The best beer bars Brittany

Overlooking the charming butter square, where most of the city's creperies are concentrated, Only bears is a new addition to the landscape.... Finally, not quite because the brand existed in a shop version in the halls of Quimper, before moving at the end of 2018. Lovers of good beers from all over the world will be delighted to find ten different types of beer every day under pressure. Recently, biodynamic natural wines have been added to the list. We like to accompany our glass with a sausage, land or sea rillettes, or a plate of oysters. We will appreciate the two atmospheres, at the counter or on the mezzanine on the first floor, with cosy armchairs and mismatched furniture but where design is king. Clever: all draught beers are available in a galloping version, to favour tasting!

Wine cellar, traditional brewery, bar and Neapolitan pizzeria, Ivre-Mer is a multi-faceted place to live, which plays the conviviality card. Here, we combine all the hats to better welcome you: in the morning over a coffee before starting the day, or even all morning if you want to work before your meeting or study before your exam, at noon and in the evening over a Neapolitan pizza with friends or family and, at the end of the day, over a homemade beer pressed with love. Regular concerts and DJs every first Thursday of the month.

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!

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!

Both a cellar and a 100% Breton beer bar, it is the ideal place to taste the regional brewery production: more than 600 references are proposed in bottles and about twenty on draught. You can even eat there: poke bowls and burritos at lunchtime, tapas and plates in the evening. Set up in a warehouse in Le Légué, the place, which spans generations, has kept an industrial charm, with its stone walls, its metal beams and its orange sheet metal door. The floor is more cosy, with armchairs and games at disposal. Regular animations and concerts.

A very friendly bistro, with a warm and friendly setting, where you can stop to satisfy yourself with surf and turf specialities, or to simply have a drink. The friendly atmosphere can be clearly enlivened during major events just like the Spi Ouest-France can be for example. Ideal to enjoy the atmosphere of the marina, the terrace overlooks the quay.

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.

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 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!

Beer Zone is a new pub pub in the rennes suburbs where you can eat in a sporting atmosphere. On the map, pizza and burgers are offered with homemade French fries. The wooden terrace offers a nice setting for a good Irish beer or good whisky when the beautiful days arrive. Wine lovers are not left with a selection of a dozen wines with glass. Beer Zone offers an opportunity to meet friends during a football game or to improvise a darts tournament.

V and B is a cellar and a bar, but above all it's an address you'll enjoy coming to again and again in search of a fine vintage, a unique beer or an unusual spirit. It's a great place to get advice, because you'll be greeted with a smile and a great atmosphere. We love this relaxing place where we can spend a good time. Here, the bottle is king and the terrace, when the weather's fine, can be shared with friends. As you can imagine, there's always a good reason to drop in, and you'll leave with a nice surprise to share.

The Orge et Houblon franchise comes to Brest! Both a cellar and a beer bar, Orge et Houblon has taken up residence in a 200 m² space to offer its vast selection of beers. At the counter, you'll find 12 different draughts, with a choice of local and Belgian beers, as well as Orge et Houblon exclusives. In the cellar, you can choose from a wide range of Belgian, German and French beers. To accompany an aperitif or to satisfy a small hunger, the focus is on local products, with charcuterie boards, sausages and spreads. The bar regularly organizes concerts and broadcasts of sporting events, announced on its social networks.

Fancy a good cocktail after a hard day's work? Go to La Source! At this cocktail bar in the lower Siam district, you'll have a wide choice, from classic cocktails to original creations and local beers. The venue has three rooms, each with its own atmosphere. Whichever you choose, the atmosphere is one of relaxation in a very pleasant, well-decorated setting. A good drink, a nice place and a particularly friendly team: that's what we call the perfect cocktail for a great evening with friends! You can also accompany your drink with a tasty charcuterie and cheese board or delicious spreads.

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!

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.

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.