The best music and entertainment bars France

This bar-restaurant is more than a bar-restaurant, it's a real Swiss army knife where various initiatives and energies occupy the place: 2 rehearsal booths, a hairdressing salon, a tattoo parlour, a production company (video/sound recording), and a concert stage! 4 performances per week to listen to a very eclectic music while enjoying good local and organic products, at very reasonable prices. Le Petit Futé salutes this beautiful initiative of solidarity which gives a second wind to a place that could have been destroyed.

An intriguing name and an intriguing story for an insider's address shared like a secret! Because La Planque is hidden behind a back door in Vieux-Lille, at the end of a corridor and in the basement... Thanks to a neighbor who was warned of an imminent roundup by her German lover, this real hideout enabled many Jews to be hidden during the Occupation. Today, you can sip cocktails and draught beers, play beer pong or sing along to live karaoke... A warm and relaxed place!

Open since June 2022, this new festive place has been imagined in a villa just a step from the center of Mérignac.

The goal: to make you feel at home! Jason Delalaire, manager of the establishment, has succeeded. This new unusual spot calls for relaxation in the summer with its chiliennes installed directly in the sand in Beach Club mode. In winter, the Villa Blanche is covered to continue to welcome you inside and outside.

On the program: thematic evenings, DJ sets, cocktails and tapas, enough to spend good evenings.

With its four-pin fashion-shaped design - red light and Toile canvas - and its impeccable bar, Le Rosso could impress the Chaland in search of simplicity. And it would be a pity both the reception and the clientele of this small bar contrast with the somewhat cold - but nevertheless very beautiful - appearance of the design, signed by Sylvain Lacroix. Girls feel good and boys too. It's not great, it's fast, and since it's nice, it's easy to talk to each other while sipping a new York cocktail - Sea Breeze, Cosmopolitain… - or a panther milk, home specialty - secret recipe. The DJ stands at the end of the bar to move the music as varied as possible, without ever being assourdissante. Here we have a few very good evenings.

For almost a decade, Club 15 has been THE chic place to meet for a drink in a cosy and intimate setting. In this beautiful building of the rue de la Bretonnerie, this chic bar is doubled with a vaulted room in the basement, which hosts concerts and private events. The place is far from being stuffy, the Club 15 has managed to combine a friendly spirit and a real opening towards art and culture. Exhibitions and jazz concerts are numerous, check the program posted on one of the screened windows. A real place apart in the heart of the city.

With its seventies-influenced decor and raw, natural materials, this audiophile venue was conceived as a crossroads. A contraction of "boum", synonymous with festivity, and "bap", Korean for meal, its name is an invitation to feast and have fun all day long. Bistro at lunchtime, afternoon snack or bar in the evening: at any time of day, their cuisine offers flavors from abroad with local products. With friendly staff and original cocktails, all you have to do is choose: party in the evening or chill out on the terrace?

Located on the road leading from Quimper to the Pays Bigouden, the Café Local is a small local institution. This night bar, housed in a farmhouse, has been organizing concerts in a friendly atmosphere for many years. With its natural fibre armchairs, terraces, palm trees, cocktails and tapas, you'll find all the right ingredients for a great evening. The program alternates between Latin concerts and DJ sets. Everyone can sway to their heart's content! We highly recommend it. Follow their Facebook page to find out what's on.

Le Zorba is one of those places that keep the Parisian working class alive by mixing people from all walks of life. It's a place where you'll meet not-so-tired bobos, club rejects and local night owls. Mini-concerts and DJ nights are held in the sublime vaulted cellar, with its limited capacity but palpable warmth. And that's part of the charm of the place: its rootsy feel. In short, it's a real bar in its own right.

It was expected for a long time in the region and, since the opening of the very first Levrette Café in Normandy, the establishment has not been empty. It is in the city centre of Evreux that the famous sign has settled. Installed in a former locksmith's shop, the café opens its doors in the late afternoon and until the middle of the night, welcoming families and friends in a friendly atmosphere. It offers a generous menu (90 beers, 35 wines, 80 spirits and several cocktails) but also a multitude of events like concerts, blind tests, etc.

