The best bars and cafés Central

In a quiet street, here is a tea room where the nice decoration is just like what you find in your plate: light and dynamic. Brunch et Goût Thé is indeed true to its name: you can come at any time to fill up and succumb to the sin of gluttony without malice. Between the soups, the pies and the cakes, the teas, the hot chocolate and the various pastries, one does not know any more where to give of the head! We stop there for breakfast, lunch, a coffee break or a snack that makes us fall back into childhood... or to have a brunch on Sunday from time to time. You've got it: here, there are delicacies for every hunger and every desire.

Behind the window, macaroons pyramids with colours and flavours all tempting each other… and you won't be disappointed: they are as delicious in the mouth as watering - to be tasted in moderation, however, like all the good things. Ideally located at the corner of the Swan Square and Marceau square, this small tea salon will seduce more than one season. On the floor, there is a small cocoon of calm, which will warm the hearts in autumn as in winter: soft atmosphere, soft light, and leather armchairs are at the meeting for a small moment. And when spring and summer arrive, the terrace is perfect for enjoying the sun and and of the city. The flip side: with its success, this tea salon often displays complete, and the service is sometimes a little bit long… but the pleasure of finally tasting all these little treats is only greater!

A beautiful story of succession, Solène loved to spend a moment in the Jardin des B'teas every time she came to the region, and today it's she who has taken over the reins of this pretty tearoom. This history buff also likes to share her simple yet gourmet cuisine. She'll introduce you to the world of tea and its secrets. Once you've tasted one of her pastries, don't leave without visiting her boutique, where you'll find it hard to choose between all the gourmet treasures she's found for you.

The tree to which it owes its name has disappeared, but Le Vieux Mûrier is still there. We appreciate its half-timbered façade, its large terrace and its old café décor. Wallpaper with old posters, red velvet chairs... The atmosphere is warm, and so is the kitchen. On the slate, dishes cooked with local and fresh products: fish, entrecote, stew, salad... The daily menu is served in a single plate (compartmentalized), and the house specialty is worth the detour: the Vieux-Mu burger, made with chicken, goat cheese and homemade blackberry jam. The bar even has its own beer, a white craft beer... with a little blackberry, of course!

A friendly place, in downtown, facing Cujas parking, for a drink. Traditional pub with a large wooden bar, TV screens with anywhere at to watch football matches or Rugby, a smiling and efficient team... All in all, everything you need to have a good time. Between two beers, you can choose a dish of the menu. Regularly, and you will be pleased to attend performances of groups with varied musical worlds. For Saint-Patrick, Petit Futé indulged with the Kerty group, in this concert evenings. And for lovers of Desperado, here, it is available at the pressure!

A well-known haunt for jazz and food lovers. With its three lounge and intimate rooms, the Strapontin does not only serve good drinks. The place has made a name for itself in jazz (but not only), with its jams and concerts. On the menu, beers and wines, but also whiskies, rums or house cocktails are accompanied by planks of cold meats and cheeses. Ideal for a cosy evening or a group outing (reservation required), with a very professional welcome. From the morning coffee on the terrace to the evening concert, this is a place where it is good to stop!

This bar is gay friendly, even more at all. If you have the misfortune to ask the boss - who resumed in 2007 - if his bar is always gay friendly, you will be entitled to a more than icy welcome. He's "fed up with this reputation", "behind the scenes" - sic! -

26 years already? Owner Warren opened The Pale in 1998 to recreate a little piece of Ireland. And it worked! The Pale has become a benchmark bar on Rue Colbert, winning over Tourangeaux with its lovely terrace, pub atmosphere and friendly waiters and waitresses at the counter. Here, we chat in French, sometimes in English, and above all we speak the same language: the love of good beer and the warm atmosphere of pubs! Darts, a fine selection of beers, soccer and rugby matches on giant screens, and sometimes even concerts...

