The best bars and cafés Brittany

This beautiful night bar, with muted lights and a sublime « Pop Art » decor, is a reference to Andy Warhol factory (a famous workshop he opened in New York). If it is a place with outstanding decoration, it is also famous for its variety of music that suits every generation and creates an incredibly festive and friendly ambience, so festive that it will make you dance on the bar and the benches. The staff welcomes you warmly and offers its small rums like Shrub (Christmas Martinique rum) and Mojitos on the south facing terrace. This hotel is indispensable in Lorient.

This tobacco bar is located near the White House shoreline, a small mythical port located between the arsenal and Sainte-Anne-du-Portzic with its fishermen's huts. Mainly frequented by locals, this renovated establishment is open all year round and is well worth a visit. This establishment also offers sandwiches and some dishes for lunch (mussels and chips or paella, depending on the day). This bar is pleasant after a walk, whether it is a nice day to enjoy the view from the terrace or a rough day. Small habits are put in place such as book exchanges and tasting evenings. The interior is modern and cosy.

This briacine institution is perfect for your evenings out on the Emerald Coast, where you'll have the time of your life. Open all year round, it's almost never empty. All generations have been meeting here for many years, in the afternoon, at aperitif time and right up until closing time. The terrace, at the crossroads of La Houle, is halfway between the village and the beaches. Concerts are regularly held here in the early evening on weekends, and summer sees an increasing number of themed evenings. A great atmosphere and an exciting place to be.

On the pretty Saint-Sauveur Square, close to the basilica bearing the same name and in the heart of the historic town, this beautiful building has 6 rooms on 3 floors, which can accommodate up to 4 people for the family room. A tray awaits you in each of them (tea, coffee, milk, biscuits). The house practices affordable prices but beware for it is also a pub with its advantages and disadvantages: the ability to take a drink or a snack until late: 2 a.m. (1am from September16th to May 14th) and it can suddenly become noisy in the lower chamber until closing. The owners kindly inform the customer when booking.

Ideal after a surfing session or a good swim, the little Saint-Lu is located close to the sailing school, the mini-golf and the main beach of Saint-Lunaire. This small restaurant and tea room has a small terrace in the shade, with a view of the sea! The pleasant dishes are home-made and you can enjoy a simple cuisine that hits the spot with vegetarian or not bagels, pasta, woks. Everything is home cooked with fresh products and with heart and serenity. In addition, you will also meet some local figures.

Hotel located in Lannion's city centre, close to Marchallach's place, church street and the Jean-Savidan street. One of the most popular bars of the city, loved by students. As specialities of the house, you will find all sorts of arranged rums. You can also order a sausage to be enjoyed in Tapas. Nice and friendly place, though at times crowded.

Café, concert venue, tea room, ice cream parlour, oyster bar: Le Square de Malestroit wears many hats to our delight. At any time of the day or night, this multi-faceted place will welcome you with quality service in a beautiful setting on the banks of the river Oust. Enjoy fresh oysters and a glass of Muscadet, indoors or out on the terrace, in a charming cobbled, flower-filled alleyway. Local beer, artisanal ice creams and live entertainment are also on offer. The service is particularly pleasant! Ideal for relaxing.

This small coffee is one of the beautiful cottages of Kerascoët. With its old stones and a typical environment of the village of the th century, it is essential. To enjoy the maximum outdoors, two terraces are available. Farmers'cider, apple juice and Breton beers are on the map and can also buy to take away, as do postcards. A small restoration is also proposed: quiches, hot pies, toast, sweet pies and pancakes. Note: Many animations take place in the village of Kerascoët cottages in summer and the coffee takes part.

Apart from being a very good restaurant, La Verrière is also an ideal bar for a drink. In a contemporary and designer setting, the the cocktail hour is festive with tasty small toasts, tapas, fajitas or other small delicacies. As for the drinks, you can let yourself be tempted by a glass of wine, a flavoured rum, or a cocktail with or without alcohol, of course! At La Verrière, theme evenings are very popular and celebrated as it should be. You will spend as friendly moments as this establishment is so.

With its terrace ideally located in front of the lighthouse and the harbour master's office, what better place to open a tea-bar lounge? That's exactly what Thierry Lorand said when he opened this place in 2018. It contains the basics of a tea room, namely a range of teas from the Richard counters. But you can also enjoy a Valrhona hot chocolate in winter, which will perfectly match your pear cream or caramelized Tatin pie, when it's time for a treat. As for salty snacks, bruschettas or pies should satisfy you. A good Belgian beer if it is a question of quenching a thirst for bliss while contemplating the bay. And you will certainly be delighted in this magical setting, you must admit. You will find here a very attentive service that a jazzy soundtrack will sublimate soberly. A tea room that is about to become a lighthouse in Erquy!

