The best bars and cafés Normandy

Au Bout Là-Bas is the place to be if you're looking for a good time with friends, family or just the two of you! Ideally located in the town centre, this bar with its surprisingly friendly decor welcomes you from breakfast to late evening. In summer, don't hesitate to settle down on the sandy terrace for a Hawaiian atmosphere. If you're feeling peckish, ask for the menu and treat yourself to bistro-style cuisine: entrecôtes frites, risotto, etc. Last but not least, party-goers will love our themed evenings hosted by trendy bands and DJs.

Right next door to the hotel-restaurant l'Épicurien, Le Grimoire is a lounge where you can spend some quality time in a unique atmosphere in Valognes that leaves no one indifferent. Modern with a few classical touches, a hushed atmosphere, vast chandeliers and plants on the walls and descending from the ceiling, the finest establishments in the Cotentin region have only themselves to blame. Champagnes, whiskies, wines or cocktails: we've also pulled out all the stops when it comes to drinks. It's a great place, and one we'd recommend!

A bar by day, the place was taken over a few months ago by a dynamic couple who have kept the fundamentals while adding their own touch. Come here for a drink or one of the marvellous pastries served during the day, or enjoy a slice of pizza (presented in a colourful display case), which you can take away. All day long, from Tuesday to Saturday, the place never gets empty, and the terrace is very popular in summer on this busy street in downtown Cherbourg.

Built in 1883, this former Lexovian chapel has seen several owners and, passing from one hand to the next, has lost some of its lustre. Until 2017, when Michel Boutte, the legendary former owner of the Ouilly-le-Vicomte cabaret, took over the premises with an original concept for a bar-lounge-restaurant. This unique place lends itself perfectly to all kinds of fantasies, with its pop-art and baroque decor, high wooden ceiling, and imposing bar... Thirty-somethings and forty-somethings will love the bar, the restaurant, and the ambiance until 2:30 am.

The Café du Théâtre is one of the meeting places of the Alençonnais. Located just a step away from the wheat market, this café with a retro atmosphere plays the card of conviviality. Its decoration is at the same time typical of the bistros and original with its singular posters which decorate the walls! It is an ideal address to drink tea, Viennese chocolate, or hot wine (when the season lends itself to it) or to enjoy a drink - on the terrace in summer - to take advantage of the animation of the city. A restaurant service is also available: simple and efficient!

At a time when food shops are closed, especially on Sunday mornings, La Tarterie opens its doors to you in a cosy spot behind Saint-Julien church. Run by a couple who used to be florists, this tearoom offers homemade tarts and cakes, both simple and delicious. Sitting in the armchairs "as if by the fire" or seated at a bistro table, with friends or loved ones, you can enjoy a slice of savoury or sweet tart, depending on the day's specials, with a hot or cold drink, at a low price.

With its Irish pub feel, Les Paillottes is a great place to stop just to admire the sea view. It's warm and inviting, with lots of wood, and bottles of rhum arrangé are just waiting for you. As for the rest, the basics are there: you're welcome on the terrace when the weather's fine, and when the sea gets rough, you can sit back and watch the impressive spectacle inside. It's a popular - and well-placed - spot in Agon, and a must-see!

Located at the corner of Place d'Estouteville and Rue des Fossés, could one dream of a better place for this imposing beer bar? Because the Place to Beer (we'll appreciate the pun) is not lacking in assets. Divided into two distinct places, one cosy, the other pub, it obviously offers many references in terms of beer: blonde, dark, amber, nothing is missing. You can also enjoy a few boards with friends, and the beautiful place with the green front also offers a nice little terrace. We validate!

Right in the centre of town, in a small recess of this pedestrian district, you'll find a lively and busy place, especially at weekends. Rade à Binch offers a wide range of beers and local spirits. People come here with friends to have an excellent time, in one of the warmest atmospheres in town - and not just on sports nights! The welcome is top-notch, and small nibbles at aperitif time are very welcome!

This charming place is located in the heart of the city. A bar-tabac open from Monday to Saturday to regular customers, it's much more than that! Hélène and Fabien, the two managers, make it a point of honor to make it a place for a wide range of events: people come here for concerts and exhibitions. At the far end of the bar, a devilishly cosy corner has been set up, where you can relax in peace and quiet. For those who enjoy evenings out with friends, there are a number of attractive platters on offer, to be enjoyed on the terrace in summer, for example.