Another perfect example of a place to party in the north-east of Paris: the 9B is a "dining bar and a dance cellar" that lives at all hours, all year round. With its bright room, large terrace and basement cellar which is suitable for fiery evenings, the 9B deserves a special mention. Other advantages include the very affordable prices of drinks and dishes on offer. Also, don't miss the live shows (see the programming on the website) and the apérocks! It is a place where you feel really good.

Its sign shines brightly in the dark Rue Delambre, like an invitation to stop in. Jazz fans who push open the door will feel right at home in this warm, woody little bar. There's nothing special about the slightly smoky atmosphere, like a little something extra, perhaps due to the music and the posters of jazzmen that adorn the walls, with Coltrane and Davis in the lead, or to the discreet patronage of Paul Auster. Gainsbourg and Brel will also be keeping an eye on you in this beautiful atmosphere.

The word "waka" means canoe in the Maori language. This trendy establishment facing the Mediterranean is aptly named, as it was occupied by fishermen until the early 19th century. Moreover, the New Zealand owner belongs to the Ngati Kuri tribe! Coming to the Waka Bar, you can enjoy delicious cocktails, beers and various alcohols but also smoothies prepared on site. The establishment also proposes a small restoration to be consumed on the spot or to take away: fish and chips, burgers, tapas... The welcome is pleasant.

This new bar has taken the place of the Globe City brasserie on Place des Ursules. A festive place where you can chat, have fun, exchange ideas, created for the youngest to the fifties. This cocktail bar offers a wide choice of beverages including wines, beers and cocktails, which can be enjoyed with tapas. In fact, a fine menu features ham and ementhal croquettes, breaded camembert, vegetable sticks and bruschettas. Upstairs is a games room with darts, table soccer and pinball. Concerts and musical entertainment also spice up the evenings.

Les Décapsulés is a bar like we like them. Inside: a warm room with exposed stone walls, high, low, long, intimate tables... There is something for everyone. In the summer, the wooded terrace is transformed into a real tropical jungle with a festive and exotic atmosphere. A large choice of drinks (beers, wines, cocktails) is proposed at very affordable prices. Hungry? Tapas and cheese platters are on the menu. As if all that wasn't enough, enjoy a good musical evening from time to time!

François and Hervé have been running this cosy restaurant in Rome's Rue du Roi since 2016. Here you can find Ajaccians all year round, as the products are mainly local, in winter in front of the fireplace where meat and figatelli are grilled over a wood fire and as soon as the weather allows it on the terrace for a dinner aperitif or a meal. You will find local Gulf fish (swordfish, capon, toothfish...) cooked or in tartar with melon and avocado, fresh salads, very nice woks of vegetables, beef or chicken, wild boar stew or wild boar burger (hunter's burger) fresh pasta or beef tartar or the dish of the day. The interior decoration is original with a permanent exhibition of the painter Michel Martelli. An attentive and warm welcome to crown it all and have a good time.

An original concept, a bar-disquaire, a cultural venue where you can savour good local produce while listening to good music over a wide range of opening hours. A convivial place where you can come in search of a vinyl, meet new people, share a drink at the bar - with its fine selection of craft beers, whiskies, gins, rums and arranged rums - and attend a concert, jam session or other event on weekends. Depot-sale section for local artists who want to make a name for themselves. Cymbaline, the bar we love.

Did you grow up in the '90s and are eternally nostalgic for that era? Then this brand-new bar, opening in September 2023, is for you. With a guaranteed fluorescent atmosphere and themed decor featuring posters, goodies and retro video games, you're in for a real childhood experience, and we have to say it's a real success. Totally unique in the region and unheard of in France, the famous living room from the American series The Simpsons has been recreated. There's a great atmosphere at the bar, with sports broadcasts and a fine selection of tapas in the evening. You won't soon be able to do without it.

Piccadilly, the first Saint-Brieuc night club is located between the train station and the city centre. As its name suggests, the atmosphere here is that of an English pub, with an impressive selection of beers (30 varieties, 6 draught) as well as coffees, and an Anglo-Saxon atmosphere: decorations, Irish music. You can eat on the go in the trendy brasserie. The very pleasant place regularly programs concerts organized by the Badaboum association and subsidized by the general Council of Côtes-d'Armor and the municipality of Saint-Brieuc. You can mostly see emerging talents, but sometimes famous artists. Did Pauline Croze, Aldebert, Loïc Lantoine, Alexis HK have pass by this pub and were all satisfied.

