The best wine bars France

Installed in the Voltaire street, the Gersois Yann and Romain propose a beautiful French cooking. They bring the Bistrot Voltaire to life with fresh and local products and the menu evolves according to the arrival of fish and meat from Marassé (tournedos Rossini, veal sweetbreads...). The slate offers tempting suggestions and the desserts and sorbets are homemade (humm! the delight of pear shooter of vintage). On the wine side, nice signatures like Mouthes Le Bihan in Côtes de Duras. The restaurant has a summer terrace open from spring to fall.

Père Louis is much more than a café, it's a Toulouse institution! The zinc has seen many Toulousans and connoisseurs of quinquina and Picon bière come and go since 1889! But the time for renewal has come, and as we enter the year of our Lord 2023, we welcome you to a renovated venue with a preserved spirit. The downstairs room retains its illustrious, protected charm, while the upstairs room has been beautifully modernized by the 4 owners, who are already active on the Toulouse scene. Take a lunch break with the unmissable porcini omelette, or enjoy an aperitif at lunch or dinner, and choose whether you prefer a sweet or dry cooked wine, or a quinquina. Long live Père Louis!

L'Antre de Dionysos, owned by Lilian Martin, is one of the Kessler-Rabanesse district's must-visit places. And, as its name suggests, the establishment specializes in wine. On the one hand, there's the bar, where you can sit back and sample a variety of appellations. Around thirty are available by the glass. The cellar offers over 700 appellations and accessories. Some thirty rums have also joined the selection. And if the generous board of local produce isn't enough for you, order a meal! Swap the barrel for the table and enjoy the dishes prepared in the restaurant area. Wine served at the table is the same price as in the cellar!

It comes from an expression used when one wants wine, and is also the name of the Paulée de Gevrey-Chambertin. In fact, the portraits of the 6 winegrowers' dogs, personified and dressed, are reassuring and even collectors' items! This Gevrey wine bar does everything right: industrial wood and steel decor, a selection of the most serious wines from the commune, the Côte de Nuits and elsewhere, as well as beers, gourmet platters and local produce. A wine bar created and run by Gibriaçois with a sense of celebration.

The brainchild of Sébastien and Wendy from the restaurant L'Epine, and managed by Antoine and Benjamin, this dining bar offers a fine wine list (120 references) from a variety of regions, as well as a selection of beers. It's a welcoming place, and it doesn't take long to settle in for a toast over a platter of charcuterie and cheeses (from MOF Rodolphe Lemeunier). You can also opt for andouillette or beef tartare with beef fat fries. A friendly welcome and "good bowling" are a winning combo, and we love it!

The Pont de la Dodane has found a table worthy of its beautiful location. Formerly the restaurant Les Marissons (first restaurant opened in Saint-Leu!), the owners, Maxime Vaquette and David Le Pêcheur, have transformed it into a chic and cosy setting. The decoration is very successful and the harmony of the colors is associated with the comfort and the quality of the place. In addition to offering a bistronomic table, Le Lobby is also a wine bar with nearly 100 references available by the glass. The beautiful selection of Veuve Clicquot champagnes and the very good cocktails are added to the menu. To be accompanied by a board or a plate to share, like the very successful vegetable aioli.

Here's an address that's sure to delight a lot of people. Located on the little port of La Redorte, Le Spot combines a restaurant, a cellar and a delicatessen, offering no fewer than 240 references of wines, spirits, regional beers and finely selected local products. Enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail on the terrace overlooking the Canal du Midi, accompanied by a selection of delicacies to share. Jérôme regularly organizes gourmet and festive events (see the Spot's Facebook page).

L'escargot is an address in the city where everything is gathered to have a good time, a pleasant setting and a smiling team. We like to meet there as an aperitif to taste a good bottle that Thomas, the owner, has carefully selected. After a few sips of divine local wines from the Malepère, Corbières, Fitou or Minervois appellations, you'll feel the urge to nibble, and you'll be spoilt for choice from the tapas menu on offer. We bet you'll stay for lunch or dinner, and rightly so!

