The best bars and cafés Midi-Pyrénées

If you wish to discover the city by night, your steps will inevitably lead you to the Créneau on the pretty Place Saint-Jean. Its rooftop offers an unequalled view of the castle and the magnificent sunsets. You will be able to have lunch or dinner, under its shady canopy, on the terrace or in the contemporary decorated room, sip a cocktail while eating some tapas until late at night, or listen to the DJs some evenings. The perfect spot for a late dinner and a last drink. A very popular address for the youth of Carcassonne.

Behind a beautiful stone wall, we discover this very cosy tea room and coffee shop. We are welcomed with a big smile, the decoration is neat, the atmosphere warm, the shaded terrace very pleasant. At the tea factory, you can enjoy home-made pastries, nibble a cookie or a muffin, sip a lemonade, enjoy the fresh and gourmet menu, share a brunch served continuously. You can also come and fill up on tea or coffee for the house, and take away some sweets.

Historically, this niche under the stairs of the Daurade was home to... drowned people recovered from the Garonne! The old morgue is now a bar, the Pêcheurs de Sable, named after the men who used to collect sand from the river bed to build Toulouse. A beautiful menu highlights the local products. As for drinks, don't miss the basil wine! In the evening, with garlands of lights and musicians, it's a guinguette moment with an unforgettable view on the Grave illuminated and the sun setting the city on fire.

This café is one of the must-see places in the town. The Commerce is indeed the establishment which moves in Saint-Affrique. From the morning coffee to the aperitif, the place is very frequented, by all generations. The friendly service team is certainly a big part of it! You feel good right away and large screens allow you to follow the major sporting events. Regularly, karaoke, DJ, concerts, sports and belote evenings are organised and bring a little more conviviality to this already very welcoming space.

Millau is off the beaten track with this friendly coffee shop. In an Anglo-Saxon atmosphere, one comes for a coffee, tea, snack or a good dinner. At 4pm, cookies, cupcakes, cheesecakes, apple pies and other English pastries. At noon, bagels, sandwiches and wraps. As for drinks, it's a festival of delicacies. All we can tell you is that Nelly doesn't complain about whipped cream! We recommend the lattella and roasted hazelnut syrup, ristretto, whipped cream, caramelized pecans with salted butter...

This salon de thé et tarterie is ideally located in rue du Bal, on the cobblestones leading to the big Saturday market on place du Bourg. In the hands of a convinced environmentalist, it offers simple yet high-quality cuisine based on local, organic or fair-trade produce. The lemonades and beer, for example, are from Aveyron, and the iced coffees and infusions are homemade. The desserts, necessarily prepared on site, are excellent: strawberry tiramisù, chocolate fondant, apricot and almond tart, strawberry rhubarb apple compote..

La Métairie is the place to be if you want to watch the sun set over the medieval town. This panoramic bar, high above the town, will delight your taste buds and your eyes, every evening of the week. The concept is simple: a cosy lounge bar, where you can enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail with a bite to eat. The afterwork version is open all year round for a moment of relaxation. The view of the Cité, the wood-fired pizzas, the guest chefs on certain dates... We love coming back to La Métairie!

A very nice address, as the Petit Futé likes them. A charming restaurant, crêperie/tea room, almost "intimate", run by 2 lovely women. Valérie and Marie are passionate about their work, they have given the Font Café a new look with their creations which are for sale... We strongly encourage you to enjoy the magnificent view from the terrace overlooking the valley. A tea, a cappuccino, a crêpe or delicious tapas of ham and cheese for a relaxing break, one of those little things that gives you great happiness.

When you come to Carcassonne, you visit the medieval City, but you also go down to the city to enjoy the charm and friendliness of the Place Carnot (very lively on market days). Petit Moka is the perfect place to take the time, the opportunity to take a small coffee, a tea or if the lunch break approaches to enjoy a simple and good kitchen (see restaurant section). In the afternoon, the terrace is taken by young moms who come with their small blonde heads to taste an ice or a small crepe. At Petit Moka you can also buy your coffee in grain or ground at the time, "Brazil" is our favorite. An address or a good mood is all year round!

On the banks of the Canal de la Peyrade, Le Barbu is a warm place to have an aperitif with friends, to spend a nice evening, while tasting good wine, beer or cocktails. It has become the meeting place for thirty-somethings in search of relaxation without fuss. A tapas menu accompanies the evening and a festive atmosphere is infused throughout the hours. One can be tempted by a game of table soccer, enjoy a concert, a musical atmosphere with Latin accents, and a sunny terrace at cocktail time.

