Fun and entertainment Brittany

In Breton bara means "bread" and gwin means "wine". You can't go wrong! This friendly, unpretentious bistro is just a stone's throw from the Saint-Louis district. The owner offers wines from all regions of France, purchased directly from producers. We like his selection of natural wines with mineral notes. You can also drink local beers. As for the restaurant, everything is homemade, practically made in front of you. The menu is full of surprises: simple dishes with tasty, well-balanced flavors, carefully presented, and a wine and food pairing to match! All with excellent value for money: an address to follow!

L'échappée belle invites you to take a quiet, gourmet break. Here, you can sit back in comfortable armchairs and revisit the world over a hot drink and homemade cake. Tea lovers can choose from a vast selection: exceptional grands crus rub shoulders with specialities from China and Japan, as well as flowery, fruity teas and revisited classics. And when it comes to chocolates, you'll salivate at the dozen or so recipes on offer! The tea room also offers light meals at lunchtime and brunch on Sundays.

La Rhumerie is a place where generations mingle in a convivial atmosphere. Offbeat decor, a vespa sticking out of a wall, an American diner... a real universe! Here, everyone is on first-name terms: you come as you are, and we all get along together. It's hard to resist the delicious homemade burgers. Meat, fish or vegetarian, all options are available. If you're looking for a good time on the peninsula, this is the place to be!

Izee is the incarnation of contemporary coffee: a marriage between coffee shop and restaurant. The idea is to work directly with organic ingredients, so that "eating fast" rhymes with "eating well". There are many choices available with a menu that follows the seasons. You will find permanent references such as salads, wraps, sandwiches and quiches as well as current suggestions to vary the pleasures. On the coffe-shop side, Izee suggests all sorts of refreshments such as organic and fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate, juices and smoothies.

Need to relax, relieve the stress and tension of everyday life, clear your head? Head for the Breaking Club! The place promises intense moments and, above all, a real sense of letting go. To let off steam in a healthy and fun way, opt for the Rage Room experience, where you can destroy objects in complete safety. As original as it is convivial, axe and shuriken throwing is guaranteed to give you a thrill, to be discovered with friends, colleagues and even the whole family, with Ninja Kids sessions on Wednesdays. The bar offers regular events, including concerts, karaoke and sports broadcasts. Atmosphere guaranteed!

"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!

At 84, it's a guaranteed atmosphere. Very regularly theme parties are organized: Karaoke, concerts, 80's party, DJ party and even the ugliest sweater party... You can find the dates on Facebook. It's a lot of fun. A fun and trendy bar where the atmosphere is very friendly and intergenerational. A wide choice of beers, for the amateurs, is proposed to you as well as other drinks, of course. Its decor is nice and welcoming. You feel good as soon as you push the door. We don't forget the football fans: match projection evening guaranteed with a pizza menu proposal + a pint for a mini price. Why don't you come to... "St. Rnan's"?

In the Plaine de Baud district, head for Désordre (a nod to Joy Division's "Disorder" album, by the way) to enjoy the bar or restaurant. Depending on the time of day or day of the week, this lively venue offers a variety of facets. Stand-up, comedy club, karaoke, drag nights, DJ sets: there's no shortage of events. Lunch is a time for toasting and tasting: onion soup, veal polpette, chocolate mi-cuit and more. The place has a real personality, with a wall signed by Rennes graffiti artist Tom Nelson. Darts, vintage table soccer, natural wines, local beers and homemade punches are the latest arguments for joining in the merry mess created by Donovan and Cécilia.

Halfway between a coffee shop and a bakery-caterer, the establishment designed by Nicolas Adam, the starred chef of La Vieille Tour, is a place to live in its own right. You can come in for a drink on the terrace, have a coffee or a latte macchiato and read a book, enjoy a gourmet pastry or have a bruschetta or a good meal. On Sundays, a delicious brunch is offered. The place is warm, with its light woodwork, and very bright, thanks to the large windows overlooking the port. On Thursdays in the summer, DJs entertain the evening.

Located in the Saint-Martin district, not far from the church, this pub is a Brest institution! It takes its name from the warblers that chirped in the trees of the Saint-Martin wood in the ^17th century. With its old-fashioned facade and wooden half-timbering, giving it the air of a tavern, it offers a warm decor and welcome. Considered by some to be the best beer bar in town, it's a meeting place for many gangs of friends, and all generations gather here for a pint. Definitely a place to go for an aperitif "à la brestôase".

As an added bonus, the place regularly organizes quiz nights, for all those who enjoy group games.