The main reason for coming in is to buy tea. But the store also serves as a salon, to satisfy tea lovers. With just a few seats in winter, and a terrace in summer, you can enjoy one of the teas from the store's rich collection, or a strong coffee, accompanied by a delicacy. To help you make the right choice from among the teas from leading brands (Mariage Frères, Kusmi...), we offer helpful advice. Other products include coffee, chocolate, sweet treats and even mate. And, of course, the service is top-notch.

On their Facebook or Instagram accounts, we quickly have a smile, and it's normal: Antoine, Gorane and their team put good humor on the menu every day! In a nice decor, between modern colored paintings and rustic wooden furniture, we come to have lunch, taste wines and chat. You can buy here good wines from Touraine and elsewhere. Tastings are often organized: of wines of course, but also of cheeses, rums or beers, there is something for everyone. Wine shop, bar, good lunch table with homemade dishes: the address is frequented all day long, and one comes back with pleasure as the welcome is so warm.

For some years, bosses have changed, but the key remains: beer, whisky and the warm atmosphere of a pub! Becoming Camden Pub in the summer of 2016, the former Paddy retains the essential: we talk and drink, not that the chairs are missing (the terrace is large enough), but the atmosphere is such during the sports retransmissions that it keeps us awake without noticing. A nice address, ideal for an evening between friends around a good beer!

Ah, the 1960s and 1970s were the good times, as some would say. La Belle Époque is also the name of this bar located a few meters from Place Plum'. Here, the vinyls and posters of old idols of yesteryear are honored: Johnny, Mike Brant, Gainsbourg, Dalida... but also Gabin and Belmondo. All this against a background of music and we quickly get the urge to sing some well-known tunes and accompany the waiters. The clientele is of all ages and the atmosphere is relaxed and good-natured. In summer, the terrace is always full and offers an ideal setting to enjoy a cool drink in the sun. The sweetness of life in Tours begins with a drink here!

A timeless place on the Place du Grand Marché! On the terrace under the summer sun and in all seasons, or inside when winter comes, the Tourangeau always has something to satisfy us. In the morning, you can bite into a pastry bought next door with a hot drink. At noon, the bar proposes now croque-monsieur and hot dishes in jars. At the aperitif, sausages and terrines accompany beers, cocktails, soft drinks and other wines served with a smile by a dynamic team. And on Saturdays, it's the day of oysters! Artists, teachers, students, tourists, shopkeepers... Everyone passes one day the door of this bar... including you?

To combine the pleasure of an exit to cultural attraction, the Pub Jacques-Coeur is all right. This is the home of Jacques Coeur's birthplace, classified at historical monuments. Needless to say, the frame deserves a detour. Inside, visible beams and fireplaces are our miretts. For beer lovers, eight styles of pressure are competing to seduce thirsty palaces (Loburg, Leff Royale Rubis, Kwak…). Beer beers are also offered (Castel, Bud…). The choice doesn't stop there, because for whisky lovers the range of choices is wide. In an evening, we don't taste everything! For example Lagavulin, Oban, Bowmore, Talisker, Chivas, and other 10, 12, 14 and 15 years old. In this typical decor, you can comfortably sit on large benches or in boxes by grabbing tapas for appetizers. The pub organizes famous eighty-year-old evenings. In basement, a room has three English billiards. We pay for the time played. A friendly address to relax after a good day's work. At noon, the hotel also has a restaurant.

The Alexandra is part of this intimidating cohort of coffees that announces the near arrival on Plumereau Square. Very frequented by the young biemont, many students find it after the lessons, at the Happy Hour, certainly attracted by the pint to less than four euros. The card is also very well provided in shooters of all kinds, the ideal cocktail for an evening watering (with moderation, of course!). At the bar, the team will take care of you in the atmosphere, whether you are a match day with broadcast on big screen, or at one of the frequent theme evenings for the arrival of a new alcohol, Saint Patrick, or even an hypnosis session! All with a varied music playlist.