Run by Sophie (the mother) and Alexandra (the daughter), Delicatessen - it's all in the name - is a cosy tea room where you can enjoy savoury dishes at low prices, concocted just for you, or have a snack with the delicious desserts of Casa B, an Argentinian pastry chef. The place is charming and the welcome is sunny. Next to the tearoom is a delicatessen offering a wide range of sweet and savoury products, as well as products from Southern Europe. Logical: Italy and Greece are in the spotlight.

A must in Saint-Vaast, and has been for years. Tourists, locals and people passing through do the Cabestan proud, and it does them proud! During the day, you can have a drink here, on your way back from Tatihou for example, and enjoy the terrace with a view of the port in fine weather. At lunchtime or in the evening in season, you will find something to satisfy even the most demanding of hungers: meat, fish, bruschetta and local specialities... The place, like many establishments here, is very popular in summer, so think of coming early enough.

With its one hundred and fifty references of beers and its twenty-two pressure points, this establishment is a landmark for those who like foam and festive evenings. You will find in this unique place composed of a pub, a restaurant (the Raclet'terie) and a gaming room, all the atmosphere of the other side of the Channel, in a wood and steel decoration, in particular during the musical evenings: karaoke, concerts, but also retransmission of round ball game. The welcome and the service are warm, and the owners of the place always propose you new things.

La Base is above all a rare place to live! Here, you can enjoy fresh, local produce for the most part. On the menu: gourmet burgers, pizzas, meat and cheese dishes... In short, everything you need to satisfy your hunger! Whatever the season, you'll feel right at home here, whether in the comfort of a gondola in winter or on the terrace by the Seine in summer. Add to this a host of festive events, and you've got a place where you'll feel like you're on vacation at all times!

With its decorjungle, and its love for mixology, the establishment will make the cocktail lovers roar with pleasure! This bar, located on the harbor, proposes many cocktails with or without alcohol. You will find the great classics but also original creations. More into beer or wine? No problem, the bar also offers 6 draft beers and a nice selection of wines. You will be able to accompany your drinks with boards (cold cuts, cheeses and even vegan!) and bistronomic tapas worked with fresh and local products.

La Vache à Lunettes is the bar of Brasserie De Sutter. It's a place for lovers of craft beers, sharing and partying. On Thursdays, the establishment organizes an afterwork or theme evening. And on Fridays and Saturdays: live concerts! A friendly, family-friendly place, with 14 draught beers from Brasserie De Sutter, spirits and cocktails, wines... But also snacks, games and a comic book library. There's even a lovely outdoor area with games for young and old, and a pétanque pitch for when the weather's nice!

Here's a rather chic beach bar that stands out in the local scene. Here, you can sit back on comfortable cushions, stretch out and enjoy a drink with your feet in the sand and a lively musical atmosphere: quite simply, you're in for a chill. Planks, cocktails and good Thai food: nothing is missing here, and the welcome is pretty good. The place is lively when the weather's fine, which is quite normal after all. We fully endorse this not-to-be-missed spot, which is very much the talk of Gouville.

In Rue des Bains, Aurélien welcomes you with a smile to Pipelettes & Co., a delightful boutique-tea room that smells of coffee from a local Auge roaster, and tea, of course, with 80 varieties from different origins. With friends or as a couple, on the terrace or under a blanket, there are a thousand ways to enjoy these teas, some of them exceptional. Feeling hungry? The house serves breakfast, lunch, and sweet treats in the afternoon. The boutique also offers a range of products related to the steaming cup of tea time. Yes, my dear!

This venerable bar in the small village of Liesville, on the banks of the river Douve, is set in one of the most peaceful and impressive natural areas in the département. Whether you find yourself on the vast terrace or in the interior space facing the river, which also boasts a magical view, the place has long been developing the fundamentals that have made it such a success: tapas, food, and drink all day long, all in an ultra-convivial atmosphere.

It's a concept not to be missed if you come to Bellême: the bistro, decorated with multiple racks, lends a warm atmosphere to the whole, not to mention the carefully aligned bottles that decorate the top of the bar. Here, you can eat and drink in a great atmosphere: charcuterie, tapas or a tastefully prepared dish of the day, all washed down with a wide choice of wines. All in all, you'll have a great time here, with smiling service.

