Fun and entertainment Lyon 69000

Lyon-style art de vivre to get us through the day. Saxe goes to Gnome et Rhône, which used to be an aircraft engine brand before manufacturing motorcycles in Lyon. Mechanical enthusiasts and everyone else head for Gnome et Rhône, a 100% Lyonnaise address created some thirty years ago. Part pub, part bar, this French-style café has a terrace overlooking the avenue, a bar and air-conditioned rooms with a quirky atmosphere, just like this cabinet of curiosities. Good beers, but not only, with a cuisine more refined than you might think. Blind-test evenings, DJs, match broadcasts on giant screens. Take off your couch for this "Saxy" address.

For a pleasant stopover, while visiting the Croix-rousse market, this space with blue tones gives us a soothing truce, the time of an aperitif or a rich lunch, in the largest tradition of French breweries. Let's go through the gentle sun rays, we can also take advantage of the terrace to sip a drink before returning.

In a framework where wrought iron and wood are combined, this open space on the world reserves many surprises. Set in comfortable sofas, you can enjoy a farandole of teas from all over the world. When the time comes for lunch, there are very Italian bruschettas and no less anglo-saxon cooked potatoes (mashed potatoes). Every Saturday, an exotic wind will bring us, from stew to chili con carne. Concerts, exhibitions, comic and conference dedications are the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan place and high-speed workstations or our laptop via the free wifi network for guests, allowing you to enjoy a fruit juice "fair trade". Places like this, they are pisterait up to the end of the world…

Among other things, this coffee is a soup bar, a literary café, a cultural café, a theatre café, a citizen café, a spiritual café, a café, a café where you are yourself, different… A coffee that you just love. At the foot of the Slopes, the Lair Other is a polyphonic coffee that can give voice to make its difference heard. From the voice and words you can read on all the walls of the establishment while you eat a warm and balanced kitchen, made home, with a desert base or tapas in the evening. But what makes the soul of the scene is the readings, concerts and expos that take place all year round. Improvisations, acoustic concert, sacred songs, paintings and always hanging stage open to everyone. Always nice meetings to make around Maguelone and surprises every time. A coffee where you can get lost to find yourself.

Antifreeze is the ideal place for friends. From red dressed, this place is very cosy and very trendy. A warm, warm welcome and an eclectic musical atmosphere. Exhibits of paintings and pictures are frequent and allow Antifreeze to be constantly moved. Hot or cold cocktails will spoil you until the beginning of the night, and jazz or speeddating evenings will surprise you. One thing is sure, you leave rather hot than frozen.

Le Petit Théâtre led by Janine Berdin still presents young, dynamic and entertaining shows for the pleasure of all audiences. As its name indicates, this Little Pocket Theatre is not very large, but its human size facilitates rapprochement with all the public, especially school students who can analyze the game of the actors under all the seams and almost under their noses! Traditionally, each representation is followed by an exchange between actors and public in a friendly relationship.

A big lift for this district bar, which has taken advantage of a new sidewalk to set up a beautiful terrace which always drains many used to the time of the black or lunch (dish day, family kitchen). P'tit Vert lost, in part, its colors of SA Saint Etienne but gained in "beauty" and clarity. Its counter lost a little length, the tables won space, broken white walls, apparent stones, wood and metal for tables and chairs. There is an atmosphere of pleasant neighbourhood bistro in a somewhat deserted corner by the terraces.

It's like stepping back in time (even though you haven't started drinking yet...). Right in the heart of the historic district of Vieux Lyon, with a terrace under the lime tree when the weather's fine, this cocktail bar transports us to the heart of the Italian Renaissance, while at the same time pumping modern-day sound into our ears. You'll feel right at home at Le Florian, thanks to the convivial yet hushed, relaxed yet elegant ambience of the tastefully arranged glasses. All the classics, but above all in-house creations by creative mixologists who are always ready to listen. Plates to accompany cocktails. Smart spot.

Enjoy a drink in a place 100% dedicated to your favourite team. The games nights, the big screens are obviously out to vibrate to the exploits of the players of Jean-Michel Aulas. 