Cosy atmosphere in this bar on the famous Place Plumereau. The tufa stone walls remind us that we're in the historic district, and the colorful, comfortable sofas put us at ease. The cellar is just as friendly, and the terrace lets you enjoy the life of the square. In addition to the classic beers and hot and cold drinks on the menu, there are tasty cocktails prepared with fresh ingredients and quality spirits by ace mixologists. A number of events will no doubt be held throughout the year. And what never changes is the team, always smiling and friendly, sometimes with a hint of a lilting accent that adds to the charm of the place.

The two kingdoms face each other: on one side of Plumereau, the Three Kings. And on this side, Au Temps des Rois. It's an early start, with an opening time of 9 am and a breakfast formula that allows you to start the day well. The large terrace allows you to take advantage of the sun and this historical place. Inside, the atmosphere is warm thanks to a colourful decoration where tables with unique mosaics are next to benches and some works of art, all on a pleasant rock or world music background. One discusses, one remakes the world, one laughs and one has fun in front of a beer, a rum arranged house, a coffee, or a board to be shared between friends.

Under its English pub look, Au bureau offers you prices and a variety of choices to satisfy everyone. On the menu: original croque-monsieur, various burgers, flammekueches, hearty salads and simple but effective dishes. With its pub-restaurant concept, you can also opt for a dinner aperitif, with a wide choice of cocktails and other alcoholic drinks, in moderation of course. With its TV screens, it is the ideal place to watch football and rugby matches! The setting is very warm and the staff attentive.

Does Ma Réserve have everything to please? Next to the grocery store, which has become a wine bar, the Ma Réserve bar seduces with its terrace on the street side and its sheltered terrace all year round on the courtyard side. Between the two, warm rooms where it is good to sit down. At lunchtime, you can have lunch there. But it is at the end of the day that the place comes alive. A rich wine list accompanies a fine selection of beers. And for the gourmets, copious planks of cold meats, cheeses, roasted camembert or vegetable tapenades are concocted on the spot. Unless you opt for some oysters? Or would you prefer to reserve the basement for a private party? Definitely a place to visit!

Feel like giving your voice? It doesn't matter if you sing right or wrong: here is an address that will please you. From 10 pm to 2 am, the Feeling offers you its karaoke open to all, before turning into a nightclub until dawn. The list of available songs is long, in English as well as in French, from yesterday or today. In other words, you are bound to find the song of your choice. The club is always friendly, for an atmosphere like at home. And the DJ who takes over the turntables will make you dance until the wee hours of the morning, to exorcise your midnight demons. Don't worry about the risk of rain the next day, have fun without pressure!

This new bar, on Monestier Square, is the place to rediscover the city's youth for evenings from Thursday to Saturday evening. A large screen allows to track matches. The music is appreciated and the cocktails varied. The bar serves an exclusive beer offered by the German brewery Bitburger. Charcuterie and cheese boards are also offered for aperitifs. The bar organizes concerts and animations. 

This is one of the must-sees of the Old-Tours, especially for the student population and all those who love a big atmosphere. Proof of success? Le Puits Sait Tout has expanded to welcome all its fan customers in good spirits! We meet here around the central bar for a drink in a festive setting. The atmosphere is that of a bar in the South West of France, you are transported to Hossegor or Bayonne, and on sunny days, you can enjoy the large wooden tables on the terrace. For the gourmets, the drink can be accompanied by some tapas with Basque flavours. And if you're in need of ideas, theme evenings throughout the year complete the programme!

Don't trust her name of old QUARTIER neighborhood. The new owners do not lack humor and have been pleased to keep the storefront and the name of what was a well-known boui-boui of the old Orléanais. The former owners of the Garage have opened a small bar in an old atmosphere, with black and white photos, old wallpapers, sifted ambiance and wooden bar. Here we drink Suze, Bière beer and cocktails from the 1910 s to 1930 th. And to accompany everything, a catering offer that makes the share of quality products such as Mont-d'or and good charcuterie. An address that quickly made a name and fills itself very quickly!