The nice address of the citadel district where many regulars of the city meet as of the aperitif while tasting a good glass of Corsican wine accompanied by insular tapas. Good musical evenings all year long !

Treat yourself to a fantastic view of the city, such as Vino del Diablo. On the quays of the Charles Ornano port, you will find its wine bar, gourmands tapas, cocktails, all accompanied by a musical atmosphere either with DJ or with groups of musicians. The entire population can be found in the beautiful days to spend good moments. Shuttle service to return home without risk!

Located opposite the church, this café-concert welcomes one every Saturday and every Wednesday in July and August. Blues, rock, song, classical, world music... the programming is very varied and of high quality, free admission. In this vast stone house, which has been making coffee for over a hundred years, the atmosphere is warm. A boat hull cut in two serves as a counter, giving its name to the place (ar vag means "the boat" in Breton). A large fireplace occupies the main room, where books, newspapers of the day, magazines, etc. are available. The place also offers a simple and good restaurant, where local products are in the spotlight: pork ribs, mussels, homemade french fries, burgers, fish and chips, boards, sweet and savoury snacks in the afternoon... A lively and welcoming place.

Welcome to Tempo, a friendly bar-concert in the village of Morlaix.

Located on the outskirts of the marina, it makes a beautiful junction between the port and the city centre. The place has a restaurant area, with a spicy and worldly cuisine, and a tapas menu for the aperitif time (as well as burgers on Friday evening).

Every month, it hosts exhibitions of local artists, whether in painting or sculpture, and regularly offers conferences on current topics (the schedule of concerts and exhibitions can be found on their website or Facebook page).

A dynamic and warm place, it brings together all generations around spaces for meetings and exchanges. To visit if you want to immerse yourself in the local creative and festive atmosphere.

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!

Unavoidable in La Plagne whose reputation is no longer to be done. Two permanent DJ's stand behind the players, from the "Live" in the afternoon, with an atmosphere of the next ski bar pub from 16 am to 00 am, which is the perfect place and a night-club atmosphere of 00 hà 5 h. All musical tastes are allowed and the atmosphere is safely insured by the sheriff. We dance, you have a lot of fun in this station of station saloon that plunges us into the heat of the night. On Sundays, it is Western with more electric programming, many international guests present.

The Spot! Since February 2024, the whole of Niort has been buzzing about Café Flonflon, a bar-resto-guinguette-dancefloor with match broadcasts on the big screen. The decor is warm and inviting, the food and service impeccable, and the cocktails happy, prepared by a master in the field. And when it comes to evening entertainment, you can expect a DJ to keep the party going. The place brings people together, relaxes and entertains, in an industrial setting just a stone's throw from the water: why not join in?

More than a cultural venue, Chez Oscaar is above all a place to live. It's a place to meet, to have fun, to experiment, to attend a concert... It's a multi-faceted place with a single watchword: freeing artistic creation and having fun. Musicians can rent a fully-equipped rehearsal room (microphones, drums, sound system) at low cost. The venue is run by FLAC, an association that aims to make culture accessible to all by supporting project initiators and raising public awareness of art in all its forms.

On the road to the Sanguinaires Islands, the Paillote du Scudo is a popular spot for sandy fiesta lovers. People come all season long to enjoy the superb setting next to the Villa Tino Rossi. The evenings begin at the aperitif: you can eat, swim and dance under the stars in front of the beach bar. From Tuesday to Saturday, DJ entertainment with themed evenings: 80s, Latino... The whole region flocks here for unforgettable moments, often ending with their feet in the water! Cab service for safe return.

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.

A concert café, Latin dance venue and comedy stage, Coota is the place to be for locals and tourists alike, who enjoy a diverse evening out all year round. The program is eclectic, from jam nights to concerts, and the terrace on the square allows you to contemplate the show while enjoying a breath of fresh air. Exotic cocktails accompanied by local terrines and platters. Sam and his team offer a warm and friendly welcome. Follow their social networks to keep up to date with events.

