The best beer bars France

The Star Ferry, a tribute to a ferry sailing on the side of Hong Kong. On Quais du Rhône, the Star Ferry is typically a seasonal address, opening with the sun, closing with the first cold and big storms in summer. From the very first sunny days, beer flows like water in what it's agreed to call a beer garden, with a choice of 80 bottled beers and no less than 12 draught ones! A mandatory terrace to sit and enjoy the homemade specialty, burgers. Sandwiches that are themed, even exotic, composed of honourable ingredients, but with meat always overcooked to our taste. Although the fries are crispy to eat, chewing the burger can be complicated. Come on, take a beer to get it through… No desserts, except ice-creams. At the end of the day, the burger/beer comes back at about twenty euros, for a hardly adequate quality and a service that is extended (it's not easy to satisfy the desires of the entire terrace on a summer evening) but remains smiling. A half-tone address that allows you to spend pleasant moments on the banks of the Rhône.

At the Délirium, you can find a place (or not) and wait while tasting... a beer. It's a temple of diversity with more than 250 shades of brown, blonde and white beers from all over the world and with sometimes surprising tastes, including 26 beers on draught. The Belgian beers are particularly highlighted and can be drunk around one of the barrels on the ground floor, on the terrace, in front of a game upstairs and accompanied by a burger or poutine (a Quebec dish made of cheese fries and brown sauce) or a plate of cheese or charcuterie.

L'Arbre à Bières is much more than just a restaurant, it's a real bar dedicated to beer, and has become a must for night owls in search of a good froth and a tasty flammekueche. The selection of local craft beers is impressive, but enthusiasts can also indulge in beverages from faraway lands thanks to a quality selection. The atmosphere is always pleasant, and the team is always on hand to help. A special highlight is the wide range of draught beers on offer.

Michard beers are the last remaining loads in Limoges and enjoy an excellent reputation. A historic pillar of Denis-Dussoubs Square, this brewery has its own people who love to taste a white, a blonde, an amber, a blonde and a brown amber. They are all without conservatives, on site or take them away. These beers also come from cocktails and, for lovers, homemade whisky is famous. To accompany, tasty flammekueches or sweet or even sausage boards. You'll get bored, the eye moves on the crystalline copper pipes and the balloon platform hanging over the heads. A terrace, two floors, a very successful pub and a counter that does not end. The ground floor is a little noisy, a pub atmosphere, and choose on the floor if you prefer a quieter environment. The emblematic place is often taken of assault.

A very friendly bistro, with a warm and friendly setting, where you can stop to satisfy yourself with surf and turf specialities, or to simply have a drink. The friendly atmosphere can be clearly enlivened during major events just like the Spi Ouest-France can be for example. Ideal to enjoy the atmosphere of the marina, the terrace overlooks the quay.

Fancy a night out at V and B? The V and B awaits you every evening with its famous afterwork, until 8pm and 8:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Throughout the year, a variety of events are on offer. These include St. Patrick's Day, which attracts crowds dressed in green every year, sports broadcasts, aperitif concerts, Oktoberfest, Halloween and many other themed evenings. When the first bell rings, it's time to recommend a nightcap. A place with a festive spirit, not to be missed in the Narbonne region.

There are two ways to know and go to V & B. The first is to make a jump to buy beer in anticipation of the next soccer match, or rent a pump for the weekend. The V & B'drop-off'sort of. And then there is the 2nd way to come here: that of the time found, of the atmosphere tavern at the time of the aperitif, friends or family, sitting in front of a good sausage of the soil to cut yourself on a wooden board, take the time to choose a good bottle of wines among the hundreds present, for example the "discovery of the month", or "wine of the month of the month" or the Patron's suggestion, which is shared on large, user-friendly tables. You can go out of the beaten paths and start discovering these beers from abbeys, from the clearest to the most brown. Until the boss rings the closure bell. From this 2nd way of seeing things, we conclude that V & B is a place apart, in every sense of the word (because quite far from downtown, and that's so much better).

«At the beginning was beer»: the tone is given in the 7 ^th establishment of the open berthom in France - they are a fortnight - and present in Grenoble for over 10 years now, all in a deciduous decoration adorned with logs and sown with high stools. The choice of 8 pressures on the drum (the Pils, but also the Maredsous or the sweet Faro) extends into bottles with a choice to turn the head for many reasons, abbeys (Orval, Saint Bernardus or Chimay), gueups and lambs to cassis or raspberry, not to mention the famous Cuvée of Trolls, Carolus or Chouffe. All to try with moderation of course! The Duvel, unpasteurized and high fermentation, remains the must of this village with beers.

