Fun and entertainment Brest

In addition to its usual services, the tourist office offers a ticket service. Here, you will find tickets for a concert or a match at Brest Stade, but you can also buy your tickets to go to Océanopolis or to take the boat trip to the islands of the Iroise Sea (Molène or Ouessant). Tickets for cultural shows at Quartz or concerts at Vauban and La Carène can be bought from the hostesses. The local events and festivals such as Bout du Monde, Atlantique Jazz or Vieilles Charrues should not be missed! So, don't hesitate to book and take your tickets in advance to be on time and benefit from privileged rates. If you want to take a trip to Ouessant, remember also to book your bikes!

The Happy Café is an indispensable place for the gay nights. Every evening, from 18 a. m. to 20 p. m., the guys get off the desk for the happy hours. On the weekend, the DJ's are the success of this night bar where boys and girls enjoy dancing until late in the evening. There are many themed evenings that make the Happy one.

One of the most beautiful terraces in town for this bar, taken over in 2022 by a friendly trio of friends. A warm welcome, Breton beers, fine wines, plates to share, live music... all down the rue de Siam! From the terrace, you'll enjoy a unique view of the château and, above all, superb sunsets. No, it doesn't always rain in Brest! The charm of this bar also lies in its various nooks and crannies: in the small lounge, on the mezzanine or around the bar, there's a place for everyone!

A few steps from the rue de Siam, located in rue de Lyon near the square of the Auvergne Tower, this well-used cafe offers a wide choice of teas and coffees for lovers of the genus. You can sit down at the counter, in the room, in the veranda or on the terrace to enjoy your drink. Not forgetting that it is possible to enjoy a small catering on the thumb for lunch! On Sundays you will appreciate its proximity to the Saint-Louis market.

This is an unusual games store. Here, enthusiasts and novices rub shoulders. This little world mingles around games that you can try out before you buy, on Tuesdays and Fridays. No more questions about the rules that take you an hour to decipher, frowning, before you take the plunge! The experts explain, give you their opinion and play with you. Even Olivier, the boss, gets involved! He's an enthusiast and a great teacher. What's more, on certain evenings you can rub shoulders with regional, national or international champions of certain games, all in a relaxed atmosphere. There's also a snack bar on site.

Do you want to spend a special moment with your friends or family? Croc Jeux Vivants is waiting for you!
You will have access to a costume shop, a puzzle cabinet (without reservation), bomb defusing, escape games and board games, with an animator to accompany you and explain the rules!
Depending on the age of the participant(s), the desires of each one, the time you wish to devote to it, all your requests are studied and composed with you! The price is proposed according to your project. From the closet that leads to the world of Narnia, to police investigations, via the boudoir room, immerse yourself for a moment in a world apart.

As soon as you walk through the door of Le Jardin de Gwenn, you'll be greeted with a warm welcome and a pleasant garden in which to unwind and forget you're in the city! Wooden tables and original sofas beckon you for a moment of zen, with family or friends. Gwendoline offers lunch breaks, afternoon snacks and aperitif dinners, concocted with fresh local produce. Everything is homemade. The presentation of the dishes is a feast for the eyes and a real treat for the taste buds. Upstairs, a wonderland cabin is available for children, to make them feel like budding adventurers. In the evening, the subdued lighting provides a breath of fresh air for after-work parties.

The establishment, now named Le Tudor, changed hands and decor at the end of 2016. If the cozy and friendly atmosphere of the pub is always present, white walls and black beams give brightness and cachet to the whole, especially during the day. You can sit in the bar, enjoy a seat in chairs or enjoy the benches, either to enjoy a glass of wine and some tapas in the evening or to eat on the thumb at noon. The slate is simple but effective: at noon, crabs, crow and salads; in the evening, tapas plates, meats and cheese. And the last Saturday of the month, you can enjoy a concert!

Every year, more and more board games appear on the shelves of specialized stores. The association Tonnerre de Jeux proposes, to the amateurs of board or card games, to meet to practice and have fun together. Two weekly meetings are therefore proposed to members and to those who are curious and wish to discover the rich, playful and sometimes complex world of these games. Every Friday, from 8:30 p.m., at the lay hostel of Saint-Marc. Interested parties are invited to bring their games of all styles: strategies, reflections... Tonnerre de Jeux also participates, every Wednesday evening at 8:30 pm in playful encounters at the Ludik Addict store.

Opened in October 2019, this charming wine bar is an invitation to discover the aromas. Each month the owner invites you to discover a specific terroir. He proposes you to accompany his tastings with cheese boards, cold meats, foie gras, duck breast, oysters, honey, jams, bruschettas... Conviviality is also present in its very cocooning decor, its central wooden bar. Some evenings it's even "festive" at Luigi's wine bar! Not long ago, there was the bachelors' party when it was Valentine's Day, for example! A note of humour pouring into the wine scents? To be discovered!

Opposite the Francis Le Blé stadium, rue de Quimper, the "Péno" was destined to be the den of the footed. It is the love of football that brings the fans of the Stade brestois together. In these places, the welcome is always warm. The atmosphere is worth the detour on match nights, before but also and especially after the match... Note that the big games are now broadcasted on a giant screen. Football fans, see you at the Penalty! It should be noted that the establishment also offers a good-quality lunchtime catering service. Don't hesitate to pass on the address to the new inhabitants of Brest and meet up with the other fans to spend a good evening among football fans!