Au Bout Là-Bas is the place to be if you're looking for a good time with friends, family or just the two of you! Ideally located in the town centre, this bar with its surprisingly friendly decor welcomes you from breakfast to late evening. In summer, don't hesitate to settle down on the sandy terrace for a Hawaiian atmosphere. If you're feeling peckish, ask for the menu and treat yourself to bistro-style cuisine: entrecôtes frites, risotto, etc. Last but not least, party-goers will love our themed evenings hosted by trendy bands and DJs.

This unmissable gay-friendly venue in the heart of the city center, a theme and music bar, livens up the rue du Commerce all year round with a variety of DJ sets ("Les années 90, c'était mieux avant", for example), Hallowinch' parties for Halloween, Saint Patrick's Day, drag shows... The venue also lends its space to voguing classes, karaoke and reruns of the TV show Dragrace France. As you'll have gathered, this is a glittering, subdued atmosphere, with shows and cocktails in a pleasant vaulted room that's perfect for dancing, surrounded by night owls!

Built in 1883, this former Lexovian chapel has seen several owners and, passing from one hand to the next, has lost some of its lustre. Until 2017, when Michel Boutte, the legendary former owner of the Ouilly-le-Vicomte cabaret, took over the premises with an original concept for a bar-lounge-restaurant. This unique place lends itself perfectly to all kinds of fantasies, with its pop-art and baroque decor, high wooden ceiling, and imposing bar... Thirty-somethings and forty-somethings will love the bar, the restaurant, and the ambiance until 2:30 am.

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!

A Super 5 that runs on electro to transport our Lyon parties. A hybrid venue, as they say today. Just a stone's throw from Place Sathonay, an unconventional bar-club that can be modulated, transformed (and even privatized) according to your desires. What's certain is that you'll be able to listen to great music - in almost any genre, depending on the band of the moment, with a preference for electro - in a cool, friendly club atmosphere. DJ sets, blind tests, a selection of beers, a fine cocktail menu and platters of local produce to keep you from drinking and tapping your foot on an empty stomach. A place to meet and share, the Super 5 is the place to be.

A lunar address, this atmospheric bar is the rendezvous for lovers of electro music. In an astonishing and dreamy setting, made up of plants and references to space, all the Montpellier residents settle down to discover the sounds of the moment, the local DJs and the aperitifs of the house. Behind the bar, a dynamic team with a keen ear - indispensable in this kind of establishment! - serves a menu of organically produced wines, as well as boards of small local producers' goods. All this at rather reasonable prices. Once you are satiated, all you have to do is to go and digest it all on the dance floor.

PAM is above all a challenge: to convert old containers into an artistic, lively and convivial venue. The acronym PAM includes the word "Pub". So it's possible to get together with friends over a drink or have fun on the pétanque court. Then there's the word "Art". Indeed, in addition to the paintings hidden in the 4 corners of the establishment, artists will be present from time to time to exhibit their creations. Finally, there's the word "Music": an acoustic concert is offered every 15 days.

It is a rare bird in the streets of Châtellerault. With this blackbird, you immediately feel at ease. We like to eat (at lunchtime), have a drink, a coffee, chat, play cards and especially celebrate! Sébastien has been able to gather a community of friends who get together over a good craft beer or a rum, his specialty. Here, all styles of music come together during the musical jam on the first Thursday of the month. Rocker, jazzman, night owl, come with your guitar, your voice or your keyboard and become the blackbird of the stage.

It's a bar, a restaurant, a concert hall with a dancefloor, in short, a place where you can relax or party. Niort locals love to relax here after work. Le Hangar puts everyone in agreement: the food is good (friendly bistro cuisine), the glasses are full and the atmosphere is top-notch. When it comes to concerts, make no mistake about it: the house knows how to attract celebrities such as Keziah Jones, Ben L'Oncle Soul and Tété. You'll need to book in advance, as these low-priced shows sell out fast.

The Boulevard café is an institution. Since almost ever, in spite of the changes of owner, one comes here to drink, to listen to a concert, to see a spectacle, to debate, to release oneself during the game evening, to admire an exhibition. You can also eat here at any time of the day with a home-made savoury pie, and at lunchtime a dish of the day concocted according to the arrivals of the butcher and the organic vegetable garden of the establishment. And also local cheeses, yoghurts and homemade desserts, craft beers from the Pelboise brewery. In short, the address not to be missed in Melle.

