The best bars and cafés New Aquitaine

An iconoclastic place, which in the evening is a bar with musical ambience and catering, and which transforms over the course of the evening into a veritable discotheque, with subdued lighting and rising temperatures! Close to the Monciné complex, the Lasergame and the Jungle, the institution of the night, this "Food Drinks and Music" or "before and after" is a lively place, with its live concerts, themed cabaret evenings, karaoke... which complete the after-hours offer in Anglet.

Just a few months after the opening of the Glass House, Château Carbonneau has been awarded a Best of Wine Tourism 2019 in the "Estate Catering" category. Part tea room, part wine bar, the Glass House is the perfect address for afternoon tea. On the menu: a wide selection of drinks (fruit juices, world teas, coffees, etc.), scones and delicious cakes. All pastries are homemade. More of a savoury fan? In that case, opt for the aperitif boards, accompanied by a glass of wine from the estate.

Located in the Chartrons district, this lounge bar is a nugget. It has all the ingredients for an excellent evening: some thirty cocktail creations, accompanied by delicious tapas. At the helm of this cosy, relaxed venue are two female bartenders inspired by the boisterous atmosphere of Barcelona. Indeed, the atmosphere and decor are very warm, with oriental carpets, plant paintings, diverted lampshades... Events are organized every month.

The "Danser sous la plume" bookshop offers a selection of books that are as many encounters with their authors. The benefits of reading are numerous! Whether classics, must-reads or masterpieces, you'll find different kinds of books that will transport you to other worlds. Themes include love, ecology and fantasy stories for children and adults alike. The bookshop also offers author signings, and is carefully designed and decorated to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Its location opposite the Château adds to its romantic atmosphere!

Installed in an old garage, this establishment is resolutely turned towards the plate, the good mood and the music. The plate with dishes elaborated by Hélène and Sylvain with fresh and local products, meats, mussels and vegetarian menus. The good mood and the music with the proposed evenings: Thursday evening for a karaoke and Sunday evening for live concerts by music groups from all over France with various influences (pop, rock, blues, reggae, soul, jazz, swing and French song).

Here is a pretty British tea room just a stone's throw from Pellegrin University Hospital. Here, British cuisine is in the spotlight from breakfast, consisting of scones, soda bread and Guiness Bread (two Irish breads). At lunchtime, the meal is adapted to the market products and the seasons. In the summer, you will be tempted by a gazpacho, a roasted vegetable tart and, of course, for dessert, a slice of carrot cake! Almost all the products are from organic or sustainable agriculture. As far as drinks are concerned, we love ginger beer, a very refreshing non-alcoholic ginger ale, and IPA BrewDog beer with its fruity and tropical flavours. Tea Cosy also offers tea, served in a teapot.

Located between the La Pallice market and the Marcel Deflandre stadium, this bar is a well-known address. David, Patou and Philippe have created a place that combines conviviality and exchange. There's a good reason for everyone to come here: at lunchtime for a quick bite to eat with the "Roule'hot" foodtruck, after work for a drink with friends and in the evening, for a convivial moment. There's no doubt that there's plenty to enjoy here, whether it's a concert, sports broadcast or karaoke. The star beverage here is obviously beer, with some 200 references.

A friendly atmosphere is guaranteed at this beer bar in the heart of Lagord's artisanal zone. You can come here with colleagues for an after-work break, with friends to chat over a beer, or even at lunchtime to devour a burger served with home fries. The place is large, and there's a place for everyone around a table, a barrel, and even on the large sunny terrace for a quieter moment under the pergola. The decor is industrial, with red brick walls and a metal staircase, and the atmosphere is resolutely cheerful. Over a beer or glass of wine, you can watch the exploits of the Stade Rochelais or relax with a game of darts.