For newcomers and oldtimers alike, let's say that the Logo is a mix - that's good - between the Pearl - a sharp electro club - and the Sound Factory - a young club. So the Logo is looking to capture an older clientele who have stayed young enough to listen to good sound. Admission is said to be "free" before a certain time, but the drinks "beat up" quite a bit for an evening that can cost you a lot in the end. Nevertheless, the programming is one of the most interesting with, notably, JB Nightraffic in residence and some notable passages, such as Joris Delacroix.

Sharing the joy. 100% solidarity with this chain of cafés whose mission is to work daily and concretely for the inclusion of people with disabilities, in this case mental and cognitive, through work, vocational training and meeting other people in this happy place. At wide-open hours, from breakfast to afternoon tea, people come to drink a Joyeux coffee (Le Rayonnant, also available for sale) or a Joyeux tea (made by Betjeman & Barton) accompanied by a homemade delicacy. Home-cooked snacks using fresh produce and brunch options. Great encounters punctuated by gourmet treats.

Saint-Vulbas is home to a company called Crealys Evenementiel, specializing in event organization. Crealys offers a wide range of services, such as shows and entertainment, animal services, decorations, and much more. They have worked with many prestigious references, including Sporting de Monte Carlo, Champs-Élysées, Peugeot Sport, and the Cannes Film Festival. Whether you need to organize a special event or simply want to find out more about their services, Crealys Evenementiel is here to help.

Because music bars don't run through the streets of Lyon, let's turn the spotlight on La Grooverie. After climbing a few steps from Place Sathonay, you'll find this late-night bar for lovers of groove and jam sessions. The principle is simple: a fine list of spirits, including rum-based cocktails, and a stage to play good music with a live program featuring soul, swing (gypsy among others)... A swinging, groovy program to keep an eye on. Thursday: stand-up aperitif from 6pm before a jam session. A high level of conviviality for laughter, movement and a drink in good company.

Life's more fun with karaoke. And it's even more fun to karaoke with friends in one of KBOX's private lounges. The pleasure of letting loose, microphone in hand, to sing your favorite songs in one of KBOX's private lounges. 4 salons in the ^7th arrondissement, 5 in Villeurbanne, all soundproofed and perfectly equipped - giant screen, wireless microphones, lights... - for fun with family and friends, for an EVJF, with your colleagues for festive team building... The lounges can accommodate from 5 to 20 people, and the playlist features 80,000 titles to choose from! Bar with karaoke interface, snacking... Easy, convenient online booking.

Escape for the duration of a mission at A Maze in Game, two hyper-realisticescape game rooms with top-of-the-range settings, meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail, to make the adventure even more captivating. Experience total immersion and live a real story to share with your team of elite agents, family or friends from the Bureau of Special Investigations. Unravel the mystery of the wreck of an old Soviet submarine, the B-618 Voronezh. The other room and the collector's cabinet of curiosities are just as realistic!

Looking for a party bar? A bar where people don't just stare at each other, but really let loose in a lively Latino atmosphere! Calle Latino is your destination, when the Perrache area takes on Cuban salsa, rumba and Latino tunes. Good music, good spirit, lots of laughs, one of the best, if not the best, mojitos in Lyon, and tasty hot and cold tapas and charcuterie. A true sense of celebration in the unbridled spirit of the South.

Théâtre Carré 30 is a small theater in the heart of Lyon. Since its creation five years ago, it has welcomed Lyon-based and emerging companies, offering a first opportunity for young artists to present their work to the public. The theater's programming is diverse, ranging from contemporary theater and improvisation to concerts and shows for young audiences. With only 30 tiered seats, intimacy is guaranteed and allows impressive proximity to the actors. Audiences often have the opportunity to meet the actors and share their impressions over a complimentary post-show drink. The theater also offers escape games on Heritage Days. To support this artistic initiative, the theater is looking for volunteers for the coming season.

KoToPo is an international cultural space. It is a cultural association offering a wide range of activities and events. KoToPo has several spaces, including a large meeting room with a mezzanine, a bar-café-snack bar, a multilingual library, music from other parts of the world, world games and language courses. KoToPo is run by the "Mille et une langues" association, which aims to promote the diversity of the world's languages and cultures. Volunteers are welcome to take part in the activities and contribute to the development of the place.

