The best bars and cafés Brittany

This young bar offers one of the most charming terraces in the city: it unfolds under the branches of a venerable Caucasian walnut tree, which shades the cobbled Place Louis-Guilloux, in the heart of the old town. The place is also known for the small concerts and other animations regularly proposed. In winter, they are held in the basement room, while in summer, the musicians take place under the tree. The interior is small but warm, with its retro furniture. As for drinks, local beers and natural wines are preferred.

This Irish pub is authentic. It is run by Irish women, a mother and her daughter, in a rough and simple decor, with wooden counters and tables. A real immersion in Ireland. You can of course drink Guinness and local beers there, or not! The establishment also offers lunchtime catering, with typical dishes such as Friday's fish & chips. In the evening, it's boards! Irish music sessions, concerts or rugby match transmissions contribute to a warm atmosphere. Games and books in English are available for a good time. Not to spoil anything, the welcome is very nice and the atmosphere friendly.

The Corto Maltèse is located in an alley at the back of the port. Rather frequented by a relatively young public, it is convivial and festive. The outside terrace is very pleasant in the summer. Inside, darts downstairs and billiards upstairs allow you to relax while enjoying a good draught beer (Blanche Hermine, Dremwell, Brooklyn IPA) or a cocktail. Concerts (DJ sets) are regularly organized as well as various parties. To be tasted at the afterwork: Le Guen-Chaumard oysters, Bordier cheeses, Spanish delicatessen...

Impossible to resist the terrace of this café overlooking the beach of Trégana. The view of the bay of Brest and the Crozon peninsula is breathtaking. The establishment was bought out in July 2018, but it has always welcomed regulars and transients, young and old, who stop for coffee or a drink at any time of the day. Here we remake the world.... and the games! At lunchtime, the workers' menu attracts many enthusiasts. Namely, Thursday noon is, alternately, couscous or kig ha farz.

The bamboo cabin is "the place to be" in Trebeurden, a place where you can enjoy a drink, dance and enjoy until late in the night. The place is directly on the beach of Tresmeur and is not just the exotic name since the interior decoration, wooden and bamboo stems, reminds the atmosphere of the islands' straw. At 3:00 p. m., Mathieu and Bertrand welcome you and offer various cocktails to relax. Summer evenings, you can take the aperitif on the sea view, admire Milliau Island and enjoy the concerts given very regularly during holiday periods. Later in the evening, the djs animate the inner dance strip and it is a public of all ages ("intergenerational" as the supporters of the Cabane specify) who come to rip off on the track and enjoy the animations on the giant screen.

Now there's a place to get curious about! Since July 2022, Le Garage has been home to a shared space run by the association Les Amis du Garage d'Étel. The idea? Host several trades, from catering to crafts, and organize related events: markets, workshops, concerts... This business colocation showcases local merchants, serves as a coworking space for freelancers and offers a bar-restaurant service. A civic initiative worth supporting!

In the heart of the Recouvrance district, Le Grabuge is a story of friends. First, Maxime and Steven: friends in high school and now in their thirties, they set up this beer bar together in the walls of the former bistrot National, a neighborhood institution. Today, Le Grabuge has become a meeting place for friends, and it's impossible to spend an evening in Recou' without having a mug (or several, in moderation of course) from the excellent selection of craft beers. And don't worry, the name is more a nod to the neighborhood's reputation than a reality! You'll find a very cool atmosphere and a program of concerts, stand-up, improv and game broadcasts.

Long gone are the days when people talked about Le Dejazey... Sébastien Gaudicheau and Axelle Hignard have truly reappropriated this legendary nightclub (right down to its name, with an amusing play on words). The counter of the Doujezu bar was built on the remains of the owner's Mercedes! The fluorescent fresco by artist Heol creates an electrifying atmosphere. At the bar, enjoy the excellent Doujezu home-brewed beer, brewed by Axelle herself. On the music front, rock and electro take pride of place with regular DJ sets and concerts, paying tribute to the venue's heritage as a veritable phoenix of Rennes nightlife!

