The best cocktail bars France

If Soulac-sur-Mer is particularly appreciated for its endless beaches, ideal for surfing enthusiasts, the Casino de la Plage is the resort's must-see entertainment venue. A vast complex, facing the ocean, where people come to relax all year round. Its lounge bar, Le Cosy Bar, is a particularly pleasant place to enjoy a drink in a refined, chic setting. A warm and friendly cocktail bar, adorned with a magnificent Louis XV fireplace, which can be privatized to organize your events.

This is the latest incarnation of the Artichef team, which not only offers excellent dining, but also makes a point of imagining atypical places. Mission accomplished for Tonton Becton, stuck in the 1970s. Mind you, only the premises are decorated in the style of that decade, because as far as the plates are concerned, the menu changes every two weeks, with products from small producers cooked just right. The place has a bar, a terrace and even a hidden space!

On the corner of rue Eau-de-Robec and rue du Pont-de-l'Arquet, in the pedestrian precinct leading to Saint-Vivien, here's a newcomer to the nightlife scene. It's a bar that concocts cocktails, each more delirious than the last. Every week, you'll be able to taste inventions based on gin, rum, ginger, fresh fruit, lemon or mint... The interior is cosy and modern, and the terrace welcomes you on balmy days, for quiet aperitifs in the setting sun.

The name of this bar owes nothing to chance, it offers a simply magnificent setting. On sunny days, you can sit on the terrace in the heart of a lively street, but don't forget the room with its plant decoration and cosy little spaces. The menu offers many delights: rosé and white wines, champagnes, draught beers... But if many people come here, it is above all to sip famous cocktails, whose list changes with the seasons. Rum, tequila, gin, vodka... or without alcohol... the barman knows how to make everything!

For 4 years, the Shelter has been one of the most popular bars in Annecy. Its design architecture, its subdued lights, its walls and its planted ceiling offer a friendly and cosy atmosphere, a real urban refuge. The drinks menu takes us on a journey to different destinations with each house cocktail, real creations concocted from good products. Each smoothie is also based on fresh fruits or pressed juices. And so as not to drink on an empty stomach, there are boards for all desires, even vegan. On weekend evenings, the Shelter becomes even more festive: with its DJ sets and light shows, the bar turns into a club!

At l'Engrenage, you'll find no fewer than 20 draught beers, ranging from the lightest to the strongest, and carefully crafted cocktails. Close to Place Gambetta, this trendy spot boasts a lovely terrace with wooden chairs and canework, a neon-lit dining room, and surprise: the basement houses a billiard table and an arcade game. L'Engrenage is a very convivial address where you can nibble and enjoy a wide range of entertainment, including DJ sets, sports broadcasts and a Comedy Club every Tuesday and Wednesday evening.

We are warned, here we bet on the "green", the good, the local and the organic. On the menu, we appreciate the "Sélection amiénoise" of local beers as well as the "Petite blonde légère", brewed by the establishment. The cocktails are also not in rest. You can accompany your glass with a nice plate of local cheeses, cold cuts or seasonal vegetables. Special mention for the "Aperollot" formula where cheese, bread and beer are combined: ideal to celebrate life in Amiens and to have a great time with friends and good food!

Coco Bango is THE new bar in Auxonne. Benjamin Feuillebois, inspired by Dijon's trendy places, has created an attractive universe with a successful decor in a style that could be described as "tropical chic". The lighting changes according to the hustle and bustle of the moment, with good music and match broadcasts... The drinks menu is largely taken up by cocktails at unbeatable prices and remarkable quality. Planks of cold meats and cheeses for the solid side. Coco Bango appeals to all generations!

This chic cocktail bar in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés features a chic bar, where the bottles are sublimated by a visibly well-thought-out set-up, and a cosy basement where you can even dance the night away. Head bartender Jean-Michel Schibeny and his team offer a tempting menu of original signature cocktails and impeccable classics. You'll love the sharing plates, the pop/funk music and the fine selection of spirits. With its eco-responsible approach and homemade preparations, Arbane seduces with its know-how and inventiveness.

El Loco Café is the place to party in Montalivet. With its homemade tapas and inventive mixology, the establishment is a must for lovers of casual cuisine and delicious cocktails. It's not just a cocktail bar, it's also an atmospheric bar, with concerts, match broadcasts, a pool table and a cigar cellar. It's a great place to enjoy a drink over a delicious platter, cornflake breaded chicken brochettes or an egg muffin . And for late-nighters, the music goes on until 2am. Always a smiling team!