Come to Joseph's to share tapas under the benevolent eye of this great stone lady and let yourself be taken on a culinary journey to the four corners of the world. On the menu, twenty or so tapas with sunny flavors ranging from Mexican quesadillas to vegetarian bruschettas garnished with colorful vegetables, not to mention the traditional creamy buratta and Sicilian-style snails. But that's not all, the specialty of the house is above all its sea tapas: we fall for the refined lobster rolls, delicious lobster bites and the salmon tartar which is accompanied by parmesan fries for our greatest pleasure.

In this intimate setting, connoisseurs and novices alike can enjoy a warm and friendly atmosphere. The wine list features a varied selection of French and international wines to delight every palate. Make yourself comfortable at the bar, on the terrace or in the cosy armchairs on the mezzanine, and accompany your glass with a delicious cheese, charcuterie or antipasti platter. A not-to-be-missed rendezvous for epicureans in search of simple, delicious pleasures!

The new place with rather innovative concept in the city centre of Montpellier... no worm in this forbidden fruit with thousand delicacies, but many glasses of wine to enjoy, which will fulfill your temptation, in large cosy club sofas and a chic decoration. A new generation of "wine bar", created for the first time in Grenoble and which gives rise to its little brother on the side of Montpellier. An atypical place that looks like an apartment where lounge, dining room and kitchen space have pride of place and as a centerpiece of the house, the tasting space in self-service! With a magnetic card credited beforehand, you serve yourself your glass of wine and the quantity you want. The discrete and friendly staff will be there to welcome you, help you in your choices if you wish and serve you some tapas dishes to sponge a little your thirst of epicurian champagne, beers and wine from here and elsewhere. You should try, without moderation!

In this famous Mulhouse institution, Thomas Brodbeck, who has taken over the destiny of this admirable address, invites you to spend a pleasant moment whatever time you push open the door. Come with friends before shopping and start with a delicious breakfast. At lunchtime, à la carte menus of the day, as well as our famous quiches, pizzas and pies, await you. All of this is enhanced by a selection of fine wines and craft beers. Gourmandise is enjoyed at every moment of the day!

A small bar where you can enjoy a gourmet break right at the end of the Banda del Ferro quay on the yacht quay! A tasteful musical atmosphere, as well as a selection of wines and tastings. High chairs and barrels or a more intimate corner for a gourmet moment at any time: charcuterie from Zicavo, cheese from Sotta or Bonifacio, octopus salad, the famous Frito Misto or shrimp fritters, as well as the fine Corsican wine list. All at very low prices, so you can vary the pleasures to suit your tastes... and appetites!

L'Aromo is not only a wine bar, but also a cellar (rue Pasteur) open to terroirs from all over the world. After 8 years, the decor has changed somewhat, in more cosy bluish notes, for a crunchy Aromo with Damien and Frédéric at the controls. A place for exchanges and meetings where you come to taste excellent wines from France and the world. More than a hundred references that take us on a journey through French terroirs, but also around the world. Wide choice of gins and spirits. Small restaurants.

Damien is the owner of La Cave de La Pitch and the bar La Pitchouli. He offers a selection of fine wines, champagnes, spirits and cocktails. He offers quality products carefully selected: boards, terrines, tapenades... The decoration changes according to the seasons. A meeting room can be used for companies, clubs, CE or tastings. The room can be privatized on request. Concerts are organized throughout the year. Do not hesitate to contact them for more information.

Sélestadian epicureans dreamed of it... Caroline Bauer has done it! The founder of this friendly wine bar has wisely chosen to set up shop on Place d'Armes, right in Sélestat's historic center. Here, at lunchtime, you can indulge in delicious and generous tartines. Then, in the evening, it's time for tapas, bruschettas and other cheese and charcuterie boards. Of course, you can also just come in for a glass of wine, carefully selected from estates all over France and beyond.