This trendy bar is no longer present, which is an indispensable place for rennes youth. There are friends for students of all kinds. At the beginning of the evening, the large terrace welcomes a crowd of clients, after the office or at the exit of the school, as the largest of the clientele is young enough, like music and the garden, in the air of time. A DJ animates the evenings Wednesday to Saturday: guaranteed atmosphere. Please note that the bar has a smoking area for about people, in the cold winter evenings. Inside, trendy furniture, pretty original. We recommend one of the home-made specialities, the Margarita Frozen, archi, attention to abuse! Prices are increased 22 hours and once again spent midnight. So we need a budget to spend the evening, but we appreciate the welcome and excellent service of all staff.

For all lovers of Latino sounds, salsa dance and good tapas, the Mamacita is one of the warm addresses you love to discover. Every Thursday, Johan and Isa give salsa and bachata classes at 21 pm. The evening continues with good Latino mixes. The Iberian sausage trays and the blue wine Gik Azul are a nice option to use. Bar still very lively!

The Kilhou Koz (bowling in Breton) is a 1,800^m2 gaming space. It has twelve bowling lanes and a magic bowling lane (fluorescent lane), a games area (billiards, fast brackets, table soccer) and a giant screen that broadcasts sporting events. You can also play darts with players from all over the world. The establishment is accessible to people with reduced mobility. From Monday to Saturday a restaurant is open for a meal break or for a pleasant refreshment. A fun time to spend with friends or family.

In the heart of Ploërmel, the Café de la Tour welcomes you in an atmosphere that oscillates between English pub and medieval inspiration. While the large terrace is pleasant in summer, the best seats are undoubtedly those at the back of the room, along the old library of books, more or less ancient, in comfortable leather sofas. The charm is undeniable. Lovers of beer can sample the beers and soft drinks of Brasserie Lancelot. As the place is also a bistro, you can enjoy daily specials, pizzas, salads, burgers and galettes.

From 1923 onwards, sailors and adventurers began to frequent this yacht club. The place is steeped in history and maritime tales, punctuated by the many Rum Routes. With its timeless decor, the legends of these explorers and privateers are displayed on the walls. In a leather armchair, with an arranged rum or a beer in hand, you'll feel like a great navigator. The place is popular in summer and during the Route du Rhum. Not to be missed.

Régis Lemarchand opened the Crazy Funky Monkey in the company of his stuffed monkey. Bar and snack, you can eat there at any time on the go and the owner favors local and seasonal products. To eat quickly but well, such is its credo! The decoration is cosy and original. The welcome is very warm and we like the Viennese hot chocolate with homemade whipped cream at snack time and the daily bistro-style dishes at lunch time (paninis, bowls, burgers...). Many animations and concerts are organized during the weekends. A good address!

The Café des Champs Libres is a place where students, local grandmothers and people who work nearby mingle. The place has been fitted out with second-hand objects and furniture, the bar has been built from pallets and the beer that flows here is above all Gallia, a beer committed to the climate. The eco-responsible and inclusive café promotes diversity in its cultural programming, with emerging hip-hop, electro and conservatory groups, as well as stand-up and café philo. In the kitchen, you can enjoy simple vegetarian dishes and Breton coffees. The 150-seat terrace is an excellent summer spot.

On the port of La Houle, at the traffic circle of La Chapelle, the bar Les Barboteurs offers a festive and very nice atmosphere to enjoy around a good little drink. Run by Philippe and his son who have built up a good little team around them, this place is very popular with the locals. The small covered terrace is rarely empty. At lunchtime, a bistro formula is available. At aperitif time, charcuterie boards are proposed to accompany a large menu of drinks, alcoholic or not. Nice atmosphere!

Located in the heart of downtown, a few minutes from the beach, Christian and the whole team of this friendly bar-brewery welcome you in a warm and friendly atmosphere throughout the day. You will be welcome, in the dining room as well as on the small terrace, at breakfast time or at aperitif time! And for those who are a little hungry, the Skipper proposes a small restoration (salads, dishes of the day) at noon until 3 pm. An address not to be missed in Dinard. To note, the good quality-price ratio makes this place a good address.

