The best music and entertainment bars Rhône-Alpes

Ten small tables placed tightly one against another, a bottom of terrace overlooking the Saône, a TV set connected on a sport event or a clip channel. Johnny is not very impressive, but it is one of the friendliest places in the district of Saint-Georges. You can sit here for hours in front of an empty glass, without any worry. You can come to crunch Jacket potatoes cosmopolitan at any time and without fuss, with Chile, Savoy, Bolognese or vegetarian. The beer flows abundantly in this Irish cave where green atmosphere prevails. With a bit of luck, you'll see a music group repeating in the free rehearsal room located in the basement, at the sound mixer, amplifier and battery. An advisable "kitchen".

Elixir Bar Pub welcomes you with a smile and sympathy in a retro atmosphere with a touch of modernity. This warm place is ideal for sipping beer and other drinks with friends. On Fridays once a month, theme evenings are offered: tasting, karaoke, disco... Every month, a concert is offered by local musicians. The musical genres are very wide: pop rock, Irish music, French song... You can have lunch on the plate according to a daily menu that changes with the seasons and in the evening with aperitif boards and French fry trays. A good address on a quiet street near Dorian.

For the past seventeen years, they've been breaking our ears in a good way with good sound! A Lyon institution for lovers of rock in the broadest sense of the term (punk, indie, garage, post-punk, stoner, etc.), with an average of three concerts a week. The terrace is a godsend on long summer evenings, and the vaulted cellar room could tell a tale of its own. In short, the Trokson is a rock bar where you can meet unexpected people.

Near the priory and the magnificent volcanic peak of Saint Romain-le-Puy, we can really say that Superfluous has everything for him. With a sumptuous golf course, the hotel also offers unforgettable evenings during the weekend. The dinner dinner formula is really interesting. You will taste a very good traditional seasonal cuisine with constantly renewed dishes and once the coffee is served, the restaurant team changes costumes and walks for an hour and a half of sketches, visual numbers, imitations, songs… The evening ends in the disco with dancing and karaoke animations.

It's the SMAC 07, the Ardèche's contemporary music scene. This Presqu'île is more than just a concert hall. A site steeped in history - a patronage hall in the early 20th^century , then a parish cinema (1920-1970) - La Presqu'île opened its doors in 2000. With its 200 seats, it's a very convivial cultural venue that plays on the proximity between audience and artists. Here, you'll discover lively shows and a magical setting. You can consult the program on the website.

Whoever does not know Docks 40 is not a Lyon inhabitant. At the forefront of district of Confluence, the Docks is part of these institutions that make the link between the activity of the day - large companies and institutions are established in the immediate vicinity - and the night life. Thus, Docks 40, which is constantly evolving, is also pleasant at the end of the day for a drink on a magnificent terrace facing the Saône in an ultra-contemporary urban setting, than during the evening for another drink in a more contemporary, more modern elegant setting. At Docks, we always feel good, calm (in the evening, the strict selection at the entrance makes it possible not to be disturbed, and in good company to drink or empty a bottle of champagne between friends while listening to good music with DJ Budd'ha (animator of 16/20 on Radio space) and many events, including the coming of the best DJs. A festive place where you can stop at any time of the day, Docks caters every desire.

In the heart of Bourg, right next to Edgar Quinnet Square and its famous Vizerette fountain, Le Casa is an essential part of the burgiennes evenings. In the programme: Latin ambiance and current music. The club even offers salsa courses on Wednesday evening. The institution targets a clientele aged 25 to 35, but music, a little strong, seems to attract a younger audience.

What a delightful place this unique café is, whose name refers directly to the game of chess! The Dd4, as the intimates say, is the place of all possibilities. Here, customers and artists from all walks of life meet. On the program, two FIDE approved tournaments per year, exhibitions, concerts every Friday night, and more. One comes to relax around a good foam chosen on a card rigorously worked by the staff, but one can also sit down around a pizza, a burger or aperitif boards.

The underground to be in Savoie! Coffee concert in eclectic programming, you can hear pop rock, metal, rap, electro, reggae from local and even international groups. Some concerts are given exclusively by the Brin of Zinc. It must be said that Florian and Elie are music lovers and… beer. They have a hundred references, seven of them to pressure. The philosophy of the site: rock roll! The varied clientele varies between young and old. Once a month, a philosophical coffee and the theatre of improvisation. The maxi plus, the free shuttle on call to pick you up and bring you back to Chambéry. 

Le Canotier, in Aurillac, is a bar that gives pride of place to music and entertainment. In a pleasant setting, this bar extends to the Jordanne river, which is overlooked by a beautiful terrace, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Aurillac. Le Canotier is full in the evening, when you can enjoy the many events, especially jazz concerts where the musicians like to jam. A little hungry? Plates of cold meats and cheeses await you. A beautiful place to party that you can even rent for your private parties.

