The best cocktail bars France

From Euralille, you can admire the roof of this restaurant, which has become a must-see, and the hotel's illuminated sign. To get there, you take an elevator... and you're transported into a trendy, colorful world! If you like trendy places, you'll find what you're looking for at the Mama Shelter bar, which boasts a large terrace and top-notch decor. The cocktails are well-balanced, so take your time sipping them. The menu also includes spirits and a fine selection of beers.

L'Équipage is a lively place to be right from the morning, at the foot of the beach. We love it for its warm welcome and top-notch service, its terrace overlooking the ocean, and its low prices! The bar is bright and warm, and the menu is excellent: wines by the glass, several draught beers, but the speciality remains rum, with a wide range of ti-punches and cocktails. Accompanying the menu are home-made accras and samoussas, and tapas (home-made rillettes and terrines, cheeses...). After the beach, an ice cream or crêpe break. A sports fan, David offers sports broadcasts on the big screen.

A bar and even more than that! The Gob is definitely shifted. Determined to "unite geeks and geeks from all over the world", it is with a sense of humor that the team of this essential welcomes you every day for afternoons, or completely crazy evenings. And then, it's hard to get bored here: besides parties, quizzes, board games or videos, nothing is missing. The beverage menu also seems to have come straight from another planet: beers (the choice is just huge), cocktails, we don't know what to choose - note also that happy hour is a religion here. And then you can also find something to wedge your appetite, from terrines to sandwiches and sausages. In short, in a completely offbeat and ultra-warm atmosphere, Le Gob is well worth a trip, and even several!

Already revolutionary in Marseille with its underground cocktail bar concept, the Carry Nation collective has this time taken over the trees of Aubagne and more particularly the park of a castle, thus proposing to taste cocktails a few meters above the ground. The cocktails based on fresh fruits and herbs are in the spotlight with many creations. The plants used are grown on site. Unusual for sure. Nice eco-citizen approach. Reservations are required as the number of entries is limited.

Belushi's is located in a millstone building with modern cladding, along the Canal de l'Ourcq. It attracts a young and varied population, from backpackers to neighborhood clientele. And since it's all about eclecticism, the bar, with its terrace and two large rooms, one of which is in the basement, offers karaoke, clubbing, student nights, match broadcasts, billiards... It's full of life, with a youth hostel atmosphere to match, and plenty of sports broadcasts.

A Grisbi that touched us with its velvety paw. A place beautifully inspired by the speakeasies of the American Prohibition era, yet with an elegant French touch. Lovely welcome and service from a team of professional cocktail specialists. In this universe blending cinema, music (excellent by the way), architecture and interior design, we keep coming back to taste the 4 seasonal menus and enjoy the perfect cocktail to suit our mood. A must-try is "le digeo gourmand", a homemade pastry accompanied by a top-of-the-range digestif. Cocktail classes and mixology workshops, spirits tasting evenings. A Grisbi is also available for private hire.

Looking for an original way to liven up your summer evenings? Why not call on Tony, mixology expert and barman emeritus, to come and treat you in your own home, or even better: let you discover his art and share his secrets for the best cocktails! Tony Thémiot, named best bartender in Brittany in November 2023, has made his passion his profession. His product knowledge and creativity enable him to offer signature cocktails, while teaching you how to create or reproduce certain recipes.

"Frivolous brasserie and intoxicating cocktails" set the tone for this new Rennes venue, which revives the Mabilay, the emblematic cigarette-shaped tower. Both a bar and a restaurant, we discovered it when it opened in September, one foot on the terrace, the other inside to soak up the 70's ambience. The work on lighting is superb, with a deliciously subdued atmosphere in the evening. The cocktail menu allows you to discover the art of mixology. We pounced on the Crazy Andy, tasted the tapas with our fingertips - arancini, beef gyosas and Lebanese hummus - and let ourselves be captivated by the DJ's eclectic music. It's a place that's sure to get the Rennes parties going!

Located in the heart of the historic center, on the first floor of the superb Aubriot hotel, is a bar as beautiful as it is surprising. Monsieur Moutarde is an elegant bar that offers several rooms with different atmospheres. Depending on whether you are in a group, with the desire to mingle with the effervescence, or on the contrary, in a secluded space for a more intimate moment, or in the open air in the superb interior courtyard. We love the neat and contemporary decoration where beautiful furniture, armchairs and velvet benches are mixed. We love the cocktail menu made with fresh products and an undeniable know-how. Nice drinks with funny or exotic names depending on whether they are classic or cleverly created by highly trained mixologists. A delicious place to discover!

Le Vent Couvert is a little corner of Canada in the heart of Le Havre. Situated at the foot of the Volcan, this beer and cocktail bar offers an abundant and friendly drinks menu. Regular themed evenings and concerts showcase the local scene, to the delight of all Le Havre locals. As well as offering a typically cheerful Canadian atmosphere, you'll be delighted by the warm welcome you'll receive from the team throughout your evening. It's sure to be a memorable evening with friends!

Looking for a change of scenery? Do you want to feel the warmth and sweetness of life? This Creole bar has set its course towards tropical lands. Here, between the Commerce and Barre basins, facing the open sea so to speak, you'll taste old rums, arranged rums, others from Haiti, mojitos, ti punches, piña coladas, and a bunch of cocktails that will make you travel... helped by a warm Caribbean setting. The plus? Exotic fruit juices, a terrace to enjoy the sun... and the incredible kindness of the owner!

If you haven't yet discovered Gravity Bar, it's never too late to catch up! From the first glance, the Scandinavian-inspired decor is a real eye-catcher: from floor to ceiling, large wave-shaped slats of white wood set the scene. The cocktails on offer are made in front of you, of course, and the expertise on display is worth the show. On the menu, the vast majority of cocktails are unknown to the general public: a good point. We also recommend the excellent sharing plates.

Eat, laugh, love and be merry at Loco Loca! The Latino chain already present in Rennes opened in September 2020 in Lorient, on the square next to the train station. Here, you'll have a choice of space in which to sit and chat/work/eat/drink a cocktail or a coffee. With its beautiful interior spaces, its Latin American-style decoration and its wonders to drink and nibble on, a change of scenery is guaranteed! Don't miss the all-you-can-eat brunch every Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Le Petit Futé loves and recommends this enchanted interlude!

It's the trendy little brother of Morrison's Pub. The atmosphere is different, but just as festive. As soon as happy hour arrives, make yourself comfortable on pretty barrels, sip your drink and let yourself be carried away by the electro and house rhythms that enliven this bar throughout the week. Here, the traditional pub gives way to an elegant, subdued atmosphere, orchestrated by live parties, quizzes and the resident DJ. As you can see, this is the ideal place to start your evening, and it's sure to be a memorable one.

Just a stone's throw from the Old Port, this bar is a delight for anyone looking to sip a quality cocktail. Prepared by Nicolas, each one is carefully crafted to produce balanced, original drinks. You'll find both revisited classics, as well as creations to sip on in a decidedly pleasant setting and atmosphere, while nibbling on pretty aperitif boards, spreads (guacamole, tuna rillettes) and even homemade French fries. The best part? A smiling welcome and friendly service. There's no doubt about it, this is a place where you'll feel right at home!