A successful bet for Nicolas and Nadège! The two managers of this wine bar like no other have indeed chosen a change of career and region to embark on the Bibovino adventure. The concept? The sale of wines in cubes, and a small homemade restaurant. Hot toasts and big salads as well as generous aperitif boards accompany a nice selection of wines. On the menu, you will find reds, whites and rosés offered by the glass for a tasting at the table, with the couple's advice. A good way to make your choice before buying a cubi. For Nicolas, the cubi format can only be seductive: your 3 liters can be kept for several weeks after opening without being altered... so no more waste for your favorite wines!

Place de l'Équerre continues to grow and expand its choice of good addresses! Josh Tasting checks off all the boxes for the right wine and cocktail bar... Lounge atmosphere, metal and wood industrial decoration, small team, and a welcome restaurant menu with toast as a headline.

Founded in 1974, the Vignerons de Tutiac cooperative brings together 700 local winegrowers from 15 Bordeaux appellations. Passionate producers, they share the values of transparency and sharing. That's why they opened the Bistro Vignerons, their first wine bar! At the table, the chef proposes typical dishes such as carré de cochon du Sud-Ouest, piperade nouvelle, civet girondin or sablé poire chocolat, with original food and wine pairings.

Sharing and enjoyment are the two watchwords of this place imagined as a "wine bar". The warm atmosphere is conducive to sharing and meeting new people. It's the ideal place to quench your thirst or fill a small (or large) hole in the wall. The wine list is immense and conducive to discovery, with wines from every continent and genre, and bottles to be emptied with pleasure (and moderation). Whether on the terrace or indoors, the atmosphere is always good, and you can even eat at any time of the day, because here, they cook non-stop all day long!

The Gouyates are full of energy and ideas! As managers of the Le Bugue wine bar, they are taking over the establishment with great energy. In addition to the classic wine cellar business, Virginie and Dominique want to offer a range of snacks in the form of gourmet boards, tartines and salads. The ingredients to be tasted are 100% local and the wines 70% sourced. Dominique, a lover of the Domaine de Château Mondoyen, which is the establishment's benchmark, is the only one to offer this wine in Le Bugue.

When dreams come true, it's even better to share them. Inspired by a song by the late Alain Bashung, Mademoiselle Rêve certainly fits into this category of addresses to share for a good evening out. Right next to the Bourse du Travail, a quiet terrace, a cosy room and a sofa where you can rediscover the pleasure of talking while sharing a few glasses of wine selected by lovers of good things, house cocktails and tasty platters made from quality produce. A smiling welcome from an adorable team, guaranteed good humor, conviviality and good music too. Live your sweetest dreams.

In an old hall dating from the 17th century, Bertrand and Rémi opened in 2022 this surprising and warm place which is both a wine cellar and a wine bar. On the cellar side, a wide range of wines selected by these two oenology enthusiasts, as well as spirits. On the bar side, the charm of the place is due to the multiple lounges set up in the vast room, filled with old barrels, antique furniture, sofas and vintage armchairs. The wine list changes every week, with a featured domain. Generous aperitif platters are also available.

Le Décanteur is a wine bar offering a wide selection of over 300 wines from various regions of France and around the world. On-site sommeliers will guide you in choosing the wine that best suits your tastes. The Décanteur team also prepares gourmet tapas. The menu is regularly updated in line with the seasons. You can follow their news on Instagram with the hashtag #pessac. It's also worth noting that Le Décanteur has another establishment in Le Bouscat, with a bistronomic restaurant.

Over the years, the Vintage Café has gained notoriety, until it has become a must-see bar in Bordeaux. People come here to drink coffee in the afternoon, to relax after a walk along the quays, and at aperitif time to taste a craft beer brewed not far from the capital of Gironde. To accompany the drinks menu, you can opt for a plate of cold meats to share or a hearty sandwich made from fresh, local produce. Here, conviviality and good humour are the order of the day... To be tried with friends!