Winegrowers for 5 generations, the Breton family produces in biodynamic culture Bourgueil, Chinon, Vouvray... A know-how that they like to share. Hence this real meeting place in the heart of Chinon, in a private mansion. Here, you will find a shop but also a wine bar. Oenological workshops are regularly offered. We like the brunches with local flavours and sometimes the musical entertainment. A place with a studied decoration (you will also find art objects), in which you will be able to put your suitcases for a stay...

Facing the Clos Lucé, Le Maître d'Art offers you a sweet or savory break to enjoy on the spot or to take away. Cheesecake, iced nougat, tiramisu and other delicacies are concocted every day on the spot. On the savory side, you will find quiches, salads and soups made from local products. A dish of the day is also on the menu, it varies every day according to the fresh products of the moment. A large choice of hot or cold drinks. A nice address for the small hungers between the residence of Leonardo da Vinci and the castle of Amboise.

The Well'in Town is a brewpub, a beer bar with New Zealand influences, managed by a family in the heart of Orleans in reference to the capital of the country of the kiwis. The beer is homemade, brewed on the spot, offering a wide variety for all tastes and it is accompanied by a wide menu of food: boards to share, contemporary pizzas, home-made burgers, traditional dishes... The careful decoration contributes to a pleasant and cosy place. Terrace seating for sunny days. Vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.

Well known by the people of Tours, La P'tite Maiz produces its excellent beers close to here, in Notre-Dame-d'Oé. In 2022, the two friends Christophe and Quentin open a bar in downtown Tours and it is a success. It's not very big but you feel good around the big central counter. The list of beers offered on draught is displayed on the wall but you can also ask for advice and even taste before ordering. There is something for every taste. A little hunger shows up? So much the better, in the kitchen the chef is busy preparing beautiful things.

The Jungle Café is an amazing, invigorating and wild atmosphere. The rustic wood display gives you a foretaste of the interior decor: from the ground to the ceiling, through the bar, the seats and the tables, everything is cut in a steep wood and vegetation seems to invade space. A terrace is set in the inner courtyard, ideal for the summer season. Really, this evening bar is worth a detour, and it siéra perfectly to your evenings among friends… The reception and the service are correct.

To come and enjoy a drink in music. Concerts and themed evenings are also scheduled.

We're delighted to see the reopening of this little jewel on the banks of the Loire, a rare address facing the river with no cars in between. Martine and Patrick Boutreux, the owners, have taken over the reins of the house with the aim of reviving this charming country bistro. The cuisine is simple and tasty, using local produce. The vintage decor, created by this couple of retired antiques dealers, is a success. Whether you're on the terrace or in the dining room, it's a pleasure to sit down for a drink or a meal.

The NPA offers a well-worked industrial atmosphere for this very popular bar in Châteauroux. There is a tasty lunch and evening cooking, between the improved snacking and the brasserie: Bistro burgers, brasserie dishes and delicious desserts. But it comes mostly in the evening for music and atmosphere. Everyone can find their account on the day: Jazz, pop-rock, DJ evenings, disco, 80 or 1990 s…

The Lamartine street is a quiet street, in a rather residential neighborhood. Calm yes, except when you enter April 25. Why April 25? Referring to the 1974 Revolution in Portugal. José and Arthur welcome you in their small neighborhood bar which brings together many people from the Portuguese community throughout the day. We speak Portuguese, we drink coffee because coffee is good. As José says so well: " The singularity of April 25 is that here we speak loud. " So if you're in the corner, don't hesitate to stop taking a break, in the evenings too, around a glass of wine and slices of chorizo. Bem-vindo!

With a new decoration, and a room which allows to have a nice surface to welcome the customers, Le Serpent Volant has not lost what makes its charm. Beams, tuffeau, and, behind the bar, the mythical Omar, faithful to the post. During the day, you can meet a varied clientele which mixes students, artists, originals of all kinds... On the first floor or in the room on the first floor, you can enjoy exhibitions, but also, since a few months, many DJ sets and small concerts. The alternative spirit which animates the place is then translated in music, while some chess tournaments bring back the balance on the side of the calm in this endearing bar.