When three long-time friends decide to launch a joint project in their own image, the result is Les trois marguerites, the new creative café on rue Saint-Melaine. And the least we can say is that they've put their personal touch to it! In a warm atmosphere, Nolwenn and Morgane are busy in the kitchen. They offer hot and cold drinks at all hours, accompanied by homemade pastries. Their specialty: the floral touch that makes all the difference. We tried the surprising flower tea and the tasty elderflower and poppy seed cake. Within the café, a boutique space showcases some fifteen eco-responsible designers. Jewelry, mugs, posters, lamps... and even origami made by Morgane.

The Wunder architecture agency helps professionals and private individuals design their spaces. It has been responsible for the design of many of Rennes' best-loved bars and restaurants. They have therefore masterfully imagined this new hybrid space on the agency's first floor: a co-working café. With its bright, cosy decor, the place lends itself to conviviality. You can have breakfast, lunch or even stay to work. A catering service is also available. At lunchtime, hot dishes, salads and soups await you. For dessert, we serve pastries such as our delicious lemon cake. All homemade and seasonal.

Want to take a break from shopping on the Rhuys peninsula? Located in the Z.A. de Kerollaire, this new beer bar has everything you could wish for. Nadia and Emmanuel, the owners, offer draught beers, wines and cocktails to drink on the premises and a fine selection to take away, particularly from Brittany. To accompany your refreshments, the bar offers a few snacks to nibble on, such as planks, hot camemberts or sausages. And while you're waiting to be served, why not play a game of darts?

Last March, this craft brewery moved from Theix-Noyalo to the Kerveau business park in Questembert. The brewery offers a selection of 7 beers on permanent draught, and ephemeral beers on tap. Collaborations with other craft breweries will also be available at the Horizon bar and in the boutique. Holder of the Nature et progrès label, the brewery uses raw materials from Brittany: the cereals come from Saint-Avé and the hops from Morbihan. The recipes are even freely available!

It's hard to get bored in this bar, which, in addition to its traditional hoppy drinks, also serves creative cocktails and mocktails, and an avalanche of board games (over 1,000!) to play with friends - or with strangers on lively evenings (various quizzes, discovery evenings...). You can also nibble, or even eat on the spot thanks to the in-house snack menu, or sip a cocktail or mocktail (without alcohol). In short, a friendly, convivial bar and a team of enthusiasts.

Created in 1890 and taken over by Morgane, Le Café du Midi is a landmark for locals. One comes there to drink a coffee while quietly reading the newspaper, to sip a beer at the aperitif or to eat a dish of the day, a plate, a composed salad or a traditional cake. The establishment, a little jewel of the peninsula, has kept its charm and cachet of yesteryear, with its tables close together and its unobstructed view of the pretty Haliguen port. An address not to be missed with a friendly atmosphere and a vast terrace to enjoy the sun.

The first and only coffee-shop on the Rhuys peninsula, Kkothé opened its doors in June 2023 opposite the Hermine cultural center in Sarzeau. On board, Gilbert Delanchy offers, in a tropical atmosphere, homemade delicacies (cookies, brookies), artisanal ice creams, a range of hot drinks (teas, coffees, rooibos) and cold drinks (iced teas, milkshakes), as well as a fresh and copious lunch menu for consumption on site. A charming place that is sure to delight the taste buds of any sweet tooth passing through the peninsula.

Open on Rue de la Parcheminerie, Gang combines exposed stone, rough concrete and pleasantly mismatched wooden furniture. Start the day with homemade granola or muffin bread served with fried egg, artisan ham and hollandaise sauce. At lunchtime, we go for the sabich, a typical Israeli street-food dish of grilled eggplant, white cabbage, soft-boiled egg, tzatziki and tahini sauce, all wrapped in pita bread. We like the fact that it's open all day, so you can sit down whenever you like to enjoy a specialty coffee and homemade pastry. It's also possible to order a cold brew, a lemonade or a take-away dish.