Hopper rhymes with beer. And that's just as well, because this handsome bar at the Saxe-Gambetta crossroads, conveniently located just off the metro, has all the hallmarks of a brewery and pub, with its decor of copper pipes, vats and graffiti. It's a cosy place to enjoy one of the 18 draught beers or the 20 or so bottled beers that take you on a journey around the globe. Home-made smoothies and pressed juices to quench your thirst without alcohol. Don't drink on an empty stomach: pizzas, salads, burgers, croque-monsieur with truffled ham, seasonal platters and daily specials. An urban refuge where you can recharge your batteries.

The Paname Brewing Company, or PBC to its friends, offers craft beers brewed right here in Paris. A number of beers are on offer, including Barge du Canal, L'oeil de Biche, Un Singe en Hiver, Casque d'or saison and Bête noire black IPA. In addition to these classics, seasonal arrivals are also on offer. Once you've chosen your beverage, all that's left to do is enjoy the terrace overlooking the canal. And if you're hungry, delicious street food menus are available alongside the beer tanks.

At Little Monkey, you'll find a different atmosphere throughout the day, as the place doubles up as a restaurant, tea room and bar! During the day, you can relax in the establishment with a coffee or one of the varieties of tea, including Théodor's, in a warm setting. This is a perfect address, decorated in contemporary wood and metal lines that harmonize with the taupe and black colors. The Little Monkey bar continues to evolve with new dishes, homemade burgers and tapas cocktail evenings. A complete and exquisite address to discover without moderation!

26 years already? Owner Warren opened The Pale in 1998 to recreate a little piece of Ireland. And it worked! The Pale has become a benchmark bar on Rue Colbert, winning over Tourangeaux with its lovely terrace, pub atmosphere and friendly waiters and waitresses at the counter. Here, we chat in French, sometimes in English, and above all we speak the same language: the love of good beer and the warm atmosphere of pubs! Darts, a fine selection of beers, soccer and rugby matches on giant screens, and sometimes even concerts...

You've probably already stumbled on this small beer bar/bar located in rue de la Colombette, not far from Saint Aubin church. He underwent a complete breakthrough when his new owner arrived a few five years ago and got black from walls to ceiling. But do you misunderstand! The atmosphere is nothing dark, since the Shiny Shiny anime toulouse evenings, thanks to a trendy musical atmosphere, quality beer in quantity, as well as plates to be tasted not far from zinc… At noon and early evening you will be éclairerez with the Shiny Shiny first rays: in choice and on slate, cheerful aperitif and/or traditional brasserie menu: mustard andouillette, tartar and its worcestershire sauce or whole magret, south-West side served with wine from country or Chile… But it is only then that the Shiny Shiny really animates, coming to the night in Toulouse: You will taste one of the dozens of beers selected for you, from Faro or the Delirium Thinnest to the Kriek by the Blanche des Neiges, unless you prefer a sangria, a T-Punch or a Mojito served. You can then nibble some tapas served on platter: smoked ham, patatas bravas or foie gras… Ask the boss, he will advise you!

Located just on the square of the médiathèque, the Leffe is also a coffee shop. The map offers traditional dishes: salads, sauerkraut, tartiflette, but also good hamburgers. A large mezzanine is arranged with intimate spaces, where it is pleasant to relax in the evening between friends (privatization is possible). On the ground floor, you will enjoy enjoying hot chocolate in one of the lounge areas, in the corner of a fireplace in the winter. In the summer you will find a large terrace, overlooking a paved pedestrian walkway. A living place, not always.

L'Eldorado is an innovative bar that brews its own beer, in a choice of blond, white or brown. The establishment offers a wide range of beers from all over the world, as well as numerous whiskies. It also has its own microbrewery. A must for all beer lovers. Last but not least, the place has billiards tables, which stretch along the vast bay window, and is very popular with the young people of Cherbourg. The atmosphere is lively, especially at weekends: not to be missed!

Lovers and lovers of beer, here is a place for you. Berthom, present in many cities, is also present in Dijon. The decoration is rough and authentic with wood and brick walls. But once well installed, the choice of beers that offer you almost turns the… You will therefore find the beer you like. Accompany all this cheese or sausage and the evening will be perfect. In summer, the terrace with its large round tables and high stools welcomes you to smoke or breathe. Finally, a little smart advice: Don't come too late because the room is fast filled!

Situated next to 100% Pneus, this extensive open bar offers a lovely range of beers: Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, France... you're sure to sample some fresh, frothy wonders. The place is aptly named, as it's right on the circuit. But that's not the whole story. People come here to listen to local rock bands, or to take part in themed evenings (Quiznights, afterworks...). The place is truly convivial!

