Fun and entertainment Saint-Etienne

The Café Jean Jaurès welcomes you throughout the day. Tea room, wine bar, brasserie, whatever the time of day, joviality is always there! The lunch menu offers an often inventive and copious dish of the day, composed of fish or meat, a simple cuisine concocted with fresh products. In the evening, tapas are the order of the day! In the summer, you can enjoy a beautiful sunny terrace with a nice view of the Place Jean-Jaurès. You will appreciate the festive atmosphere of the concerts given at the kiosk.

The Lipopette has almost a legendary side. Its name is inspired by a song by the rapper Oxmo Puccino who has already been to this bar. Various concerts are regularly organised there. The decoration is of vintage spirit. Le Lipopette offers 36 beers, a dozen whiskies and a full wine list. A kind of mixture of genres between the best of the old and the modern, which makes you want to come back. In the purest tradition of trotters, a place of social life, the Lipopette has billiards tables, darts targets, chess games... and offers match broadcasts. A kind of French-style ad that we highly appreciate!

Kopa attracts 20-30 year olds to dance to the music of DJs in a trendy place. With its modern decoration, its bar and thematic evenings and free admission, Le Kopa has everything to seduce its audience! Those who have already walked on its dance floor now have difficulty going elsewhere, especially since its location in the heart of the city, in the Martyrs de Vingré district, is very advantageous... with the proximity of bars and public transport. A delirious atmosphere, a dream location, a contemporary setting, the Kopa is the best ally for your evenings! In summer, a terrace is even open, with a bar and barbecue in the evening!

The remue-méninges is an associative café-reading where the key word is culture! If you like to exchange, debate, meet, learn, meet authors, you are at the right address! The activities organized by this association are multiple and always in the most perfect conviviality. You want to learn Arpitan or Gaga? It is possible here! The association also promotes sign language, welcomes other associations that defend causes or updates books that deserve to be known.

Liège waffles, iced chocolate waffles, Kinder Bueno waffles, Snickers waffles... designed by a craftsman and baked on site, accompanied by an organic coffee or a pumpkin spice latte - you guessed it, at Club Café, we spoil you! The establishment, which only celebrated its first year of operation last August, already has its regular gourmands. Club Café also offers a range of sandwiches, wraps, salads and smoothies, with or without food.

Laser Game Evolution is a laser-shooting game in which several players compete, individually or in teams, to score as many points as possible, in obscure labyrinths over several levels. Accuracy and speed will be your key assets in surpassing your opponents! Use the maze boards to hide, but beware of loopholes and mirrors! Laser Game Evolution offers 1,000 m² of gaming space in 3 rooms, so you can take on your friends in a friendly atmosphere. A fun activity for the whole family or just a few friends!

The Smoking Dog is for all English pub lovers: draught beers, bottle beers, rums, whiskies... The establishment is small but warm, and welcomes the visitor with a card written in Shakespeare's language written in chalk on a blackboard. You will be welcomed by dogs in different postures: smoking, drinking, leading a gentleman's life. To stay in Perfide Albion, The Smoking Dog broadcasts the Premiere's League but also the Ligue 1. The setting is rustic and comfortable. Different activities are possible: reading, chess, checkers, darts and even a piano. A friendly atmosphere despite the narrowness of the place.

Located right next to the Maison François Ier, the Café du Vieux Saint-Étienne is a real institution. Several generations have succeeded each other in this establishment. The place has kept its charm of yesteryear. In the morning, the inhabitants of Saint Etienne stop there to have a good coffee before work, at noon, they stop there again for lunch: rump steak, leg of lamb, roast pork, salmon steak, or chocolate fondant. Simple and efficient.

Espace Boris-Vian, located in the heart of Saint-Étienne since 1980, is a socio-cultural center managed by an association under the law of 1901. Occupying 1,000^m2 of municipal premises, it receives financial support from the CAF, local authorities, the French government and foundations. Offering a wide range of services, workshops and facilities for families, from infants to the elderly, the Espace Boris-Vian is a place where everyone is welcome to listen, help and support. It also works to promote professional integration, artistic education and the fight against discrimination.