Olivier Sweboda (also manager of the Pause Attitude in Saint-Malo) and Mélanie Faille are at the head of this wine and beer bar in Dinard which combines a friendly and family atmosphere with good products. The place is warm and ideal for after works and aperitifs with greedy friends. The planks of cold cuts and cheeses will accompany a nice selection of wines and beers proposed to the customers. The musical animations make the place unique and carry us all in a good general atmosphere. Not to be missed!

La Mer à Boire has managed to give back to an old alcohol reserve of the Malouin shipowners of the 17th century its letters of nobility. Maxime Gauchet and his partner Pauline opened in December 2019, a charming place to enjoy, under the guidance of their sommelier Gaël, excellent glasses of wine. Around boards of cold cuts, cheeses or foie gras, the place, intimate will seduce the thirty and forty years old. Oysters and snails of Burgundy are also proposed. Nice place that should allow you to make nice discoveries.

A café-resto-bistro that invites you to travel, just across from the Sillon. An eco-responsible project matured for a few years by Morgane who proposes a place "where one feels good", immediately. On the lunch menu, recipes from around the world made with local products. Breakfasts, brunches and aperitifs are also on the menu. Exhibitions, concerts, debates and conferences are also scheduled. A touch of exoticism in Saint-Malo which already has its regulars and will quickly make others.

This concept-store, which is both a plant store and a tea room-restaurant, distils a breath of modernity that feels good in the heart of the city! Here, plants come to life everywhere: on the shelves, in the drawers of the furniture, hanging from the beams, under the glass roof in the winter garden or in the courtyard at the back. It is very successful! You can buy decoration and drink a detox juice or an excellent tea. You can also have lunch there: savory pie, dahl, curry... Two or three dishes, vegetarian of course, are offered. The antidote against the dullness!

The Ar Roc'h Café store, located beyond the tourist center of La Roche-Bernard, is worth a visit. Coffee lovers will appreciate to taste a high quality coffee, roasted on the spot. Each coffee has a story, for an exceptional tasting each time. Lovers of loose tea will appreciate the wide range offered. All of this is accompanied by one of the in-house pastries, including the KooKiKiTue: an all-chocolate cookie with a delicious salted butter caramel at its heart.

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.

This country bistro is a real institution in Sarzeau and the surrounding area. Having taken over the family business more than 30 years ago, Gwénaël Le Jendre doesn't want to let go of the torch, and for good reason, he likes to say: "I'm too much in love with this area to consider anything else" except getting on his Harley and travelling to more or less distant places. The Clifden, which was opened by his grandfather in 1925, has celebrated its 90th anniversary with rock bands, rockabilly, blues or traditional Celtic music. There is something for everyone in the summer evenings!

A veritable HQ for locals, this young address is a must in town! The warm welcome, multi-generational atmosphere and local produce will make you feel as if you've always lived here and are part of the gang. At the helm, Pierre, a native of the area, works hard to make you feel at home in this original place where you can eat and drink, but always with quality products. You won't want to miss the superb railway map, a nod to the name, where you can discover the provenance of everything you taste. A must-try!

You enter here as if you were opening the pages of a comic strip. The story opens with a whimsical character, Youn, the adorable owner of the premises, accompanied by two donkeys, Gaston and Pettersson. All you have to do is read the dialogue on the walls, and as for the decor, take the flying fish and retro board games upstairs! The result is a cacophony of color, a symphony of yesteryear in which you can spend hours re-envisioning the world over a drink and a handful of peanuts. Le Petit Futé was delighted, and chances are you will be too!

Perfect for a drink with friends, it is the bar of friends and openings in which one remakes the world and one speaks about art, by the means of the many exposures which it lodges. A warm welcome, good wines and a nice tapas menu for the aperitif, constantly renewed if not for its fish acras, speciality of the establishment. And because it is also a restaurant, you can eat good small dishes there midday and evening. Obvious place to drink its small kawa at the exit of the metro, it takes advantage of the recent reopening of the place Saint-Germain to develop again its terrace. A small quiet estaminet which breathes serenity and good mood.

