The best bars and cafés Saint-Etienne

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Much more than a place, Pampille has become a reference concept in the eyes of the people of St. Etienne who are sensitive to the notion of short circuits. They will appreciate the beautiful selection of wines and beers, as well as the famous cured meats and cheeses. A promise: the products are selected within a 200 km radius of Saint-Etienne. In view of the popularity of the wine bar, the young couple opened an adjoining grocery store last October, an opportunity to find the products offered for tasting in the store.

Café Saint Jacques is a retro-style bar located in a 17th-century house in Saint-Étienne. It offers wine and charcuterie, as well as a terrace at the corner of the building. The café does not offer takeaway or delivery services.