At the end of the day, you'll find yourself in this great wine and tapas bar to pick up a few traditional pintxos and tapas, share a plank or an artisanal terrine... But what to drink? Well, there's plenty to choose from! Red, white and rosé wines (from the region, of course, but also from France and elsewhere), beers, cocktails, and a fine selection of spirits for connoisseurs: the drinks menu promises some great discoveries. A passion for wine and a taste for good food come together here!

Faced with the disappearance of the village spirit, Le Comptoir presents the "village bar". Perpetuating the tradition of good living together, Le Comptoir shares moments of conviviality around a typically French and regional product: wine. Encounters, friendship, it's human warmth in high doses that we consume at the Comptoir while savouring delicious platters composed of charcuterie and cheese, delicious terrines. A festive, greedy and tasty counter, a real success to find the village atmosphere near Lyon.

Cellar and wine bar, Le Mojo was taken over in 2022. In this place with an industrial and contemporary decoration, come to discover a selection of quality wines while spending a good moment between friends. The wines will go perfectly with the aperitif boards, the chiffonades, the salads or the Pata Negra ham 100% Bellota. If you feel like it, you can also enjoy some oysters with a glass of wine, or one of the delicious house cocktails. An address to discover without delay in the middle of a stroll in Dinan!

It's an atypical and complete establishment that has settled in front of the church of Chaumont-sur-Tharonne. On the one hand it is a wine and tapas bar where you can have a great time and enjoy a plate of cold cuts or cheese, on the other hand it is a decoration store where you can find contemporary gifts as well as antique furniture. From a third point of view, it is an art gallery that exhibits artists who change every three months, and finally the house offers five beautiful guest rooms with all modern comforts.

Just opposite the Megarama Chavanelle cinema, the Baratin is the ideal address for a pre-film drink, a little hunger after the screening, or even an aperitif that lasts longer than expected. This cosy and welcoming address offers only products chosen with passion. On the menu, charcuterie, cheese or vegetarian boards, Weiss products... She uses as much as possible local products worked with grandmothers' recipes. Don't miss the thematic evenings with entertainment and brunches.

After your trip to Les Rosaires, come and recharge your batteries at this lively wine bar-restaurant on the esplanade. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with games available and regular entertainment (concerts, workshops...). In addition to a fine selection of wines, thirst-quenching and comforting drinks are served. There's also plenty of food to satisfy both small and large appetites: waffles, planks, oysters... The adjacent restaurant offers a lunch menu, à la carte dishes (fish, meat, salads), and raclettes and fondues in winter.

Bruno is a well-known character in Dijon and one can certainly say that the history of this wine bar is his! A place as atypical, rustic and friendly as its truculent owner. In this authentic wine bar, the decoration is only composed of gourmet products to be tasted on the spot, in other words hams, sausages, cheese and bottles of wine... And what wines! Here, one comes to discover the wonders of nectars among 850 references, of which 250 are organic, biodynamic and natural, with names of famous vintages and others much less. Let yourself go, Bruno the epicurean is an outstanding adviser, he knows the French vineyards by heart as well as all their subtleties. Here, it's all about good food, settle down at the bar or around a barrel and enjoy a divine platter of cold cuts and cheeses with a good glass of wine that you will remember for a long time. Simply an absolute must.

Just a few steps from the courthouse, sheltered in a small square, this trendy wine bar is appreciated by a large number of customers, young professionals or hipsters, and offers a really friendly atmosphere. The terrace is popular in fine weather, the pleasure being to share a good glass in good company at high tables or bistro. You can try excellent wines and thirst-quenching wines, about thirty references served by the glass, while nibbling on cold cuts, mature cheeses and a nice selection of tapas. At noon market cuisine, in winter, it happens in the vaulted cellar or on the heated outdoor terrace. Regular events organized.

Come and have a drink here as if you were among friends: a warm, smiling welcome is our philosophy. The establishment has become a rallying point for the residents of Rue Cauchoise. There's a lot to like here: the socialising, the DJ performances and the sunny terrace in summer. The drinks are top quality, and the cocktails are made to order. Generosity is the order of the day: for every bottle of wine purchased, a tasting board is offered. Close to the Old Market, you'll find a place to meet and mingle.