This nightclub, well known in Brest, would have been opened according to his Facebook site in 1932. You could say it has seen generations of them go by! It is located in downtown Brest, a stone's throw from the Tram and a taxi rank, restaurant and bars. Something to keep you busy in the early evening! The nightclub is divided into two rooms, with two different atmospheres, on 2 floors. Girls' night out on Wednesdays with free entry before 2am. Several occasional events are organised, check the dates and times on the club's website. Atmosphere guaranteed! ! So want to come and get moving and swing? Go to the Stendhal and dance all night long: it's guaranteed!

Arsenal Productions is a productions production company born in 2000 and led by Marc Ribette. This company is currently one of the world's leading entertainers and tours for several groups and artists such as Red Cardell, Elmer Food Beat, Blankass, Murray Head, Les Sailors d'Iroise, etc. but also concerts and performances of artists such as Black M, Cauet, Kenn'V, Patrick Timsit, Norman or Mr. Pokora. Also note that Arsenal organizes ad hoc events. To find the latest news about concerts and shows, visit the website.

On the commercial port, the Café des Mouettes is known to the people of Brest and to passing sailors. You will be able to taste specialities of grog, irish coffee, 14 varieties of draught beers, about a hundred bottled beers and about sixty whiskies! You can also eat there for lunch: dish of the day, large salads... Depending on the weather, you can choose to enjoy the terrace or stay warm in the veranda, as well as enjoy the Thursdays from the port in good place. You can also watch the broadcasts of football matches. The café organizes some events around sports (e.g. table football, pinball). Conviviality assured, take a break!

The Dérézo company was born 15 years ago from the meeting between artists and technicians, most of whom were trained at the ENSATT (Ecole de la rue Blanche). Established in Brest since 2000, it is distinguished by its desire to bring authors, artists, visual artists, sound and light technicians to the same level of creation. The Dérézo company now forms a collective, under the artistic direction of director Charlie Windelschmidt. With numerous creations already to their credit, the members of the company also focus on raising awareness of theatre and street arts. They've reclaimed an old church to make it their bastion of creation.

There is a nice atmosphere in this wine bar managed by Bruno. Located in the city center, a few steps from the rue de Siam, it is the meeting place of many regulars, but also of some customers passing through Brest. A place where we shake hands as before! That's why "Le Montparnasse"! Maybe there is Gabin or Bourvil in the corner on the left ! The regulars know that you can eat a little something at any time of the day (for example, some oysters washed down with a good little wine served by the glass or a home-made croque-monsieur). You can taste delicious wines: Chablis, Châteauneuf-du-Pape!

If you are waiting for your train, you can pass Cape Horn open from 6am. Located on the station square, it is easily accessible. Its decoration, all in wood, is pleasant. The cafe makes bar-tabac and games of the Française des Jeux. You can also have lunch there. The formulas are attractive and the prices are reasonable. Not far from the city centre, and various bus stops, a wooded garden and invaded during the St-Michel fair, Cap Horn is the ideal place for a break. You may occasionally come across a few artists as well as sounders who have already surprised some consumers by making their instruments sound...

The Greenwich Café is a lounge bar ideally located just a few steps from the castle and the Recouvrance Bridge. Here, we appreciate being able to come and relax at the end of the afternoon in the pleasant leather armchairs or on the terrace as soon as the fine weather comes... We also don't hesitate to come and wiggle our hips to the sound of the DJ who plays jazz and house music every weekend. Namely: the Greenwich Café also offers student parties every Thursday from 7pm and theme evenings on Fridays and Saturdays. And if you wish to organize a party for a seminar, a product launch or a special event, the bar can rent you its room (estimate on request).

Born in 1978, this friendly pool brestoise, which brings together a great team of French billiard enthusiasts, has been chaired by Dominique Barbosa since September 2010. Some of the players have very good results. But if you start, you will also be greeted with pleasure! Located in the town hall, quietly and in a relaxed atmosphere, the friendly Hotel offers five superb French billiards and, recently, American billiard. Large players of all ages, often qualified, come regularly for important meetings.

This Irish pub is authentic. It is run by Irish women, a mother and her daughter, in a rough and simple decor, with wooden counters and tables. A real immersion in Ireland. You can of course drink Guinness and local beers there, or not! The establishment also offers lunchtime catering, with typical dishes such as Friday's fish & chips. In the evening, it's boards! Irish music sessions, concerts or rugby match transmissions contribute to a warm atmosphere. Games and books in English are available for a good time. Not to spoil anything, the welcome is very nice and the atmosphere friendly.

La Raskette is a restaurant, a nightclub and a micro-concert hall all rolled into one! Situated on the commercial port, La Raskette is one of Brest's rare night bars, open all week until 3am, to delight late-nighters with food and drink available until 2am! You'll find concerts and live music on "Brest's smallest stage", as well as themed evenings. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious. The menu features top-quality cuisine, dishes for sharing and delicious pizzas, which are just what you need at the end of the evening. As for drinks: cocktails, draught beers, wines: you shouldn't go thirsty!

Here is a place that immerses us in new technology! Illucity is a virtual reality adventure park, offering an immersive experience, visually, but also with sound and touch. After Marseille and Paris, it is in Brest that this technology lands in a 750m2 space. You will enter an abstract dimension with various possible interactions. Of course the experience is not recommended for pregnant women. For those who want their thrill to accelerate, don't hesitate! Those who come back, don't come back! A dive into our near future, instantaneous and innovative. Clever: you can go with your family!