Butch bear bar, bears of bears and those who love them. Place reserved exclusively for men on 200 m 2 under the vaults, with a terrace in the beautiful days. Three spaces, part of Saturday evening, lounge area with pinball, air conditioning. The third Saturday of the month, bear & Butch evening. Regular evenings.

Modern decoration. You can come from the morning to the real breakfast, a little trough at midday and stop to eat on the thumb of a "fruit forbidden" bread or a poultry moussaka. When the hour of the aperitif comes, you can find friends around a plate of cheese or sausage, or a bowl of fish or liver liver. Themed evenings once per month and thematic dinners, wi-fi, free, terrace in summer.

You don't need a prescription to order a cocktail in this Officine. The Grand Hôtel-Dieu's jazzy cocktail bar. Enter via Le Grand Réfectoire, climb the back staircase to reach the first floor and enter the cosy world of l'Officine, a muffled showcase for mixology. The bottles behind the bar are the potions used by the excellent team of bartenders to compose the finest cocktails. They fuse, invent, inspire and serve top-flight cocktails: Signature with a Tiki Blinders or the Royal Praline. Cocktails of the moment and made-to-measure available. Classics with a twist, a wide selection of gins, beers and tapas. Pamper yourself at l'Officine.

A luxury hotel, a gourmet restaurant and... an exceptional bar open to all. Dare Le Royal "Côté Bellecour". Magnificent lounge all dressed in red, a hushed atmosphere with access and a unique view of the great square of Lyon to take a break in a bubble - with bubbles? - in the heart of the urban hustle and bustle. In a splendid setting, charming welcome and adorable service, excellent soundtrack with jazzy notes and a fine menu of hot and cold drinks, including wines, champagnes and spirits. Ideal meeting place.

A place dedicated to mixology that "mixes" itself, as it is, on two levels, a bar, a club and a music scene all in one. It's a groovy, creative place, with formats that move to suit our desire to taste everything. Not least on the menu of original house cocktails prepared before your very eyes by the bartenders. Fun cocktails - Groom libre, Pinky gin, House Paloma... -fun cocktails, fun mocktails, a menu of craft beers of the moment, wine by the glass, champagnes and spirits to mix and match. On the summer terrace or in a colorfully decorated room, snacking - planks, empanadas... - to make the evening last into the middle of the night. Privatization possible.

Looking for a festive change of scene? Head to the Cabana Café, a cozy spot in Lyon. From 6.30pm, come and share a drink and enjoy tapas with South American flavours, such as nachos, empanadas or alitas de pollo caramelisados. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, enjoy entertainment and free Latin dance classes. From 10 p.m., the DJ sets the mood on the dance floor for an evening of Latin rhythms: salsa, bachata, reggaeton... The Cabana Café is also perfect for organizing your events in an exotic atmosphere.

The Guignol de la rue Carrand could just as easily draw the curtain following the departure of the Zonzons company - remote by the municipality whose relationship with Guignol still seems problematic… - with whom Guignol and his entire troupe (we must know that the puppets belong to the city…) had spent so many years. Let's say it all go, it wasn't going to happen like that! We are Lyon and Guignol is part of the heritage. Fortunately, the MA company took over the torch (we hope it won't stop) and we could attend a representation of Guignol and the 40 seats, "pestacle" programmed until June. We will probably have to wait until the spring to learn more about the fate of this beautiful house dedicated to Guignol which, we hope, will continue to live without ever becoming a museum!

A Super 5 that runs on electro to transport our Lyon parties. A hybrid venue, as they say today. Just a stone's throw from Place Sathonay, an unconventional bar-club that can be modulated, transformed (and even privatized) according to your desires. What's certain is that you'll be able to listen to great music - in almost any genre, depending on the band of the moment, with a preference for electro - in a cool, friendly club atmosphere. DJ sets, blind tests, a selection of beers, a fine cocktail menu and platters of local produce to keep you from drinking and tapping your foot on an empty stomach. A place to meet and share, the Super 5 is the place to be.