Those looking for the temple of beer in Metz should head straight for the statue of Saint-Louis. It is certainly not the saint who will serve you a drink, but here you are next to the bar. The atmosphere is festive and lively, and it is difficult to come across expressions of boredom on the terrace or in the bar. With a reference of 500 beers in stock, 200 beers ready to be served on the tables and about ten draught beers, it's quite something to drink. To be discovered in lager beers: the Barbar, the Chouffe or the Averbode..., in amber beers: the Delirium, the Gulden Draak... But beware, they can be treacherous: soft in the mouth but strong in alcohol. With moderation of course!

An unusual location for this microbrewery: at the end of the airport runways! BBT Brasseur Toulousain, a family-run business launched with the help of equity financing, produces a top-fermented beer in the spirit of India Pale Ales. One side is a vast tasting area, the other the production unit. Six beers are brewed here. Tasting with charcuterie boards in a decor reminiscent of a sleek New York loft. Great atmosphere and regularly scheduled events.

In the Halles de la Vie, it is one of the bars that cannot be ignored in Saint-Gilles. A bar-apéro doubled with a cellar. All the bottles from the cellar are available at the bar! Only products from the cellar are sold here. Other assets: a vast terrace as if sitting on the water at high tide, with a magnificent panoramic view of the river and the port, about 400 wine references, a selection of wines by the glass, 150 whiskies, 50 rums and 300 different beers... And to accompany all this, boards of cold meats and cheeses, to enjoy the aperitif.

Located next to the Grand Square in a forgotten alley of the Old Lille, this address, almost hidden, is a true nugget. In this bar with New York's atmosphere of the 1930 s, everyone can find themselves, in the utmost discretion and decrepit. Inside, brick, cement, apparent beams and a superb golden copper bar. In the late afternoon or later in the night, we meet around a board board, listen to jazz concerts a glass of rum, whisky, wine or regional beer by hand. Anyway, you understood it, no prohibition here. At the Café Society we redo the world with a bit of nostalgia!

If the name is reminiscent of a famous film, the interior is quite different, except for a few subtle reminders. There's no cauldron here, just a vast choice of beers and drinks created on the premises - starting with some excellent arranged rums - in a very urban atmosphere, with warm red bricks and wood, right in the heart of downtown Cotentin. It's a lively, friendly place, and we heartily recommend a visit, preferably with friends!

A "bar that generates passion, pressure and conviviality" is the concept of the place created by three fellow travellers after their European crossing. It's a fun, friendly and offbeat experience. You take a drink, place your card in front of one of the pumps set up on the tables, and act as a bartender: you serve yourself, according to your desires and the people you meet. All in an electro-pop atmosphere, to the rhythms of concerts and apéro-mixes, as well as exhibitions and sports matches broadcast on the big screen. Give it a try!

Located in Bassins à Flot, Café Oz is an Australian bar. On the walls, mosaic frescoes by artist Emma Simon are an eye-catching reminder of Aboriginal pointillism. A friendly, sporty place, Café Oz boasts giant screens so you won't miss any of the sports broadcasts. On the drinks front, you'll find a wide choice of wines, cocktails and beers, some imported directly from Australia. Docked just opposite the café, the Oz Boat offers catering, afterworks and event privatization. Cheers mate!

A stone's throw from the Jacques-Coeur pond, this specialized address offers several hundred hopped references for sale and tasting. My Beers has quickly become the favorite outing address for local residents, attracting both beer lovers and the curious looking for a terrace to relax on. If the latter is a little noisy during the day because of its proximity to the Avenue de la Mer, it finds its calm when night falls, only animated by the conversations and the friendly atmosphere created by the references of the house. These laters are so numerous and obscure that you should not hesitate to ask the bartenders for advice, they will be excellent guides. The same goes for the cellar, which still contains more than 400 references of beer bottles, barrels, boxes and beer drawers.

Recently picked up by Sébastien, in Belgian pub in the St-Roch district, beer flows. Three tables on the terrace, a room with mezzanine behind the counter, the hétéroclite bottom wall consists of press clippings, beer and ticket capsules. Eight draught beers and twenty-four beers. A restoration, with all kind of tapas, egg to a euro, slate of the local cheeses and six euros and delicious deserts like their famous cheesecake. The map evolves over the seasons and according to their desires, which will be yours too! Pop-rock music to accompany everything, and the trick is played!

