The best bars and cafés Strasbourg

Behind the Maison Rouge shopping centre, in a street that doesn't look like much, in the place of a former hostess bar, is one of the most atypical and friendly bars in the city. Stuffed animals, snake skins nailed to the ceiling, dozens of insects, butterflies and spiders in frames, zebra-striped and hairy stools, decorated tables, cactuses, little games scattered everywhere... La Mandragore is a rare place, a real cabinet of curiosities, worthy of a mad 19th century explorer: from the decor to the soundtrack to the tattooed and pierced but deeply kind and patient waiters.

Located in the heart of the Haras restaurant, at the foot of the majestic staircase under an exceptionally beautiful roof, this bar offers an elegant and contemporary setting to come and relax at the end of a long day, for a simple aperitif or to wait for your table. Sitting in the leather armchairs or on the stools at the counter, you can enjoy, in addition to the 120 wines of the restaurant, cocktails imagined by and for the house, such as the Haras au Rhum ambré et jus de pêche, or the Mirabellini, Eau de vie de Mirabelle et Martini ambrato. In the evening, the establishment offers some sweet or savoury tapas, the mini lamb burger or more traditionally a good tarte flambée.

JaJa is a wine bar with a delightfully retro ambience, but in a retro chic way, the kind in which you immediately feel at ease. Here, we welcome you to share our true passion for wine, but you won't have to endure long speeches you don't understand. It's the ideal place for those who love wine but don't know why or how to talk about it. The menu features fine regional wines, as well as new discoveries from faraway lands.

Le Cafoutche is the ideal place to wait for a show at the Théâtre national de Strasbourg, or to chat with friends about the one you've just seen. All day long, it's a real pleasure to enjoy its sublime terrace, weather permitting... but if the weather's not so good, the interior is very pleasant too! At lunchtime, you'll find a small seasonal menu. It's not great cooking, but the value for money is very attractive.

TAPS Laiterie is a theater. Its three theaters offer a program focused on contemporary creation. In addition to shows, the TAPS also offers practical theater workshops and training courses. Four shows are scheduled for the very young at TAPS Laiterie, and four for the very old at TAPS Scala. For those wishing to discover what goes on behind the scenes, or to share theatrical experiences with their children, TAPS offers a program of actions and events every season in line with its programming.

L'Amer à Boire is a very pleasant, lively place. People come here at the end of the day to enjoy a good draught beer. Although there are many other drinks on the menu, it's the draught beers that are the most popular, as they're not only cheap at happy hour, but also delicious, and come in many varieties. The atmosphere is always pleasant, with a charmingly retro feel to the vinyl music, and you can prolong the moment by nibbling on a few nibbles. It's not great food, but it makes a lovely aperitif.

Warmth, well-being and elegance are the watchwords of Chez Pomm', the brand new tea room in Strasbourg. The products are carefully selected, the productions made with fresh and seasonal products, delivered every day. You will be able to enjoy a selection of coffees, breads, pastries or lunch on the spot with advantageous formulas. It's a nice friendly place to meet, work or just enjoy the moment.

A highly original new venue in the heart of Strasbourg dedicated to aperitif enthusiasts! What started out as a joke between Paul, Quentin and Arnaud has turned into a real business! In this charming and welcoming place, you can buy or test on the spot everything you need for a successful aperitif, with colleagues or friends. All products are French and artisanal: organic wines, spirits, sausages and other treasures. All that's left to do is have fun!