The best cocktail bars France

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.

Lots of good times to share at the Mumbaï Café. Let's start with the restaurant, the best alibi to drink a cocktail then, with the Thali, dishes to share on a round tray. It's good and veggie compatible. On the drink side, behind the counter one of the best bartenders in Lyon (and the world)! This Café offers a menu of original cocktails made with often exotic ingredients. Amazing menu of Japanese whiskys, sake and wines. The cocktails invite you to intoxicating journeys. An address to escape.

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!

La Fée Torchette is one of the city's emblematic bars. Behind this poetic name hides a mecca of Rouen's nightlife. In a small room, the "fée-tardards" crowd at the counter to order all sorts of cocktails, since they are the ones who make the place famous! Another particularity: its nectars are made on demand, according to your tastes! And all this in a warm, but also festive atmosphere with the presence of a DJ from Thursday to Saturday. A simple, good-natured and well-placed address. Very popular!

Under the leadership of the charismatic Jérôme Samazan, everyone can enjoy the simple pleasure of a good bottle of wine in the cocooning atmosphere of a cosy house. He offers selected wines from here and elsewhere. To complete this gustatory journey, platters of Iberian and Catalan charcuterie as well as mature cheeses are offered on the slate. The good mood is there with a musical program that evolves throughout the night and animations that give rhythm to this warm house.

You need to know the address, tucked away in a little-used street just a stone's throw from the Place du Marché. And yet it's THE cocktail bar of the city: nearly 200 compositions, including 100 creations with or without alcohol. The often overcrowded place brings together the young people of the area, in a world music atmosphere and unusual decor. The welcome is relaxed and the service overflowing as soon as you reach the declawed time slot. The little extra you can't miss: read all the messages scribbled on the cards and leave a little dedication.

Explosive evenings ahead! In the chic district between Masséna and Brotteaux, here's L'Artchimiste. Mixology is the science of "chemists" of liqueurs, spirits and other beverages. Excellent ingredients, including great spirits and fresh produce, are used to create cocktails and mocktails that can be adapted to suit every taste. So much so, in fact, that the barman can even compose a cocktail to suit your mood. A warm and inviting place with stone walls, French-style ceiling, year-round terrace and cellar. A great address.

This restaurant is worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster. Between Jack Sparrow's pirate and galion tavern, the brand is picturesque, relaxed and musical. This bar is one of the most atypical places in the resort. Daniel and his team, all proudly wearing their pirate clothes, go to this place with relaxed smile and smile. There is a very large selection of cocktails, from the most classic to the most extravagant. Thus, mojito, ti-punch, tequila tequila and other planters are on schedule. At lunchtime, tapas is available; and, from 23 pm, you can eat the day's suggestion. Regularly themed evenings are organized, such as the Creole or Sanitary evenings and Colombo who pimentent the evenings. Privateers friends, beautiful fiestas in perspective in this tip of the Caribbean.

Welcome aboard Le Corsaire, dear sailors, this bar at the bottom of Grammont Avenue that one inevitably wants to introduce to one's friends and family. How not to notice the wooden front and the portholes when you pass in front of it? The interior allows you to enter a ship that will remain in Tours, but will lead you in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in the wonderful land of cocktails. Giant cocktails for some, colorful, an experience apart. In fact, we almost don't talk about glass anymore but about vase as the sizes are so impressive. Very good value for money for a unique moment. Good tasting matey!

With its incredible "jungle" decor, Le Léobar invites you to relax over a house cocktail (Sazerac, Negroni, Mai Tai, so dear to Californian writer Armistead Maupin), a glass of wine, spirits, beer, soft drink or... something stronger! To make the most of the decor and ambience, the establishment also offers a léo'stumpi. What are they? Adapted fingerfoods, such as a trio of foie gras macaroons, crispy beef tartare or salmon gravelax with soy and wasabi sauce!

Located in front of the Amboise castle, the Shaker has no more to make its reputation with the Tourangeaux and Amboisiens... It has a magnificent panorama of the Loire Valley for a relaxing break. In summer, with its vast terrace, its cocktail menu and its warm atmosphere, it will seduce you to prolong the evening. Its specialty: more than 100 different cocktails, alcoholic or not. But also planks, quality tapas and home-made ice creams. Taken over in 2022 by Mélanie and Arnaud, it is the ideal place to spend a pleasant moment with family or friends.

