The best bars and cafés Brittany

The Happy Café is an indispensable place for the gay nights. Every evening, from 18 a. m. to 20 p. m., the guys get off the desk for the happy hours. On the weekend, the DJ's are the success of this night bar where boys and girls enjoy dancing until late in the evening. There are many themed evenings that make the Happy one.

These girls have more than one trick in their bags! Plates salted and sweet, in an ancient boutique of oriental inspiration to resemble the rite of tea. Tea, also available for sale, is chosen among the best suppliers to guarantee a high-level wine tasting. Depending on the seasons, you can eat smoked fish, served with Bréhat potatoes or a garden flavor that will enchant you. Sunday, brunch on reservation.

A very gay friendly bar that attracts a rather young clientele. Themed evenings, organised regularly, mixes of local DJS, are always characterized by a great festive atmosphere. On the third Thursday of the month, the resident DJ hosts a blind test, where a piece found makes you win a shot! A metre of shots is 10 €, which probably contributes to the rather warm atmosphere of the evenings! But always with moderation!

At the end of the office, for the aperitif, the guys who love the guys of Lorient (but the bar is not closed to the girls, at all) give you an appointment to the Funny. It's impossible to miss the rainbow flag on the bar facade. We come to dredging or take a drink between friends.

Mixed customers, offices at noon and gay at the end of the day. Outdoor terrace. The location is open and the clients are frills.

One of the most beautiful terraces in town for this bar, taken over in 2022 by a friendly trio of friends. A warm welcome, Breton beers, fine wines, plates to share, live music... all down the rue de Siam! From the terrace, you'll enjoy a unique view of the château and, above all, superb sunsets. No, it doesn't always rain in Brest! The charm of this bar also lies in its various nooks and crannies: in the small lounge, on the mezzanine or around the bar, there's a place for everyone!

Les 3 Singes has a restaurant at Le Charlie and a lounge bar at Le Théâtre. It is no coincidence that the bar was named after him. Beyond the scenery - superb! -there is the history of the place. The establishment hosted the first Vannet theatre, which belonged to Jean Poiret's daughter at the time. Its old-fashioned soul has resurfaced in a lounge atmosphere, with boudoir inspiration and the beginning of the last century... You will appreciate the comfortable armchairs and sofas as much as the cocktail menu. This is an ideal place for reunions and fiery discussions between friends!

Looking for a place like no other? This secret bar, tucked away in a quiet street a stone's throw from the station, will take you back to the days of buccaneers and piracy. But to get in, you freshwater sailor, you'll first have to find the code... Once you've completed your quest, the reward comes in the form of a cocktail with a name as unusual as its composition, such as the Faiseur de Pluie (gin, Chouchen, chestnut syrup, seaweed salt, lemon juice) or the Gaulois Invaincu (absinthe, Suze, Picon bière, lime). Between the stone walls, tropical winks, portholes and wooden bar, you'll really feel like you're spending the evening in a privateer's tavern.

A canteen with simple, inspired cuisine at lunchtime, a meeting place all day and a lively bar in the evening, this bistro with its refined bohemian soul lives up to its name of "terre d'abondance" (land of plenty). You'll feel as if you're in a small southern village square. The terrace and welcome are convivial, and when night falls, the building lights up in pretty colors of green, red and yellow... which can produce a curious effect on passers-by who are a little tipsy (but not only!), as if the place were coming out of a dream. Don't miss the first floor, a jewel box of beauty, a cross between an antique dealer's salon, a cosy mountain retreat and the lair of a ^19th-century botanist.

This bar-tea room honours local producers with a selection that favours "made in Brittany", as close as possible to Brocéliande: the cider and apple juice are local, the teas and coffees are Breton... The Petit Futé loved the homemade cookies and almond rochers, among the homemade cakes that Anne, the manager of the place, prepares with love. Hikers will appreciate the small restaurant with sandwiches and paninis at lunchtime in summer, made from fresh bread. Something to recharge your batteries after a nice walk!

A few steps from the rue de Siam, located in rue de Lyon near the square of the Auvergne Tower, this well-used cafe offers a wide choice of teas and coffees for lovers of the genus. You can sit down at the counter, in the room, in the veranda or on the terrace to enjoy your drink. Not forgetting that it is possible to enjoy a small catering on the thumb for lunch! On Sundays you will appreciate its proximity to the Saint-Louis market.