La Berzingue's atmosphere is usually diluted in front of the entrance. Impossible to miss... Through the porte cochère, inside, the atmosphere is joyous. At the start of the evening, a few strollers show just how important the generational melting pot is here. High tables to sit at, large tables to toast at, and a counter with a front-row seat to preparations of haddock accras, beet hummus, fine charcuterie and sausage-purée. But don't forget the most important thing: this is a wine bar. Taste first, choose later. By the glass or by the bottle (Loire wines are very popular), depending on the evening.

Sybille and Grégoire honour the local producers in the form of plates to be shared, such as Thierry Lemarchand's organic farm butter to be tasted with homemade bread, or the rack of pigs from the Pradenn farm in Melesse. You can also try the delicious snack octopus. As for the vegetables, they come partly from the vegetable garden shared with the Rennes restaurant Bercail. As for the wine, the choice is vast, but the expert advice helps us to find the perfect match. An ethical and relaxed address where you can enjoy lingering in a friendly atmosphere.

With its pink facade, its small terrace and its good smells of cooking, we can't resist to discover this tea room of Belle-Île. Pastry chef by trade, Jean-Claude prepares delicious pastries and morning pastries, but also pies (salmon-aubergine, sardine-tomato...), pies, sandwiches and soups in winter for the salty side. You can come at any time of the day to enjoy a little sweet or salty treat according to your tastes, your desires and your appetite. Go there, especially for the welcome: charming.

Much more than a pub, the Ti Beudeff, created in 1972 by Morgann's family, is an institution in Groix. The establishment offers a bar service and a restaurant in high season.

Jean-Marc will prepare typical Groix dishes for you: tuna stew and pan-fried Kouign Pod "Chum Pot" (the island's traditional cake). After the meal, you can extend the evening and discover the arranged rums of Ti Beudeff, to the rhythm of sea songs and Celtic music. An evening that you will not forget!

During a walk in the center of Port-Louis, in the only pedestrian street of the town, we invite you to stop in this multi-faceted establishment. La Dame Blanche is a tea room, coffee shop and bookstore that offers sweet and savory snacks. Open all day in high season, it is a very nice and friendly place to have a tea and a homemade pastry while leafing through the book you just bought. In summer, you can enjoy the garden in bloom... A nice address to discover.

The Westport is a sister pub to the Galway Inn, located at the "Bermuda Triangle" as the locals call it, and is a great place to party or eat. The pub offers craft beers, whiskies, rums, wine and cocktails, all in a warm atmosphere. On the programme: beer, musical encounters, lunch formulas at noon and boards to share in the evening. On the menu, some specialities: beef with Guinness and Irish stew with lamb, but also hot dogs, burgers, fish and chips... And on Saturday, it's Irish Breakfast!

It is in an atypical and very nice atmosphere that you can come and enjoy your aperitif at the Peau de L'Ours, a bistro taken over by Marion some time ago. Organic and local beer, but also Irish sessions, board games marathons and many concerts are on the program. The atmosphere is great, and if you like tea, you can also leave with your own bag! In summer, enjoy the terrace. In winter, come and warm up inside in a cosy room with a warm welcome.

La musette enjoys a remarkable location along the banks of the Vilaine. This barge-bar offers a relaxed, cheerful and friendly atmosphere. It's a great place to come on summer evenings with friends, afterwork parties or romantic rendezvous. Climb aboard our floating bar and enjoy a cold beer from Brasserie Sauvage, a rum arrangement from Captain JB, or a fruity organic wine from Anne-Laure Sicard... and don't forget our homemade pâté! The dips, like the zucchini/mint hummus or the carrot and coral lentil hummus, are a real treat. A wonderful slice of life in a place that feels just like home. We can't wait for the sun to shine again!