Situated just opposite the Moulin Blanc beach, 500 m from the Brest marina, this tobacco bar with large bay windows has been delighting its customers for many years. It is the ideal place to have a refreshing drink after the beach (or a winter walk). If you come in a group, you will undoubtedly take advantage of the table football or billiard table at the disposal of the customers. Practical: in the morning, breakfast will be served on request; and you can choose and order from Monday to Friday lunchtime between 2 starters/2 main courses/2 desserts of your choice and everything is homemade! You will also be able to pick from a nice selection of sandwiches.

The Temple of the Pharaoh is a little bit of the East in the heart of Brest. Mamdouh Ibrahim's tea room is a welcoming and warm place, just like its Egyptian owner. Let yourself be tempted by the many organic teas flavoured in front of you with fresh products (mint, hibiscus, orange, cinnamon, etc.) or by fresh fruit cocktails. To accompany your drink, don't miss a good Middle Eastern pastry. You can also taste the dishes, which are homemade and organic, such as sausage rougail, for example. You can even order a custom-made dish. And to entertain you, the Temple of the Pharaoh offers various chess sets, cards, etc. and organizes every Saturday or Friday evening world dance shows (oriental, Bollywood, etc.). A little something extra, the shop side of the living room, with shelves teeming with objects from Egyptian craftsmanship!

The Victor Hugo is brand new and beautiful with a terrace (ideal for smokers). The establishment does its best to welcome its customers. They are considered a bit like family owned. During football evenings on the big screen there is a great atmosphere on board. Its wooden tables and stone walls give this place a soul of character. So for a little cream, an aperitif or a small snack, don't hesitate. There is also a nice little wine cellar for you to enjoy, for those who like it. Internet access, small press corner, tobacco and sale of figurines for children.

This establishment is located just in front of the Terre et Mer restaurant, in a public area with a view of the slopes. This lounge bar welcomes you in a pleasant decor furnished with leather sofas and armchairs. It's a concept bar well known by Brest travellers who often take the plane to go to different cities in France or abroad. An ideal place to consume Breton specialities (pancakes, crêpes, cider and beers...). You compose your own formula and pay only for the number of dishes chosen and not for the composition. This is a good address to land before taking off for other horizons or after your arrival in Brest.

After boarding and passing security checks, you can settle into the Bagad, the ideal place to take a short break and have a coffee or other juice before flying to a new destination. You will have a breathtaking view of the runways and you can admire the aerial ballet of the planes. Enough to reassure you if you're afraid of flying! At the Bagad Café you will be able to have hot drinks as well as refreshments and you can also enjoy salty or sweet snacks to avoid all the little hungers that can occur before boarding. Clever: Give yourself a moment of relaxation before take-off!

Located at the top of the rue Jean-Jaurès, the Balto is a very busy bar, despite the tram works that have driven most of the shopkeepers away from this end of the street. This welcoming establishment is also home to the press and on game nights it is crowded. The discussion is always going well, and, on the terrace as well as inside, it's often good to get together to come back to the news of the day. It is a dynamic bar that offers events such as contests and other events. This is a neighbourhood bar that fulfils its function perfectly: to create a bond! Its website is maintained as well as its Facebook page, a mark of the investment of the team that manages this bar!

This gay, lesbian and hetero-friendly bar welcomes you in a young and festive atmosphere where good humour is the order of the day. The drinks are excellent, especially the homemade cocktails. The music is current with a strong electro trend. You will be able to wiggle your hips on the dance floor to the sound of the appointed DJ. The place is taken by storm every weekend by the regulars of the place and the staff has no lack of imagination to liven up the theme evenings concocted throughout the year. Don't miss the karaoke every Thursday and Sunday at 6pm. Wednesdays are cheap. Fridays swing on the dancefloor and Saturdays welcome the DJs!

Right in the heart of Saint-Martin, this sign with its colourful front seems to be almost exclusively dedicated to comic books. Although posters of Hergé or Bilal decorate the interior, this bar immediately stood out as one of the strongholds of Brest's rock'n'roll scene. You can enjoy a pint and a good sound. Comix also hosts rock concerts. To do this, keep your eyes and ears open, because concerts are intimate. Don't expect a big show! Here we rock like we used to, we take out the guitars and let's get the right sound! Notice to vinyl addicts, the place is unique.

