The best bars and cafés Nancy

L'Oreille est Hardie brings to life a double passion for books and music, brought together in a unique place in Nancy. Here, you sit on comfortable sofas, sipping a coffee or a glass of beer, book in hand, among more than 2,000 of all kinds. You can then buy and take home books, but also second-hand vinyl, CDs and DVDs. In the evening, debates, exhibitions and concerts are organized by Daniel, for the pleasure of his guests, whether they are regulars or visitors. Daniel will be happy to discuss your latest finds.

Vindiou is the ideal bar to sip a (very) good glass of wine, around a plate or a board to be shared with bread, cheese and quality charcuterie chosen with care. Nicolas, the owner, is a passionate person, who has made it a point to offer only organic and natural wines, from "winegrower friends", good known vintages or those that deserve to be known, to "finally know what we drink, vindiou de vindiou Enough to get a nice idea of the atmosphere of the place, redesigned with raw materials worthy of a real wine cellar. Cheers!

Located in the brand new gallery of Auchan Lobau, Masmoudi Nancy is the fourth name in France, after Paris, Lyon and Marseille. For the neophytes, Masmoudi is a vital part of the eastern pastry - a house founded in 1972 in Sfax in Tunisia and whose recipes are based on traditional but constantly reinvented know-how. The presentations are extremely careful, which makes it a delight for both eyes and mouth. Opened in July 2017, Nancy's franchise therefore offers the famous oriental pastries, the unit or the box, to be enjoyed on site or to take away, and even a catering service for all your events… Not forgetting a couscous bar, the first of the region! With a meal prepared à la carte and before your eyes: you choose the composition, chickpeas, carrots, courgettes, all pleased or not of meat - chicken, beef, lamb, vegetarian. Here again to eat or to taste at home. Or how to take both his time or order quickly, with the bonus of all the spicy flavors of a great name of Tunisian cuisine.

Little Delirium is synonymous with beer - Delirium, of course, but it's not the only one! Many other draught and bottled beers are available here, making Little Delirium one of Nancy's leading beer bars. Happy hour kicks off every day, attracting young and old, students and non-students alike. All come for the relaxed bistro atmosphere. In addition to the bistro, burgers and platters are also available à la carte or on special offer. Some formulas include a choice of soft drink or beer. Please note that happy hour starts early.

For 40 years, Alain Batt has been delighting the palates of young and old alike with chocolates, confectionery, cookies, Bergamote de Nancy and other handcrafted specialties. The tearoom on the second floor is the ideal place to enjoy classic cakes and chocolate treats. Modern and comfortable, it's the perfect place for those who want to treat themselves to a healthy meal or a relaxing gourmet break while shopping in the city center.

The Mezcalito is the very gay and friendly bar of Nancy. A real nightlife open every day, rare in the region. Techno, electro and hardcore music that attracts all hype young jeunesse in a bistro atmosphere. All evenings are announced on the website: openings, themed evenings…

With over 50 different arranged rum recipes on display in jars behind the bar, there's plenty to finish off arranged from the jar! Strawberry, banana, mirabelle plum, chocolate pear... but also a few unusual ones: mustard, chili pepper, pepper, reserved for the most seasoned connoisseurs: it stings like hell! The most astonishing is the insect perfume, whose jar contains a real scorpion, giving it a nutty taste. Sensitive souls are advised to abstain. More traditional drinkers will also find a number of cocktails and creations: punch, mojito, ti punch...

The BBC, for Bières, Bordel et Copains, was taken over by Cédric in 2018, new taulier, new name and new logo! The atmosphere is underground, with a rock/metal music backdrop, all in a unique and atypical setting. On the menu, a wide choice of beers: white, blonde, brown, local... there are 45 different kinds! The little extra: the smoking room at the entrance, increasingly rare in bars. For maximum ambience, come to the concerts and special evenings. Bières, Bordel et Copains is the ideal place to relax in a rockin' atmosphere!

The proud team of Meltdown immerses you in a geek and gaming atmosphere, with the sound system at its maximum, with the bar as a pillar, better than in a club, because here, gamers and geeks meet up to socialize with friends, to party, to shout their ducks during a crazy karaoke. Draught beers and house cocktails are available, among the free-access game areas, equipped with real gaming chairs. Arcade games, computers and consoles alternate with themed evenings every weekend: beer pongs, poker, quizzes or Mario Kart tournaments.

Sconces covered with greenery maintaining a darkness in the Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings, owls here and there, not really scary, but still. The decor is set, resolutely anchored in the geek culture. Coffee and tea on the menu, for those who are in the wrong place, otherwise, it's wizard's beer, adventurer's comfort or random pick. More board games, role playing games, video games, mangas? There is something for everyone. Afternoons and evenings in total immersion with a fantasy theme. Alcohol-free cocktails at happy hour.

Just a stone's throw from Place Stanislas, this little vegan café will delight your taste buds as much as your eyes. In a refined, floral atmosphere, Sèves invites you to sample its delicious beverages. Squeezed juices, infusions and plant milks are all made from organic French fruit, vegetables and plants, and can be enjoyed hot or cold. Add to that a slice of homemade cake (brownie or walnut cake are the house favourites), and you won't be disappointed! On-site or takeaway via local courier, as you wish.

Beer lovers, look no further! Ideally located in the heart of downtown, just a few steps from Place Stanislas and the most fashionable nightclubs, it's the perfect place to start partying. On the menu, a wide choice of beers and cocktails will delight the most thirsty and the long happy hour will lighten even the least filled wallets. Very often, students meet here at organised parties. The terrace overlooking the city's shopping street is particularly pleasant in the summer.