A fixture on the Rennes scene since 2015, the Skumenn organic brewery also has a brewpub overlooking the production workshop. A venue for various concerts, pub quizzes and comedy clubs, the bar also boasts a pleasant terrace in summer. Inside, wood and stainless steel, large tables and old living-room furniture combine to create a very convivial atmosphere. 12 pressurized spouts allow you to savor the brand's classics and try out new creations. On the store side, between goodies and beers fresh from the brewery, you can take away bottles served on draught, as well as rent growlers: 5 L mini kegs to take away, ready to serve!

Located in the village center, this century-old tea room and chocolate factory is part of Perros' heritage. From generation to generation, people come here to enjoy a cup of tea accompanied by a fine pastry or homemade macaroons. The place has retained its old-world charm, with long blue tablecloths, dark wood panelling, a stone fireplace and chandeliers. Try the two house specialties, invented in the 1930s: patate de Ploumanac'h, an almond paste rolled in cocoa, and granit de Perros, made with orange-scented white chocolate.

Brest after-work bar and even during the day, let's not take shortcuts! This establishment offers you a bar and restaurant service (simple menu and the dishes are well presented). This place also programs festive evenings on different themes: sports events, tombola, electro music... Come and discover the atmosphere of Le Lafayette, whether it is for a coffee on the sunny terrace (breathtaking view of Siam Street), for a quick lunch or a drink with friends or in the evening. Its sober decor leaves room for the regulars and the good atmosphere. Good to know: he's a big hit and Française des jeux. It is located just a stone's throw from the cable car.

Located in the leisure area of Brézillet, this fully air-conditioned bowling bowling opened in February 2006. There are no fewer than 20 synthetic, certified, computerized and equipped pistes for children, who turn the night into adore tracks with light games. As a real leisure temple, it also has a space with 14 billiards, 6 electronic games, a pucks game and 6 giant screens. The Strike has a lounge area near the bar and offers, if necessary, a room of 160 m ² sonorisée and equipped with a video projector (buffet possibility).

Laurence Sarfati has opened this friendly tea room which offers one or two dishes of the day and salads at lunchtime: chicken curry korma, pork with caramel, goat cheese salad with sesame for example. The rest of the time, we offer teas from Japan, herbal teas or apple juice selected locally and sweet treats. Laurence keeps her warm establishment alive all year round, notably by organizing philosophy cafés, readings and exhibitions. Nice decoration and atmosphere also make this place a must-see.

Rainy day, evening with friends or heat wave: the casino is a leisure space which we do not always think about... The one in Arzon, located on the port of Crouesty, offers a wide range of games - slot machines, blackjack tables, electronic English roulette - as well as a bar and restaurant area with a different feel. The Jules-Verne restaurant invites you to relax and enjoy a delicious meal in a modern and chic atmosphere. The bar and restaurant have independent entrances and are therefore open to the whole family (unlike the casino).

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!

Like Caroline, the new manager, it's hard not to fall under the spell of this warmly atmospheric tearoom tucked away in a pretty alleyway. She offers a wide selection of hot drinks, juices and ciders, as well as homemade cakes, savoury snacks and, every first Sunday of the month, a brunch. An original, gourmet offering that's sure to grow. Everything is organic and, wherever possible, local and seasonal. To prolong the pleasure, the boutique allows you to take away handcrafted objects, sweets and loose tea.

Visit the Tara Inn for great pleasures. This real Irish pub in the harbour, is an ideal address. Around a pint of Guinness, O'Hara, or Ermine, Tara invites at its Irish sessions evry first Friday of the month, at fest deiz every first Sunday of the month after 3pm and the fest noz every Monday from 9pm. Unless you can't visit unannounced during concerts! But every day, inside or on the terrace, a warm and friendly atmosphere is guaranteed, and complete change of scenery. Also note that Tara Inn offers a dish of the day at 8 € and some dishes at lunchtime during the week.

Since early 2016, the casino has become a Breton property. It's an opportunity to come and have fun at the table games (blackjack and English roulette), the traditional electronic games or the many slot machines (90 in total). And you can bet as little as 1 cent! The place regularly organizes concerts and shows. The rooftop bar, open to all, is the place to be in summer. To take advantage of additional benefits in all Breton casinos - Fréhel, Saint-Quay-Portrieux, Vannes, Quiberon, Larmor Plage and Perros-Guirec, ask for your free Le Klub card. The rooftop bar and restaurant of the casino Le Jo'Ker.