Who hasn't dreamed of going back in time to change the course of history? Better than an escape game, Odysseus is an adventure game that takes you on a journey through time to save the world. The creators of Odysseus, Julien and Pierre-Olivier, break the codes of the escape game to get your neurons firing, even on Sundays! 3 rooms, 3 "episodes" of an adventure (you can do just one episode or all 3!) that takes you to a laboratory in 1915, a Nazi castle in the middle of the Second World War and the offices of the CIA during the Cold War. No agonizing timer, but a score system. English adventurers welcome. It's up to you to save the world!

In the world of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, Justin has had fun breaking codes by bringing a touch of craziness to our evenings. In fact, Justin won the prize for best party bar in Lyon at the Lyon d'Or 2023 awards. A superb terrace that transforms into a beach bar in summer, where you can cool off with a famous aniseed drink, and into a ski slope in winter, when gondolas allow you to drink mulled wine... in the warmth. The ideal place to chill out, play pétanque or table soccer, or listen to a DJ, even indoors in a room tastefully decorated by artists. Cocktail menu and catering to prolong the pleasure of being at Justin's.

Step through the door at Skull into a world designed for explorers. Skull, France's first steampunk bar, never ceases to amaze us with the beauty of its decor, inspired by the works of the visionary Jules Verne. But it's not just the decor that's fantastic at Skull: the whole team is up to the task! A fine menu of draught and bottled beers, cocktails and well-composed sharing boards. Regular entertainment. The ideal bar for escaping the present and enjoying some great adventures.

Life's too short not to enjoy a cocktail with friends at Le Petit Bleu. Warm stone walls, seats as blue as an azure sky, the smile and good humor of an entire team, starting with Stéphane, and long opening hours that extend into the evening... What more could you ask for? A few platters to share, including a famous homemade truffle croque, a charcuterie plate or a more surprising Asian plate... Everything we love, and everyone we love, is already here at Le Petit Bleu. Right next to a fresco dedicated to libraries, an open book on the city where life is good.

At the end of a Lyonnais passageway, nestled in a secret passageway, it's a veritable little boudoir that plunges us into another era, another atmosphere. Discover Le Passage as you make your way to a timeless address where it's so good to settle into a super-comfortable sofa. With its jazzy soundtrack, velvet seats, inlaid woodwork and hushed ambience, this is the ideal bar for a romantic tête-à-tête to show off your good taste and knowledge of hidden addresses. An excellent cocktail menu, from classic to iconic, with an impressive choice of top-quality spirits. Food and beverages in keeping with the setting.

You're a pacifist by nature, but you'd love to throw an axe at a target and imagine... Our favorite continues to let off steam, and it's sorely needed! Come and let loose on rue de l'Épée in complete safety for 14 year olds and over (with your parents for under 18s) and discover a real sport to enjoy with friends. Viking axe, Smith & Wesson or shovel! You don't have to be strong to throw, and aim at the target so you don't have to pay for the round... Ideal for a bachelor or bachelorette party, a birthday party, or for a team of colleagues looking to blow off some steam. "Chop your own wood and join in the fun.

Without doubt the biggest club in Lyon, by the size and the equipments that allow the most impressive sound and light shows. Finally, space to squeeze in (we're not far from a paradox when the night comes...) and to move your body on big basses. In this district of Confluence, the Azar is a machine which has the means to invite more or less famous DJs to attract a rather young clientele, but not only... If you do not want to spend the evening on the dancefloor, possibility of taking height in the VIP room with sight (to reserve on the site on line). Special mention for the bar with a pleasant service and a varied menu.

Without a doubt the reference in Lyon in the hectic world of the classic (but not so classic) cocktail bar. Created in 2010 in the heart of Lyon, in a small street a few steps away from the Terreaux, L'Antiquaire gives off a tasty mix of refined chic, vintage atmosphere and tasteful modernity in a room as beautiful as the waiters are professional and attentive. Every evening, under the subdued lights, we come to discover a magnificent counter, a warm setting, a quiet music, but also a penguin (yes!). Beautiful casual elegance of the whole, classy and smiling service for tasty cocktails, like the Bacardi Fizz. Not to be missed.