Twenty-five years already that Toulousan night owls have been pushing open the door of this cosy bar. Comfortable armchairs around small tables in the sobritish lounge upstairs, a large sofa facing the beautiful fireplace that made the place famous on the first floor, subdued lighting, soulful, groovy music, brick walls, floral murals... In short, a decor that makes you feel right at home! To drink: creative, carefully-crafted, seasonal cocktails and a fine selection of natural wines to discover. To eat: tapas with a focus on quality. On the terrace, between the red ochre façade and the planted window boxes, there's a whiff of vacation...

100% Occitan, supported by the Fasèm de Bruch association, this cultural café revisits tapas in Occitan style. Cheeses, sausages, vegetables and fruit come from short, local circuits, preferably labelled organic and ethical. For example, Topina works with the collective Oc per l'occitan, a group of producers concerned with maintaining the cultural specificity of their products. But at Topina, culture is not limited to the plate! Many activities around the Occitan language are organized: shows, conferences, aperitifs, concerts or even the broadcasting of rugby matches... An address to remember to experience Occitan culture in a festive setting.

Between Esquirol and Les Carmes, smart people who like to combine the pleasure of a beer with that of discovery are in for a treat at Le Bièrographe! The Bièrographe offers a wide range of local, Belgian and northern beers on draught, regularly renewed to allow you to try out the team's new discoveries, along with a number of bottled beers. All are handcrafted, straight from independent producers! Suffice it to say, you're in the home of beer fanatics! The spirit of the place is to celebrate with local products, and it's not just about hops: you can also sip artisanal wines and juices, accompanied by carefully selected charcuterie and other regional delights. Special evenings are organized for you to meet the brewers who treat you, and concerts are also scheduled. So, are you coming for a foam party?

The Monkey Hour has struck. Time to sip your favorite cocktail. Which will it be? The Mysterious Milk Punch or Marius est marié? If you're not familiar with it, let Nicolas guide you, as he never tires of shaking his shaker behind the counter... or carving ice cubes into original shapes. You'll love the cheerful atmosphere, the colorful decor and the cool little terrace. If you're a people person, you won't be disappointed! The program is both eclectic and accessible. Different evenings are organized with DJs on the decks. If you're feeling blue or depressed, you'll soon be pressed, infused, mixed and... liquidated!

A staple of Toulouse parties, the Fat Cat is a benchmark. Step through the door and you've just stepped back into the 20s. In this sophisticated, jazzy bar, cocktails are not taken lightly. The house regularly competes for the best cocktail award with some rather original recipes. How about a vodka infused with Japanese herbs served in an oyster shell? Wednesday evenings are piano-bar evenings. Cozy armchairs, delicious cocktails, pleasant company and music in the air: Fat is bath!

At the pretty Café des fleurs, we come to look for Marion's smile and the good things she proposes. For breakfast, a break or a gourmet snack, there are cookies, pancakes, fruit tarts, pavlova, banana bread, banoffee... There is a wide range of sweets. The products are bought as much as possible in bulk or in large packages to limit unnecessary packaging and come from the region, from France or from a sustainable agriculture. We can also privatize the place for special occasions.

Mercure Saint-Georges revives the tradition of hotel bars. The Mahogany Club is open to all. At the counter, Mady and her shakers prepare no fewer than thirty cocktails to order, including many exclusive creations. Try L'art Madygnac: armagnac, apricot liqueur, peach juice and milk foam. Something new and 100% local. Or the more exotic Chili Litchee Martini: vodka, soho, Laotian chili, litchee purée! The clever icing on the cocktail cake: when the weather's nice, you can enjoy it on the terrace beside a swim lane!

After studying in Montpellier and living in Ajaccio for a while, Magalie came back home, determined to open her coffee shop in Saint-Jean-du-Bruel. Since June 2020, the young woman, who trained as a barista, has been serving non-alcoholic cocktails and espresso-based coffee drinks to the people of the village and to tourists. At lunchtime, she serves food in this small business that she wanted to reflect her image: optimistic and sparkling. A few colourful tables, set up on the porch, allow you to taste salads, sandwiches or nicely elaborated boards.

A punk-rock reference in the South of France, this den dedicated to alternative currents swears by excellence and originality. The annual program of its live shows is highly anticipated, so don't hesitate to follow it closely. The small stage of the Celtic welcomes punk, ska, rap, but also poetry, slam, or Occitan singing. Very lively, the atmosphere is supported by Jean-Louis who welcomes you every night and also offers you a nice beer menu.