Located on the outskirts of Saint-Brieuc, this escape game is an excellent idea for an outing with friends or family (children accompanied by an adult). It's easy to get carried away by the adventures in the 5 rooms of this life-size escape game: Merlin's Secret, In the Footsteps of Billy the Kid, The Shipwreck of Cortes, The Heart of Atlantis and The Fall of the Dragon. Once locked in the room, you'll have to be resourceful enough to decipher the riddles and find the codes that will allow you to make your way to the exit. The team is very friendly.

This pub, located at the bottom of the rue de Siam, more Celtic than exclusively Irish, offers a wide choice of beers (including 13 different types of pressure mixing Breton beers and Irish cider) but above all a typical atmosphere. The hall sometimes turns into a concert hall, when an Irish music group settles in the back! You will also appreciate its terrace, with a small view of the harbour. During the weekday lunch period, the pub serves a daily special (and fresh fries). An undeniable place to experience, a must in Brest, for a relaxed atmosphere! Note: Every 15 days from 9pm on Wednesdays, the Tir na n'og fills up with its Pub Quizz, a small general culture competition.

Now emblematic of Brest, this space welcomes both local and internationally renowned artists. With its two concert halls, a bar open during coffee-concerts, a MAO recording studio and 6 rehearsal studios, this complex is a unique venue with exceptional acoustics. But La Carène also offers concerts for young audiences, musical challenges, artists in residence and workshop proposals. Please note: from October to June, La Carène offers a free lunch-concert on the first Wednesday of the month.

Located on the outskirts of Rennes, Cabaret Moustache likes to surprise us, and knows how to innovate to renew its shows, each one more extravagant than the last. After "Eizh" and its eight (!) deadly sins, "Open" is set to push the boundaries even further. Each season takes us into a fairytale world of ultra-modern tableaux with all the ingredients for success: feathers, rhinestones and nude dancers, all orchestrated with glamour! Dancers, singers, transformers, circus artists and magicians take us far and wide. Although it's possible to attend the show without the meal, we recommend you take in the whole experience!

You know the principle: solve a mystery as a team and get out of the room you're locked in. Created in 2017, Get Out Rennes is constantly renewing itself, offering alternatives to the traditionalescape room concept. Indoors, investigations are limited to 10 people, but outdoors we can go up to 50 players. Recent years have seen the emergence of new investigations and new concepts, as well as the gradual overhaul of older escape rooms. for us, "Merlin" remains the most astonishing room, offering a progression with mechanisms other than the traditional codes and padlocks, and immersive, highly successful settings. And all in the heart of downtown!

This bar-tapas in the center of Lannion is a place that is not lacking in life. Every week, animations are offered: broadcast of football matches, rugby, blind tests (smartphone quiz) and small concerts. Among the cocktails offered, the famous Mojito and Cuba are legion during happy hours. In addition to the charcuterie and cheese boards, the tapas card also offers anchovy marinades, cod acras, bravas patatas, jalapenos, Roman calamars and many other things. Lunch or salad can be lunch at noon. Sit in the bar, around the barrels, or on the terrace in summer, come enjoy the festive atmosphere of this beautiful address!

A breath of fresh air blows through this tea room, which stands out for its pastries, each one more delicious than the next. From small choux filled with light cream and fruits to magnificent tarts, Alexandre Truquet lets his creativity speak with talent. At lunchtime, a small home-made restaurant with local products is proposed. On Saturday evening, a change of scenery, organic teas and pastries are replaced by bistronomic aperitifs with organic wines. Definitely an address full of surprises!

Part children's bookshop, part tearoom, part patisserie, this atypical boutique transports you into a warm atmosphere. Guided by the tempting scent of delicious pastries, you'll discover a selection of children's books as well as young local designers. There's also a dedicated children's area, where children can read and play, and a small workshop for the gourmet storytelling sessions Anne regularly organizes. A lovely place to visit with the whole family, where sharing, caring and joie de vivre are the order of the day.

The Japanese style karaoke (understanding in private rooms) has now a name in Brittany: Musikam. Unique concept in the region, the place has 12 rooms from 6 to 50 singers. In a chic atmosphere and especially in rooms with excellent acoustics and customizable lights, you can spend 2 hours singing with friends. The icing on the cake? It is the service of drinks and cocktails in a few clicks on the connected tablet without having to leave the room. You try it once and you just want to come back! The bar opens on a hyper warm concert room where also improvise jams and "karaoke party"! Big blow of heart!