Located on the hill of Villeboeuf, the Opéra de Saint-Etienne is an establishment whose primary vocation is to offer a lyrical season. Rare Opera in France to have its own set design and costume design workshops, it produces and co-produces new operas every season. The Opera also fulfils a vital mission for young audiences, offering a dedicated, rich and varied season, and also gives access to a programme for all audiences with symphonic and chamber music concerts, piano recitals, dance performances.... For a detailed calendar of events, visit the website!

Bought in 2020 and then refurbished, the Megarama Jean Jaurès (formerly the Alhambra) remains the cinema of Saint-Etienne to see the latest blockbusters as well as most new releases. Previews and live or recorded broadcasts of cultural and musical events are also on the programme. Note that inside, there are always 10 comfortable and modern theatres, including 3 premium theatres called "Horizon" offering more comfort. And when you go, don't forget to take advantage of the attractive prices of the Hôtel de Ville and Jean Jaurès car parks: 2 euros all evening from 7pm and 1.50 euro for 3 hours every Saturday from 9am to 7pm.

The city's most famous nightclub La Mine has given way to the Discorder Club, a new place dedicated to independent culture. Former Smoking Dog veterans Julien Haro and Thibault Llopis have taken over the management by creating two concepts in the same place: in the first part of the evening, live concert programming. French and international artists and local groups perform in a variety of styles: jazz, electro, punk, rock... From 12:30, the Discorder switches to club mode: DJs take turns to make the audience dance until the end of the night. The managers have decided to make the entrance free of charge. Concerts are cheap to be accessible to all.

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.

Are you looking for an unusual activity to do with your family or friends and are you a fan of the TV game Fort Boyard? Then go to Prison Island. 37 cells where the objective is to take up challenges like an escape game, with one goal: to solve the enigma in a limited time! An inclusive complex, combining logic and agility, open from 5 to 77 years old, to the muscular as well as to the less athletic, since the secret here is cohesion. In the complex, you can also play games or simply have a drink while waiting for your turn.

A famous nightclub in Saint-Etienne, La Mine bowed out in 2018. This emblematic venue will reopen its doors in spring 2023 as La Bonne Mine. It's a party bar, mainly aimed at a clientele of thirty-somethings. La Bonne Mine's opening hours are ideal for afterworks with friends, but also for dancing the night away. Concerts, dance classes, brunches, blind tests, soccer reruns... The club offers a variety of themed evenings to suit all tastes.

In July 2020, the Megarama group bought the Camion Rouge. But apart from the name, not much has changed in this cinema which is now called the Megarama Chavanelle. So, with ten theaters that can accommodate 1,600 spectators, it still makes the world of cinema in Saint-Etienne move! The emphasis is still on mainstream films, superhero sagas, French comedies... Finally, the Megarama Chavanelle still offers low parking rates in the city center: no more reasons not to see a movie on the big screen!

Seven Squares is a play paradise for children and adults alike. With its slides, climbing wall, arcade games, obstacle course, laser game, billiards, bowling alley and trampoline park, this indoor leisure complex is sure to appeal to all ages from 7 to 77. The under-7s are not forgotten either. They can have fun in one of the mazes, play in the ball pools or enjoy the foam games. At the Kids Park, a snack bar awaits those with a sweet tooth!

Located just a stone's throw from Square Violette, Le Triomphe is a theatre dedicated to comedy! Many shows are played there and the programming is rich: plays, improvisation, singing, humor "gaga" ... All of this is placed on the register of gaiety at will! The young public is also delighted with shows accessible from 1 year old mixing magic, theatre, puppets... A nice moment to spend with the family! Don't forget to book your tickets in advance on the dedicated website, as the shows are often sold out (discounts are available on billetreduc.com or fnac.fr). Finally, Le Triomphe also offers theatre classes for all ages and improvisation classes!