Its decoration with hundreds of posters is also unique and worth a look.

Sharing, exchanging and conviviality are the key words of this atypical space, located on the outskirts of the city centre of Rodez. Part wine cellar (the V), part brewery (the B of beer), part English pub... The V and B in the Parc de Saint-Marc in Onet-le-Château is above all a treasure trove for alcohol lovers. More than 350 references of beers; as many wines of the great French regions, champagnes, whiskies, and other spirits... The place is ideal for shopping during the day, but also for a drink.

Bet won for the managers of the establishment. They succeeded in making their restaurant-bar-dancefloor THE place to be in Foix at night. The numerous animated theme evenings bring a young and trendy clientele to the 200^m2 of the upper room and the basement fitted out to party. Good to know, the place can be privatized and welcome about sixty people seated or a hundred standing. Perfect for birthdays, private parties, sports clubs, etc. Animations, live concerts, really nice atmosphere.

A warm and typical atmosphere wakes up Varennes on weekends. Charly and Danielle welcome you to their restaurant-grill for themed evenings and dance parties to latino music. Dance floor, exotic summer terrace, meat and fish grilled on a giant barbecue. A gypsy atmosphere, a cuisine rich in taste and character are enough for our happiness. Every Friday evening a musical or equestrian show enlivens the evening of this atypical cabaret restaurant, ideal for summer evenings.

Located in the Hôtel C Suites in Nîmes, the C Unik restaurant offers a unique culinary experience. With a varied menu and tasty dishes, customers can enjoy on-site dining, drive-through service or contactless delivery. In addition to the restaurant, Hotel C Suites also offers services for business events such as seminars, conventions and cocktail parties. With over 1,000 m² of bright, functional space, the hotel can accommodate up to 260 rooms. Guests can also enjoy a fine wine and tapas bar, an outdoor swimming pool and ample free parking. With its Feng Shui ambiance and well-equipped meeting rooms, Hotel C Suites is the perfect place to organize tailor-made corporate events.

Sandy and Linda have taken over this famous restaurant for its festive and family atmosphere: afterworks, concerts, thematic evenings like Oktoberfest or St Patrick's Day. The space is now clearer and more airy. From now on it is possible to order delicious cocktails and other spirits at the bar. You can enjoy a nice plate of local products. Animations with brewers or wine growers. A great novelty on Friday noon, a food truck in front of the bar. Isn't that smart?

The Mecoën house offers four addresses, one of which is opposite the abbey church and another in La Mégère. In this family-run establishment with a friendly atmosphere, you can buy bread and cakes but also taste them on the spot! Mecoën's chocolates are available in bags or in boxes and have a unique and refined taste. The house is also a tea room, inviting you to sit down in the beautiful sofas, unless you prefer the terrace, to have a cup of tea or a coffee, to be accompanied by a piece of quiche or pizza, a pie, a crêpe or an ice cream.

A charming tea room located in a pretty patio next to the new Rigaud museum. Teas on the menu, green, red, white, black, smoked or iced with subtle blends whose compositions I will not mention. If you prefer a coffee, don't worry, it would take too long to mention everything. You prefer chocolate, and how do you like it? Viennese, Liégeois, hot with spices or iced? In two words, P'tit Mailly is a pleasant place for a little break in the middle of the books available to customers.

La Maison Baudequin is much more than a tea room, it is also a family pastry shop and a chocolate maker. You can stop in for a delicious breakfast, a snack or an afternoon snack, accompanied by a creamy hot chocolate, the house specialty. The cakes, served in generous portions, have pride of place: cheesecake, carrot cake, fruit pies, chocolate pies... you will be spoilt for choice! Some tables are installed on the terrace in summer. A highly recommendable address, and appreciated by the Lecturers.

Prescilla went back to school and took her CAP pastry diploma as an independent candidate to open this cosy, elegant tearoom in Millau town center. The menu at Les Gourmandises de Jules, named after her son, includes homemade cakes, tarts and cookies, accompanied by a good cup of coffee, organic tea, lemonade or homemade fruit juice. At lunchtime, the menu is simple, but as tasty as it is affordable: salad, buddha bowl and main course (hake with mushroom and cream sauce...).

Le Lézard, located a stone's throw from the Musée de la Musique, is an associative café offering a wide range of activities. As a member, you can simply have a drink or take part in one of the workshops offered: theatre, oenology, philosophy, knitting, singing, knowledge sharing, games, music... All drinks are organic and local. It is THE place for meetings and exchanges, we come there mainly to meet other people at the beginning and then to participate in workshops and/or festive evenings. A nice "alternative and militant" touch.

