The best bars and cafés Saint-Leu

It is in the artisanal zone of Pointe des Châteaux, between Kelonia and the Maison du Coco, that the Maillot family has set up its tanks to brew its beer in an artisanal way. At the end of the week, the family brewery opens its doors to the public for friendly aperitifs. In an atmosphere of guinguette, one shares copious boards filled with cold cuts, cheeses and other home-made preparations, and one waters the whole with these excellent mousses péi with local flavors: passion fruit, Bourbon coffee, vanilla..

Also known as Chez Jean-Paul, the Rondavelle des Filaos is a must for a drink with a nice view of the sea in Saint-Leu, especially at sunset. This unpretentious snack bar near the harbour organises free open-air concerts every weekend which attract a crowd of Réunionese and holidaymakers. The atmosphere is lively and relaxed. On Sundays, street food is in the spotlight; a dozen street vendors set up shop on the promenade opposite the Rondavelle. On the menu: kebab, Thai food, vegan food, burger..

The Ti Roule rondavelle is known for its free outdoor concerts every Saturday and Sunday evening (well, almost), and occasionally on Friday. The atmosphere is always friendly and the music is connected to the Indian Ocean. Yes, the team organizes only concerts of traditional music: maloya, sega, reggae, soul reggae, seggae... The rondavelle offers food and drinks at very reasonable prices at any time of the day. You will almost forget the sunset.