The Rennes-based Cinéville group is the fifth largest cinema operator in France, with five million spectators per year, and has more than ten multiplex cinemas in the Grand Ouest region. In Lorient, in the town centre, you have 11 air-conditioned cinemas with giant screens. Note that you can buy your tickets online on the establishment's website and that there are subscriptions (CinéPréférence card and CinéLiberté card) allowing you to benefit from a reduced rate.

Bluebird Coffee takes us somewhere between California and Australia. The 4-metre high ceilings are filled with a myriad of rattan hanging baskets. With its small wooden table, side table and pastel banquette, this is a place to share good times at lunchtime, nibbling on grilled cheese, avocado toast or a bento. Stop in for a generous snack, including a delicious New York-style donut and a gingerbread latte. The many juices are made fresh with the finest ingredients. You can even come for breakfast: there's nothing like starting the day with a peanut butter bagel! The atmosphere is relaxed and cosmopolitan.

It's with a great deal of heart and dignity that you're served in this café unlike any other, since most of the staff are mentally or cognitively handicapped. The first solidarity café of its kind in Rennes, the place lives up to its name. The team welcomes us with a smile, and serves up some particularly tasty classics. With its bright yellow decor, reminiscent of a Brooklyn concept café, and its lively playlist, the place warms you up. You'll be given a plastic cube before you reach your table, so that your waiter can identify you in the room. We salute this deeply human initiative that makes you see life differently!

The Quarter Hour is a real alternative to traditional escape games, based on pure puzzle solving, with the emphasis on the use of the senses and the cooperation between the players that is absolutely necessary for the smooth running of the proposed activities. There are three of them (15 minutes each), each one offering a different challenge. Between the ten-handed piloting of a mad spaceship, the chain of puzzle tests in the laboratory and the visit to Ali Baba's cave (in total darkness!), these are all opportunities to sharpen your communication skills in a fun and intelligent group delirium.

This production company is one of the oldest and largest in the Brittany region. It was founded in 1993. Since then, Diogène Productions has forged a solid reputation by organizing a wide variety of shows and concerts with national and international artists throughout Brittany. Committed to developing and supporting the best local skills, we also support the region's artists in their creativity and distribution. A top-quality team works daily to develop this structure. To find out more about what's on offer this year, nothing beats a visit to the website. Get the info!

This is an essential step in Etsga. The location is most pleasant and what site! This pub welcomes guests in the bar or in the very warm rear room, trophies of Welsh, Scottish, souvenirs… Excellent ambiance, fezt-deiz every Sunday afternoon of July and August, it is also the rendez-vous of sportsmen - rugby among other - Celtic. A beautiful range of whiskies and beer.

Facing the beach and located on the Dinard seawall, the Barrière casino has an undeniable charm that makes you want to discover it. Of course, gambling fans will be delighted, with over a hundred slot machines (reel slots, video reels, video poker, electronic English roulette). For those who prefer table games, there's English roulette, blackjack and a texas hold'em poker table. Regular live entertainment.

In an old hall dating from the 17th century, Bertrand and Rémi opened in 2022 this surprising and warm place which is both a wine cellar and a wine bar. On the cellar side, a wide range of wines selected by these two oenology enthusiasts, as well as spirits. On the bar side, the charm of the place is due to the multiple lounges set up in the vast room, filled with old barrels, antique furniture, sofas and vintage armchairs. The wine list changes every week, with a featured domain. Generous aperitif platters are also available.

Housed in a brand-new building straddling the Cleunay and Courrouze districts, the Antipode is no half-measure. Its imposing monolithic structure includes two concert halls, one of which can accommodate up to 900 people, a creative workshop, rehearsal studios, spaces dedicated to artistic practice... and even a library. The history of this MJC is deeply rooted in the Cleunay district. A veritable institution in Rennes, the Antipode focuses on contemporary music and offers a wide variety of programming, including rock, rap, soul, pop, jazz, electro, hip-hop and metal, as well as a program dedicated to young audiences.

Ludik Addict, located in front of the Circle of the Navy, is a temple of gambling, for young and old: board games, trading card games, classic games and rare games. There are also many plastic or metal figurines to assemble and paint yourself, all the necessary material for this type of realization as well as a large choice of decorations. All these games are offered for sale and the place also organizes very regularly game tournaments and demonstrations! The place is very friendly, the welcome is warm and the team is not stingy in advices and transmits its passion of the game with pleasure! Want to be part of the new fans?