This brewpub is hidden away in the heart of Chatelaudren, in a former warehouse of the Petit écho de la mode. A windowed corridor leads to a vast room, where metal beams recall the place's industrial past, while stone walls and mismatched furniture give it a warm feel. Behind the counter, the silver tanks ferment the different varieties of beer, all well-malted, spicy and not very bitter: blonde, golden, russet, brown and even pineapple white. Concerts, often rock concerts, are organized once a month.

Hôtel Saint-Quay has been welcoming travelers for 150 years. Ideally located just 150 meters from the sea, it offers easy access to the beach and the GR34 hiking trail. The hotel has been awarded the "Accueil Vélo" label for cyclists on the EV4 - La Vélomaritime, as well as the Etape Rando Bretagne regional label for hikers. The hotel rooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated. Guests can take advantage of the terrace and free parking, as well as free wifi throughout the establishment. The hotel does not have rooms to disabled standards, but the "La Coquille" section is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The hotel's tearoom, La Coquille, offers on-site meals and a drive-through service, but does not deliver.

A new address has opened on rue de Montfort. In a cosy space, Victor, the manager of this café-restaurant, offers quality street-food inspired by American coffee-shops. After gaining experience in traditional restaurants, the young man opened this establishment with its uncluttered decor punctuated by pastel-blue hues. The café-canteen atmosphere at lunchtime offers gourmet sandwiches made with challah bread, a lightly sweetened brioche loaf, and seasonal produce selected from local markets. Specialty coffees are available at all hours, accompanied by pastries (cookies, carrot cake, cheesecake, granola...). Yummy!

Isolated in central Brittany, Huelgoat attracts many visitors all year round. And deservedly so, given its rich heritage. Did you know? Jack Kerouac, the leading writer of the Beat Generation, had distant origins in the Huelgoat region. It's only natural that this café-library should pay tribute to him by adopting the title of his most famous book. Victor Segalen is another literary figure with links to the commune. Come and discover these two authors, as well as many others, at this café-library.

Both a coffee shop and a concept store, Chérie Chéri is one of the trendiest places in Rennes. People come here to chat with friends, but also with their daughters or grandmothers. After all, it's a trans-generational place, and one that's much sought-after by women. Dressed in powder pink, 70's orange and spruce green, it boasts fifteen tables, comfortable banquettes and a short, healthy menu. Enjoy a chai latte, citrus cheesecake or homemade granola after your shopping spree. In the boutique, you'll find home decor, delicatessen products and jewelry... With a selection of mostly eco-responsible brands.

Already owners of the excellent Marquis de Sade, Seb and Alain have gone to great lengths to create the Overlook, a reference to the hotel bar of the same name in Stanley Kubrick's famous Shining. We applaud the superb reproduction of the bar and the sense of detail brought through the winks scattered in the establishment. However, it is in no way a museum or a theme bar: beyond its classy setting, the Overlook cultivates the atmosphere of a neighborhood bar as we like them, where we like to meet, sympathize at the counter and exchange around a drink. Concerts and DJ sets are organized and you can eat there some evenings via a shared kitchen concept.

Here you are, immersed in the heart of this escape in an adventure in total immersion. With family or friends, you will be locked in a room and you will try to solve an investigation in less than 60 minutes (from 3 to 6 participants). Your investigation? "Dr. Delaney, an eminent research physicist, has mysteriously disappeared without a trace. The gendarmerie has conducted an investigation which has proved unsuccessful". You'll have to be quick and smart! Lucy and Julian will make you live an intense moment in this old farmhouse which they have converted.

Just to see the little train going around the room to distribute the shooters to the customers, it's already a good opportunity to go there. Ideally located just a step away from the Saint-Michel street, the Cactus is a bar regularly taken by storm around 1am by a clientele not really in a hurry to go to bed. It is also generally the meeting place for night owls who have been meeting there for many years for its vast basement room and its numerous theme nights, concerts and student parties. The bar was taken over in 2022 by the former owners of Mimo's who wanted to keep its spirit intact while increasing the opening hours.

