The best music and entertainment bars Franche-Comté

May-Line, a dynamic young woman and heiress of a family of winegrowers from a Vosne-Romanée estate, was in charge of the Caveau de la Chouette before the place was taken over in April 2019 by Brian Verpeaux. While keeping the identity of the establishment, its new owner, who has made his mark in London and Paris, has adapted the concept to a wine and cocktail bar, refocusing its menu on 100% Burgundy wines. A la carte: Gevrey Chambertin, Pommard, Saint-Véran, Hautes Côtes de Nuits, or Saint-Romain, from 6 to 24 euros per glass or from 26 to 300 euros per bottle. The house proposes you to accompany your tasting with gougères, bruschettas, a board of cheeses and charcuteries or even snails from Burgundy. The novelty lies in the mixology, where you can savour delicious cocktails. As proof, the winery came third in the Burgundy mixology competition in January 2020. The atmosphere is festive and sometimes even supportive, during the broadcasting of football matches. Some may also privatize the place for tailor-made evenings.

Stéphane Guénin's bar is a friendly place where all kinds of people meet, each at their own time, with the average age dropping dramatically on Friday evenings, bringing its share of entertainment to the charming village of Moloy. The bar is housed in a building that was once an inn in 1850. With rock music playing in the background, Stéphane's guitar hangs on the wall, ready to serve! Here, beef isn't just on the plate. On Friday evenings, the aperitif platters follow one another, as do the rounds of friends to the rhythm of the themed evenings.

In the Antiques Quarter, the Brighton is the oldest pub in Dijon and the most authentic with its decoration so typical of the pubs across the Channel! The good atmosphere is always there. We like to meet in its hushed atmosphere or completely overheated, especially during sports evenings. As far as drinks are concerned, you will have the choice between traditional and regional beers, beers from all over the world, wines, champagnes, rare whiskies and even some cognacs. Between concerts and matches, the Brighton is an English pub not to be missed!

This is the rock bar in Dijon! The atmosphere is warm and noisy, the ideal to come to relax by listening to rock or metal with nice amateurs, young or younger, tattooed and/or bored for some… On the ground floor, the bar is rather dark with apparent stones, hanging chains, bidons which serve as tables; and in the basement, a cellar awaits you in a festive atmosphere! Finally, the place hosts many concerts with groups from here or elsewhere and which always offers a super dynamic show! In short, a special atmosphere and séduit the Dijonnais for many years.

A unique place in Dijon, secluded and fantastic in the first sense of the word. You enter a medieval tavern with the simply impressive and imaginative decoration that propelling you in the lobby of another world: swords, skulls, medieval coats of arms… The inspiration fluctuates between a fantastic medieval spirit and a very dark trend underlined by goth sounds, heavy, metal, electro, death… Likely you will be dragged into role games or Soirées soirées evenings… Enjoy a map of atypical drinks such as mead or hypocras (home made!). The Bière, the Donjon beer or the milk of Brebiphant are served in the beer side. And if you have a little creux, you'll find all sorts of gueules here. For an aperitif, choose a cheese and cheese board or a genuine sausage from Auvergne. Moreover, you will have the choice of terrine (from the liver of grapes to grapes, wild boar, duck ducks), the still-based dishes of the hunter's meat (pork, chicken, beef, deer civet, chicken gizzards), omelettes, large salads, sprinkled toast, and rather classic desserts. In the evening, the tavern is transformed into a metal, rock and Gothic pub. Rest assured, don't have to have the blafard face, long hair and black clothes from head to foot to be welcomed by the boss. Another advantage of this bar for which we have a real heart: its excellent value for money. Pre-listening evenings of albums, conferences, exhibitions, dedications… are often organized. Finally, among the theme evenings that are very successful, the jack and roll or the steam punk, two costumed events not to miss!

Beware of the decibels, here is not enough! The Gibus, in reference to the Parisian concert hall of the same name, is a permanently rock bar, where friends are gathered around a table, a whole program and an sometimes buzzing atmosphere, especially on Thursdays when the students emerge from nowhere and invest the places. Smiles are distributed to all those who enter. The déco and broc - a bike hung on the walls and old black and white photos - is nice and has not changed for years. And for the place never to die, musical programming is also organized.

It has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. L'Escale is an institution! A concert hall which was originally the dance hall of the Hotel de la Réunion destroyed during the Second World War. Great names of the music-hall have passed through here: Trenet, Aznavour, Sydney Bechet... It is also where Johnny Hallyday honored his first contract, and where Jacques Brel made his debut. The line-up is such that it is often called the "Little Olympia". From now on, beginners and confirmed artists follow one another in this place dedicated to current music. And to jazz.