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BAM Karaoke Box reinvents karaoke, inspired by the concept of Asian countries where singing is a popular pastime. In private booths with friends, family or colleagues, everyone can sing along, or rather, out loud. Sheltered from prying eyes and ears, karaoke lounges have been designed to give you the best possible experience, just as if you were at home. For those with little appetites, and to refresh and soften your vocal chords, the house has designed a snack and cocktail menu.

At the Bar des Cordeliers, you can taste our sparkling wines on the premises, by the glass or by the bottle. This is an opportunity to appreciate this range of exceptional crémants right where they are produced, around the cloister or in the garden. A selection of Saint-Emilion wines is also on offer, along with a wide choice of premium cocktails and softs. A good idea? Put together your own picnic basket from local produce: homemade pâtés, vegetarian spreads, cheeses and other sweet treats to make the evening even more enjoyable!

The retro-chic, Art Deco atmosphere is hushed, cosy and velvety, whether in front of the majestic zinc counter or on the terrace, where you can savor a selection of snacks and take full advantage of this completely renovated nugget near the beach, the unmissable Rocher de la Vierge, in the bustling Les Halles district. Savory-sweet gourmet breaks, from breakfast to a masterful weekend brunch, and a wine bar with professional service.

Located on the first floor of a typical Basin house, Chez Pierrette looks like a guinguette. You come here after a day at the beach or after a boat trip to have a good time over a glass of wine. Behind the counter, they welcome you with a wide smile and are always ready to concoct a delicious cocktail accompanied by some tapas or small dishes. The evenings are very festive and take place in a young and relaxed atmosphere under luminous lampions. Chez Pierrette is a bit of a place to be.

St. Albert's coffee shop continues to be a magnet for visitors to the city. In the heart of a busy street, this coffee shop is a unique place that irresistibly invites you to stroll. If you're a book lover, spend some time on the velvet sofa. If you're in a hurry, take a seat on the terrace and sip an excellent coffee. The welcome here is warm and friendly, and the products are of the highest quality, like the homemade cakes, wraps and beautifully presented salads.

If you are looking for a bar with atmosphere, this is the right address. Here, no one gets bored and the evenings are always very lively. We come to party, listen to music, try karaoke, dance, watch a soccer game on TV, drink a small glass of wine, a beer or a spritz and nibble what the house has in store: oysters, mussels, prawns, tapas... Atmosphere guaranteed, whatever the moment! In the morning, for breakfast (very copious), locals and holidaymakers meet on the sunny terrace. A local institution.

Born in February 2023, the Durango Café opened its doors in place of the Imparfait - immemorial - with a singular and surprising proposal. Little brother of the Durango nightclub, nestled a little higher up, the bar is the place where to finish the day quietly and to get in the mood for the evening. Romain, the chef of the place, has imagined a listening bar where to meet with friends with good music (various styles with always a requirement of quality), good cocktails, local beers (brewed at the Europub), small boards... The decoration is singular and the terrace extremely pleasant! One of the new addresses not to be missed in Pau!

In this superb hotel, well hidden, in the middle of a hectare of plenitude and calm, updated by Frédéric Hubert, in place of the stables that belonged to the Marquise de Moratella, here is a little jewel: a magnificently fitted out bar, comfortable and elegant, in a revisited neo-baroque style. Behind the counter is an exceptional collection of champagnes. About fifty references are waiting for you with a special focus on Dom Pérignon. Good news, bubble lovers can discover these nectars without staying at the hotel. There is also a small "chic snacking" menu from noon to midnight to improvise a romantic tête-à-tête in upholstered armchairs, with subdued lighting that makes the place magical with its high ceilings. It is the life of a castle that becomes reality.

At l'Engrenage, you'll find no fewer than 20 draught beers, ranging from the lightest to the strongest, and carefully crafted cocktails. Close to Place Gambetta, this trendy spot boasts a lovely terrace with wooden chairs and canework, a neon-lit dining room, and surprise: the basement houses a billiard table and an arcade game. L'Engrenage is a very convivial address where you can nibble and enjoy a wide range of entertainment, including DJ sets, sports broadcasts and a Comedy Club every Tuesday and Wednesday evening.