A small shop near the old quarter of the cathedral; It's here that you'll drown his thirst for strong drinks. You will be well placed between the counter's pillars like Loved Boisantin and Gervaise Macquart, which will allow you to strengthen. The patron being of Germanic origin, in this den of des, we find a completely curious collection of old bottles in which liquid treasures are built and even an old still used by the founder grandfather of this bar. Moreover, here we are following the traditions of the Rhine in the letter: the start of the schnaps season is 11 November 11 h 11, since traditionally, in Germany, this is the start of the carnival. From that moment, the Germans picolent continuously until February, to be precise, until the beginning of lent. And when you drink, you sing, you'll hear them in the street. Go, the boss Michael will explain to you all these strange customs with a glass of Bommerlunder or Jägermeister, and you will understand soon!

The Comptoirs de l'Affiné is the near-twin brother of the restaurant across the street, offering a triple menu: wine bar, cheese tasting and delicatessen. In a chic, well-appointed setting, you'll find a wide choice of gourmet products: wines and champagnes, Oliviers & Co, terrines, oils, local beers and, of course, cheeses. All available to take away or to taste on the premises with a glass of wine and a choice of snacks. Afterwork and private parties are also possible (booking essential).

In the charming rue du Change, here's a small establishment where you can spend a pleasant moment over a glass of wine. Olivier Jouanneau will advise you on the nectar that will delight your taste buds, among a selection of local and French vintages. So as not to bore you, he regularly withdraws certain wines from his list, replacing them with new ones to broaden his customers' taste horizons. The restaurant also offers a choice of snacks, including a dish of the day, or slates of smoked fish, charcuterie and cheeses.

Dedicated balls deposited as trophies on the shelves, key photos and mêlées on the walls: the tone is given. If it is a bar in Chartres where rugby is king, it is indeed Bahia. All rugby matches are broadcast live on large screens, and fans are always loyal to the appointment. Top 14, H Cup, Six Nations Tournament, World Cup, friendly games: nothing, nothing, nothing - and, above all, the friendly atmosphere that makes the bar famous. Whether it's on the terrace or in the room with bright colors, you'll be at the front door to watch each match with a drink between friends… Notice, therefore, to lovers of ovalie!

Like an pacha, we love to bask in the terrace of this café… Located on the edge of the city centre, Pacha has been cultivating a very pleasant atmosphere for a long time and a warm welcome. Obviously, this small neighbourhood bar where it is good to drag in the day has its own habitués, which the bartender knows well: faithful to the position for many years, he likes to exchange a few words with each of his clients. And although the interior of the coffee has been renovated, there is the indescribable atmosphere of yesteryear…

Can we be without it? Is autonomy the path of freedom? Does politics belong to the citizen? Do we necessarily need to be allowed to exist? Can we laugh with philosophy? is it useful to the city? The debate is open, thanks to the association of joy, which organizes a coffee philosophy every second Saturday of the month in a bar chartrain étrangement christened the Parisian Bar. Open and especially accessible to the general public, these philosophical, literary or artistic meetings are true meetings-dialogues on a given theme. A philosophy professor feeds the discussion of valuable clarifications and additional information, while everyone is invited to participate in the debate. At the end of each session, everyone can propose and vote on the theme of the next meeting. Association Y'of a joy thus embodies philosophy in the participatory approach which is its raison d'être, and gives life to these reflections, outside the ranks of the school.

Le Jaja lives up to its name: it's a place where you can find good wine, and even very good wine, but that's not all. At lunchtime, Le Jaja is a bistro, with simple, tasty dishes. The welcome is charming, and the prices reasonable when you consider the quality of what arrives on the plate. The family atmosphere makes you forget that the room can be small when crowded, but you'll gladly rub shoulders with this lively neighborhood spot. For a good lunch, or an evening aperitif, this is the place to go if you want to eat and drink well just a stone's throw from Les Halles.