On the outskirts of Sainte-Enimie, Le Rock's is an astonishing establishment. Behind an imposing, somewhat austere façade, the address is in fact a den of conviviality. Cocktails (with or without alcohol), a selection of wines and homemade ice creams can be enjoyed all day long, under the large parasols on the terrace. In summer, concerts and themed evenings liven up the place after dark. Rock's also loves sports, and broadcasts certain matches on the big screen. And, of course, there's always time for a good meal.

Chez Virgule is open from early morning until very late at night and the following morning. During the day, we serve breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. But the bar is open at all hours. Serious business takes place in the cellar, with its festive atmosphere, wine bar, cocktails, beers and frequent Happy Hours, where you can relax and have fun. Beware, however, that on the evenings when rugby or other matches are being broadcast, there's no room for music! A place for sharing and conviviality, where it's good to take a break.

U Palmentu is a restaurant located in Centuri, Corsica. It offers Mediterranean cuisine, with seafood specialties and dishes based on fresh fish caught in Centuri. The restaurant has an incredible setting overlooking the port, making it a magical place to dine. The waiters are very attentive, and the young owner is adorable. Customers also commented on the kindness and tact of the staff, who responded to their special requests with great attention. The lobster menu is particularly popular. U Palmentu also offers a drive-through and contactless delivery service.

One of the facets of Fauverney Lodge is the cocktail bar. Non-alcoholic cocktails are prepared with fresh fruit (pineapple, banana, orange, coconut, etc.) to tasty assemblages. One of its specialties, spicy white wine, has delighted us: Cinnamon, cardamome and paan liquor are marrying beautifully. The journey may continue: Mayuri, Janari, Spicy Hari or Siva d 'Azur, the essentials Mojito, Margarita, Daiquiri and Tequila Sunrise, who all delight amateurs. And why not a Whisky Sour (whisky, cane sugar syrup and lemon juice), delicious? It's kind of like the LUXXMY restaurant, only one evening will not be enough to elect his heart. A musical atmosphere with Asian influences. The Fauverney Lounge organizes theme evenings, including meals, shows and drinks.

Like Bermuda, Reims also has its own Triangle, an irrepressible magnet for passers-by in the Boulingrin district. The bar is run by Anne-France Ferté, manager of La Petite Halle de Quartier Libre. The bar's decor, by Pierre Sbaïz and Parallel menuiserie, creates an authentic Scandinavian atmosphere, with comfortable banquettes stuffed with soft cushions, sleek furniture and a few geometric references to the famous triangle. Here, you'll discover niche beers in colorful pop cans, accompanied by a Le Mignon terrine and delicious boudin spreads.

In the world of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, Justin has had fun breaking codes by bringing a touch of craziness to our evenings. In fact, Justin won the prize for best party bar in Lyon at the Lyon d'Or 2023 awards. A superb terrace that transforms into a beach bar in summer, where you can cool off with a famous aniseed drink, and into a ski slope in winter, when gondolas allow you to drink mulled wine... in the warmth. The ideal place to chill out, play pétanque or table soccer, or listen to a DJ, even indoors in a room tastefully decorated by artists. Cocktail menu and catering to prolong the pleasure of being at Justin's.

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.

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.

Conveniently located on Place Perret, La Cubane is a new tapas bar where you can meet up with friends. Discover an original cocktail menu and share a board of appetizing tapas with flavors from elsewhere: Iberian charcuterie, marinated shrimps and patatas bravas transport you to sunny climes. The atmosphere in the dining room is immediately put in a good mood by the colorful Latin music. The bartenders' warm welcome and good advice are always appreciated, and help to make the evening memorable!

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.

Discover Zapata and its caliente Latina atmosphere in season! This beautifully decorated dance bar is located in Juan's main square, close to all the nightlife. In season, it's sure to be packed when you spend your evenings there. Zapata attracts with its beautiful frontage and once inside, you'll find yourself dancing with everyone, whether at salsa nights or other events. The cocktails are good and original, with a special mention for the Jackito (a Mojito revisited with Jack Daniel's!).

If you're looking for a great way to end the day in Leucate-Plage, Central Plage is the place for you! After enjoying Pep's convivial table, you'll be more than welcome to extend your evening at the bar with delicious cocktails. Comfortably seated, you'll be able to take full advantage of the festive, bewitching musical ambience, which will gradually carry you into the middle of the night! The Petit Futé is delighted to validate this restaurant and bar address!

It is on the Place Saint-Vincent, in the chic and cosy atmosphere of the Cathé that the people of Chalonnais like to end their evenings. People come to have an aperitif at the end of the afternoon, they come to have dinner before continuing the evening or they meet to party until the end of the night. La Cathé is known for its numerous animations. Why not try the karaoke night on the 3rd Thursday of the month? Conviviality, good mood, laughter... the regulars mix with curious visitors for a unique moment. That's the atmosphere of the Cathé!