The "Les Brankignols" theatre takes its name from the troupe formerly formed by Louis de Funès, Michel Serrault and others. This pocket theatre has a limited capacity but it feels good. All types of shows for children and adults are available: theatre, magic, puppets, poetry, clowning, concerts... The stage is mainly occupied by amateur troupes who face an audience eager to spend a pleasant moment of relaxation. Managed by an association, this small theatre also offers courses for both children and adults.

To all fans of thrillers and Cluedo, children and adults alike, come and discover The Green Escape Game. After a few minutes' briefing by a host, you and your team are plunged into the mystery for at least an hour. There's no test of strength, just logic and team spirit as you try to solve the many enigmas. With a headset, in the case of VR, different levels of difficulty are possible depending on the missions involved. Immerse yourself and get ready for adventure!

Goodbye Kub, hello G5! The nightclub in Châteaucreux is getting a makeover. Open from Thursday to Saturday, 11pm to 5am, the club offers a wide range of themed evenings: Latino parties, costume parties, "ladies nights"... The music is current and varied, and techno and house nights are also held. At G5, you can enjoy a variety of cocktails and shooters! Admission is often free, so check out the G5 networks, especially the G5 Club Saint-Etienne Facebook account. Perfect for dancing the night away!

Why L? Because, depending on the hour of the day, the work of the establishment in the brown and baroque decoration changes. At noon, L'Ephemeral is a restaurant offering daily specials at very affordable prices. In the afternoon, he turned into a tea salon to spend his afternoon. And in the evening, it becomes a tapas bar with an impressive choice. From Monday to Thursday you are welcomed from 18 h to afterworks in a 100% Latin ambiance. On Tuesdays evening salsa courses and Wednesdays are offered to brighten up your evening. A perfect place to relax around a good cocktail and tapas in a unique setting, in all simplicity!

Since June 2023, Delirium Café has taken the place of the emblematic Café des Jardins, a historic establishment in the center of Saint-Etienne. Inside, pink elephants embellish the setting. The emblem of the Delirium brand of Belgian beer, produced by the Huyghe brewery, is also visible. Romain wanted to put Belgian beer in the spotlight, so he offers some twenty drafts from the Belgian brewery, fourteen of which have never been tasted in Saint-Etienne. You can also relax on the pleasant terrace. And to accompany your drink, bruschettas and tapas are on offer!

Last August, the Hive celebrated its first year of business with a bang. A very young cocktail bar, for the most part, aimed at a clientele that is just as young. Whether students or young people in their thirties, they like to get together in a very festive and, to say the least, boozy atmosphere. It's a safe bet that you don't come to the Hive to drink sparkling water! The cocktails here are shaken rhythmically by muscular arms, and take on the appearance of flowery glasses, much to the delight of Instagrammers. Don't get too serious!

On the spot or to take away, Guillaume's homemade donuts can be enjoyed all day long. In a savory sandwich or sweet version, you won't be disappointed by the quality of the products. Favoring local know-how and suppliers, Captain Donut offers various kinds of donuts prepared the same day in its kitchens. Some drinks are also made on the spot such as local iced coffee, lemonade or iced tea. The coffee shop is a friendly space to relax and work.

Aurélien Rodot founded the Saint-Etienne startup Aadalie. Three years ago, he created the Gamebuino Classic and has now launched the Gamebuino Méta, entirely made in the Loire region with recycled materials. The Gamebuino Méta is a retro-style portable game console. But it's more than just entertainment, it teaches you how to code to create your own games. It's like a recipe, you need ingredients and an order. Thus, in about 30 minutes, everyone can make their own personalized games without any prerequisites. The purpose of the console is to allow you to try games designed by other people and thus create a community.

