The best bars and cafés Lille

As you walk past, you won't want to miss the Kolor Bar. As its name suggests, it's a colorful establishment! When you enter the Kolor Bar, you're transported back to the '80s. The owner's choice of kitsch decor appeals to nostalgic Lillois. Multicolored stools, luminous ceiling tiles, portraits of '80s stars, old music videos and cartoons - everything is designed for total immersion in the era when Gilbert Montagné was still singing under the tropical sunlight. With a sunny terrace and original specialties like "Kolor shot" (candy-flavored vodkas), you're sure to have an unforgettable time! There's even a table soccer table and a super Nintendo available for customers...

Don't let yourself be intimidated by the storefront that merges with that of the neighbouring restaurant: the Urban Bar terrace is well behind. In comfortable armchairs, enjoy cocktails, beers and other drinks in the centre of the city, despite very quiet and secluded passage. A little coeur for the mojitos, proposed to several perfumes (nature, strawberry, etc.), and for the team, very friendly, which is efficient and knows how to advise you. In short, an ideal place to spend the evening, couple, between colleagues or friends…

The Solferino is definitely a UFO that will surprise us and we will always be satisfied. This is the perfect address that corresponds to a real good plan like the Petit Smart: the beer is at unbeatable prices, probably the cheapest in Lille and the brand closes very late in the evening, which is ideal to go there to find a packet of cigarettes. As for the atmosphere, should it be described: here, everyone is there to drink, take good time, watch a football game, read the newspaper, play the races… It is user friendly, dynamic and lively. On the other hand, the establishment is usually crowded, and it will have to play elbows…

At the Café Citoyen, we only drink and eat organic food! It's THE place to be for good friends with a sense of solidarity and responsibility. Committed and alternative, this café is taken by storm by members of groups and associations who like to meet and debate. On the terrace or in the rooms, on the ground floor in front of the bar or upstairs among the books, customers can attend new events: concerts, exhibitions, comic book nights, etc. As for the food: you can have a local snack of course! It's a bit like being at home!

The Rihour's is the small, cosy bar typical of the city centre, without head taking, a little noisy, with servers always pleasant and blagueurs as fast and efficient. The card is well provided and without surprises. We recommend the famous Roustintin: hot chocolate with a hint of kirsch, served with its spéculoos. Side brasserie, from classic: bite-mister, nets, pavé, pâtes… For gourmets, tatin pies, pancakes, waffles, burnt creams or coffee liégeois are all sweet temptations! The sun terrace is pleasant. The smoking corner is heated, which is always good. Located just a few metres from the metro and the Grand Place, the hotel is ideal for a small coffee break or a snack before resuming the visit of the capital of Flanders.

There is a very warm atmosphere in this pub! This bar proposes to refresh itself by taking advantage of a happy hour from 15 to 3 h depending on the sign that orne its terrace! You can also eat cheese and cheese trays, or a simple sausage, but you can also dine there. It's not the great restoration, but it's good and the atmosphere and the rates charged quickly forget these little disadvantages. This bar is also perfect for those who want to come and see a game between friends with a beer and a little meal like a pizza!

Don, this little bar, the imaginary, is really real… It is a crowd of regulars who regularly find themselves in this friendly and friendly establishment, with panoramic views over Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille. We don't feel like being in the heart of Lille because of the calm it reigns. In summer, the terrace is a real plus and is probably one of the most pleasant in the city. A relaxing moment with a fresh beer, a coffee or a tasty fruit juice.

Climb on moussaillon. Here is a cosy atmosphere bar that welcomes many young people who want to relax and find themselves among friends. There is all that can be desired: draught beer, varied cocktails, relaxation… Specialty: The aquarium, on the basis of a sweet alcohol to fruit and sweets. An atypical and original pirate atmosphere, rock music and house, a good festive atmosphere, everything is in order to spend a good time… The institution knows how to listen to its clients, many students: conso are very affordable! No reason not to navigate…

By Royal, it is a new bar that has already carved its reputation in the famous Royal Street of the centre of Lille. A terrace packed with large bands of friends coming over the evening before a small bar with benches and tables… polynomial. And the consumer can choose to take various drinks: beer, wine, etc. The friendly servers and who do not hesitate to be trained by the music give you a great smile. Large mirrors look like a large room in the ground floor bar, which hides a basement in which there is, among other things, a game of darts…

Calling all fans of gourmet vegan and vegetarian food: Lucile Walet's café (aka Lulu Magic Food) is now open! Her homemade pastries (gluten-free brownie and pistachio/orange blossom financier, banana bread and cookies of all kinds...) are accompanied by a cup, a drink to choose from among her far too tempting recipes.

