HIPPOPOTAMUS
Read moreMeat eaters, be ready to draw your forks because here, the specialty is beef! This chain of grill restaurants, created in 1968, is located in Odysseum and in the center of Montpellier. Open every day, the brasserie in the shopping center has a varied menu of dishes that are always very copious. Essentials include entrecote, ground steak, brochettes and sirloin, roast beef and sirloin heart, tartare, etc. It is also possible to enjoy large salads, burgers, codfish and chips or salmon steak. Kids and adults alike will be catered and generally come out of the address fully satiated!
MUSTANG CAFE
Read moreIt is in the back of the Halles Castellane that the Mustang has taken up residence. Well established in the Écusson, it attracts a clientele of gourmands and soiffards from lunchtime to the night. They are seduced by Mustang's two terraces, its musical atmosphere, its food and drink menus, its entertainment... In short, its DNA! If its exterior is the main weapon of the place, it is quickly followed by the impressive menu of cocktails, beers and tapas at low prices. We also appreciate its interior decoration.
KAWA THÉÂTRE
Read moreIt is a bit like the Montpellier equivalent of the Splendid and it does not demerit from its Parisian "ancestor". Kawa is a theatre dedicated to humour and it works well! In the 180-seat auditorium, halfway between the boulevard theatre and the café-theatre, the comedians cleverly deploy well-meaning phrases around themes that are always up to date. So much so that some of Kawa's creations have been invited to more "serious" venues... The theatre also organizes improvisation evenings, excellent for making irresistible encounters and building up your abs. Finally, the Toaster Club will allow the hungry to satisfy their hunger.
COLDRIP
Read moreThis charming little coffee shop offers delicious, generous brunches. Gone are the days of butter toast, scrambled eggs and filter coffee: here, you can enhance the pleasure with eggs Benedict with shredded pork on seeded bread, with an orange blossom waffle, mascarpone and fresh fruit, with moist pancakes topped with crispy bacon... You can also melt for a bagel, a mixed salad, a salmon-avocado-fresh cheese toast, a cookie, a bowl of fruit, a vegan or gluten-free plate. Homemade drinks and fine coffees are also available.
GEORGES CAFÉ
Read moreNestled in the courtyard of a private mansion accessible from Rue de la Loge, this address attracts families and students looking for an intimate place for a quiet break between two shopping trips. On the terrace to enjoy the freshness of the stones and the typical architecture of the Écusson or in the warmth of the well-tended interior, visitors find comfort, calm and homemade sweets. At lunchtime, the address is a restaurant and offers three seasonal dishes on the slate. There is also a range of organic teas, to take away in bulk.
GAUMONT MONTPELLIER MULTIPLEXE
Read moreGaumont Multiplexe is the most modern cinema in the city, with its seventeen rooms with 3868 comfortable places. You just need to go and see a film not very well-known on a Sunday morning at 11 am to imagine that the room was open on purpose to you. And the neat and colourful decoration of the complex is signed... Christian Lacroix. The image projected on the giant screens is of excellent quality, and the digital sound high level. Obviously, screenings in 3D are numerous. All rooms are accessible to disabled guests, and eight of them are equipped with the Acourex audio system, designed for partially deaf people. Note that the car park is free for 3 hours provided that you put your ticket into a machine placed at the entrance right next to the checkouts! And if you wish to linger or wait for your friends, a wine bar is placed at your disposal every day from 6pm, as well as a games space for your children.
THE PEACOCK
Read moreJust a stone's throw from Halles Laissac, we discover this charming beer and rum bar. Opened in 2017, the establishment is cosy, intimate and friendly: perfect for releasing the tensions of the day. Inside, the bartender offers a variety of beers that beer lovers are sure to appreciate! If you don't like beer, don't worry, this English pub-style venue with its modern musical ambience also offers a wide selection of rum. Thanks to his expertise, the barman will sometimes improvise!
BOWLINGSTAR
Read moreA leisure complex in the neighborhood near the Arena, BowlingStar is the place to be for couples, groups of friends and families who want to relax around a recreational and friendly activity. The huge space has 34 practice tracks and six mini tracks for toddlers. In addition to bowling, the address has a good number of arcade games and has about thirty billiards. In the center, the counter has a bar/snack where drinks and snacks can be purchased. For your meal, an Italian restaurant is located at the entrance of the premises and satisfies appetites at lunch and dinner time. A nice outing in perspective.
CAFÉ DES ARTS
Read moreOn the Place Castellane, the Café des Arts spreads its bistro menu and cocktails on an impressive terrace. It has become a very popular spot in the city centre and is now a lively place. Hungry people and night owls love to go there because of its beautiful location at the top of rue Saint-Guilhem, its pleasant decor and its hearty dishes. The address is divided into three areas: the large terrace, the bar on the ground floor and the room upstairs, which consists of a few tables with tablecloths and stone walls.