Piou Piou Bistro is first a fun name where you will love to get an appointment. Then Piou Piou Bistro is synonymous with conviviality. There is a terrace and nice furniture, the servers are nice and provide fast service. There are the planks of Piou Piou, who honour the taste of French soil. They are copious, they are in cheese, at cold meats (or both!). " The Great Slut who stinks from Cantal "says a lot about the spirit of the House. For Piou Piou is above all a wine bar that doesn't take the head, which offers good things at correct prices, where you can bidonner by reading the map. All along with a concert and you're convinced of the very closed circle of Habitués Piou used!

An unexpected destination, to say the least. In this historic district with its exposed stonework, a lush jungle setting in the heart of the city for eating, drinking and listening. Every evening, and on weekends at lunchtime, with a daily special, dishes and fun to share. There's even a brunch club that fills up fast (reservations required). But in this atypical setting, our favorite feature is the wine list created in collaboration with Antic Wine. Superb bottles at all price points and a selection that opens up the terroirs of a dozen countries. Successful cocktails too. A passionate place to share great things to eat and drink.

Méliné and Damien, two enthusiasts of natural wines and good food, have set up shop near Place Carnot to open a new concept in Lyon: a wine bar specializing in natural and biodynamic wines from around the world, to be tasted with made-to-measure boards. At Chenin N20, it's up to you to compose your own plank, according to your desires and budget, selecting from among the best artisanal, local or regional products. A 100% personalized service for a unique experience. Natural wines, with chenins at the top of the list, to be enjoyed in a warm and friendly atmosphere, with a chic bar, an upstairs dining room and a small terrace. The right Chenin for happiness.

Saint-Paul isn't the only place to take the train. You can also enjoy a good glass of wine and travel through the terroirs of France and the world. La Cave des Voyageurs opened its doors opposite Vieux Lyon station over 25 years ago. This makes it Lyon's oldest wine bar. It's a Lyonnais address at heart, where you need to take your time to enjoy your meal. Superb selection. Emotionally-charged bottles and prices to match. To keep your spirits up and extend the evening, the charcuterie and cheese platters do the trick. Follow the tasting program to make sure you don't miss out on any of the Cave's destinations.

Here's an address that, although hidden away in an industrial zone, has several assets, starting with its industrial-look setting, imagined by Jérémy and Marine. The restaurant, which doubles as a wine and tapas bar, also boasts quality home cooking and low prices. Whether you're looking for a menu of the day, or just getting off work for an aperitif-tapas with friends, La Romazière can be enjoyed without moderation. A fine range of wines: its wine library offers over twenty wines by the glass from all over the world, to accompany homemade sweet or savoury tapas.

In the heart of the village, at the foot of a stone building, we discover this charming address with a warm atmosphere and a well cared decoration. Under the vaults, the welcome is friendly. One comes to settle down to share a bottle of wine on a high table, to shop at the wine merchant's to take advantage of this local business, but also to enjoy a convivial evening. We nibble on a plate of cold cuts, cheeses or a vegetarian option. We garnish a few slices of bread with spreads and we melt over a dessert in a glass.

At Seb et Peyo's, you immediately feel the love of good wine and tapas. On the menu, you will find a wide choice of wines, mostly from organic agriculture. On the food side, they serve planks of cold cuts and cheeses, eggplant caviar, roasted camembert... The little extra? Seb and Peyo buy directly from local producers: a Medoc delicatessen in Saint-Estèphe, a Catalan in Figuères, the Jean d'Alos cheese factory in Bordeaux, the Bordier creamery in Saint-Malo... A nice address to discover.