Eric and Gina's theme bar brings a festive spirit to the heart of the Pays d'Ourcq, with its large room in the center of the village, where you can admire a stunning village square décor, with house facades, balconies and mannequins, a fountain, and a resolutely popular spirit. Open to all ages, it's a great place to meet up at the end of the week, for a slate of charcuterie and cheeses, a drink with friends, and why not a stint on the dance floor!

Following in the footsteps of the famous By Coss Bar, its team has now set up shop just a few yards from the Place de la Comédie. Named Bonsoir Cocktail Bar, its DNA is clear from the moment you enter: this is a place for beautiful, convivial and tasty cocktails. The high-flying cocktails that contributed to By Coss Bar's reputation in the Beaux-Arts district are back. A touch of elegance and design has been added to the decor. Both inside and outside, you can enjoy the bar's creations, wines and beers, accompanied by a tapas menu.

Welcome to THE cocktail bar in town! Classic recipes or creations to suit your tastes and desires, this is the strong point of the premises. L'Atelier also boasts an extensive beer list, both bottled and draught. You'll also find hot drinks, non-alcoholic beverages, wine, champagne, spirits... which you can accompany with charcuterie/cheese boards and sausages to share. In an original setting, with an industrial ambience that blends wood, metal and vintage parts, concerts and entertainment punctuate the bar according to the season.

Restaurant Canoa offers a unique culinary experience with traditional dishes, ice creams and cocktails.

Located in Dieppe for 30 years, this typical English pub offers beers, cocktails and whiskies, all in a cosy and British atmosphere. Don't look anymore, you're in Cambridge! With its wood panelling and green tones, this bar offers a relaxed atmosphere every evening, a little more sporty the game days (a large screen broadcasts sporting events), and sometimes music, when concerts are organized, this is what will definitely spend a good time in a convivial atmosphere.

Pineapple Daïquiri, Disco Pisco, Bloody Maria... The Papillon cocktail menu makes you want to party and get away from it all: accompany these drinks with a few tacos or quesadillas, and you're almost under the South American sun! Travel and a change of scenery guaranteed, in this highly successful beach paradise setting... On Sundays, it's time for a Californian brunch with burrito, guacamole toast, waffle with agave syrup, fruit salad and mucho caliente chilli brownie. Once a month, the bar organizes a concert, for even more fun!

Facing L'Ostrog, in which Danilo Bakic presents wines from Serbia, Montenegro and elsewhere as well as Auvergne or traditional Serbian specialities, including excellent smoked cheeses, the young man worked like a madman to create a unique, magical place in what was once a shop for dragées and a clothing store! Here his teams serve perfect cocktails, with a smile. In addition to the classic cocktails, the menu offers some fine innovations. The musical atmosphere and decoration have nothing to envy to a nightclub and the terrace adjoins that of L'ostrog! An ideal spot for lively evenings, both inside and out.

Why choose Reynette? Because it's Reynaud's bar, of course! This place perfectly reflects his personality: dynamic, welcoming and creative. You'll find cocktails as delicious as they are visually appealing, often enhanced by a distinctive floral touch. To accompany your drink, aperitif boards or extra-cheese croque-monsieur are available. The weekly program is always packed: one-man shows, concerts, DJ sets, all in an electrifying atmosphere lasting until 2 a.m., ideal for an evening out with friends. And the little surprise of the house? There's an alternative to the stairs... but be quiet, it's a surprise!

With its jungle decor and love of mixology, this establishment is sure to make cocktail lovers roar with delight! This harbor-side bar offers a wide range of cocktails, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. You'll find the great classics as well as original creations. Do you prefer beer or wine? Don't worry, the bar also offers 6 draught beers and a fine selection of wines. You can even accompany your drinks with charcuterie, cheese and even vegan platters and bistronomic tapas made with fresh local produce.

Le Plongeoir, the Rooftop at the Radisson Blu Hotel, has been completely redesigned to offer a breathtaking view of the ocean and the Côte des Basques in Biarritz. With its 1,000 m² of green space and contemporary, bohemian decor, you'll enjoy a beautiful sunset moment with your partner, family or friends over "creation" cocktails, cold drinks, a selection of French and Spanish wines, tapas and Asian-influenced plates to share (or not). It's a moment to savor at least once during your stay.