In the lively commercial heart of Lyon, being Pompette means partying with style. Rue du Palais Grillet, a refreshing terrace in the heart of a city still too mineral for a "bar and cocktailerie" that thwarts the (too) often seen codes of the hushed speakeasy to offer us a kind of refined bonbonnière in the best style. Pompette has a real festive side that suits it perfectly. A cosy little room, a counter in front of the bar, where you can mix and mingle. Cocktails are classified by flavor - spicy, floral, herbaceous, smoky... - and are perfectly proportioned, even for a Bloody Mercury or an Agave the feeling. One Sunday a month, artists present their work.

Punch always has a say, even when masked! We fell in love with this superb old-fashioned theatre in the heart of the Saint-Georges district, at the foot of the rugged Gourguillon hill and on the Place de la Trinité. Futé loves the good-natured atmosphere of the place, the café-theatre atmosphere, an integral part of Lyon's heritage, and of course the shows by Guignol from the classical repertoire or composed of creations. In addition, the Maison de Guignol offers excellent café-theatre shows in the evenings. Privatization possible.

A stone's throw from the Rhône, in a cosmopolitan neighborhood, Sauvage gives us a taste for travel. It's a place of freedom and creativity, a place where you can relax and unwind without feeling pressured, around coquetels - yes, that's how you can write it - "low" in alcohol, but "high" in taste and aroma, to explore other, less foggy horizons. The soundtrack goes perfectly with the menu of homemade coquetels, as do the tapas for a complete journey of the senses. Original and creative, promoting "slow drinking" in the discovery of new flavors and sensations, this is a wild place where people like to take their time in tasting.

Lovingly, benevolently and without moderation for 30 years, L'Ambassade gets our bodies moving to the best grooves, basses and beats of the great, the very great Manoo. The king of the turntables, with many styles on his diamond, from funk to deep-house and downtempo. It's so good it gives you chills. Shivers to be shared on a track that's not very big, but big enough to get your feet tapping under the city's best sound system. From the quiet physio to the highly professional barman, not forgetting the DJs - there's not only Manoo - but also disco, afrobeat and reggaeton to get your butt moving. A legendary address for happy people all night long.

It's still better to make war without killing yourself... In the heart of a chic district of Lyon, enter Megazone where you will be transformed into a video game warrior. 650^m2 of play area on 2 levels that can accommodate up to 36 players simultaneously with 40 game modes! Equipped with your electronic armor and your laser weapon, you will have to find your opponents in the dark and smoke, disable them and take their base, all in 20 minutes in the middle of special effects and traps. Don't forget to bring a black tee-shirt and a change of clothes, because the temperature rises very quickly at Mégazone. Another address in Vaise in the 9th district.

Both a contemporary Moroccan canteen, blending traditional Moroccan cuisine with contemporary influences, and a chic, sun-drenched tea room, l'Ormiellerie is a place dedicated to gourmet pleasures. Created by two sisters, Aïda and Kenza, who trained at the finest schools and restaurants, l'Ormiellerie is a place where you can take a break in a charming setting and indulge in "haute couture" pastries, including the famous honey cigars (to take away in a box), as well as Moroccan soup or lamb confit at lunchtime. Lunch, brunch, afternoon tea: any occasion is a good opportunity to treat yourself.

Lyon, with its well-behaved image, is a city that loves humor. Established over 50 years ago in one of the most beautiful streets in the Renaissance district, l'Âne Rouge has forged a solid reputation in Lyon's cabaret scene, somewhere between theater and restaurant. In the shelter of its superb ^16th-century cellar, it perpetuates a long tradition while keeping up with the times under the direction of Didier Bouchaud. Start at 8:30pm for a well-prepared dinner-show featuring the evening's comedian and a magician. A carefully-curated program that favors one-man shows, with some fine new discoveries. Laugh out loud as you wait for the dessert served at the end of the show. An authentic Lyon cabaret.

Seeing life in pink, isn't that our best project? Let's go to this bar-club open from mid-week to not touch the ground anymore in an incredibly... pink decor. It's very love-love and it feels good. What makes it even better is the selection of cocktails from an excellent barman mixing classics and creations, like this Grand'Ma Yetta. Another card, that of the tapas to prolong the beginning of the evening until the moment when the bar becomes more club than bar and that DJ Papaaz sends the basses. High degree of coolness.