A few years ago, three former Moonshiner bartenders decided to give pride of place to gin, Elizabeth II's favorite drink. While this famous beverage remains the king of the place, there are also - with some 30 international references - a number of Italian spirits, liqueurs and bitters in classic or twisted cocktails, not forgetting creations full of surprises with a wide range of flavours: fruity, strong, fresh, salty, bitter, sweet... The place also boasts a lovely terrace.

Hidden behind the Jaude 1 shopping centre, a stone's throw from convenient car parks, the Sankito relies on its specialty to stand out: cocktails! With its modern and stylish interior and pleasant terrace, it has all the assets on its side to seduce. On the menu, a whole host of cocktails to get you drunk at parties. We find both the classics, such as mojito, as well as blends to discover with a board or tapas. We appreciate the game of darts installed in a corner, notice to amateurs! The nice place to spend a good evening before, for an evening with friends or even to go to the end of the night...

Located in the quiet street of Vandamme, you will find a stylish, cosy and fresh bar where you can have a cocktail or even dinner. During concert evenings, do not waists time before going there so as to be sure to have a seat because the bar is quite small. In summer, an outdoor patio will delight smokers. Finally, do not hesitate to visit its website for the evening's programme that start around 8 to 9 p.m. or call because the hall is sometimes privatized on Saturday. If you want to celebrate a birthday, then Kriza Bar will be a good idea.

Hypnose is a cocktail bar located near the Grands Boulevards where you can enjoy a successful mixture of fruity at a very reasonable price. Special mention for the Sheitan, made with tequila, mangalore and Espelette pepper, a delicious cocktail with Hypnose sauce... If its competitors focus on the chic and elegance, Hypnose has the sense of simplicity and conviviality. The setting is cosy. The bartenders are friendly and passionate: they are in search of creativity with a perfect blend of flavours. And in addition, the products are fresh. You can talk calmly after work and accompany your cocktail with a board of cheese or charcuterie. After 10 pm, the atmosphere is transformed and the party continues until closing. On weekend, Hypnose organises parties with DJs. An unmissable address in the neighborhood. You can also find Hypnose in the Odéon district.

In a Jumanji-like setting, you'll have fun tasting Belgian beers on draught, cocktails or arranged rums for example. And to satisfy your hunger, charcuterie boards and Spanish cheeses from the Epicerie Iberica or homemade spreads are waiting for you. Every month, don't miss the blindtests and pool tournaments. You can challenge your friends or complete strangers in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. The establishment is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

With or without discovering the excellent eponymous restaurant, whose Middle Eastern and Eastern European flavours will take you on a journey like nowhere else, a visit to the Boubalé bar is highly recommended. The term "bar" would almost be reductive, as the place is so cosy and offers a selection of cocktails and various preparations that will amaze you: no audacity is shied away from here, and the team of professionals who run it so well have made it one of the best Parisian spots in the field.

On the outskirts of Old Mans, this family-run bar is run by a dynamic brother/sister duo, Antoine and Carla. Whether you choose to sit in the upstairs space, decorated in the style ofAlice in Wonderland, or opt for the covered terrace, a warm welcome is guaranteed. The menu offers a wide variety of cocktails, including the weekly creation of mixologist Pierre. For those with a small appetite, there are platters, burgers (vegetarian or classic), or a generous platter of fries, all prepared in-house by Élise, in charge of the bar kitchen. It's sure to be an enjoyable experience!

In a quiet street in the Montorgueil district, Jefrey's offers withdrawal and voluptuousness. Some very cosy armchairs, the magnificent grey sofa to share with two, the alignment of the bottles in the window... We're waiting for you! The barmen are virtuoso, they will serve you cocktails that will make you take off, before leaving at wolf's pace. You will be tempted by the original cocktail creations or by the rich menu with a beautiful selection of whiskies from the main Scottish and international distilleries, fine spirits (some bottles are rare) or even aperitifs, wines and champagnes.

The Agency. Blue sign and window display where some photos invite you to discover destinations that could make you dream. The journey has just begun. You push the back door and... Surprise! A refined tripot, Art Deco, with intimate and hushed spaces... you plunge into the time of Prohibition in a clandestine bar of the Roaring Twenties! The magic happens right away. Laos, Peru, Jordan... we travel from one cocktail to another (new and daring ones). At the helm, the enchanting Johanna. Behind the bar, a world cuisine held by Matthieu. Because you can also dine and savor cocktail dishes in this agency which has everything to seduce you.