In this pub located at the bottom of the Place de la Mairie, you will be immediately transported. The Beatles and the Anglo-Saxon culture are honored in this pub with a strong character and you can have a few beers in this vaulted cave, under the opera house, where you can find exposed stones, wooden tables, leather armchairs, padded sofas, a corner to dance, a smoking room and a crowd of people. The place proposes several local beers, among which those of the Rennes brewery Skumenn or you can be tempted by the traditional whiskies (not far from a hundred) or beers from across the Channel. A bit of London in Rennes and above all a big nod to the Cavern Club with its stone vault and its stage located at the back of the bar. Here we are in the mythical room of Liverpool in which the Beatles, in the 1960s made their debut. You can smoke like in the 1960s with the smoking room at the entrance, you can eat like in a good Irish pub with club sandwiches, cheeseburgers, chicken nems and boards. A perfect place to dance, listen to good music in the capital of Rennes rock and see, why not, emerge the future stars of tomorrow. To live and vibrate in Rennes in a cosmopolitan atmosphere!

La Bascule is defined as an "ubuntu" coffee, a concept from sub-Saharan Africa that encompasses the ideas of mutual aid, sharing, solidarity, equity, community spirit... La Bascule was born from a group of people who were militant and committed to these notions, and whose aim was to make them germinate through the establishment of a resource centre in the city of Rennes. Much more than an associative bar where you can drink local beers, natural wines, herbal teas from local herbalists or eat competitively priced dishes made with healthy ingredients, it is a place for intercultural exchange. There is a stage open to local amateur artists: concerts of all kinds, contemporary art exhibitions, café-debates, screenings, lectures... It is also a place where you can gather your association for meetings, discover skincare and clothing products created by local producers and designers, go and get your organic basket, do volunteer work behind the bar, take part in events about alternative lifestyles, or just party. It's a place that exudes authenticity and simplicity. It's like being in a country bar, far from the metropolis, in a jovial and relaxed atmosphere, with cultures coming from every corner of the world, so much so that you don't really know where you are anymore. If you are looking for a true atmosphere close to simple and civic values, without moral lessons and with a smile on your face, this is the perfect place to recharge your batteries!

La Piste, as its name suggests, is a place where you can see the signature of Jean-Louis Serre, the now famous creator of convivial spaces in Rennes. La Piste stretches out on the François-Mitterrand Mall, right in a ray of sunshine that lasts until the last light of the day, despite the fact that customers occupy one of the 130 seats on the terrace. Retro chic atmosphere, vintage atmosphere around the world of bikes, large wooden counter and subdued lights, these are its components. Here a very nice beer list (Dremmwell, Punk Ipa, Bellerose, BRLO, Deadguy Rogue, and for your pleasure: Guinness on draught), good wines, also chosen between local producers and famous vintages, and for the cold afternoons, a wide range of coffees, teas and hot chocolates. The terrace is shared with its twin establishment, the bar's food counterpart, dedicated to street food. And for even more conviviality: communal tables to mingle as in any quality neighbourhood bar, and Breton shuffleboard available at the bar. In addition, a petanque court is next to the terrace. We like it, and we want more!

The motto of this atypical place is: life and moments to share. Part grocery store, part bar, part restaurant, there's something for everyone. From breakfast coffees to value-for-money Sunday lunchtime guinguettes and themed evenings, there's never a dull moment. Everything is possible here: a second-hand bookshop, a sales outlet for local designers and entertainment. The place, run by an association, is rich in exchanges.

In this small piece of countryside, the charm operates from the arrival. From the parking lot, we take a small path lined with trees before arriving on the site of the Guinguette. First sensation: that of the space which offers itself to us with this sight on the castle below. A food truck allows you to order local beers, planks of cold cuts and cheese and local ice creams. Tables and chairs, various and varied, allow to suspend the time in the middle of the nature and the nearby goats. Concerts and shuffleboard tournaments punctuate the season.

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.