-club open from mid-week to not touch the ground anymore in an incredibly... pink decor. It's very love-love and it feels good. What makes it even better is the selection of cocktails from an excellent barman mixing classics and creations, like this Grand'Ma Yetta. Another card, that of the tapas to prolong the beginning of the evening until the moment when the bar becomes more club than bar and that DJ Papaaz sends the basses. High degree of coolness.

An "escape" set up in a building on Place Jules Guesde, with 4 missions and 60 minutes to escape together (from 2 to 8 players). Prisoner of an extraterrestrial high-tech cell (Gal'Roa Prison), environmental activist trying to save the otters (Otter Revolt), adventurer on Easter Island (Silence of the Moai) or investigator during Mexico's Festival of the Dead (Ofrenda). The beauty of the settings, the friendliness of the team and the quality of the welcome at l'Imaginarium make for extraordinary adventures. You can also buzz in to challenge yourself in a quiz game, carry out an outdoor mission in old Lyon (Le retour de Giovanni) or at home (Unlock).

La Maison M is an exception in this category. Not declaring itself exclusively as a nightclub, but rather as a convivial and festive bar, the address has remained open, offering Apéro'jeux, karaoke, blind tests or participative playlists where everyone has fun taking the place of the DJ. A hybrid venue with a superb terrace behind the Halle de la Martinière, this little paradise comes at a price, but it's a great place to listen to good music in a crazy setting. When things get better: real DJs, live concerts and delicious cocktails.

The TXR is a popular theatre designed as a place to live. Formerly a village hall, this national stage offers a varied program that reaches a wide audience, from committed plays to the great classics. Directed by Courtney Geraghty, it is a place to promote the work of regional directors. It is also a place open to the world, whose theatrical art is also performed outside the walls with a travelling creation and a creation residency in a hospital environment.

Do you want to free yourself in this particular context? Live the most intense, engaging adventures by managing, with your team, to escape from one of the 5 totally immersive universes: Cell 23, the Mystery of Blackbeard, Arthur (fabulous scenery with 3 levels of difficulty for all ages), Psychiatric Escape and the famous Orphanage, the most frightening, icy enigma (not recommended for under 16s) in the whole region! Ideal to build team spirit, with tailor-made offers, or for families.

Pélo is a Lyonnais word designed to appeal to one's buddies in a tender and virile way. Just off the Valmy metro station, in a discreet little street opening onto the square, Pélo is the brainchild of cook's Dealer gang, Rémi Addo and Jean-Victor Lozes. Wide-open hours for a friendly welcome in a place where people greet each other with a "wesh pélo" behind the counter. From breakfast to dinner, you'll find plenty of local products such as Mokxa coffees, Georges beers and other regional microbrews. High-quality street food in the same locavore spirit. And don't forget the natural wines and spirits from Distillerie du Rhône. There's no time to indulge at Pélo.

The Loft Club has evolved over its 25 years of existence from a rock club to a club with an electro and house atmosphere. An easily accessible place in the heart of the ^7th district, looking like a fortress from the outside, but very warm inside to live the night. DJ sets that hit well to make all the bodies move. We like: a careful staff which does not let do anything and an eclectic public, young but not only. Possibility of privatizing the place for student parties.

Virtual reality gaming is already very impressive. But VR on the move in a 500^m2 room opens up a whole new world, as body and mind are projected into another reality! Book your adventure with friends or family at Vortex Experience VR. Total immersion, a fantastic journey in the mission of your choice: Apocalypse, Extinction, Origin or Arena. Lots of emotions and sensations to share, with your children aged 11 and over!

The Smocking Dog brings Lyon closer to England. A real pub like those you find on the other side of the Channel, a true ode to Franco-British friendship, even when there's a soccer or rugby match on, or during the 6 Nations Tournament! The typical decor, with a reading corner at the entrance, a large, busy bar and a quieter room at the back, adds to the atmosphere. Lyon's English-speaking clientele make no mistake. The waitresses have had their accents for over 25 years... A great place to brush up on your English: with the help of beer, it's much easier. Crazy atmosphere on match nights, or when you can win shooters at the Tuesday night quizzes, and live music.

A veritable cultural beacon in the south of Lyon, Épicerie Moderne is an incubator for artistic innovation. With its eclectic, cutting-edge yet accessible programming, this venue offers a unique creative space. Far from any elitist policy, L'Épicerie Moderne retains a convivial and intimate character to convey the values of sharing and openness to culture for all. Whether it's a concert, a show or an exhibition, you're guaranteed a rich and unique cultural experience, in a spirit of discovery and sharing. It's the place to be for art and culture lovers.

Breathtaking! In the heart of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu InterContinental hotel, one of the world's most beautiful and impressive bars: Le Dôme. Its architecture is masterly, with Soufflot's famous dome towering overhead, its keystone 32 meters above the ground. Everything about this exceptional venue is up to scratch, from the welcome and service to the drinks menu, which caters to the tastes of local and international clientele, with a mix of origins, as in this Pantheon. Signature cocktails, exceptional creations, with champagne, Negroni or alcohol-free. Musical rendezvous every first Wednesday of the month to add further notes to this magical ensemble.