In the countryside, not far from the port of Toul an Héry, the Porspoden manor house transforms itself each summer into a cultural third place, with a rich program of concerts, DJ sets, shows, creative or wellness workshops... You can also simply come for a drink or even a bite to eat, either in the large inner courtyard, or in the shelter of the vast room fitted out in one of the longères, warmed by old carpets and populated by long farm tables and old sofas. Perfect for groups of friends and families with children, who'll have plenty of room to play!

Among the many bars in lower Siam, Pipeline stands out for its originality. The first thing that strikes you when you arrive is the incredible decor, in particular the superb street art frescoes adorning the walls. Then all you have to do is choose: three floors, three atmospheres. We particularly enjoyed the first floor, with its Breton shuffleboard! With the bar team's good advice, you'll also be spoilt for choice among the thirty or so draught beers on offer. Special mention must also be made of the chip clamp machine! A great evening is in store at this bar, which also serves street food.

Lucky Alarçon has the verbosity and warm hospitality of its Mediterranean origins, not to mention an impeccable touch of cocktails. Moreover, the Mojito is one of its great speciality! Run Cuban (not confused with Antillean rum) green lemon, fresh mint, sugar, to the choice, grows from Schweppes or Perrier. When Lucky speaks to it, he becomes lyrical, when you enjoy it, we remain speechless! At lunchtime, lunch on the thumb, the dish of the day or a beautiful salad and the evening the breakfast plate is perfect with a glass of wine. A accesit for fresh mint tea, for the smile of Sylvie Alarcon, Brestoise pure zef and for the great paintings of the son, Francky, comic BD, with the assertive and recognized talent, who dress the walls.

With over 1,000 beers, wines, whiskies and spirits to choose from, you'll be spoilt for choice at V&B Dinan! The establishment also offers concerts, match broadcasts and other convivial events such as blind test evenings and the very Breton shuffleboard tournaments! Hot and cold snacks are also available for lunch and dinner, including aperitif platters with cold meats and cheese, flammekueches and croque-monsieur. Enjoy them at the bar or on the terrace!

More than a bookshop, it is a meeting place. Created by a Belgian couple who fell in love with the Bigouden country, this café has added to the already rich commercial offer of the city. You will find all kinds of films, but with a strong preference for works related to cinema. In partnership with the cinema of Kérity, exchanges are proposed all year long. Thus you can attend a concert, meet an author or debate around a theme. The menu offers coffee and tea, organic wines, local and Belgian beers and snacks.

Taken over last March, the new owners of this restaurant in the heart of the Cité de la Voile have totally reinvented the place. La Baleine, which had been dehydrated, is now rehydrated again, with fresh, local cuisine (burgers, salads, tartines, boards), a drinks menu and a flurry of entertainment. We love the sharing corner, which invites groups of 2 to 4 people to share "Flam's", topped with fromage blanc, tomato and fresh herbs. The idea of an open-access bar area is also ingenious and convivial. Promoting!

Before taking over this café-tobacco shop, Stéphane had done many other jobs. When he moved to Quimper, he wanted to bring the last of the Moulin Vert cafés back to life. From the first hour, many people come to have a coffee. It is a whole life of district preserved. But this Bistrot is also a large games room, with darts, billiards and table soccer. It is a good place to rest after a walk along the Steir, or to have a snack with the family. The owner also proposes the retransmission of the matches, on a giant screen.

Take a step up at Messidor. On the edge of downtown Quimper, this organic bakery has been around for many years. In 2021, its owner opened a rooftop above his back store. The place is discreet, vast and calm. What a pleasure to sit there on a sunny day! The place offers simple but original food: vegetarian salads, angus or vegetarian burger. Everything is organic and accompanied by refreshing drinks.

Close to the Nantes-Brest canal, popular with cyclists, walkers and sailors, the Guerlédan brewery has become in a few months an unmissable spot. Both a craft brewery (Nathalie brews 6 recipes on the spot) and a brew pub, the place is lively and intergenerational. You can enjoy a froth while playing a board game, or in front of a concert in summer. The outside looks like a biergarten while inside, the hangar is warm with its antique furniture, its carpets, its stove in winter and its Canadian-inspired bar.

Amazing things are happening in central Brittany. Under the impulse of three friends, a beer bar / barber shop opened its doors in Ploërmel in 2022. The Beardy's has invested a very beautiful building in the historical center: stone walls, exposed beams, large glass roof... The place was magnified by a very recent renovation, decorated in an industrial style and nevertheless very warm. A magic combo, for an absolutely atypical place that you should not miss. Games, concerts and swings are also available... Curious?