The Bar des Arcades is nestled under the medieval arches of the Place d'Armes, with a beautiful view of Saint-Flour cathedral. The light-filled space, with its modern, trendy designer furniture, provides cool shade on hot days. The terrace is ideal for a quiet drink after a visit to the museums on the square. The bar offers regular entertainment: concerts, karaoke, themed meals or tripe mornings from 8am. Also hotel and restaurant Hôtel des Roches (Arcaroches). For further information.

In the middle of the countryside, in this former "mounted ball", the Source is an artistic bar which offers you game afternoons, concerts, Irish sessions, folk dance workshops every last Thursday of the month... and even theatre every Thursday at 6pm! Enough to animate Desaignes all year long! The complete program is available on their Facebook page. The place is original, a 1970's ballroom structure, decorated, dressed in wood and filled with elements that recall the production of natural sparkling water from Beauval springs.

This atypical bistro-style place has two rooms and a terrace perfect for sipping a cool drink on summer afternoons, while enjoying a musical moment with artists from very different worlds. Philippe and Sylvie also prepare good small dishes in sauce and without fuss, spit-roasted hams, served with a smile, for lunch and dinner, and are at your disposal to prepare a snack at any time of the day. Musical evenings and after-dinner parties at home, in a warm atmosphere, at very low prices. Animations for children.

Because music bars don't run through the streets of Lyon, let's turn the spotlight on La Grooverie. After climbing a few steps from Place Sathonay, you'll find this late-night bar for lovers of groove and jam sessions. The principle is simple: a fine list of spirits, including rum-based cocktails, and a stage to play good music with a live program featuring soul, swing (gypsy among others)... A swinging, groovy program to keep an eye on. Thursday: stand-up aperitif from 6pm before a jam session. A high level of conviviality for laughter, movement and a drink in good company.

La Bamboche is never empty, and for good reason: the concept is innovative and conviviality is king! It's a bar, where you can discover local beers on draught, wines from producers, cocktails, boards... It's also a place dedicated to music, with live performances organized regularly and 3 private karaoke rooms that take place in the establishment. Each one has its own musical style, with 42,000 titles, there is sure to be one that you will want to hum. The Bamboche is also a place to play games with darts, quiz nights, not to mention match broadcasts. One thing is sure: the Bamboche has only just begun in Clermont-Ferrand!

"Le Coco-Loco" located in the heart of Savoy offers a southern atmosphere with its tapas to be eaten with a wide variety of white rum, old rum and cocktails with or without alcohol. Tortilla, cod fritters, chicken wings, pinchos de chorizo, samosas, Mexican chips with tex-mex sauce served individually or in a trail will accompany your festive moments completed by music as from 6pm. Enjoy happy hours until 10pm, live music, the feasts " the 80 s"  and guest DJs. You can also organise your birthday party and other activities at Coco Loco.

The Col de Porte, at an altitude of 1,326 m, is a wonderful place to discover. Under Denis's impetus, former gîtes have been transformed into a place where accommodation still has a place - with an eco-responsible hotel, a group gîte and an apartment-chalet - while being surrounded by many other things necessary to our well-being! A newly refurbished hall welcomes musicians on Thursday evenings. Events to share while savoring fine local produce. Mountain bike hire. Sport, culture, ecology and good evenings: a program that suits us!

Shall we go to Vex? Bar, restaurant, concert hall, this address combines flavors and exquisite noise... Eugénie, Nicolas and Antoine welcome you for a drink, lunch (very affordable daily specials), a game of darts or table soccer, to set the dance floor alight, or to attend a slam or improv theater show. This festive venue also offers live and DJ concerts in a variety of musical styles. Dance fans will appreciate the large dancefloor. And foodies will appreciate the tapas and burger menu, local beers and house cocktails.

B'Rock Art's ambience perfectly reflects its name. Firstly, it's the ideal place to enjoy a selection of local beers such as Mont Salève, Sorcier (with nettles) or Galibier, accompanied by cocktails and delicious charcuterie to satisfy even the most demanding palates. Then, rock music takes center stage with a varied program of concerts. Finally, in addition to musical performances, theatrical improvisation shows promise memorable laughs.

The Bistro des Tilleuls is a multiple place: restaurant with world cuisine at noon, café during the day, animated bar in the evening. The catering part led by its Peruvian chef is surprising: dishes of the day worked and different every day, fresh products, we love it! This establishment also proposes every week concerts and other cultural events: improvisation theater, literary café... Located just a step away from the old town, in a small street far from the tourist agitation, the Bistro gathers a large public in a beautiful atmosphere.