Before or after your visit to the castle just next door, don't hesitate to stop off at this very friendly bistro with its two pretty terraces. On the menu, beers and wines from the region, but also home-made pastries and a small restaurant with an unquestionable quality-price ratio. La Basse-cour also regularly offers afterworks, aperitif-dinners and pop, rock or even classical music concerts. A perfect combination of culture and taste. Moreover, guest rooms are also available. A must-see!

In the heart of the Pays d'Othe and the Vallée de la Vanne, Le Maquis de Vareilles is first and foremost a bar where you can consume the drinks of the region: wines, beers, apple juice, cider or the little-known Pays d'Othe whisky, and house specialities such as nOsTHalgiE (hazelnut liqueur and cider). But more than a bistro, it's a grocery store that offers local products, but also abookshop and a really original flea market: here almost all the furniture is for sale! Finally, concerts, meetings, games evenings and exhibitions are organized. We love it!

A place to experience a change of scenery moment? Do you want to feel in the sun, dance to wild rhythms? Go to Rue Marceau, near Place de la République, and welcome to the Salsapelpa, a restaurant-bar-club that Dijon residents commonly call "Salsa" because everyone at least remembers a party in this address opened 17 years ago. In this large vaulted room made of exposed stones, the atmosphere is festive thanks to the music of DJ Carlos, which combines Latin music and current trends! In addition to being a popular club, Salsapelpa is also a bar that offers wines from all over the world and tapas, tortillas, fresh chorizo, cod acras.... Homemade tasty dishes since Salsa is also a restaurant that welcomes you for lunch and dinner. Many activities, stay informed through the Facebook page.

The Smart is the chameleon of dijonnaise animation. Indeed, not only is it an excellent table and evening where the kitchen is fully made home, as evidenced by its label as Master Restaurant, but it is also an atmosphere bar and a discotheque. A complete establishment that looks at every client, regardless of age and state of mind. Even the interior decoration is half way between several styles: Stone walls, chandeliers and stone columns are accompanied by zébrés bar stools and contemporary art paintings. All the personality of Smart is summarized in this original atmosphere. Between the ground floor and the basement, you sail from one atmosphere to another. Cabaret evenings and concerts in clubbing evenings during which the Djs ignite the track with the tubes from 1980 to 2000, there is only one staircase. You can dance, drink a glass of good local wine on the map, enjoy a concert, you wiggle… everything depends on your desire of the moment. For those who would like to organize a private event, Smart also offers its turnkey privatization offers. Unavoidable!

Since 1985, the Jamaica Rum Store has been frequented by all age groups. The Jam, as the people of Dijon like to call it, is managed by Gilles Jarant who guarantees a festive and warm atmosphere. Here, people meet in a secure environment to share a musical moment. At the bar with a glass of wine or a cocktail, in the nightclub in the cellar, or on the occasion of a concert, this club with its chic and baroque decoration offers three atmospheres to meet all the dynamics. Note also that you can privatize the place.

Gone is the Black Cat, the nightclub managed by Christophe and Vanessa Le Mesnil. After a major transformation and refurbishment, the owners have reopened a festive bar with a new name and decoration. Welcome to the Melkior (as an evidence with its neighbor the Bal'tazar!) which welcomes you from 6:30 pm to 2 am to take a glass (or several!) accompanied by tapas or a board (or several!) of cooked pork meats and to benefit from musical live the Fridays and Saturdays. For this, the space has been completely renovated and now presents a bright and green space where you feel good. It also has a covered terrace that allows you to chat more quietly while sipping your drink. The place can even be totally or partially privatized for private or professional events. No doubt about it, the Melkior is the place where you will have a great time!

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The favourite sport of this bar is football. On the game nights, the fans join the Arcades in front of the big screens for an evening full of passion. Students from nearby schools have an appointment for highly contested parts of Baby soccer, darts or billiards. The Arcades are also the only bar to welcome metal concerts from time to time. Débouchage of insured ears.

There are lounges and there, a room full of bursting, where the revellers find themselves around a glass and refaire the world, dancing and especially making meetings. From Thursday to Saturday nights, the building is one of the most important places in Besançon to spend an unforgettable evening in an buzzing atmosphere with fashionable music. 

A stage on the water, that's what has been missing for a long time in the cultural life of the area. It is now a reality thanks to the barge La Scène des quais which, on the quays of the Yonne, offers a varied program for all audiences. Managed by the association ARTEM, the place welcomes one-man/women shows, concerts, plays, shows for children or improv evenings... The program is always attractive, and the whole is signed by emerging artists, often amateurs. We can even privatize the boat for our parties with friends or family. We love it!

La Goguette isn't just a café, it's an enchanted place where music and cuisine meet. In a bucolic setting, where musical notes soar from a welcoming stage, you can savor simple, seasonal, home-cooked cuisine, lovingly concocted by the team. The association that runs the place aims to make culture accessible to all. For a token €1, you can attend live concerts by talented artists, mostly French singers and composers. Open from May to mid-September, La Goguette is an invitation to relax and share.