In a natural setting at the foot of the Etang de Bétineuc, come and discover this atypical place where we take care of you! L'Éprouvette is an associative project whose aim is to offer something to eat, drink and listen to... Every week, an eclectic program of events (workshops, concerts, conferences, children's activities) fills you with culture and conviviality. In addition to the bar, a snack bar is available on site. A grocery store selling local produce and a farmers' market are also on hand to tempt your locavore taste buds!

What more could you ask for than a bar with themed evenings and concerts? At L'Entrepote, recently opened, all the ingredients are gathered to spend a good evening. The atmosphere is there, enhanced by an atypical decoration that will immediately immerse you in its universe. Food: a very limited but excellent menu for lunch. In the evening and during events, aperitif boards will accompany beers and cocktails. We like the place for the quality of the service and the kindness of its teams!

Opening in 2022, Fono Drinks & Records is an address that should please fans of electronic music, but not only! An original hybrid concept, Fono is at once a bar where you can enjoy a drink with friends, an independent record shop where you can discover a cutting-edge selection of vinyl records, and a workshop where you can learn to mix in small groups according to your level. Whether you're a neophyte or an expert, you'll appreciate Fono for its warm atmosphere and its events, DJ sets and concerts highlighting the local scene and new talent, to be enjoyed while sipping one of their delicious cocktails! Find out all about their program on their social networks.

Au coin d'la rue is one of those unclassifiable places: part tea room, part organic-fair-trade grocery store, part bookshop, part space for mediation and social innovation... Here you'll simply find a place that brings people together. Managed by the Vivre la rue association, whose aim is to preserve and animate the rue Saint-Malo, Au coin d'la rue is part of the soul of the Recouvrance district. Cultural and artistic events abound here, and the best way to discover this collective energy is to start with a cup of coffee! No alcohol on the menu, the tearoom offers exclusively organic products, with teas and coffees from all over the world to discover!

In front of the train station you can find the Mystic café, a stylish and modern setting. Many cocktails on the map are creations, in the image of the Mystic Cocktail based on… oh no, you will not spoil your surprise! At lunchtime, it is possible to eat on the thumb: oak and sandwiches are out. Nice: musical evenings are organised throughout the summer and all styles are represented!

Students are regularly organized in this tribales bar. While buffalo and totems dominate this and there, the place is also known to be the favourite bar of many FC Lorient fans and the seat of the association Amtrak Ultras, who has been animates the Moustoir for over 15 years.

This cosy café-brasserie faces the entrance of the castle.The place to be for a well-deserved break after having climbed in the meanders of the fortress or in the steep streets of the city. At noon, you can enjoy quiches, pies or homemade croque-monsieur, accompanied by good beers. At snack time, a homemade waffle with whipped cream or a carrot cake will seduce you. Finally, you can take advantage of the terrace to have a last drink and nibble on slices of sausage while watching the sun disappear between the battlements of the castle.

A warm and lively bistro, where you can stop off during your visit to the medieval village. A meeting point for a whole band of devotees, the place is warm and welcoming, with its lampshades hanging everywhere and its stone walls. Concerts and other events are often held here. Many local products are served here, starting with beers and cider, or milk. Local cheeses and cochonnailles are also featured on the excellent aperitif boards. At the back, a beautiful terrace overlooks the valley.

The bar Le Galion, ideally located on the port of Cancale with its beautiful terrace, is an institution. It presents a beautiful list of beers, wines and other cheerful gouleyantes, but especially a joyful rumery. To accompany your drinks, you will be able to enjoy some oysters and aperitif boards based on cold cuts and/or cheeses, hot dogs or fish. You will be warmly welcomed, with an efficient and dynamic service, and in a warm atmosphere. Evenings are organized and very appreciated! Not to be missed!

In this open-air lounge, which also makes restaurant at noon, you can taste salty pies and sweet sweets including the famous Tatin Pie and other recipes of grandma, all house. Accompanied by a hot drink or fresh fruit juice. At four hours you will be entitled to a "P'tit snack" from 5,90 €. Test absolutely in an atypical atmosphere.

In May 2022, Angélique and Laurent took over this very nice bar in Pontivy for the greatest happiness of its inhabitants. In a very lively pub spirit, you will find concerts, open stages and events of all kinds. It is in the joy and the good mood that you will be welcomed to drink a glass and, obviously, to taste a good beer. Great actors of the local cultural life, you will take pleasure to discuss with the owners. You will find all their news on their Facebook page. A place to consume without moderation!