A drinking restaurant: that's how you could define this little nugget in the rue des Cardeurs, a pedestrian street in the old part of Perpignan, known by the local gourmets. The place is intimate, very cosy and minimalist, a bit like the owners, and above all what you find on the plate and in the glass: fresh and local high quality! The emphasis is on the origin and quality of the products. Everything is fine and delicious, charming and original. The ideal place to enjoy a good glass of wine with some crazy tapas on a quiet terrace.

Chez Mémé has become the must-see tavern in Castelnou. We don't know if it's a restaurant, a wine bar or a tapas bar, but one thing is for sure, the place and the atmosphere have a "let's go back there quickly" feel. An address that we liked to taste in the dining room or on the large terrace craft beers or local wines with friends. In this small, typical family house, Emeline offers various Catalan dishes: pan con tomate with Serrano ham, her famous patatas bravas or the unmissable Cerdanya cheeses.

On the avenue of the campings, once passed the entrance of the case with rum, one is transported in the islands. The setting is exceptional, the terrace is a green setting with a bamboo lounge that stretches out its arms for us to settle down. Here, a hammock is a sight to behold, and there, comfortable cushions are installed on a bench. In this Creole address in the exotic garden, we come to share ti mangé (Creole tapas), insects, ice creams, cocktails...

The Biergarten evokes those emblematic places of popular Germany, those vast outdoor spaces where people sit down at a big table to gulp down beer and comforting solids. The spirit is one of simplicity, conviviality and celebration. So it's in an establishment with a beautiful outdoor space that this "beer garden" awaits you. With its rustic decor, live entertainment, a choice of nearly 100 beers and charcuterie straight from Munich, it's the perfect place to spend a warm evening. Wondering what the lockers at the entrance are for? They contain the personalized mugs of our most loyal customers! Will you be one of them?

Maître Renard or the success of a wine bar that makes you happy! Promise kept for this establishment installed in our habits for warm and greedy evenings. The place is very small, animated by a mural paying homage to the Fables of La Fontaine, we feel good there and we share easily with the neighbors of table or counter. Conviviality and tasting moments are combined here to perfection. More than 150 references of French and Spanish wines, red, rosé, white, bubbly, preferably from short circuit. And to accompany your glass, plates worked around local products, that we propose to serve you even late. Perfect!

This address is both a bar and a microbrewery, nestled under beautiful vaulted ceilings. Cool design, jazzy music and an intimate yet friendly atmosphere attract many visitors. Behind the bar, you can admire the imposing fermentation tanks that sit proudly here. Jean-Philippe brews twice a week and offers an extensive menu of different hop flavors. Herbaceous, fruity, resinous, peppery... There's something for every taste, and of course you can always ask for advice. With its foam, you can share a little cheese and other tapas.

At the foot of the cathedral, this store combines bakery, tea room and small grocery store. Breads, viennoiseries and delicious pastries are featured, as well as a fine range of local products (fruit and vegetables, armagnac, beers, wines, cheeses, jams, juices...). In a country-style atmosphere, take a break with a breathtaking view of the majestic Sainte-Marie and enjoy a hot or cold drink, accompanied by an excellent gluten-free brownie, cookie or brioche... all homemade, of course!

Welcome to one of the oldest districts of Perpignan. Welcome to the Divine Comedy, a former convent where today they serve you asses! The speciality of the house. These "shots" which are mixtures of fruit and alcohol and are drunk ass-up send you straight to hell. The Perpignanese between 25 and 40 years old love this concept and take over Miguel's bar every weekend. Exposed stone, cayroux and subdued lighting: we love it. As for the atmosphere, "it depends on the evening, something between rock, funk and soul", says the owner.

Hadrian has taken over the Canard Bleu, the Carcassonne epicurean and aesthete's den, set up a few years ago by the traveler chef Robert Haumont. Since then, the place has been called the aptly named Tasting Room, to get away from the crowds of the city center. Don't talk to him about his famous American origins because our international wine merchant likes to remain discreet. He prefers to emphasize his Italian side, which he has well represented in his cellar with wines that make you travel. You can also find local wines and "fatto in Italia" pizzas.

L'Apothicaire is the ideal place to spend a good evening with friends, to taste delicious wines, to feast on aperitif boards made of fine charcuteries or rare cheeses and to learn a lot of things about the world of good food. Fred, the owner, is not shy and likes to talk about his products and tell you anecdotes. He defines himself as a "taste buds dresser". On the terrace and in the calm of the pedestrian street or in one of the two rooms with their refined decoration which brilliantly combine old and modern, we simply love it!