To stroll through Les Pentes and find yourself in Stockholm sounds improbable, but it's not! Not quite a novelty, since the address has already blown out its first candle, but a new destination for Le Futé, which is delighted to share this gourmet discovery. While this Kafe offers a terrace and a room for "fika", a moment of disconnection over a coffee for Swedish-style well-being, the sweetness is also shared in gourmet form throughout the day. From homemade granola for breakfast to smörgås for lunch and traditional cinnamon buns, it's a real treat. Mamma mia (do you have the ref?), we loved it.

It's all about the good life. So, bon vivants will spend the evening at this Raphaël-designed address, well known to local gourmets. Wine shop by day, wine bar by night - 250 references at caviste prices with corkage fee -, private venue for professionals and individuals, mâchon lyonnais every first Saturday of the month, festive Fridays to prepare for the weekend... Knowing the passion of Raphaël and his associates - Julien Defour, a wine professional, and Rémi Loureiro, Chez Raphaël's head chef, for wine and good things - this highly convivial place has no end of great propositions to offer.

Like the two squirrels Tic and Tac, good friends Carl and Théo are inseparable. So inseparable that they've opened a bar to share their world with us. Half-industrial, half-street style, two rooms, two atmospheres, not forgetting the terrace, but everywhere the same level of good humor to make you feel good. A lovely spot on Place Jules Guesde, close to Jean Macé, to enjoy good craft beers, but above all the Tic & Tac Bar's specialty: creative cocktails made with in-house liqueurs. Regional wines and platters are also on offer. Warm ambience, reasonable prices - but remember to book, places are limited!

The À Nous de Voir Festival is an annual event held in Oullins, at the Maison des jeunes et de la culture (MJC). For its 32nd edition, the festival offers a varied program based on three major themes: the cosmos, memory and food. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover films, photo exhibitions, conferences, round tables and scientific workshops. The festival offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in a variety of topical subjects.

Cheerful and cozy, delicious and creative, Tonka is one of the places to go for sweet treats. Tonka is the king of personalized, themed cakes. Want to munch on a unicorn or Harry Potter? Eat a tasty cupcake, even gluten-free, a colorful cheesecake, a custom popcake? All you have to do is settle into this delightful tea room and succumb to every temptation! Adorable service and cakes made by cake design specialists. Breakfast on the terrace, tea room and snack bar, brunches, pastry workshops to share delicious moments. A gourmet address to love.

Before coming back to this particular address, let's mention that 405 is three beer bars and a store. The 405 on Constantine street is one of the bars offering the widest choice of draught beers in France with no less than 30 different draughts. Beers that change regularly and take us to all countries in a friendly and sporty atmosphere. The 405 Bis pub offers bottled beers, whiskies, cocktails and shooters. Homemade dishes. Choice, conviviality and air-conditioned rooms to drink in the cool.

In Lyon, there is the Roman Odeon on the Fourvière hill and there is the Comédie Odéon in the heart of the Presqu'île. A theatre that has reopened its doors for a season that promises to be exciting. The Comédie Odéon consists of a unique 300-seat theatre, a real gem of its kind. If the premises have kept a certain old-fashioned charm, they have been redesigned for our greater comfort as demanding spectators. Quality shows, great names in humour, theatre or music. A tempting program in an exceptional place.

At a time when the cafés, one of the last convivial places, disappear in the city as in the countryside, the Café Vatel, animated by students of the Vatel Institute, reinvents the café of the 21th century version. A place where everything becomes possible with its wide opening hours. Ideally located on place Carnot, at the end of Perrache, this café offers a vast space for all our needs of relaxing break. During the day, you settle down on the terrace, you eat in a modern setting for nowadays snack (bagels, wraps, salads, sandwiches...) or a dish perfectly prepared with fresh ingredients, as this chicken tagine only for €8. Note an interesting daily specials (main course, drink and dessert for €11.50). Later on, you will enjoy the happy hour at weekend and take refuge in a dimly lit lounge bar. The young waiters are attentive, smiling, applying with joy the instruction received. An address that gives a new lease of life to our Lyon's cafés.

Located in Civrieux-d'Azergues, iBowl is a bowling alley that offers a fun entertainment experience for locals and visitors alike. The bowling alley features modern, well-maintained lanes, as well as a bar and restaurant for relaxing between games.

This bar offers a sexy atmosphere and naughty evenings with beautiful girls all the time. The bar's website is secret-dream-club-prive.fr. Please note that Secret Dream Bar does not offer on-site dining, takeaway or delivery. For those looking for a lively evening in an original setting, Secret Dream Bar à Hôtesses & Bar à Champagne is an option to consider in Lyon.

Located in Lyon's 5th arrondissement, Saone XIV is one of the city's most popular discotheques. It is recommended for groups and offers a smart atmosphere. The club accepts credit card payments. Saone XIV has a 3.5-star rating on Yelp.

Le Pélican is a bird, a beer, a cocktail and in Lyon an excellent cocktail bar. Aymeric Tortereau - winner of some fine cocktail trophies - makes the good classics and creates new compositions in the Pelican's beak, which houses nearly 350 bottles, some of them exceptional. Warm decor, but it doesn't steal the show from the stars: the cocktails. Before preparing your cocktail, the barman chats with you to get to know you better and suggest personalized "variations". "Signature" with the Gold Snapper. Originality with the cocktails and bottles to take away to drink with friends at home.