Want to continue the party after the bars close? The Hot Rod is one of the lucky ones that stays open until 4am. If we talk about the "Joulins" or the "Kaa", know that they are the predecessors of the Hot Rod in this place. The spirit remains rock'n'roll, the atmosphere friendly (even if after 2h you inevitably meet customers of other bars a little bit tipsy). Good beers, good wine, and good atmosphere form the trifecta of the place. The DJ sets alternate with the retransmissions of soccer and American soccer or NBA basketball games. Of course, we drink a Budweiser or a good bourbon in these cases! And for the rest, note that the terrace is large and sunny in summer.

Juliette is not only the chef at l'Instant, but also a champion, having been awarded the 2021 prize for the quality of her vegan pastries. In a cosy setting, seated on a welcoming sofa, at a dressmaker's table, or in the basement for greater intimacy, you can enjoy the peace and quiet to read, chat, play games or even watch a film! All while enjoying tea, fruit juice, pastries or savoury dishes. Juliette also takes orders for buffets and special cakes (galettes des rois, logs, birthdays...) Proof that vegan rhymes with gourmet!

Far from the nightlife of the place Plumereau, we look for a more cosy atmosphere here. The place is charming and the large terrace in summer overlooks the beautiful Place Châteauneuf. You will have a front row seat to enjoy the view on the Charlemagne Tower and the statue of Saint Martin. Inside, a retro chic decoration and its bottles on display. The reception is smiling and the barmen will be pleased to make you discover the various cocktails proposed. The whole, accompanied by a well furnished board. There is no need for more!

This unmissable gay-friendly venue in the heart of the city center, a theme and music bar, livens up the rue du Commerce all year round with a variety of DJ sets ("Les années 90, c'était mieux avant", for example), Hallowinch' parties for Halloween, Saint Patrick's Day, drag shows... The venue also lends its space to voguing classes, karaoke and reruns of the TV show Dragrace France. As you'll have gathered, this is a glittering, subdued atmosphere, with shows and cocktails in a pleasant vaulted room that's perfect for dancing, surrounded by night owls!

A peek through the windows of this gray storefront plunges you into travel memories made in Australia, even if you've never been there. Here, good humor rhymes with great cocktails. House-arranged rums can be enjoyed on their own or with others in a bucket, so much so that you'd think you were at the beach. Every Tuesday, crazy beer pong tournaments are organized. Every Thursday, students can take advantage of low prices. So push the door... and party all night long!

5 minutes from Amboise, Julien, Sophie and Aziz are the new managers of this guinguette. A wine cellar full of regional proposals for the most gourmands! You can find about sixty organic wines, about twenty craft beers, but also a wide range of local, fresh and natural products. An authentic spirit that is expressed every year, between April and September, at Le Sauvage, a snack bar inspired by the guinguette, where it's good to be together. All this in an idyllic setting, with your feet in the grass and facing the Loire River!

This is the equation at Piraat Café: Touraine bar + Belgian brasserie = this bar beloved by hop lovers. Sylvain and his team have created this new venue in autumn 2019, in place of the former Campus. On the menu, always a smile and good beers. A dozen draught beers are on offer, along with cocktails and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. All are accompanied by delicious cheese and charcuterie boards. As for entertainment, the main room and its stage occasionally host small concerts or improvisation shows, and the giant screen in the first room shows soccer or rugby for the major championships.

For almost a decade, Club 15 has been THE chic place to meet for a drink in a cosy and intimate setting. In this beautiful building of the rue de la Bretonnerie, this chic bar is doubled with a vaulted room in the basement, which hosts concerts and private events. The place is far from being stuffy, the Club 15 has managed to combine a friendly spirit and a real opening towards art and culture. Exhibitions and jazz concerts are numerous, check the program posted on one of the screened windows. A real place apart in the heart of the city.