This treat for the taste buds translates into a tasty savory offering of spicy buns and noodles with balance. How about a baker's bun topped with feta, roasted sweet potato, red cabbage, spring onion, lettuce and peanuts?

A tea room with a colorful decor that's both soothing and sparkling, Nuts reflects the personality of Luaine, an enthusiast who offers original drinks and gourmet pastries inspired by Japan: Be Nuts (hot matcha/peanut butter/salted caramel drink), Schtroumpfette (blue candy-flavored drink), matcha/caramelized peanut cookies, black sesame/white chocolate marble, yuzu madeleine, sesame brioche?

These are just some of the preparations that give rise to explosions of flavors that are no match for the colors on the walls of Nuts!

Happy to introduce you to her Korean specialties, Yiwen presents a varied menu that's as tasty as it is exotic, and entirely homemade. Mandoo, spicy-sweet fried chicken, stir-fried rice with kimchi, rice with braised glazed pork, tteokbokki, sweet-salty-spicy rice cake, matcha pancake cake... Her recipes transport you to Seoul in less time than it takes to eat them!

The only downside is that you'll need to get there early to get a seat in his small, intimate premises. Otherwise, the takeaway option is just as delicious..

It's hard to sum up Takk in just a few words... What's certain is that you can come here to work or relax, share convivial moments at exhibitions, workshops and meetings, have a drink and, above all, enjoy home-made sweet and savory treats for breakfast, lunch or a snack (the home-made twix is a real treat!). The place is both elegant and warm, bright and soothing. You'll feel right at home, especially curled up on one of the comfortable sofas! Come and see for yourself!

This bar on the first floor of the famous Carlton Hotel offers a breathtaking view of three of the city's most beautiful monuments: the Opera House, the Vieille Bourse and the Chamber of Commerce. The atmosphere is hushed and the armchairs are really comfortable. A word of advice: arrive early or make a reservation if you want the best seats. You'll find classic cocktails as well as in-house creations. The team is very knowledgeable, so don't hesitate to ask for advice. A few planks are also available. Mind you, the pretty view is reflected in the prices...

An intriguing name and an intriguing story for an insider's address shared like a secret! Because La Planque is hidden behind a back door in Vieux-Lille, at the end of a corridor and in the basement... Thanks to a neighbor who was warned of an imminent roundup by her German lover, this real hideout enabled many Jews to be hidden during the Occupation. Today, you can sip cocktails and draught beers, play beer pong or sing along to live karaoke... A warm and relaxed place!

A really cool bar on boulevard Victor Hugo! The premises were abandoned for almost 5 years before the owner of Lovibond decided to take the plunge with a motivated team: Clara at the helm and Houda in the kitchen. The restaurant serves good draughts and small dishes made on the spot by the passionate cook. The atmosphere is relaxed, with a mix of students and locals! From time to time, entertainment is provided, such as games evenings: a formula that attracts a good crowd every time.

A warm place in the heart of Wazemmes that is used by the neighborhood, artists and students. Concerts are often organised in this coffee held by Zinedine and Laurence, both passionate about music.

Before being a gourmet address, Chez Juliane is above all a story of Juliane's passion for pastry, and her decision to open her own natural pastry shop.

In her cosy, elegant, old-fashioned premises, she offers you recipes that are "just like home", comforting with their familiar tastes that are always a pleasure, especially when cooked with love. Come to Chez Juliane for a Sunday brunch that's as hearty as it is delicious, topped off with her undeniable specialty: tartelettes!

François and his team, the artisans of this unique place, have imagined a bar where cocktails are sublimated by an artisanal know-how. Moreover, the place has its own laboratory where these two enthusiasts work with high quality alcohols and fresh products to imagine seven new original combinations every day. It's not surprising that the Joker is now a starred restaurant in the Green Guide and won the title of "Best Mixology Bar" in France at the Trophées de la Nuit in Paris. And the design and elegance of the setting do not spoil anything!