A multi-generational café-concert with an unusual, cosy decor, the Labarker needs no introduction. Ideal for a glass of rum, a local beer, a gin, a beaujolais nouveau from the Cochon Chic or simply a petit crème, while enjoying rock, jazz and world music concerts... The piano, a gift from an unconditional customer of the house, is at the disposal of both amateur and experienced music lovers. A place where locals and visitors alike can relax and meet, open to all.

The restaurant, named after a town in the south of the island of Bali, opened in 2019 at the initiative of Nicolas Burban. On the menu, a fusion cuisine that gets along to combine Thai, Japanese and French inspirations. Whether for a seminar, a business meal or a moment of relaxation with friends, you can have a drink, lunch or dinner in a Balinese setting filled with lush vegetation, giant Hindu figures and exotic woods. Beautiful wine cellar, explosive cocktails, dimmed lights, exotic flavors: welcome to Kuta.

Welcome to a cosy, designer space dedicated entirely to gourmet delights! In summer, Le Hangar par Morgane offers a menu of iced teas, artisanal ice creams and ultra-generous milkshakes. In winter, gourmet hot chocolates (with glazed chestnuts, caramel, chocolate coulis, chantilly...) or revisited coffees warm the stomach. All year round, they are accompanied by home-made pastries and a host of sweets (macaroons, entremets, artisanal cookies, etc.), to be discovered at the counter and on the chalkboard. Something to cheer you up all year round.

From the end of the afternoon, the terrace of Les Planches fills up. This bar has become one of the most popular places in the city. Here you can drink a beer with colleagues, share an aperitif board with friends before sunset, or sip a small cocktail, prepared live at the bar. When the temperatures cool down, there's a wide choice of standing dinners, soft club sofas and retro tables to choose from. Enjoy the decor, soft lighting and music. Concerts, DJ sets and other events are regularly organised.

The idea: more than 40 beerspouts offer a choice of craft beers. Some of them are brewed directly on the premises. If you're not going for the first time, the first thing to do is to get a card, which you credit. Then you can choose your beer (or cider, or wine) and serve yourself from the taps. The advantage: you can taste everything and discover new flavors, as well as choosing the quantity of beverage you want. Catering available. A great atmosphere is guaranteed, and live music is regularly organized.

Just below the Place des Lices, is this place with an industrial aesthetic, with grey walls, whose street side is entirely covered with a bay window, with a terrace composed of community tables. It is the ideal place for an after work, an evening with friends or simply to eat, the bar also acting as a restaurant in addition to proposing the traditional aperitif boards. We appreciate the style that doesn't try to do too much, the simple and efficient welcome as well as the Goldorak mural, which attracts a clientele from a generation that knew him well. A festive atmosphere but never in the excess, the ideal to spend a good evening!

Here is a well-stocked bar and restaurant on the beautiful harbour of Lesconil. The location is ideal to be in the heart of the event, as you can admire especially on the terrace, the aisles and arrivals of tourists as well as the arrival or departure of boats. All the more so as the terrace benefits from the last sun rays of the day. On the menu, simple dishes, including pancakes and pancakes. Enjoy a pleasant stroll on the harbour and its surroundings.

The Birdy is the bar of the hotel-restaurant-spa Le Roi Arthur. Almost inside the golf course, it is open to all, golfers or not, hotel guests or not. Make a stop there: you will be seduced! If not for the panoramic view of the golf course, the lake and the hydrangeas, it will be for the cosy and elegant atmosphere of the room or for the richly flavoured cocktail menu (with or without alcohol). One thing is sure: once you have settled into the comfortable armchairs inside or on the terrace, you will not want to leave.

Boasting a superb terrace on the eponymous square, highly photogenic with its half-timbered facades, Champ Jacquet is a long, stone-built café with exposed beams and a lovely exotic tapestry. The clientele is very varied, with different habits at different times of the day. They come for breakfast, lunch, snacks, aperitifs or to spend the evening. Here, the French aperitif is back in the limelight, led by Suze, Lillet and Byrrh, to be enjoyed with cheese and charcuterie boards. At lunchtime, you'll appreciate the efficient service and quick meals - fish & chips, burger, croque or salad.