4 Gamer is the first game bar in Saint-Etienne. It's the ideal place for all the young people who prefer to be underground rather than outside in the sun. Here it's a perfect place to come and play video game tournaments between young adults while having a drink. Various animations are regularly organized around Mario Kart for example or Warframe, Earthstone... The computers are freely accessible, the only obligation is to use them every hour. A space dedicated to vintage video consoles also exists and will seduce the nostalgic.

Coco's Coffee Shop is located near the Prefecture. Here, you can taste coffee, tea, chocolates and American-style pastries such as muffins, donuts and cheesecakes. The originality of this place is that a coworking space has been set up to allow mobile workers to exchange, to work without the interference they often encounter at home. All chairs are equipped with a USB port. On site, a private lounge, a buffet, a nap area and board games are also available.

This new bar has taken the place of the Globe City brasserie on Place des Ursules. A festive place where you can chat, have fun, exchange ideas, created for the youngest to the fifties. This cocktail bar offers a wide choice of beverages including wines, beers and cocktails, which can be enjoyed with tapas. In fact, a fine menu features ham and ementhal croquettes, breaded camembert, vegetable sticks and bruschettas. Upstairs is a games room with darts, table soccer and pinball. Concerts and musical entertainment also spice up the evenings.

The Taverne du Gobelin Farci is a non-alcoholic bar where you can spend afternoons and evenings playing different card games, role playing games, miniatures... In a game room of 170 m² with a game library at your disposal consisting of more than 400 board games, you can practice family games or strategy. All this while sipping a drink. The choice is wide: Abyss, 6 qui prend, A la carte, Colt Express... there is something for everyone, all you have to do is to form your teams. Many events are regularly organized.

Adjacent to the brasserie of the same name, Le Méliès cinema screens films that you probably won't find in other cinemas in town. Independent and heritage cinema, films in VO, must-see films in VF... This venue screens 5 to 6 international feature-length films a week, and is a favorite with all cinephiles. Le Méliès is also two cinemas, offering twice as many screenings: the largest is located on Place Jean Jaurès, with 4 screens, and the other in the Saint-François district (bonus: a room with a balcony!). It is also one of the few cinemas to offer solidarity tickets for people on low incomes.

So smart, so trendy and so green! Installed in the Passage Sainte-Catherine, Gabrielle Brun has created a thrift shop concept such as one can find in Paris. Between mottled objects and contemporary furniture, it is possible to enjoy a tea or a Chapuis coffee and delicious sweet and salty delicacies, while discovering second hand clothes and accessories to adapt your look to new desires at low cost. We particularly appreciate the warm welcome of the place and the charming covered terrace!

For a colorful, sparkling night out, head to this temple of cocktails. Nicky's is the brainchild of Franco-American Nicolas and Franco-German Adrien, who decided to combine their passion for spirits and design. A gustatory voyage through the tasting of cocktails with original and daring flavors awaits you. You'll appreciate the subdued lighting and the walls adorned with drawings by Adrien himself. These illustrations tell the story of the cocktails. The downstairs room is even cosier, with a smoking room. Fancy a porn star or a last world?

Opened in spring, this cocktail bar brings a touch of freshness to the Saint-Jacques district. A chic venue, with a sublime Art Deco ambience, where friends and couples alike can sip exceptional, original cocktails inspired by various cultures (Japanese, Indian, Arabic). These signature cocktails are concocted by Lebanese mixologist Elias Chamoun, a specialist in molecular and botanical mixology. You'll also be able to sample wines, beers and spirits, accompanied by tapas or platters. It's sure to be a sensory evening to remember!

Le Nautilus is a must for Saint-Etienne nightlife! The complex comprises 4 venues with complementary atmospheres. From 8pm onwards, you can enjoy a meal at the Le Nemo restaurant, and continue the evening. Crowds flock here at weekends, attracted by the very latest music and a carefully designed lighting ambience: lasers, video mixes, illuminated ceilings... As for entertainment, there's something for everyone: a monthly girls' night, white and pink Martini nights, reggaeton nights... The Galion, just next door, has a different, much more hushed atmosphere, where current and past hits resonate in a venue conducive to socializing.