An "escape" set up in a building on Place Jules Guesde, with 4 missions and 60 minutes to escape together (from 2 to 8 players). Prisoner of an extraterrestrial high-tech cell (Gal'Roa Prison), environmental activist trying to save the otters (Otter Revolt), adventurer on Easter Island (Silence of the Moai) or investigator during Mexico's Festival of the Dead (Ofrenda). The beauty of the settings, the friendliness of the team and the quality of the welcome at l'Imaginarium make for extraordinary adventures. You can also buzz in to challenge yourself in a quiz game, carry out an outdoor mission in old Lyon (Le retour de Giovanni) or at home (Unlock).

La Maison M is an exception in this category. Not declaring itself exclusively as a nightclub, but rather as a convivial and festive bar, the address has remained open, offering Apéro'jeux, karaoke, blind tests or participative playlists where everyone has fun taking the place of the DJ. A hybrid venue with a superb terrace behind the Halle de la Martinière, this little paradise comes at a price, but it's a great place to listen to good music in a crazy setting. When things get better: real DJs, live concerts and delicious cocktails.

The TXR is a popular theatre designed as a place to live. Formerly a village hall, this national stage offers a varied program that reaches a wide audience, from committed plays to the great classics. Directed by Courtney Geraghty, it is a place to promote the work of regional directors. It is also a place open to the world, whose theatrical art is also performed outside the walls with a travelling creation and a creation residency in a hospital environment.

Do you want to free yourself in this particular context? Live the most intense, engaging adventures by managing, with your team, to escape from one of the 5 totally immersive universes: Cell 23, the Mystery of Blackbeard, Arthur (fabulous scenery with 3 levels of difficulty for all ages), Psychiatric Escape and the famous Orphanage, the most frightening, icy enigma (not recommended for under 16s) in the whole region! Ideal to build team spirit, with tailor-made offers, or for families.

Pélo is a Lyonnais word designed to appeal to one's buddies in a tender and virile way. Just off the Valmy metro station, in a discreet little street opening onto the square, Pélo is the brainchild of cook's Dealer gang, Rémi Addo and Jean-Victor Lozes. Wide-open hours for a friendly welcome in a place where people greet each other with a "wesh pélo" behind the counter. From breakfast to dinner, you'll find plenty of local products such as Mokxa coffees, Georges beers and other regional microbrews. High-quality street food in the same locavore spirit. And don't forget the natural wines and spirits from Distillerie du Rhône. There's no time to indulge at Pélo.

The Loft Club has evolved over its 25 years of existence from a rock club to a club with an electro and house atmosphere. An easily accessible place in the heart of the ^7th district, looking like a fortress from the outside, but very warm inside to live the night. DJ sets that hit well to make all the bodies move. We like: a careful staff which does not let do anything and an eclectic public, young but not only. Possibility of privatizing the place for student parties.

The Smocking Dog brings Lyon closer to England. A real pub like those you find on the other side of the Channel, a true ode to Franco-British friendship, even when there's a soccer or rugby match on, or during the 6 Nations Tournament! The typical decor, with a reading corner at the entrance, a large, busy bar and a quieter room at the back, adds to the atmosphere. Lyon's English-speaking clientele make no mistake. The waitresses have had their accents for over 25 years... A great place to brush up on your English: with the help of beer, it's much easier. Crazy atmosphere on match nights, or when you can win shooters at the Tuesday night quizzes, and live music.

Breathtaking! In the heart of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu InterContinental hotel, one of the world's most beautiful and impressive bars: Le Dôme. Its architecture is masterly, with Soufflot's famous dome towering overhead, its keystone 32 meters above the ground. Everything about this exceptional venue is up to scratch, from the welcome and service to the drinks menu, which caters to the tastes of local and international clientele, with a mix of origins, as in this Pantheon. Signature cocktails, exceptional creations, with champagne, Negroni or alcohol-free. Musical rendezvous every first Wednesday of the month to add further notes to this magical ensemble.