Rue d'Auxonne, the mood is hard rock. Cyril and Caroline open an original establishment in the dijonnais cultural landscape, a bar-shop dedicated to music lovers, especially rock and metal, but also jazz, blues… On the one hand, you can enjoy a coffee or a beer accompanied by a cheese gourmande or charcuterie by listening to music. On the other hand, a shop space where vinyl associates itself with derivatives, AC/DC beers to thematic society games. In future, the managers'couple also want to make it a place of expression for local groups and artists. Follow!

When the Empire du Malt opens a bar, it gives Le Brew. It is in a hangar in the Brézet area that Dominique Thomas has installed this establishment. A bar, but not only: the place has a store and a parking lot. You can discover the Californian flavors of Justin Lott's beers: his microbrewery Grizzly has taken up residence here. The brewery can be visited. Other drafts and a wide selection of bottled beers complete the menu. At cocktail hour, charcuterie and cheese are served as well as pizzas and poutines.

The Academy is above all the ideal place for all billiard addicts, the room dedicated to the game is superb, fans will be delighted, and as proof there is always a crazy world. The music is equally excellent and in very good taste. The atmosphere remains calm and friendly even during sports broadcasts. As for the restaurant, in the evening until midnight and a half, the chef prepares a quality cuisine whose specialities are grilled meats, but you will also find mixed salads, prawns, ribs of pork and barbecue sauce, fajitas, hamburgers and homemade desserts to be enjoyed on the pleasant terrace. The place is also famous for its choice of beers and cocktails. Always smiling welcome.

In this new bar located on the Cours d'Alsace Lorraine, the cocktails change from the ordinary and are really worth the trip. Every evening, enjoy the Happy Hour, enjoying a few pints of blonde at 3 euros or Jägermeister's shooters at 4 euros. Attractive prices in a very good atmosphere. The Sputnik also has a dance floor because techno evenings are regularly organized, starting at 9:30 pm (admission is free). A clubbing atmosphere guaranteed!

Located in the city center, l'Echoppe des Galopins is a cellar specialized in beer, with more than 300 references. You can taste many of them on the spot, advised by the waiters specialists in the matter. The place also does catering at lunchtime, a simple and tasty brasserie. In the evening, you can taste planks of cold meats and cheeses while listening to a concert. Many games are at your disposal and the place also organizes animations around the beer. A nice address to discover the specificities of this drink.

This beer bar is the place to go in Colmar to discover and enjoy fine beers from craft breweries and microbreweries from around the world. Perfect for an evening out with friends, in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. This regulars' bar will win you over if you want to discover festive Colmar. What's more, the bar's atypical decor, with its antique furniture, creates a warm, authentic atmosphere. Let the waiters guide you to discover new beers.

The 400 m² space is full of surprises! On one side is the full-length bar, with its small tile roofs, beams and cartwheel, and next to it, a few barrels on which to enjoy a beer from an exceptional selection - 250 including 18 on draught - to accompany a plancha of foie gras, boudin, pâté, cheese.... The wine cellar has been expanded into a beautiful space: you can taste wines from the ⁵⁰ bottles on offer, with concerts once a month... In another area opposite the bar, a number of pallets and crates on the floor are ready to be taken away. On sale from single bottles to assorted beers.

At the Basque Bar, life is happy, especially at Happy Hour! Room, terrace and indoor garden never run out of space even when the snow softens the pink of the pink city. If you are looking for an address to experience the excitement of rugby matches in an atmosphere of madness, come here on the days of broadcasting. A giant screen awaits you in a dedicated room or on the facade with brick arches, on days of international cup competitions! On holiday evenings, we dance, we toast to the sound of the latest hits. The average age is then rather young and unbridled but you can enjoy the Basque Bar during the day or at lunchtime. Let's tell ourselves that!

This authentic bistro stands out for its friendly atmosphere and selection of beers. It offers a peaceful lunch break with tasty French dishes. On weekends, it transforms into a lively meeting place, regularly hosting concerts. Its summer terrace and variety of craft beers make it a must for hop lovers. The salad buffet and tapas complete the gustatory experience. Open every day, it's the ideal place to relax and enjoy moments of conviviality.

The festive spirit of an Irish pub is the trademark of this institution located on the liveliest avenue in old Antibes. During the day, the vast terrace welcomes tourists and families in a relaxed atmosphere for a drink or a bite to eat: the pub serves tapas and hearty dishes (salads, grills, burgers). In the evening, mugs of beer flow freely between sports matches broadcast on giant screens and live concerts at weekends. A fairly young establishment, but ideal for fun and partying.