Take a seat, it's soft, cocooning, tangy, enveloping... For a sweet break, you can enjoy Luce's homemade cakes, which she bakes according to her whims: cheesecake, chocolate moelleux, carrot cake, brownies, marble cake, apple-almond-spice cake... There's an embarrassment of riches to choose from! To accompany them, take a Compagnie coloniale tea (which you can buy on site), a local beer or a homemade drink: matcha latte, sweet coffee, milkshake... Here, everything is "made with love"! And at lunchtime, the savoury tarts are just as tasty.

Providence is a "pocket kitchen" in the heart of the village of Guéthary, a warm and friendly place where you can enjoy banana bread, granola bowls, avocado toast... and seasonal dishes inspired by the chef, not to mention soups and platters to share. At once a bar and a coffee shop hosting chefs, it's also a venue for exhibitions and meetings with artists and musicians, and a boutique selling textiles and emblematic objects.

Set right in the heart of the Gallo-Roman city, this café-boutique offers an astonishing concept. Here, you can both browse for bargains and take a break while sipping a drink. The perfect opportunity after a stroll through the pedestrian streets to sit on the terrace for a drink, a snack and a view of the Charente river. Let Patrick and Claire guide you into this world, where you'll receive a warm welcome. You're sure to spend a convivial moment here, and perhaps even find the object of your dreams (furniture, lighting, mirrors...).

Books and Coffee always makes you feel good! Located on rue Saint-James, this successful coffee shop boasts a beautiful interior space and a small sunny terrace overlooking the Grosse Cloche. You can eat or drink here at any time of day: breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea, afterwork... At lunchtime, salads and toasted sandwiches are served on their own or as part of a set menu. Adjacent to the tea room, the burnery and patisserie offer the opportunity to do some gourmet shopping.

Verti'Go is an activity center for children aged 6 and over, with no age limit! Not far from Libourne railway station, the Verti'Go complex has taken over the former Sernam halls. With 180 parking spaces and a vast 3,800 m² area, it's the ideal meeting place for families and friends looking for a good dose of fun. On the program: bowling, billiards, trampoline park, laser quest, escape quest and arcade games. And don't forget La Cervoiserie, where you can try one of our 350 beers.

Open since June 2022, this new festive place has been imagined in a villa just a step from the center of Mérignac.

The goal: to make you feel at home! Jason Delalaire, manager of the establishment, has succeeded. This new unusual spot calls for relaxation in the summer with its chiliennes installed directly in the sand in Beach Club mode. In winter, the Villa Blanche is covered to continue to welcome you inside and outside.

On the program: thematic evenings, DJ sets, cocktails and tapas, enough to spend good evenings.

Welcome to the Troll Kingdom! Newly bought, this institution from La Rochelle keeps its original decoration and everything that made its fame: a long bar, exposed stone walls, good music, darts and above all a good place to watch the matches. At weekends, night owls take over this space to party to the sound of music from the 1980s-1990's through cartoon soundtracks. The rue Saint-Nicolas regularly resounds with Michel Sardou's famous chorus of "Lac du Connemara", which was played by the entire assembly. The Troll regularly organizes theme parties (Halloween, St. Patrick's Day...)

A magnificent panoramic terrace with a breathtaking view of the ocean, that's what the Transat offers. Open only in high season, you can enjoy a nice moment of relaxation around a buffet, a cocktail, a meal or a snack 24 hours a day with local accents. All on the top floor of the hotel. Sit on a deckchair by the pool and enjoy the magic of the place. Enjoy international cuisine with Basque specialties. Fish and tapas are also on the menu. DJ and aperitif dinners during the summer season.