Le Waf is a must-visit address in Lille: in fact, it's the first café in Europe dedicated to our canine companions. Ideal for those who love dogs but can't own one. You can sip your coffee or tea (self-service) while offering these affectionate companions a pat and a scratch. A portion of the proceeds is donated to partner associations. A great way to treat yourself while doing a good deed... With its original concept and relaxed atmosphere, this is a place for dogs! A good address to discover.

Just as you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, it's best to avoid forming preconceived ideas about certain places based on their names... You might be surprised, as you were with Bernadette..

Far from the tea-room atmosphere of checkered tablecloths and porcelain crockery, this establishment has a particularly surprising decor, made up of a bric-a-brac of objects of all kinds and from all eras, thanks to which Mehdi and Loïc's quirky establishment has a real soul. A real charm that attracts a significant clientele of regulars.

This bar on the lively Rue des Sarrazins has an atypical atmosphere. At the helm of this "old-fashioned" bistro, which has become a veritable institution, is a colorful character: the emblematic Monique! With a style all her own, she has made the Cheval Blanc one of the most popular bars in Wazemmes (despite stiff competition!). The place is so famous that Monique organizes the annual Bal du Cheval Blanc, which attracts over 2,000 people to Lille Sud! A real institution, we tell you!

A cooperative, participatory and civic-minded café-cantine set up in the heart of the popular Bois-Blancs district. Since then, the place has continued to attract new enthusiasts. It has to be said that the atmosphere and good spirits of this little neighborhood café are second to none, and it regularly hosts concerts and other events. The team is extremely friendly and knows how to share its joie de vivre. As well as a choice of local and craft beers, you can enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal made from fresh, seasonal produce.

But who are the Pinard brothers, settled in the most charming alley of Old Lille? Germain and Geoffroy, two childhood friends with a passion for wine and local produce! Far from the subdued, elitist image of wine bars, the address has been designed as a cosy, no-frills grocery bar. The star here is the wine, of course, but also the accompaniments: the menu, divided into five French regions, offers five wines, charcuterie and cheese by the slice for each region, carefully selected from small producers. A gustatory Tour de France!

The Babe, worthy baby of the famous Mother, definitely honours the lineage! Here, always the same hype atmosphere that made the Mother's success, but a menu based on exceptional meat. With its huge room in the spirit of industrial butchery, its large tables and its 20 draught beers to enjoy and to accompany with generous boards, the place is packed at aperitif time. Deli meats and cheeses are selected from passionate producers and from sustainable livestock farming, mainly in France and the North. Their beer, Lil Babe, is even brewed at 800 m! A happy hour headquarters in the heart of the city not to be missed.

La Mouss Touch' is a family and entrepreneurial challenge. Adrien and Bertrand Villert are brothers. After business school, they opened this beer bar. In their beer library, they promote regional production and present dozens of beers from the North and Pas-de-Calais. Their father, Jean-Charles, is also involved in the adventure, because the Mouss Touch' is also and above all a micro-brewery. Jean-Charles had been brewing as an amateur for several years... Now he brews like a pro and the Daron's beer bears his name well. And to accompany these delicious hopped nectars, the Mouss Touch offers boards of delicatessen and cheese. A warm and friendly family bar.

KaraFun Bar is ideal for a fun night out with friends. This karaoke bar offers several private rooms, where you can party and sip bar snacks and delicious cocktails. With 20 themed rooms, fans of rock, dance or pop music are sure to find one to suit their tastes. There's also a room called BIG STAGE, which can accommodate up to 50 people, perfect for corporate events or large groups. It's equipped with a stage and risers, where you can let loose and sing at the top of your lungs.

La Canopée, a unique cultural venue, has set up shop in a colorful, natural setting. On the bar side, excellent local beers and tasty cocktails to sip under the canopy. On the food side, juicy burgers and finger food just the way we like it. And when it comes to culture, it's a festival. Street artist Meda's frescoes color the walls, which host exhibitions by local artists, concerts, markets and workshops and, on Sundays, transform into an intimate jazz club. Not to be missed!

If you're desperate to drink a local beer, then step into the Beer Chope on Rue de Gand! The concept of this bar is to offer "all the beers of our region" and to pay homage to beer! The concept is the brainchild of owner Jonathan Nouchy, a great lover of the region... and of craft beers. On the first floor, discover the beers and admire the showcase of bottles, with all the big names from the area. Upstairs, extend your evening by playing the wooden games, or just chatting with friends.