If the title refers to a television series on a funeral family, just go to this stéphanois pub, close to the university, to understand that you are proposing to literally drop six feet underground! A universe so to speak in the heart of the mine! The decor plunges you into the history of the city's coal basin through well-made, mineur-filled figure or hands gathering coal in galleries. Buckets, piolets and lamps are other instruments that complement this warm frame with wooden walls. The atmosphere of Six feet is to the image of the solidarity that existed between our ancestors, the climate is hospitable and conducive to the party! Where Green supporters can come and follow the exploits of their favorite team, this pub also offers various tournaments. Poker, darts, Wii, relax with a good foam or home cocktail and listen to a pop-rock music background. The boss is a fan of Led Zeppelin, Queen, Say Straits or Pink Floyd. Concerts and theme evenings are organised regularly to make it easy for clients to enjoy and spend excellent moments. This place is to advise in particular to celebrate its anniversary! Just think about leaving the instructions for seniors: «Beware of firedamp» and «Never turn your lamp before canar! '»»»»

A bar for girls, although men are accepted. The bar is rather small, giving it a pretty friendly atmosphere with a quiet terrace on one square.

On weekends, the sound is raised and everyone starts dancing, thanks to Cat and Val.

Once a month, around 15 Big Evenings in Themes (change of the garden. For the occasion): Black out, Pink Ladies, Caliente, Showwer Flowers ETC… animated by our AMEL AMEL that we all love (DJ Luxury Vice)

Djamel Foughali and Mohand Chebbah have created a New York-style coffee shop. They have set up a coffee corner with teas, coffees, chocolates and pastries and a snack area with bagels, hot dogs and wraps. Note that all the treats on the dessert menu were developed from original recipes using fresh, local products. A friendly atmosphere which is unanimously appreciated by the inhabitants of the district as well as by the students who frequent the establishment, who also benefit from formulas adapted to their budget.

The famous Lyon brasserie has finally opened a branch in Saint-Etienne. The large tables are ideal for groups. The menu features some twenty beers - draught or bottled - from the Ninkasi brewery, as well as a whole range of whiskies, spirits, wines and ciders. On the food side, you'll find small portions to share, such as chicken aiguillettes, mozza sticks and charcuterie boards. The life of the establishment is punctuated by numerous events: concerts, themed evenings, broadcasts of sporting events.

Located in the heart of the city, Columbus Café makes delicious coffees with percolator machines like traditional coffee shops. The concept-store also offers a wide variety of hot and cold drinks, both pretty and delicious, instagrammers will be won over! Macchiato, latte, cappuccino, mocha, Viennese chocolate, iced tea, smoothies, iced coffee... You can accompany your drink with a donut or a muffin among the many recipes offered or with a savory sandwich. A coffee break between two shopping trips?

Located in the Saint-Jacques district, in the place of Caffé de Sienne, L'Antre Deux Verres is a wine bar created by a passionate man, Jérémie Iannuzo, a former teacher in a hotel school for over 20 years. In this pretty bar, you will discover a wide range of wines: wines of stars (Depardieu in the Loire Valley, Brad Pitt in Provence, Trintignant and Chabal and their Côtes du Rhône...), foreign wines (Lebanese, Italian, Swiss, Australian...), 20 mythical French wines and finally a selection of seasonal wines (Alsace, Jura, Auvergne...) According to your taste, Jérémie saura will advise you. Decorated with traditional sausage and cheese boards, a treat for sure!

Meat restaurant Mille Grill has opened its Mille Sweet tearoom, and the two establishments are right next door to each other. Mille Sweet will give you a sweet break. The setting echoes a New York café. The menu features plenty of drinks, including bubble teas and milkshakes, as well as sweet treats: crepes, waffles, pancakes. And for toppings, the chocolate bar lets you choose the flavor you like (dark, white, Nutella). Brunch and breakfast formulas are prepared for weekends.