What better setting to enjoy a glass of local wine than this perched hut, lost in the middle of the vineyards? The location is truly enchanting, offering an admirable view of the region's superb landscape. A la belle saison, la cabane se mue en bar à vin convivial, où l'on savoure quelques bons crus accompagnés de planches apéritives garnies de produits régionaux, en admirant le coucher du soleil... A real little corner of paradise!

In a side street, not far from the Théâtre de Gascogne Le Molière, this attractive wine bar with over 100 references promises to provide you with a pleasant experience. To accompany your drink, a regularly changing tapas menu is on offer: mimosa eggs, home-cured Landes duck breast, gravlax salmon, charcuterie and cheese boards, baked camembert, croque-monsieur, pâté with Bisay pork and Armagnac, marrow bone with parsley... In short, a veritable den for epicureans. And when Le Margotton is showing matches, you'd better make a reservation!

The Bar Napoléon III extends the magical moment of the Basque Coast's emblematic palace. In this hushed, timeless universe, the head bartender and his team offer a choice of signature cocktails with multiple facets, expressing the art of living à la française. Classic and modern cocktails, as well as a fine selection of gins, whiskies and vintage champagnes. You'll appreciate the moment even more in this dream setting, and in season with palatial service, by the hotel pool with a panoramic view of the Grande Plage.

Fish on the wall, grass on the ceiling, all in a cosy, bohemian-style setting, with a spacious interior, sofas for conversation and a terrace, you've arrived at La Cave l'Incontournable. In this impressive wine cellar, people come for the conviviality of a drink with friends, and let themselves be tempted by tapas, plates to share with cheeses, charcuterie and spreads, and tasty pinsas.

The winery regularly organizes events. L'incontournable, as its name suggests, is an address not to be missed.

The specialities of Le Carrelet, a bar with atmosphere in the Bassins à flot district, which has just celebrated its 4th birthday, are the cocktails: classics, signatures, mocktails... Always delicious! Wines and craft beers complete the drinks menu. And if you feel hungry, the copious appetizer boards will remedy the situation! Every week, the team organizes lively thematic evenings, and also offers cocktail workshops upon reservation. On sunny days, the party goes on on the terrace!

Around sixty beers are on the menu at this beer and games bar, where you can also nibble on tapas made with fresh produce and enjoy yourself. An area is dedicated to games: billiards, table soccer, darts, pinball, air-hockey. Orge et Houblon regularly organizes triathlons. For this competition, players compete against each other playing pool, table soccer and darts, for example. And what do you think the winner gets? A box of beers, of course! Match nights on the big screen, too.

After working with Christopher Coutanceau and at Le Bistrol, Théo Chéreau has returned to his home town. For the past 3 years, he has been offering the people of La Rochelle the chance to sample his pastries in his pretty tearoom, ideally located just a stone's throw from the Halles. Strolling through the arcades, strollers often stop in front of the window displaying the creations of this enthusiast. A word of advice: give in to temptation and enter! You'll enjoy a warm welcome, a cosy setting and carefully crafted pastries. An address not to be missed.

Breakfast overlooking the ocean? A business meeting? A sweet gourmet break? An aperitif drink? The Baya Bar Lounge welcomes you all day long. You'll feel right at home in this warm, modern and uncluttered space. Savory and sweet snacks are available from 11am to 6pm. You can then enjoy the rosy sunset over the water, with a drink in hand, chosen from a selection of refreshing house cocktails expertly crafted by head bartender Clément. A true moment of relaxation and escape.

Tea ? Coffee ? Iced tea ? Squeezed oranges ? Smoothies ? Bubble tea ? Milk shake ? Frappé ? How to choose between all the gourmet drinks with brownie, tiramisu, speculoos? Ready to order? Head to the counter. You'll meet Anthony, Katie and Max. There are always smiles and something to nibble on whatever the time of day: at breakfast, delicious smoothie bowls, at lunch a salad bar, sandwiches and soups, and at snack time sweet treats. On the first floor, real swings are waiting for us.