In the basement of Pink Mamma, there's a hidden bar, and a very well-hidden one at that! To get there, you have to push open a heavy metal door marked "No entry." You'll then enter a dimly lit room with a cosy cocoon feel. The à la carte menu is a festival of cocktails featuring ingredients from 15 Italian regions. So, of course, the change of scenery here is unparalleled, and you won't want to miss the mind-blowing light effects. A unique bar not to be missed.

Come aboard the barge for a moment full of sweets at Quai West. This after-hours bar and restaurant is ideally located for a unique dining experience. Choose where you'd like to admire the view of the Loire River: indoors or on the terrace, then let yourself be tempted by a drink or the chef's delicious cuisine for your afterwork evenings. A cuisine full of sensibility and respect for the rhythm of the seasons. Choose a generous gourmet platter to enhance your drink. Choose the Plateau West for its Gua Bao porchetta and grilled chorizo pea mousse conchiglionis, or the Plateau Quai with sea bream gravlax and stuffed piquillos. The hardest part is choosing. This is your chance to come back!

Barathi is a colorful cocktail bar that will take you on vacation for an evening, thanks to its tropical decor and Indian and Reunionese specialties. An added bonus is the creation of cocktails using fresh fruit. Our favorite is the "Pyaar", a floral cocktail made with vodka, strawberry, lychee and rose syrup. On the menu, you'll also find smoothies, homemade lemonade, and even wine and spirits, all accompanied by delicious tapas!

Gin is making a remarkable comeback behind the counters of the trendiest bartenders of the moment. And Nice has followed suit with the very first gin bar on the Côte d'Azur. Set up on the Promenade des Anglais, this gin den is already attracting a clientele of regulars. London Dry, floral or aromatic, find no less than 150 gins from all over the world accompanied by more than 10 different tonics to be tasted with a plate of Pata Negra Puro de Bellota, a delight! An address that lacks neither pep nor creativity, to be visited without moderation!

Created by Pierre-Cyrille Acquier, "La Verrière" is a cocktail bar and tea room. Under the glass roof of the sumptuous Palais Bénédictine, sit on one of the benches surrounding a central island, itself topped by a golden chandelier. The place, whose raison d'être is the famous liqueur, invites you to a unique gustatory experience of cocktails and drinks based on Bénédictine, to be accompanied by delicacies or an aperitif board. We like the Bénédictine Café with whipped cream, a little strong but delicious! A must-try!

Located in the old town, but far from the hustle and bustle of the tourist trade, this cocktail club is an invitation to calm and relaxation. As the team here so aptly sums up, here, palace bartenders offer their expertise in a street-side establishment! Although the decor is very cosy, in summer we especially appreciate the small square in front of which the tables are spread, and where we can enjoy a few tapas to accompany our cocktail.

A Phantom who appears every evening in the long Rue Royale to invite us to follow him into his cosy den or onto the small summer terrace. For more than 10 years now, the Fantôme has been expressing its imagination in this lively place where you can meet new people. Life, love, sharing, to tip over to the cocktail side of the force on a soundtrack that reflects the image of the place: liberated. All the art of mixology is expressed in original creations made from drinks and ingredients selected with particular care to satisfy our curiosity and pleasure. Tasting plates to extend the evening in the ghost's sheets.

The Cunningham's maritime pub is ideally placed above the Sablons marina. The view is superb and offers a breathtaking view of the old town and the bay of Saint-Malo. The decoration and furnishings are elegant and immerse us in a timeless universe. We feel like in the cabin of a captain of a frigate. In addition to the pleasure of tasting beers, whiskies, cocktails and various house specialties, you can also play a few games of billiards or take advantage of the musical animations and the regularly organized parties.

" It's anything, but we do it well "… Nostalgia for the students' evenings and the music of the 1980 s, you will find here everything you like and of course, anything. On the ground floor of the NIQ - sic - you have a large colored bar, a barman juggling the bottles and serving the chain cocktails in a dredge-mi atmosphere and dredge to the next one. In the basement are two small vaulted cellars to dance Latin or make a rock encircled as only the boys in polo know how to do it. It is crowded as soon as the weekend approaches, the atmosphere is rather young and friendly and even if musically it remains very basic, at least the entrance is free. Many theme evenings.