Au Fut distinguishes itself from other bars by its "you're the bartender" concept: take a drink, put your card in front of one of the pumps installed on each table and serve yourself, according to your desires and new meetings. Regularly, new craft beers are put forward, accompanied by planks of cold cuts or cheese. It is also the ideal place for the retransmission of football or rugby matches on a giant screen. Evenings, events and concerts are regularly organised. Everything is on the Facebook page.

Le Carcanet is a bar and crêperie with a simple and "woody" decoration, like a mountain inn. People from the village come here as much as tourists to taste pancakes or dishes, to drink local beers and especially to enjoy the most beautiful terrace of Formiguères: a series of tables overlooking the stream. The magical sound of the water running over the polished granite or lulling our ears... A mountain village without these sounds is no longer a mountain village, and Formiguères is lucky, because the river Aude flows through it.

In the heart of the city, on the Place de la République, Le Vin Te Deux is ideally located under the arcades. Meet friends and share their delicious homemade tapas. Taste with them the local wines, blanquettes or local specialties. Discover the organic Crème Religieuse with mint, lemon or tangerine, made with wine alcohol and real peel. A must to add to your cocktails a touch of the Limoux region. A very popular place, it is better to reserve, especially for the wine and music evenings.

V and B takes you to the discovery of many wines and beers in a setting divided into two spaces, one part wine cellar and the other in an Irish pub atmosphere. At the tasting, nearly 700 references of wines, beers and 400 of spirits. The idea is to offer a menu for all tastes and all audiences, including a selection of beers and non-alcoholic wines (to test, the Petit Chavin Merlot Rouge). The address is well known among after-workers and on match days, the indisputable Guinness is always flowing!

In the superb setting of the Maison Noilly Prat, one comes here to enjoy a subtle cocktail. At the bar or on the terrace, the setting is calm, romantic, chic and hushed. On the menu, you will find the entire Noilly Prat collection in cocktails signed by Julien Escot, a mixologist who has won several awards for his creations. After a sunny day, one can sip a refreshing "Amber ginger" - an aromatic variant of Moscow Mule with amber Noilly Prat, vodka, vanilla, lime, mint, ginger beer. Oysters and tapas are also on the program.

Sylvain Raynard-Lloan has recently transformed the former "Poulailler décalé" into a new tearoom and loose tea boutique. Here you can enjoy delicious teas, carefully selected and recommended by Sylvain, as well as coffees and hot chocolates, and homemade syrups and iced teas. On the sweet side of the shop window, you can choose from traditional viennoiseries, home-made madeleines, crêpes and choux pastries with vanilla whipped cream. This lively place also sometimes hosts attractive exhibitions and small concerts.

At once an art gallery, a wine bar and a wine cellar, Chez Syl Vins surprises and enchants. More than 500 references of wines, 100 of which are natural and living wines. "I like wine without make-up", Sylvain confides to us, "I am a wine merchant but my past as a master sommelier catches up with me, I am always looking for what is rare". We discovered some delicious small vintages, accompanied by local cheeses and charcuterie. Listening to this kind, tender and modest man comment on a tasting, guiding your taste buds and your senses is pure happiness. We love it!

This bar is named after one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand. Outside, benches are installed under an arbour of Virginia creeper, tables are facing the Criée. Inside, we discover a pretty decoration, a surprising lighting, a plant wall and a playlist of the most effective! We come to sip cocktails and share tapas. Shrimp tempura, can of sardines from the Maison Janicot, some gyozas, baked camembert, eggplant caviar... And we take advantage of the DJ evenings to get in the mood.

A small quality address, the Hoppy Gallery can become both your local wine shop that distills advice as well as passion, and your meeting point to discover beautiful brewery and wine nuggets. Inside, we discover a large choice of craft beers, beautiful bottles installed under vaults and tables that offer us the opportunity to settle down. We then sip a glass while sharing a small aperitif board in a friendly atmosphere. We can also be tempted by the spirits.

In the heart of one of Perpignan's most festive streets, Bruno and his team invite you to a late-night epicurean and sometimes Rabelaisian interlude. We love the spirit of the short circuit and the high quality of the fresh produce, the bobo but not too bobo atmosphere, and above all the omnipresent good humor of the team. With friends or lovers, you can enjoy refined tapas, platitos and other culinary delights. Natural wines are given pride of place. It's not unusual to come across restaurateurs or winemakers at table, which is a good sign!