A dining bar with a cosy, intimate ambience: dark colors, ochre-hued furniture and subdued lighting, Scandale leaves no one indifferent. Comfortably seated in our sofas, the cocktail menu offers a vast choice of recipes, from the most classic to the most daring, with or without alcohol, and the results are up to scratch. On the other hand, the mixed cheese/charcuterie board was nothing transcendent (an opportunity for us to come back and try the other tapas?). A quick pause in front of the angel wings in the starter before leaving, and that's it!

It's impossible to miss this bar, whose frontage sets the mood: here you enter a world of pirates, and the surprise of finding so much originality in Valognes doesn't leave you indifferent! This is the home of rum, which comes in countless varieties, but that's not all. The friendly Blackbeard offers a wide range of drinks in a warm atmosphere. The music, mainly rock, has a lot to do with it. In fine weather, special mention must be made of the terrace, ideally located in the city.

Titep: reverse the letters, and you'll find out who's behind the sign. Florian Le Petit loves two ingredients: butter and love. This enthusiast will introduce you to his sweet and savoury pastries, the originality of the house. Teas, coffees, infusions and juices are the perfect accompaniment to these delicacies. One room, three atmospheres: high chairs for those who have to work, recliners for chilling out and tables for comfortable dining. The service is adorable. To be discovered near Piazza San Marco.

From the smell of Churchill's cigar to the luminous vision of Van Gogh, Camille's "guilty pleasures" offer an astonishing alchemy. Winks abound on a menu that's as enjoyable to read as it is to drink. The delicious platters are tastefully presented. A few tables outside allow you to enjoy the end of the day before settling into a cosy interior where you can study the maestro of flavors at work. The Symbiose formula lets you compose your own beverage. The experience is meant to be immersive, and it is.

Behind the pink façade of their bar, the Nonna team welcomes you according to your mood. Terrace, huge bar or seventies-style room upstairs: it's up to you! A friendly, family atmosphere that attracts a clientele of young professionals. We love their menu, which is resolutely focused on local produce. The place offers local beers and 100% vegetarian snacks made with vegetables sourced locally. And what about their organic wines, cocktails and succulent turbo fries?

This new beer bar offers nearly 300 references of cocktails. Yes, you read that right, 300 cocktails composed of unique creations and custom requests! Three buddies are at the helm to offer the neighbourhood mousses from the North and elsewhere, as well as cocktails prepared with the passion of youth, and a beautiful wine and soft drinks list. To accompany the evening and the alcohol, you will have the choice between boards of cold cuts, cheeses, but also vegetarian boards and small things to spread.

A truly sensory experience awaits you at the "Celes'Tea" Salon de Thé & Bien-être in Le Neubourg. You can indulge in delights ranging from homemade cakes and carefully selected organic teas to freshly-ground coffees and local fruit juices. This haven of well-being offers much more: soothing massages, revitalizing yoga sessions and meditation for a rejuvenating break. Celes'Tea invites you to explore a world of discovery and relaxation. It's a place where sensory pleasures and well-being go hand in hand.

La Belle Équipe is an absolutely unique concept in Vernon: a restaurant at lunchtime that transforms into a bar in the evening, with its share of events. The menu features homemade dishes made from fresh, mostly local ingredients. In a warm and friendly setting, try the bar's signature cocktails, or indulge in the Normandy planks to nibble on... A true French-style pub where you'll be welcomed as a full-fledged member of the team!

It is the night bar of Argentan, and it is the impossible-to-circumvent appointment if you wish to have a drink in a different place. Because here, the decoration is neat, cosy, and luminous, and we settle down in comfortable armchairs. Here you can enjoy bottles, but also excellent cocktails, and the menu does not stop there. The clientele feels good here and can also come to participate or attend many organized parties. Note finally that the place has developed an excellent offer of restoration. All in all, a very nice place.

In the heart of Cabourg, this trendy and original musical wine bar doubles as a delicatessen and cellar. You'll find a wide selection of wines (by the glass or bottle), rare Trappist beers, a collection of 80 Scotch, Japanese and Taiwanese whiskies, artisanal juices and non-alcoholic cocktails. All of this, accompanied by land, sea or vegan platters. And a 1950s-style decor, with school chairs, duck-blue walls and a steel mezzanine... Carpe diem and epicurean? That's Carpedien! A fine programme, isn't it?