Elegant and intimate, Papa Doble is one of the city's top cocktail bars. Until recently, the establishment was included in the list of the 50 best bars in the world. In a very elaborate setting, both sober and design, inspired by the works of Ernest Hemingway, the bar's team offers very original creations. Unusual ingredients, little known alcohols and atypical syrups, the cocktails reveal unusual aromas. The vaulted aspect of the room and the boudoir decoration give a very intimate and even naughty atmosphere to this place.

A cocktail bar and a rhumerie, Les Spray, situated just a few steps away from the harbour, invites you to meet with a drink, especially on the occasion of the numerous concerts that mark the year. Theme evenings are also organized according to current events. There is a small restaurant with a small restaurant to accompany the drinks. At the Spray you can relax and welcome.

The end of the day will be more enjoyable if you spend it at the Monkey Club. Destination cocktails and good humor near the town hall, the perfect address to take your mind off things. A trip to the tropics with a small terrace, a rarity in Lyon's cocktail bar scene. Depending on your tastes and mood, the expert bartenders suggest prescriptions that vary according to the season, from Red Hot Chili Pepper, with a nice twist on Bloody Mary, to fruity Bissap Asap, not forgetting a good choice of gin and tonics, specialties of the house. Warm, hushed ambience under the vaulted ceiling, smiling service at the bar or in comfortable club armchairs from an adorable team. A few nibbles.

La Casa Havana, the first Brest Latin-American bar opened in 1996, has become a must! Decorated with warm colours and, above all, a warm, friendly, festive and multicultural atmosphere, this big bar down the Siam street attracts regulars, tourists and sailors of the Arsenal, on site or in port! All people do not hesitate to come and enjoy the huge terrace with stunning views of the Recouvrance and Penfeld bridge...

Soda, the first bar that made us want to drink cocktails before anyone else. At La Martinière, Soda features a team of bartenders who know how to mix! A chic, glamorous atmosphere, not only for a drink, but also for listening to the excellent musical program. Let's take a look at the cocktail menu and order, according to your mood (the menu changes frequently), with classic house twists such as a dangerous Zombie (2 glasses maximum), a Supanova version of the mojito or a fruity Soul Sista. New this year, you can drop by the bar on Tuesdays to create your very own cocktail (with the help of the team). The benchmark.

For a drink in the heart of Bordeaux, the Saint-Pierre district is the most charming and lively. It's here that La Comtesse proudly stands, and the first thing that catches your eye is its original, and admittedly kitschy, storefront. Inside, antique armchairs, cinema benches, chandeliers, portraits of old-timers... We're plunged into another time! We love the friendly, unusual, retro and baroque atmosphere. In short, an ideal setting for a Mojito before dinner or to finish off the evening.

This café offers one of the most pleasant terraces in Pontaillac. It enjoys a prime location in the heart of the magnificent Pontaillac district, just across from the beach and casino. It's a great opportunity to sit out on the terrace and enjoy the iodine-filled atmosphere, or to settle into a cosy banquette in the dining room. The view over the ocean makes you want to sample the seafood: fine oysters, special oysters, whelks and shrimps. With friends, enjoy a cocktail with a platter of cheeses or charcuterie.

Located behind the Ciné Dôme, Le Furco is the trendy place around Clermont-Ferrand, where you can meet friends or colleagues for a few drinks and enjoy pizzas or other burgers. There is an atmosphere with music that is always dynamic and the recurrent presence of DJs. The factory style decoration is very well done. The cocktails are very good (certainly the best in the area) and diversified, even for the alcohol-free versions. The pizzas, burgers and other dishes on offer are also delicious and perfect to satisfy a little hunger. Summer, the terrace, tapas, and theme evenings are all the rage.

We love this bar with its early 19th century seaside architecture, located at the foot of the Grande-Plage, offering a view over the ocean. A highly coveted location! As soon as the first rays of sunshine appear, you'll have to elbow your way out onto the pretty terrace with its wooden pallet furniture, as the crowds flock to this trendy place. Inside, stone walls, wooden framework and salvaged furniture make for a warm atmosphere, especially when accompanied by friends over cocktails and an aperitif board during one of the concerts.

O'Shannon is the first and oldest pub in the city. The atmosphere is very British and friendly, just like on Clover Island! The decoration and the small alcoves remind once again the spirit of the pubs. Concerts, special evenings during sporting events (football and rugby), cocktails and pub food (burgers, sandwiches, chips) are there to make you have a great time. Hydration being essential to all, we will appreciate the care taken in the choice of beers and whiskies. A real institution in Perpignan!