Already present in Paris, Lille, Reims, Orléans and Rennes, this is a brand with an original concept: on arrival, the customer receives a card to be loaded with the desired amount. It is then up to them to help themselves to the beer, wine and shooters dispensers hidden in old gas pumps. All this in a warm, colorful and vintage setting. With even a small petanque court inside! To nibble, some boards are also proposed. To note also excellent cocktails. And games and DJ evenings. In short, we love it!

Pleasant bar with a hundred seats and a shaded terrace, overlooking the square in front of the Post Office. Emmanuel and his team prepare numerous cocktails with and without alcohol and fresh fruit. They propose to accompany them with planks of cold meats, cheese planks, mixed planks and assortments of tapas, with a glass of wine. On Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm, afterwork with mojito night. At 10pm, DJ Phoenix atmosphere. Theme nights, Halloween, prohibition, beaujolais nouveau with a bottle and a board of cold cuts. Broadcasting of matches.

In front of the casino stands a large glass building offering a light bath to the numerous customers who frequent L'Octave, a wine bar and a cellar. The place is classy and warm, it has 3 terraces and looks like the favorite bar in La Faute-sur-Mer. It stands out for its vast selection of wines, about 250 references, as well as about twenty wines by the glass, to be accompanied by homemade terrines, Spanish delicatessen, farmhouse cheese. Seventy references of spirits, including those of the Vrignaud distillery and top-of-the-line fruit juices.

Among the bars of Saint-Leu, the latest one is a cocktail bar managed by a young dynamic team. In an intimate and nicely decorated room, Cocktail and Cup offers a wide range of drinks, from classic cocktails to the most inventive ones, as well as a choice of more than twenty beers for the amateurs. The cocktails are impeccable and well presented. Ideal for a relaxed afterwork, accompanied by an aperitif board. Later in the evening, the bar becomes a Mecca for student parties. Very present, the managers also set the mood: loud music, small fireworks to accompany the bottle of champagne... The night is always young in Saint-Leu!

A new place for nightlife, l'Antidote has quickly been adopted by Arlesians. The space is divided between a charming interior room with alcoves that offers both classic tables and sofas for a more cosy moment, and an exterior for smokers or those who just want to enjoy the good weather. On the menu, there is something for everyone: beers, wines, strong spirits, softs... But special mention to the cocktails, made with a great professionalism and whose list changes frequently. Excellent atmosphere, excellent address!

Opposite the pier that leads you to the island of Yeu, a cosy place, which in addition to offering a bar menu is part of an eco-responsible approach to eating good and healthy. On the bar side, we take out the mixology card for cocktails, for soft drinks, we note a Community cola or an Orangina house. Au Bout du Monde looks like a nice Parisian brasserie and it is also visible in the menu which displays tartar with home-made fries, burgers, big salads, Buddha bowls, fish ceviche, without forgetting the brunch on Sundays.

When it comes to ambiance, Pam Pam is an institution. Better still: an emblem! With its unmistakable façade and flamboyant, exotic, old-fashioned decor, you'll be immersed in a festive atmosphere where Brazilian dancers put on a show every summer evening to the strains of the samba. Some come for the inspired cocktails, served in original glasses and accompanied by tapas. Others come for the huge ice cream sundaes or the live entertainment. But all want to enjoy an atmosphere unrivalled on the Côte d'Azur!

When you cross the threshold of the emblematic Harry's bar, Europe's oldest cocktail bar established in Paris in 1911, you begin a journey of thousands of kilometers. From its spacious, chic yet casual terrace, we head for Latin America, Cuba. Here, the stars are daiquiris, frozens and other emblematic cocktails. With a menu of over 400 drinks, including original, made-to-measure creations that the bartenders will be delighted to help you discover. Whisky lovers will be delighted with over 350 references to enjoy.

A dining bar with a cosy, intimate ambience: dark colors, ochre-hued furniture and subdued lighting, Scandale leaves no one indifferent. Comfortably seated in our sofas, the cocktail menu offers a vast choice of recipes, from the most classic to the most daring, with or without alcohol, and the results are up to scratch. On the other hand, the mixed cheese/charcuterie board was nothing transcendent (an opportunity for us to come back and try the other tapas?). A quick pause in front of the angel wings in the starter before leaving, and that's it!

La Guarida is the right place for tasty drinks in a lively atmosphere. Sit at the bar with a delicious drink and melt into the nightlife. More than an oyster and cocktail bar, the Cuban cuisine offers a wide range of tasty and freshly prepared recipes. And it's not just the food or the drinks, we love the atmosphere and the various activities offered. In summer, the Guarida makes its guinguette and moves on the Avenue Torcatis on the banks of the Têt. Family atmosphere and a little overexcited, we like.