Welcome to L'Audace for a gourmet break in an atmosphere of softness and elegance! Comfortably seated in one of L'Audace's armchairs, enjoy a decor that blends the old and the new, all with a sober touch. As for beverages, teas, coffees from Brûlerie du Castel in Domloup and chocolates await you, accompanied by cookies, muffins and homemade pastries. At aperitif time, wines and planks take over! You can also brunch every first Sunday of the month around the buffet of delicious local produce. Not to be missed!

Taking over the walls of the mythical Quincaillerie, Nakama has been able to impose its style and seduce the crowds from the start with its concept of a tapas bar and homemade Japanese street food (miso soup, takoyaki, tataki... - a treat!) supplemented by a good choice of bottled beers and natural wines to which is added a wide range of Japanese spirits. In a decoration that oscillates between industrial / arty atmosphere and deeply zen atmosphere, it's a warm and lively place that keeps the spirit of its predecessor's neighbourhood bar while giving it a welcome change of scenery through its young and fresh concept and its special evenings with a totally made in Japan spirit!

This relaxed, heterogeneous place offers a mix of concepts: bistro, guinguette, microbrewery in a purely authentic setting. This former hospital dating from 1858 has preserved its soul and authenticity. Origin'Ale beers are brewed in the former operating theatre. You can enjoy your beverage surrounded by lightboxes, facing the cloister under the tall trees. You'll also want to sample the friendly, cantine-bistro-style cuisine in a minimalist setting, where you can leaf through books by Gaudry or Big Mamma while you wait for your plate.

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.

Located just a few steps from the haras, this bar completely renovated after about twenty years of closure is a true bargain. Lovers of old stones will be delighted to find an old four-year-old oven, the players compete for a game of darts or baby football. To take a coffee by reading the Telegram or refreshing with a good pressure beer (Leffe, Hoegaarden…), the place is very nice. Electro or jazzy concerts are organized from time to time, the occasion to drink a good cocktail. Mojito, caipirinha, espresso martini, gin fizz, spritz (mythical Venetian cocktail) are signed Arthur or Rico, the two acolytes who make this place live. The interior terrace is also very pleasant.

The atmosphere is particularly authentic with its old stones, open fireplace, wooden tables and soft armchairs. You will be seated in one of the two lounges, which have board games, a pinball machine and a pool table. Draft beers, whiskies, fruit juices or sodas are available on the menu. The restaurant also offers salads, croque-monsieur, pancakes, hot pies, crepes and ice cream sundaes. One of the most pleasant terraces in the old town.

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!

At last, a bar where you can dine on well-prepared quality products, such as tapas, Mont d'Or to share, burgers or desserts of the moment. With Malika's clique, you'll have a great start to the evening that lasts longer every time, thanks to the great atmosphere and impeccable service. Themed evenings are repeated every month, from karaoke to blind tests to guinguette, with DJ Matt playing the hits of yesterday and today. A friendly, fun and gourmet address that will keep you entertained until the early hours of the morning.

This bar is known for its friendly and warm atmosphere. Today, wine tastings are organized - since Corinne's stepfather, one of the three associates, is the owner of the Puligny-Montrachet wines - but every thirsty person will find the drink that best suits him. Card tournaments and music evenings are often the program!

A breeze from Asia blows across the rue Baudrairie, in the heart of Rennes. It's here that this Japanese café with an innovative concept has taken up residence: a matcha bar to discover or rediscover this green tea powder in all its forms. Known for its antioxidant virtues, matcha can sometimes be off-putting because of its bitterness. The variety selected here is one of the least bitter. But above all, the team redoubles its ingenuity to make people appreciate this Japanese specialty, served in drinks with fruit, in pastries... The chocolate fondant with matcha ganache is a delight. Lunchtime menus also include bentos and Japanese sandwiches.