Le Dada opened in early 2023. Gaylor Olivier and Émilie Brichard are at the helm of the establishment, which boasts an uncluttered decor, with splashes of color on the walls reminiscent of Mondrian's work. You'll find a selection of natural wines, local drinks such as Phylum Fungi beers, fruit juices and coffee. For a snack, enjoy banana bread or cookies. In the evening, opt for a cocktail accompanied by tapas: hummus, sardines... All served in sublime ceramics created by Émilie.

Maintes et une fois is a clown and puppet theater based in Saint-Étienne, France. Founded in 2003 by Gérald and Marlou, the company offers a variety of workshops and courses focusing on the clowning world. It also stages shows for all audiences, from young audiences to themed shows and street performances. The company also takes part in symposiums and conferences, giving offbeat presentations. Audiences are always amazed by the company's creations. La compagnie Maintes et une fois is a must for fans of theater and original shows in Saint-Étienne.

Ideally located on Place Jean Jaurès, this new pub is set to become the meeting place for lovers of draught beers and live music. With its traditional decor, the place seems to have come straight out of a song by Shane MacGowan, the charismatic, toothless lead singer of the Pogues. Fish and chips, burgers, hot dogs: the great classics of Anglo-Saxon cuisine are served here, to be enjoyed while watching a rugby or soccer match, or a live music concert at the weekend. In summer, you can take advantage of the lovely shaded terrace.

La Ricane was created by Jérôme Chevoppe, actor, author and director. And since 2019, it is Michèle Hirsch who has taken over the reins of this theater. But this change was made in the continuity. Thus, in a garage refurbished, rather dark, the good franquette, every Friday and Saturday, artists, exclusively comedians, occur. The objective of the invited artists: to make the audience laugh! Between situational comedy and comedy of gestures, each show is always more offbeat, always more entertaining.

Just two minutes from Chavanelle Square and the Fauriel course, the Mendes Club is a lounge bar where you can enjoy a warm atmosphere. The team makes every effort to achieve good energy. Birthday evenings, afterworks are offered with the possibility to taste the many tapas available at the Mendes. Notice to all parties, here is a new and good address! Many of you are already responding, the establishment is becoming more and more known and should allow even more fun evenings to share between friends. So for all those who don't know the Mendes yet, try it.

This tea room invites you to awaken your senses. A gourmet's delight, you can tantalize your taste buds with homemade cakes such as cookies, carrot cake or chestnut cream. Hot and cold drinks (matcha latte, iced coffee or tonic coffee, or the specialty chai tea latte) are available to accompany these delicacies. For creative types, workshops to try out printing techniques are organized on Saturdays (2:30-5pm), such as engraving on Tétrapack, linocutting and, above all, risography: a technique that enables colors to be superimposed on the print. You can reserve your dates or organize your own workshop.

"Good people, good times, good beers" is the slogan of Les Berthom beer bar, which opened in December 2023. The atmosphere is friendly, with top-notch staff on hand to guide you in your choice of beverage. There are some 70 beers on the menu, including Hungarian, Belgian, Estonian and even organic beers. The menu also includes charcuterie and cheese boards. An added bonus: you can take your beer to go, by ordering on the website or picking it up on the premises.

For a gentle wake-up call, treat yourself to a moment of calm in this coffee shop. You can start the day with breakfast or brunch in a comfortable, cosy atmosphere. The hardest thing to choose from is the extensive and varied menu. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, you'll be tempted by a multitude of succulent dishes to sample. We can discover milkshakes, a variety of mixed salads, "plates of happiness" or why not treat ourselves to a "morning escape"? The value for money is unquestionable, and you'll appreciate the warm, friendly welcome from the managers.