The best cocktail bars New Aquitaine

De Part et d'Autre is a 2-in-1 establishment, just the way we like it: on the one hand you eat, on the other you have fun! Upstairs, the pretty Bordeaux brasserie serves seasonal dishes subtly enhanced with Creole touches at lunch and dinner times. After the feast for the taste buds, it's time to relax: the basement is home to a Caribbean rum cellar with a hushed, intimate atmosphere in the early evening, which comes alive with the sound of DJ sets organized as cocktails are served... An address we'd like to keep secret!

Just a stone's throw from the Old Port, this bar is a delight for anyone looking to sip a quality cocktail. Prepared by Nicolas, each one is carefully crafted to produce balanced, original drinks. You'll find both revisited classics, as well as creations to sip on in a decidedly pleasant setting and atmosphere, while nibbling on pretty aperitif boards, spreads (guacamole, tuna rillettes) and even homemade French fries. The best part? A smiling welcome and friendly service. There's no doubt about it, this is a place where you'll feel right at home!

For a drink in the heart of Bordeaux, the Saint-Pierre district is the most charming and lively. It's here that La Comtesse proudly stands, and the first thing that catches your eye is its original, and admittedly kitschy, storefront. Inside, antique armchairs, cinema benches, chandeliers, portraits of old-timers... We're plunged into another time! We love the friendly, unusual, retro and baroque atmosphere. In short, an ideal setting for a Mojito before dinner or to finish off the evening.

This café offers one of the most pleasant terraces in Pontaillac. It enjoys a prime location in the heart of the magnificent Pontaillac district, just across from the beach and casino. It's a great opportunity to sit out on the terrace and enjoy the iodine-filled atmosphere, or to settle into a cosy banquette in the dining room. The view over the ocean makes you want to sample the seafood: fine oysters, special oysters, whelks and shrimps. With friends, enjoy a cocktail with a platter of cheeses or charcuterie.

La Terrasse is one of the rare bars in La Rochelle to make the dance floor vibrate to the sound of hip-hop and urban music. The advantage is that it is located in the city center and that the team is welcoming. Its large terrace (hence the name!) is crowded when the weather is nice, and its open-plan interior is the perfect place to party. Here, for the followers of this style, the music is good and it is not a coincidence if the dance floor is crowded even if it should be recognized that it is not very large.

The site is exceptional, with the ocean in full view. With a terrace on the ground floor, a pergola upstairs and a panoramic bar. A magical fusion of land and ocean, where you can enjoy a simple drink, a cocktail or even a gourmet break or dinner in the open air. Numerous themed evenings and events throughout the year. Every Sunday during the summer season is brunch time. Slates to share, featuring seasonal and mainly local produce: ham, Landaise and ewe's milk cheese. Entrecôte à la plancha....

In Mérignac center, L'Eden Garden is a cocktail bar that brings together all generations at the end of the day to enjoy a drink and share a board, tapas or pizza, as well as themed evenings (quizzes, tastings, blind-tests, DJ sets...) or sing along with friends in a private karaoke room. The place is much appreciated for its tropical garden, with pallet benches covered with colorful cushions, lush plants and barrels. A real change of scenery!

This friendly cocktail bar is run by a dynamic duo. Behind the counter, Marc and Xavier create made-to-measure cocktails, with or without alcohol, from a regularly changing menu. Cocktails of the moment like the 10%, boletus-infused bourbon, the P.C.F, bourbon tonic and blueberry, the Piaï M Pi, calvados, maple and Anixa apple juice... as well as local beers, red, rosé, white wines and champagnes. All accompanied by plates to share, with cheese, burrata, ham, cured meats and homemade croque-monsieur.

Wouldn't this be the most beautiful terrace in Mimizan? Sweeping the horizon from the North beach to the South beach, the LA O rooftop offers you a 180° panorama on the ocean. So, who can say better? Perched above the Garage Toqué, this new trendy address, but accessible to all on a first-come, first-served basis (70 seats) is a cocktail and tapas bar. The chef works with frog legs, sweetbreads, citrus fruits... The selection of alcohols is just as fine. Here, we do rather in the top of the range for a moment nec plus ultra!

Are you looking for a trendy place with a New York bar feel, where you can listen to good music and sip high-end cocktails at reasonable prices? Go to the Apothek! The name refers to the speakeasy, these trendy cafés inspired by American speakeasies whose entrance is only known to the initiated. In this somewhat hidden place, the cocktails are carefully prepared, the tapas are gourmet and DJ sets are regularly organised. Enjoy your evening, and above all... keep this address to yourself!

In the Chateau district, this cocktail bar is a veritable sanctuary for lovers of refined drinks. It's a place where the art of mixology reaches its apogee, where exquisite flavors mingle to create unique taste experiences. Here, each cocktail is meticulously crafted to balance flavors, aromas and textures. From classic martinis to contemporary creations infused with exotic herbs and spices, the menu offers a sensory voyage. The quality of the drinks is complemented by the subdued lighting of the English, Louisiana or tree house-style atmospheres. A setting that helps create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation!

Fabrice Brignard, the master of the place, has the art of the party and it shows. This place is a bit the place to be... But be careful, nothing trendy or snobbish! We are here on Boulevard de la Plage and the large terrace with its wooden furniture is always full, especially in summer. The reason: the excellent rum-based cocktails, including a mojito to die for, and everything to eat with tapas, oysters, charcuterie or cheese boards, bruschettas, the chef's burgers or gourmet coffees. All served on a musical background of the 80s and 90s.

In the intimate, hushed confines of the Grand Hôtel Français, Le Casa promises an exceptional tasting experience for all, from the visual to the olfactory, gustatory and sensory. Jérémy Lauilhé, barman crowned "meilleur ouvrier de France 2023", signs the menu of these signature cocktails and classics originally revisited (Kumquat Spritz with kumquat liqueur and olive brine, Tonkafé with vodka, tonka, espresso...). If you like to be surprised, ask for your very own customized cocktail or mocktail, for a totally unique and personalized drink!

A surprising place, to say the least! Located close to the market, this cocktail bar promises to be a real treat. We appreciate the warm welcome from Laura, always smiling and dynamic, and the setting, as atypical as it is magnificent. With friends, we come here to sip cocktails that are as pretty to look at as they are delicious! What's more, you can sit comfortably on the mezzanine. Let yourself be carried away by the friendly atmosphere and vintage decor, and discover cocktails that change with the seasons, while nibbling on a few dishes.

Located in Sarlat-la-Canéda's medieval city center, the Hôtel Plaza Madeleine is a 4-star establishment offering a refined, comfortable stay. Just a 2-minute walk from the Manoir de Gisson, a 13th-century castle, and close to the train station, this hotel is ideally located for exploring the town and surrounding area. Sophisticated, soundproofed rooms feature free Wi-Fi access and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms offer views of the medieval city center. An English buffet breakfast is available at an additional cost. The hotel also features a refined restaurant, a comfortable bar with terrace, a heated outdoor swimming pool (open seasonally), a whirlpool, a sauna and a hammam. Parking is available at an additional cost.

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.