The best bars and cafés Lyon 2nd 69002

An institution at the heart of Lyon's life since 1864, the café Les Négociants offers a timeless décor, finally Second Empire, to find oneself in a not really intimate atmosphere - mirrors everywhere and tables a little tight - between people in good company. The prices are commensurate with the good attendance of the place, but some drinks are worth it, such as homemade hot chocolates. Le Petit Négo - snacking/coffee-shop - and Le Glacier des Négociants.

Why should we resist temptation when it is so good to succumb to it? Go in front of the superb and very gourmet showcase of Little Petits Gâteaux, in the heart of the Ainay district… It is impossible not to push the door after being captivated by all the wonders on display. And in the shapes, under the colors, there is still the best that is inside! At the head of Lyon's most gourmet addresses, Little Petit Gâteaux presents us wonderful cupcakes prepared daily with seasonal products carefully selected by a team of passionate people. A mouthfull of delight ,the cupcakes of the house are available in a dozen flavours - Nutella with raspberry, peanut butter with lemon, carrot with Oreo, not to mention the cupcakes made for some occasions such as these Sundae Cupcakes, these surprising cupcakes cocktail cupcakes or these exotic cupcakes of summer. Possibility to customize cupcakes that become unique pieces. Indeed, the pastries of Little Petits Gâteaux are true artists and their creations are not limited to "small" cakes. For all occasions - birthdays, weddings and other private events - they make the cake of your dreams, layer cakes, giant cupcakes, cheesecakes, magnificent Rainbow cake, Wedding cake and even more original cakes. Takeaway cakes to share (or not) fun or cakes to be eaten on site in a delicious tea room with a cozy atmosphere. Seasonal savoury pie, cold drinks - including smoothies and homemade lemonade - and hot - fine list of teas, coffee and hot chocolate - to take a break at any time of the day. Workshops to learn how to make cupcakes by yourself. Little Petits Gâteaux to be eaten without moderation.

For six years now, Papas Sucrés has been pampering us from Wednesday to Sunday, bruncheurs' day! A delightful tearoom in the Ainay district, near Bellecour, to spoil us with delicious products. Cakes made on site by Grégory behind the stove. Tasty toasts, well-composed salads and delicious 100% homemade cakes that give pleasure with every bite. A succession of delights to share. The other dad in the dining room is Jonathan. Snacks at lunchtime, sweet cakes, fresh lemonade and regional fruit juices, creamy hot chocolate with cookies and muffins, delicious homemade waffles, pancakes and, in summer, bubble tea. Sweet (and not just sweet) pleasures.

Between Rue de la Ré and the street of President Herriot, Rue des Quatre Chapeaux is an invitation to take a break in the urban hustle and bustle. An invitation to relax and indulge yourself, as Pimprenelle is open right next to Pozzoli's. It took three months of work so that Pimprenelle -name of one of the fairies which leaned over the cradle of the sleeping beauty- takes on its final form. In your turn, let yourself be lulled by the beauty of this place where you immediately feel comfortable and happy to share delightful moments on a large table within a decor displaying soft colours. A friendly and charming team serves all the seasonal homemade delicacies. Of course, there are teas, more than twenty, made by Comptoir Français du Thé to kick off the day or during tea time. Breakfast, lunch with hot toast, -such as this summer aubergine with goat cheese, another salmon or one with Lyon sausage-, cold toasts -chicken, raw vegetable, Chorizo peppers…- tasty dishes -salmon or duck- and salads, not to forget the soups in winter and all the small cakes to enjoy at any time. Brunch every Sunday. A new tearoom as we like it to be for well-deserved rest and meal in the heart of the city.

Every big city must have its Republic, but Lyon can boast of making its Marianne even more beautiful than elsewhere thanks to this brasserie opening onto the Place de l'Hôpital. With the Grand Hôtel-Dieu as a backdrop, the terrace enthuses an ever-growing public that seems to get younger when the evening arrives. We say "public" because the République (a clever play on words) is also known for broadcasting all the major sporting events - OL matches in particular - which can be experienced "live" with other supporters. Whether you win or lose, a cocktail is a must, accompanied by tapas and a good sound in this festive bar.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At a time when the cafés, one of the last convivial places, disappear in the city as in the countryside, the Café Vatel, animated by students of the Vatel Institute, reinvents the café of the 21th century version. A place where everything becomes possible with its wide opening hours. Ideally located on place Carnot, at the end of Perrache, this café offers a vast space for all our needs of relaxing break. During the day, you settle down on the terrace, you eat in a modern setting for nowadays snack (bagels, wraps, salads, sandwiches...) or a dish perfectly prepared with fresh ingredients, as this chicken tagine only for €8. Note an interesting daily specials (main course, drink and dessert for €11.50). Later on, you will enjoy the happy hour at weekend and take refuge in a dimly lit lounge bar. The young waiters are attentive, smiling, applying with joy the instruction received. An address that gives a new lease of life to our Lyon's cafés.

This bar offers a sexy atmosphere and naughty evenings with beautiful girls all the time. The bar's website is secret-dream-club-prive.fr. Please note that Secret Dream Bar does not offer on-site dining, takeaway or delivery. For those looking for a lively evening in an original setting, Secret Dream Bar à Hôtesses & Bar à Champagne is an option to consider in Lyon.