Le Coke has built up a solid reputation as a chic, quality establishment offering an original triple concept based around a restaurant, eight appart-hotels and a bar. Located on the first floor of a superb listed building, formerly the headquarters of the Compagnie minière de Lens (hence the name, a reference to coal!), the bar welcomes you in an atmosphere that is both chic and cosy. Cocktails come in all shapes and sizes, and for those with a small appetite, the bar offers delicious charcuterie boards and mini burgers!

Formerly after hours, this pub has kept its intimate and warm dimension in a wooded atmosphere. Very popular with young people, this place will make you spend a good time among friends, because everything is gathered to make you feel good: music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, tea and coffee. A neighborhood café that unites the regulars is well attended. There is always a very good atmosphere and there are hours left.

No, naughty drive, don't laugh. There is a creative behind this bar name. The Pourquoi is therefore an ideal meeting place for students. Understand, over 22 years, escaping! In general, the map of this type of establishment does not shine by its originality. Yet it seems that the evenings here are memorable. Either return. First point, if you don't like noise, in Why Kiki you won't go. Secondly, if you want to eat high quality food, it is not the right place. Tomato shrimp, maroilles mudflap, lemon cream. Nothing exceptional, but young people in the room appreciate. The staff were very friendly and helpful. A snack pub only advises our youngest readers.

Le Carbone is the new spot on the Place Saint-Hubert, a stone's throw from the Lille Flandres train station, in an old house with a typical Lille style. Hubert and his team have opened this cocktail bar which also offers catering. The cocktails are elaborated with care and expertise, and one can taste them with pleasure on the sunny terrace in front of the establishment. If you have the opportunity, come on Sundays to taste the brunch, served from 11 am to 3 pm, you won't be disappointed. In short, a lively and sparkling address as we like them.

More than just a bar, Les Sarrazins is a collective adventure based on sharing and solidarity, which animates the heart of Wazemmes with its cultural program (conferences, shows, workshops, exhibitions...) and the hosting of various associative meetings. The bar is a warm meeting place, where you can enjoy organic, local and affordable products. During the day, the calm of this spot makes it an ideal place to relax and/or work. In the evening, its lively atmosphere and activities may just make it your favorite address..

Small tea room with a flowery decoration, really nice! When you enter, you will be amazed by the incredible choice of homemade cakes, each one more appetizing than the other. The reception is particularly pleasant, they explain you with care the composition of the delights of the day... Good luck to decide ! The proposed hot drinks are full of flavor. We especially like the latte and the hot chocolate! From noon to 2pm, they serve very fine and well prepared dishes, in accordance with the seasons. On Sundays, it is possible to have brunch, with reservation.

Very gay and lesbian night bar and night bar, as well as hetero-friendly. Vice Versa's general atmosphere changes every year. Regular evenings with DJ's on Friday and Saturday evening. In the afternoon, the atmosphere is rather lounge while the evening is electro-house.

Created by Victor, Théo and Kamil, three childhood friends, La Pépite is a very nice bar-cantine. As for the bar, the three friends only offer local beers (although there are some Belgian beers!) and cocktails imagined by them, such as this thyme-infused gin...: strange at first but really tasty! As for the canteen, there is nothing but quality and above all, only local. The sweet and savoury delicacies are prepared by the best pastry-caterers in the area and put the region in the spotlight. As for the atmosphere, local DJs often come to thrill the ever-growing number of customers. A real success for this very nice address!

Emilie and the Cool Kids specializes in cookies, but not only! This small chain of cafés plays the conviviality card, with a colorful interior and playfully designed cards or trays. Of course, there's no shortage of delicious homemade cookies, but you can also treat yourself to a milkshake, bagel or salad. Sunday brunch is also available. All in all, a great place to have lunch or a snack, even if it doesn't displace some of our favorite Lille tea rooms.

Located just a stone's throw from Parc JB Lebas, Le Charlatan is a place where you'll be served potions that aren't remedies! The specialty? Cocktails! The menu, made up of classics and in-house creations (prescriptions), is impressive. The atmosphere is friendly and lively, just like the nearby Moulins district. You can also enjoy some very good platters or croque-monsieur at really affordable prices, a far cry from what's sometimes on offer! What's more, the friendly staff will soon make you a regular!