LA FABRIK
Read moreRight across from the former Le Royal cinema, La Fabrik is one of the Ecusson's coolest bars! In a modernized industrial decor designed by its owner, with "rusty" iron stools, you can sit down at the counter for a quick drink and a chat with friends. The soft lighting gives the place a pleasantly trendy feel. The menu features 100 bottled beers and 16 draught beers. You'll also find whisky, rum, cocktails and delicacies (sausage boards, etc.). Pizzas and burgers can also be ordered and eaten on the premises at affordable prices. With its friendly atmosphere and music (of all styles), La Fabrik will delight young working people in the city center for a drink after work.
FORT BOYARD AVENTURES
Read moreA unique outing in the Hérault! With family or friends, immerse yourself in the world of Fort Boyard with this action game, located in the Odysseum shopping center. In teams of 2 to 4 players, your aim is to collect as many Boyards as possible, in 1 hour with the discovery formula, or 1h30 with the exploration formula. In settings faithful to those of the show, take up the physical and thinking challenges to recover the maximum number of keys and clues to guess the code-word. It's an adrenalin-filled experience that'll make you feel like you're actually there!
LE VAYA
Read moreNina, a dancer/actress, and Tony, restaurateur and artist, have taken over this small restaurant and turned it into a concept cabaret. Feathered ceilings, red walls, a high table, a large cocktail bar... In this hushed atmosphere, you'll discover a variety of artists: dancers, comedians, singers, magicians, contortionists... In a cosy room seating around 50, you can enjoy the show while sharing a bottle of wine with tapas. Croque-monsieur with truffles, charcuterie and cheese boards: everything is homemade.
LE COXX
Read moreMontpellier remains France's second-largest gay city after Paris, and boasts several gay-only establishments. Le Coxx, located in the heart of the city near Place Saint-Roch, is the oldest. This bar, frequented by the entire LGBT+ community, hosts drag shows and DJ sets every weekend. The welcome is warm and friendly...in every sense of the word!
HOPULUS BREWPUB
Read moreThis 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.
PASSIONNEMENT
Read moreThe smell of patisserie fills the air as you pass by Marine's cookie and tea room between Jean-Jaurès and Comédie. Two tables in front, two tables inside and a pastry workshop. Financiers, white chocolate cookies or hot chocolate heart sablé for fans. The "passionnément", a cookie with milk chocolate, dark chocolate and walnuts, is a great success. Sachets of homemade aperitif cookies. Fabien Laurino's jams and Pédone's artisanal ice creams complete the range.
APERTURE
Read moreCreated by the excellent Julien Escot, this chic and contemporary place invites you to discover fine flavors. Comfortably installed on a bench or along the bar, you can enjoy subtle creations. To accompany a Strawberry sunday - vodka, lime, strawberry, hibiscus, cardamom, earl grey tea, milk clarified - a beautiful tapas menu is created by Guillaume Leclère whose reputation is well known. In this elegant setting, the eye wanders through the space, attracted by the different plays of light, a design elaborated by Pierre-Cyrille Acquier.
BONOBO
Read moreBonobo is reminiscent of the trendy spots that can be found in the trendiest neighbourhoods of New York. Here nature invites itself to the table, soft music accompanies the gourmet breaks and the menu is delicate. It is a treat for the eyes and the taste buds. The café's kitchen makes tempting proposals in the form of pancakes, bowls, cakes... Every Sunday, the address becomes one of the most popular brunches in the city. We particularly appreciate the English-speaking atmosphere of the address.
ATLANTIDE MONTPELLIER
Read moreThe Montpellier-based company Atlantide proposes to transform the city into a giant escape game. With your cell phone, you will travel through time and the history of the city by participating in exciting geolocated missions in the streets of the Ecusson. The platform will give you instructions and clues to complete them based on historical facts, which guarantees an entertaining moment punctuated by discoveries. Accessible from 8 years old, with an estimated duration of 1 to 3 hours, the XXL game can be played all year long.
CYGNE NOIR CAFÉ
Read moreIn July 2023, Mehrez opened a café opposite the Courreau burnery. The location was perfect. Here you can enjoy the famous Italian "Pannuozzo" sandwiches: two crusty reheated loaves of bread from Naples, including pastrami, pickles, avocado, red cabbage, cheddar and pickled vinegar. Delicious and original. In summer, a no-sugar, no-ice milkshake with added fruit will be your favorite, unless you opt for a black swan, espresso, cinnamon, cream of milk and pepper. The special of the day is often falafel and, to accompany a gourmet coffee, pistachio or hazelnut, a love cake or homemade cookies.