Looking for a wine bar for an exceptional tasting evening? We have an address to share with you, THE best bar in the world! You're thinking: "They're exaggerating a bit in Toulouse! No, no, not at all. Multi-awarded, the 5 Wine Bar has received the title of Best Wine Bar in the World three times. Here, we offer you a gustatory experience around several hundred wines, nearly 4,000 references and more than 500 wines by the glass. From the cellar to the storeroom, you will find everything you need to savor the most elaborate grape varieties and to tour the world of vineyards, around refined bocas prepared by a chef who has worked in a starred restaurant. You will be delighted!

Yan, formerly of La Quille, fell in love with the Mondrian house: "the Mulhouse bar in the Mulhouse Marais". Moreover, he cleverly shares his terrace with the tea room L'Opéra, one taking over from the other! At the Mondrian, you can taste excellent wines (almost all biodynamic) chosen with love by Yan. Wines that he loves and wants to share. A second friend, Julien, is at the service and a third one, Axel, prepares very artistic and tasty planks and spreads.

Welcome to San Sebastian! Here, in the Houle district, you'll find a festive atmosphere. You'll come for its fine wines, sangria, homemade dishes and delicious tapas and raciones that take you on a journey to the Basque Country and the Iberian Peninsula. Tortilla, marinated octopus, fried supions, croquetas, cured ham, bruschettas, cheeses: we're on the Iberian coast! The cuisine takes you on a journey. At the bar, in the dining room or on the terrace, the atmosphere is joyful. Note that the kitchen closes at midnight in summer. A warm, friendly atmosphere is guaranteed.

Anthony Vendrange is now working on the aperitif, a unique concept in Saint-Etienne, halfway between a tapas bar and a delicatessen, based on French and mostly local products. On the grocery side, the choice is wide: terrines, spreads, pickles, chips, fruit juices, organic aperitifs, beers, digestives and quality wines. On the bar side, the appetizer boards are appetizing with assortments of cold cuts, cheeses and other irresistible delicacies to spread. Don't miss the take-away boxes or the animations to be experienced on site!

Originally a wine and tapas bar, this beautiful address also offers gourmet cuisine with a daily menu and an a la carte menu. Here everything is home-made. Also a wine cellar, Le Vingt heures vins offers some 90 wines for sale and tasting and 45 wines by the glass, which are accompanied by charcuterie or cheese boards and other spreads. As for the welcome, it is always warm and passionate. Moreover, the establishment regularly animates the Avallone nights with concerts and other animations. A big favorite!

In addition to its lovely bohemian garden, this bistro has a beautiful wine cellar, with more than 150 references that can be consumed on site or bought to enjoy at home. Globulle Rouge is also a restaurant. On the slate, a good choice of starters, main courses and desserts. We also advise you on the wine to drink with your dish. Relaxed atmosphere, tasty dishes and friendly wine, we can only advise you to go there. Many regulars meet there, remember to book. Vegetarians are welcome. The menu is not expansive, but you will find meat or fish with many vegetables! Something to satisfy your taste buds!

Charming, charming, entertaining and welcoming, this cellar made of apparent stones and wood offers in a cosy setting the selections of first choice wines and tasting in a good child who does not get tired of us! Avenants and passionate owners are always willing to inform you or make you discover hidden wonders among the vast choice.

The V and B opened its doors last December and brought with it the mythical atmosphere of Irish bars! In a sublime wooden décor with a deep red and emerald green, this amazing place is the ideal marriage for wine lovers and beer enthusiasts: 350 references are waiting for you in this atypical place. When you have crossed the door, you will soon understand that the hardest is to choose, trust Frédéric Pasquier to guide you among brands and specialities. Here, beer has no borders, brown, blonde, amber, triple, Belgian, German, Quebec is in all its forms! The selections of wines are also provided with a beautiful journey that begins with local vintages to go to the end of the world. In essence, a cellar with a portal worthy of a castle protects 40 large bottles. And if you don't hesitate, the best is still to taste them at the after work bar, the huge counter of which makes it possible to dance there as in an English pub. The tonneaux tables are ideal for enjoying a changing map and allègrement in the cellar. V as wine, B as a beer: it's really good!