Right next door to Club 42, we've unearthed THE hip, festive place to be, but it's no big deal because everyone's talking about it! The Triple B: Beer, Bar & Band is a 550^m2 venue with five spaces, a street art setting and a cosy atmosphere. The principle: you credit the privilege card, which is free and nominative, and present it as a means of payment: at The Triple Snack as well as at the straw-style cocktail bar, or in front of the self-service beer wall. There's also a festive and musical atmosphere thanks to the open stages, and the possibility of organizing seminars.

Patent-leather shoes and a disco ball - it's party time! This new dance bar in the city's hypercentre is heating up Bordeaux evenings with its 80s playlists. Ready to sway to hip-hop, dance and slightly retro disco rhythms? No one's going to stop you humming along to those tunes you just can't forget... Enjoy the original, good-natured atmosphere while nibbling on tapas (Cajun fries, croquettes, planks and other classics of the genre) and sipping coqtails.

Paul Gouzien set up his Opus 34, created in 2020, on rue porte de la monnaie, then within the TnBA (ex-Café du théâtre). And that makes it a real artists' HQ! Opened before and after theater performances,Opus 34 is a bright and beautiful place, with a stage for Op'N'Mic events, a large bar and a terrace under the trees near the Sainte-Croix church. The area is particularly pleasant. Here, you can enjoy ultra-worked simonettes to share. At lunchtime, Opus 34 is a veritable canteen, with a menu priced at 15 euros.

Here is a place that brings together all the best for a quality break: tapas with local produce, a breathtaking view of the lower Lot valley with sunsets to die for, concerts that set the mood every Thursday evening, efficient service, games for young and old, and of course the best wines of the Cahors appellation. Other events are regularly organized throughout the year, from darts tournaments to exhibitions, raclette evenings in winter, or karaoke.

In this former flour mill, the beers are home-brewed, a concept of micro brewery created by brothers Pierre-Elie and Quentin, master brewer for ten years. Located in front of the Cité de la Gastronomie and at the end of the rue Monge, discover this large space with the bar on the side, the visible tanks - 6 fermenters that allow to produce 5 different beers - and large tables to have a drink with friends in a vegetalized decor, with an industrial style, which reminds the Alsatian and German breweries. In addition to the 5 permanent beers on the menu, strong alcohols, wines, syrups, fruit juices and boards are offered. A singular place whose name refers to the film in which Jean Gabin and Jean-Paul Belmondo become friends over several glasses... In addition to being a friendly micro-brasserie, Un Singe en Hiver offers an eclectic cultural program, with its 150 m² exhibition space on the first floor dedicated to digital arts and contemporary music: one concert per month is scheduled, to be attended without moderation

Le Penn Ar Bed is a restaurant located in Plovan, Brittany. It offers French and European cuisine, with vegetarian options available. The restaurant does not offer takeaway or delivery. Customer reviews are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. Travelers appreciate the sea view from the restaurant and the quality of the food served. However, some guests expressed disappointment with the service and welcome they received. Despite this, Penn Ar Bed remains a recommended address for enjoying crêpes and a magnificent view of the ocean.

In the Gabriel-Péri district, the Mecanique des Fluides is a musical and festive bar that offers drinks, food and music! It changed hands a year ago, but keeps the recipe that has proven its worth. So we're keeping the good habits! On the fluid side, special beers, but also shooters, homemade arranged rum, a wine list... On the solid side, nibbles to accompany your drinks. And what about sound? A beautiful diversity in favour of local artists, to get you to know them. Involvement in the local cultural life does not stop with music, as exhibitions and shows are also on the agenda.

Home to all live music lovers, the Dropkick is the perfect pub in Reims. A tavern with a unique charm where you can meet up with friends for a drink to the rhythm of live concerts, sports events, jam sessions, improv theatre and thematic evenings that come to liven up the bar all year round. Between events, billiards, darts and table football, at the Dropkick, it's always a celebration... right down to your plate. In addition to the menu of drinks and cocktails to sip on the terrace, there are also specialities that make you salivate: delicious poutines, burgers and bagels well stocked, not to mention tapas for a successful aperitif.