La Biérothèque has a very big plan: over three hundred beer references, eleven taps and a room for up to one hundred and sixty people. Alongside brown and blond beers, wines and spirits, you can look forward to an evening of discovery and tasting. And don't worry, you can enjoy the experience without counting the cost: the metro's not far away! Try a blond with the evocative name Méfons-nous des escargots, or opt for the more rustic Une queue de charrue ambrée. You'll leave delighted by the good atmosphere here, with, as a bonus, a range of new expressions that promise to liven up your next evening!

Here, a dozen pumps are used to pressurize the artisanal beers and if you find the choice difficult, don't look at the map, it would make you dizzy with a hundred bottles offered for tasting! Everyone meets here to relax and drink a good foam. At weekends, the atmosphere is more festive, with concerts and various seasonal animations. To accompany your beers, cocktails or glasses of wine, also take advantage of the small catering proposed to complete the tasting: it is simple but good.

If at 10 o'clock in the morning you would like to eat a pizza or, why not, a steak, this brasserie is probably the only Établissement institution able to meet your request. Until midnight, you can get out of the theatre or cinema and order a meal without any problems. Apart from this great flexibility of schedule and availability, the room offers a very large reception capacity: groups of 30 to 40 people, or even more, will find their place without problems (however, groups must consider booking). In summer, add a terrace with a capacity of about 150 places to give you an idea of the size of the establishment. On the car park, count on the immediate proximity of the Brèche Square. Finally, the game nights, this restaurant is the rendezvous of the fans with the giant screen on the floor. On those evenings, the establishment is complete and the atmosphere is… sporty!

The rue Jean-Jaurès is on its end and the green valleys are already visible. The pub terrace takes the midday sun: the coffee break goes hand in hand with sunshine. In the room you can find the freshness of traditional pubs, blue tones and wood. Counter all along, seven varieties of beer at pressure, about fifteen different whiskies. Brasserie service (salads, tender, mudflap, omelet…) every lunchtime except Saturdays.

Game of darts to test its power. Nearby discos flyers, posters announcing rugby games and concerts at the moment.

This beautiful address will particularly seduce the amateurs of good foams, understand craft beers from here and elsewhere. In a modern setting, with its industrial style decoration and its rooftop terrace, one likes to meet around the selections of the bar. If you feel a little hungry, you have the possibility to eat around proposals on boards to share. At the end of the week, the place comes alive in rock'n'roll mode, making the brick walls shake under the electric sounds of the guitars. An ideal setting to start the weekend.

This pub-restaurant is the undisputed place to be for those who love atmosphere and friendly food. In summer, you can sit on the large terrace, where you will be offered a selection of draught beers as well as mousses to sip from the bottle. To accompany their tasting, the owner offers a brasserie formula with the best specialities from Lozère cooked with local products: meat from Aubrac - charcuterie or cheese boards, local salads, hamburgers, artisanal ice cream from Aveyron...

Behind a pretty shop window, you'll find craft beers from all over the world, as well as local beers, some well-known, others much less so. As you can see, the choice is vast, with over 400 different beers on offer! Fortunately, François-Xavier is on hand to advise you. The place is warm and tastefully decorated with wood, bricks, armchairs and a sofa. And if you're looking for gift ideas - beer, of course - this is the place! You can also organise your private events here.

The Well'in Town is a brewpub, a beer bar with New Zealand influences, managed by a family in the heart of Orleans in reference to the capital of the country of the kiwis. The beer is homemade, brewed on the spot, offering a wide variety for all tastes and it is accompanied by a wide menu of food: boards to share, contemporary pizzas, home-made burgers, traditional dishes... The careful decoration contributes to a pleasant and cosy place. Terrace seating for sunny days. Vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.

Well known by the people of Tours, La P'tite Maiz produces its excellent beers close to here, in Notre-Dame-d'Oé. In 2022, the two friends Christophe and Quentin open a bar in downtown Tours and it is a success. It's not very big but you feel good around the big central counter. The list of beers offered on draught is displayed on the wall but you can also ask for advice and even taste before ordering. There is something for every taste. A little hunger shows up? So much the better, in the kitchen the chef is busy preparing beautiful things.

Nineties ambience and craft beer are the winning combination at the brand-new taproom opened by Brique House Brewery. Straight from the north, these hop-loving Ch'tis are making their first foray into the South-West, and have chosen Bordeaux to showcase their twenty or so craft beers with kick-ass names (La Bagarre comes to mind, a beefy double IPA). Somewhere between a brasserie and a restaurant, the drinks menu is accompanied by a qualitative street food-style menu, in a retro setting that takes us back 30 years!