Jean-Mi likes to have fun. If you drop by in the afternoon, you can challenge yourself to a game or a game of Nintendo Switch while sipping a tea, a latte or a syrup. To end the day well, after work, after classes or later in the evening, Chez Jean-Michel has everything to relax. In a tropical atmosphere with its jungle tapestry, Jean-Mi proposes to sing, dance, discuss, laugh... all accompanied by a cocktail (with or without alcohol), a beer or a glass of wine. The smiling waiters will offer you a platter of cold meats or cheeses, a dozen beers on draught, bottled beers from the neighbours of La Débauche (made in Angoulême), shots... On Thursday evenings, but also sometimes on Fridays, Jean-Mi organizes theme evenings, invites DJs, proposes to dance... Welcome to Jean-Michel's place !

If Soulac-sur-Mer is particularly appreciated for its endless beaches, ideal for surfing enthusiasts, the Casino de la Plage is the resort's must-see entertainment venue. A vast complex, facing the ocean, where people come to relax all year round. Its lounge bar, Le Cosy Bar, is a particularly pleasant place to enjoy a drink in a refined, chic setting. A warm and friendly cocktail bar, adorned with a magnificent Louis XV fireplace, which can be privatized to organize your events.

A unique and tasty place in the heart of historic Bayonne, Coffee Muxu is inspired to travel the globe, drawing its DNA from the Basque Country. Here, you'll discover gourmet, fair-trade, artisan-roasted coffees, brunch classics revisited with a Basque twist, using selected local produce. On the premises or to take away, you'll find homemade granola with fromage blanc, organic boiled eggs with mouillettes and AOC cheese, and a gourmet plate that, as its name suggests, is XXL in size! Coffees, teas and more.

After the Pâtisserie de Famille in the heart of the Ha (a) ïtza hotel, the Téchoueyres family has opened a new patisserie, designed by Philippe Starck. La Pâtisserie de Ma Fille boasts a pleasant terrace on the Place des Marquises in Arcachon's summer town. Here, you can enjoy an excellent hot chocolate. And what about the pastries prepared by Antony Prunet! Each one is more appetizing than the last: gourmet, but not too sweet.

Here, you're the bartender! You're never better served than by yourself: in an electro-pop, indus' and large-table ambience, you top up your card "as you go" at the counter and pour the speciality of your choice. Fun and friendly, the spirit is already a good reason to come to Le Fût, but it goes without saying that the quality is also there. Béarn and beers, it's a love story: Babar au miel, Chouffe soleil acidulée et florale, Colomba fruitée, Triple secret des moines... You'll find an exceptional range of beers, both local and international (Scotland, England, USA...). To accompany them, the richness of the terroir offers charcuterie, cheeses and wines.

In La Rochelle, coffee on the Old Harbour is an institution, but you can also enjoy it after you've filled your shopping bag. Opposite Les Halles, this roaster has over the years become a landmark for those who want to enjoy quality coffee. The luckiest ones can sit out on the terrace, while others can head for the warm atmosphere of the dining room. Claire and her team will welcome you with a smile, guiding you through a world of coffees from all over the world.

Le (Petit) Café is the perfect place for Gujannais to meet up, chat or work while enjoying a delicious meal. Because more than a café, it's a kidsfriendly tea room (with board games) that Jennifer chose to open at the same time as she came up with the idea of a change of scene. With seating for 20 and a small terrace, Le Petit Café has all the makings of a great place! All day long, Jennifer serves hot drinks and delicious cakes made by l'Atelier d'Esmé. Not to mention a 100% home-made savoury offer.

Run for years by Rémi Roussille, the establishment has changed hands, but not its spirit. Los Tios, a festive bar well known to locals, retains the energy and ambience that attracts loyal customers. No more on-site catering, but with the new owners, a return to tapas is announced, and still a long list of wines, beers and cocktails, as well as lively evenings around private or group events. A match, a birthday, a concert - these are memorable evenings!