Frédéric, from Quebec, and Julie, from Rennes, have foundedthis coffee shop featuring all the flavors of La Belle Province. Whether in the intimate wood-panelled room or on the terrace overlooking the passers-by on Rue Vasselot, you can enjoy a sparkling latte with maple syrup, a Saint-Laurent Oolong tea with walnuts and maple from their near-neighbors Tea & Cie , or a La Corsaire beer brewed in Levis, Quebec (Frédéric used to work there). In the kitchen, it's a team effort! Julie is in charge of pastries, concocting fluffy scones and ultra-tasty carrot cake. Frédéric is in charge of the savoury side, preparing three dishes every lunchtime with influences from here and abroad. On weekends, the restaurant serves brunch (we recommend the "assiette du bûcheron"!). And last but not least, Le Caribou offers Quebecois grocery products. Maple syrup, poutine sauce mix and ice cider are yours for the taking!

A breath of fresh air has been blowing through the Villejean district since the opening of this new, warm and intimate café-cantine. Come in the morning, with or without your computer, to enjoy a latte in the wide windows. At lunchtime, it's time to discover three seasonal dishes concocted by Lauranne and Margaux: savoury clafoutis, aubergine-mozzarella tart and mixed salad served with farmhouse bread. From the outset, the two friends - former work neighbors - chose to work with local producers such as the market gardener Bocel (Pacé), Café 1802 (Rennes) or Grain de Meliss for herbal teas (Hédé), but also with DurabL (bulk products) or En Boite le Plat. The gourmet desserts also change daily! A lovely address where you'll feel right at home.

As soon as you walk through the door of Le Jardin de Gwenn, you'll be greeted with a warm welcome and a pleasant garden in which to unwind and forget you're in the city! Wooden tables and original sofas beckon you for a moment of zen, with family or friends. Gwendoline offers lunch breaks, afternoon snacks and aperitif dinners, concocted with fresh local produce. Everything is homemade. The presentation of the dishes is a feast for the eyes and a real treat for the taste buds. Upstairs, a wonderland cabin is available for children, to make them feel like budding adventurers. In the evening, the subdued lighting provides a breath of fresh air for after-work parties.

The establishment, now named Le Tudor, changed hands and decor at the end of 2016. If the cozy and friendly atmosphere of the pub is always present, white walls and black beams give brightness and cachet to the whole, especially during the day. You can sit in the bar, enjoy a seat in chairs or enjoy the benches, either to enjoy a glass of wine and some tapas in the evening or to eat on the thumb at noon. The slate is simple but effective: at noon, crabs, crow and salads; in the evening, tapas plates, meats and cheese. And the last Saturday of the month, you can enjoy a concert!

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.

Formerly a Servoiserie, Yoann Guillemot's Le Fût percute opened its doors ten years ago. An afterwork bar and beer cellar (350 references on draught, bottle and can), the venue also lends itself delightfully to festive events: weekly quizzes and blind tests on Thursdays, karaoke every first Saturday of the month, occasional concerts and open stages, broadcasts of major sporting events on giant screens, it's great to have a frothy drink with friends in the Kerlann area. Plus: beer and cider taps for hire for all events, private and professional.

Opened in October 2019, this charming wine bar is an invitation to discover the aromas. Each month the owner invites you to discover a specific terroir. He proposes you to accompany his tastings with cheese boards, cold meats, foie gras, duck breast, oysters, honey, jams, bruschettas... Conviviality is also present in its very cocooning decor, its central wooden bar. Some evenings it's even "festive" at Luigi's wine bar! Not long ago, there was the bachelors' party when it was Valentine's Day, for example! A note of humour pouring into the wine scents? To be discovered!

Flux is an inclusive third-place. It brings together different structures in the Quimper area to work on a collective, convivial project. Are you passing through Quimper? Would you like to meet new people? Or simply fancy a coffee in a quiet place? the Flux opens its doors to you. Located next to a former octroi, the building had fallen into disrepair after the closure of a legendary night bar on the first floor... It has been admirably restored and promises to breathe new life into the whole district.

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.

It took Typhaine and Bérenger nine months of work to transform this former clothing store, located in the city centre, into a warm and charming bistro. The vintage interior blends old stones, woodwork, sheet metal and a green ceiling. In the centre of the room is an elegant patinated wooden counter, topped by a copper still-like drawer. In addition to Breton draught beers and a fine selection of wines, especially from the South-West, the troquet offers a bistro cuisine every lunchtime of the week. On the menu: a daily special and four large salads, as well as five desserts. It is both simple and original, well worked and well presented. In the evening, to enhance the aperitif with friends, it is possible to order a board, mixing cheeses and delicatessen cut on a retro slicer. The establishment has a small terrace at the front, on the street, and a pleasant garden at the back, with vast flowerbeds, a fountain and a cabin for the little ones.