After the Sinclair years, then the Square, today this mythical party spot in Brest has become the Factory Discothèque. The club is friendly, almost family-like. And it's for the good mood and atmosphere that we love coming here, and coming back. La Factory is the ideal place for clubbers to meet up with friends in their thirties. As for the musical line-up, it's up to date, with everything from David Guetta to Shaka Ponk and all the latest hits to set the dance floor alight! A little extra: a table soccer table is available for those who prefer to watch people dance!

This beer bar is located behind the Halles Saint-Louis, next to the grand staircase. Wood dominates in this cosy establishment, where you'll obviously come for a good local beer and a plate of charcuterie and cheese. You'll have a wide choice of draught beers (the bar has 12 taps) and bottled beers, including several local ones (Terenez, for example). But don't worry, the bar also serves wine, for those who don't like bubbles. And when the weather's fine, you can take advantage of the terrace for after-work drinks, or enjoy a coffee on Sunday mornings, after a stroll through the nearby St Louis market!

Cellar and wine bar, Le Mojo was taken over in 2022. In this place with an industrial and contemporary decoration, come to discover a selection of quality wines while spending a good moment between friends. The wines will go perfectly with the aperitif boards, the chiffonades, the salads or the Pata Negra ham 100% Bellota. If you feel like it, you can also enjoy some oysters with a glass of wine, or one of the delicious house cocktails. An address to discover without delay in the middle of a stroll in Dinan!

Welcome to an atypical address, where Maï-Line and her smile, welcome you all year round to offer delicious teas and hot chocolates accompanied by addictive pastries, a dish of the day for lunch and brunch on weekends. Open since 2018, the place is now part of the soul of the Recouvrance district and part of the great collective energy that drives its shopkeepers. With its cosy decor, you'll soon feel right at home, with books perched here and there to catch your eye. Of course, the hardest part will be leaving. So stay a little longer. Before you leave, don't forget to ask where the name of the restaurant comes from!

Looking for fun and original entertainment? Book your Virtual Room session. The first virtual reality room in Finistère, this immersive experience is a magical cross between an escape game and a cinema. In teams of 2 to 4 players, you'll each be in separate cubicles. Once the equipment is installed, you'll have 45 minutes to complete your mission together. One thing's for sure: communication between you will be the key to success. Two different adventures are available for booking. Don't wait any longer, and go save the world!

Push the superb 1930s door with its fish motifs and discover an enchanting place.

Housing the former aquarium of the museum, this place has now become a very cosy bar. With a particularly successful Art Deco interior, inspired by Jules Vernes, sublime mosaics and soft colors. It is also about enjoying one of the delicious house cocktails of the chief bartender Anthony Bertin or sharing the pastries of the pastry chef Annabelle Levêque. Very very good!

Lovers of very drunk parties, don't limit yourself to the primary meaning of this bar. You will have understood to which common expression we are referring, but before we stick one on, this is a place to admire the work of the pencil... in front of a pint or a glass of rum of course! Here Thomas and Sylvain have completed one of the pieces of the puzzle already in place in the Saint Hélier district: the world of comics. There were already a few stalls dedicated to the genre, but not of this type! Here the independent comics and the fanzine are enjoyed with a slice of sausage and a beer, because there are things that are more beautiful when you live them together! Enter the den and you will understand when the walls lined with comic book boards reveal themselves before you. Your visit will be punctuated by the discovery of a universe between art, literature and street art: a counter surmounted by a mechanical shooter straight out of the steampunk universe, toilets and an inner courtyard lined with frescoes and graffiti, a fanzinothèque and comic book library corner like a boudoir for the most absorbed, and works exhibited all around you. A program of autographs and artistic performances will brighten up your evenings. A concept to water body, heart and mind!

A highlight for the Interceltic Festival of Lorient, since in 2020 it will celebrate its 50th edition! And it is Brittany that will be honoured. For your information, the FIL is 10 days of festival, 4,500 artists from all walks of life (singers, dancers, musicians, visual artists, academics, filmmakers...), 120 live shows, many volunteers and more than 700,000 festival-goers who can attend, among other things, interceltic nights, concerts (free or not), or the grand parade... Having become a real intercultural crossroads, we can only advise you to come to Lorient in August to discover this family and festive atmosphere... The tone is set.

Now a fixture in the Recouvrance district, Ty'Kall is a major contributor to the positive energy on the other side of the bridge! A bar like no other, it welcomes you for a drink, but more importantly, to meet up and play board games. Many of the regulars and Brest locals passing through take to the game. All generations mingle, and the older ones don't hesitate to initiate the younger ones! More than just a bar, it's a lively place where concerts and conferences are also organized. A place to discover!