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.

Opposite the Francis Le Blé stadium, rue de Quimper, the "Péno" was destined to be the den of the footed. It is the love of football that brings the fans of the Stade brestois together. In these places, the welcome is always warm. The atmosphere is worth the detour on match nights, before but also and especially after the match... Note that the big games are now broadcasted on a giant screen. Football fans, see you at the Penalty! It should be noted that the establishment also offers a good-quality lunchtime catering service. Don't hesitate to pass on the address to the new inhabitants of Brest and meet up with the other fans to spend a good evening among football fans!

On the commercial port, the Café des Mouettes is known to the people of Brest and to passing sailors. You will be able to taste specialities of grog, irish coffee, 14 varieties of draught beers, about a hundred bottled beers and about sixty whiskies! You can also eat there for lunch: dish of the day, large salads... Depending on the weather, you can choose to enjoy the terrace or stay warm in the veranda, as well as enjoy the Thursdays from the port in good place. You can also watch the broadcasts of football matches. The café organizes some events around sports (e.g. table football, pinball). Conviviality assured, take a break!

There is a nice atmosphere in this wine bar managed by Bruno. Located in the city center, a few steps from the rue de Siam, it is the meeting place of many regulars, but also of some customers passing through Brest. A place where we shake hands as before! That's why "Le Montparnasse"! Maybe there is Gabin or Bourvil in the corner on the left ! The regulars know that you can eat a little something at any time of the day (for example, some oysters washed down with a good little wine served by the glass or a home-made croque-monsieur). You can taste delicious wines: Chablis, Châteauneuf-du-Pape!

If you are waiting for your train, you can pass Cape Horn open from 6am. Located on the station square, it is easily accessible. Its decoration, all in wood, is pleasant. The cafe makes bar-tabac and games of the Française des Jeux. You can also have lunch there. The formulas are attractive and the prices are reasonable. Not far from the city centre, and various bus stops, a wooded garden and invaded during the St-Michel fair, Cap Horn is the ideal place for a break. You may occasionally come across a few artists as well as sounders who have already surprised some consumers by making their instruments sound...

Saint-Quay-Portrieux is a charming coastal town in Brittany. Among its many establishments is Davy's, a bar-café much appreciated by locals and tourists alike. Davy's is open every day of the week. The bar-café serves market cuisine, with a variety of tasty dishes. We accept credit cards, checks, vacation vouchers, Visa, cash, luncheon vouchers and Eurocard/Mastercard.

A new meeting place has opened its doors in Plougastel! Elisabeth & Jo is an unusual store, at the same time a bookshop, a tea room and a workshop café. Every week, animations are programmed: initiation to weaving, art workshops, café-philo... When you are in Brittany, don't hesitate to pass through the door of this charming place to sip a hot chocolate, to savor a good cookie with a fascinating novel. Here, all the products on the menu are local, selected with great care. A place as we like them.

The Greenwich Café is a lounge bar ideally located just a few steps from the castle and the Recouvrance Bridge. Here, we appreciate being able to come and relax at the end of the afternoon in the pleasant leather armchairs or on the terrace as soon as the fine weather comes... We also don't hesitate to come and wiggle our hips to the sound of the DJ who plays jazz and house music every weekend. Namely: the Greenwich Café also offers student parties every Thursday from 7pm and theme evenings on Fridays and Saturdays. And if you wish to organize a party for a seminar, a product launch or a special event, the bar can rent you its room (estimate on request).

Going up Ernest-Renan street, almost at the top, stop in this warm bookshop-tea room. After browsing the shelves, which are richly stocked with books of all kinds and for all ages, with a selection of poetry that is rare enough to be highlighted, you can drink a good tea, coffee, herbal tea or hot chocolate, all of which are organic. The room at the back regularly hosts meetings, conferences, exhibitions, concerts, readings and all sorts of small shows.