The best bars and cafés Châteaux de la Loire

This unmissable gay-friendly venue in the heart of the city center, a theme and music bar, livens up the rue du Commerce all year round with a variety of DJ sets ("Les années 90, c'était mieux avant", for example), Hallowinch' parties for Halloween, Saint Patrick's Day, drag shows... The venue also lends its space to voguing classes, karaoke and reruns of the TV show Dragrace France. As you'll have gathered, this is a glittering, subdued atmosphere, with shows and cocktails in a pleasant vaulted room that's perfect for dancing, surrounded by night owls!

A peek through the windows of this gray storefront plunges you into travel memories made in Australia, even if you've never been there. Here, good humor rhymes with great cocktails. House-arranged rums can be enjoyed on their own or with others in a bucket, so much so that you'd think you were at the beach. Every Tuesday, crazy beer pong tournaments are organized. Every Thursday, students can take advantage of low prices. So push the door... and party all night long!

5 minutes from Amboise, Julien, Sophie and Aziz are the new managers of this guinguette. A wine cellar full of regional proposals for the most gourmands! You can find about sixty organic wines, about twenty craft beers, but also a wide range of local, fresh and natural products. An authentic spirit that is expressed every year, between April and September, at Le Sauvage, a snack bar inspired by the guinguette, where it's good to be together. All this in an idyllic setting, with your feet in the grass and facing the Loire River!

This is the equation at Piraat Café: Touraine bar + Belgian brasserie = this bar beloved by hop lovers. Sylvain and his team have created this new venue in autumn 2019, in place of the former Campus. On the menu, always a smile and good beers. A dozen draught beers are on offer, along with cocktails and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. All are accompanied by delicious cheese and charcuterie boards. As for entertainment, the main room and its stage occasionally host small concerts or improvisation shows, and the giant screen in the first room shows soccer or rugby for the major championships.

For almost a decade, Club 15 has been THE chic place to meet for a drink in a cosy and intimate setting. In this beautiful building of the rue de la Bretonnerie, this chic bar is doubled with a vaulted room in the basement, which hosts concerts and private events. The place is far from being stuffy, the Club 15 has managed to combine a friendly spirit and a real opening towards art and culture. Exhibitions and jazz concerts are numerous, check the program posted on one of the screened windows. A real place apart in the heart of the city.

Between the castle and the Toussaint cloister, this small restaurant (in terms of size!) has as much charm as the nearby Fine Arts garden. The menu is an anthology of inventiveness and know-how since everything here is home-made! Every day, sweet and savoury tarts and pastries are offered: will you try the Saint-Nectaire, coppa and artichoke tart, or the raspberry and white chocolate brioche cake? You will also find a large selection of fresh juices and teas (green, black and red) that can be bought in bulk.

Get ready, Dr. Funk is taking you straight to the islands for a vacation... Are you more of a rum, bourbon or vodka drinker? No matter, we offer you a lot of original cocktails, nicely presented and well proportioned. You will find of course the classics like the daiquiri, the mojito or the Moscow Mule, but also cocktails a little crazier. Try for example the Give Me Funk, a mix of tiki rum, homemade cinnamon syrup, lime, ginger beer and Chambord liqueur. Embark on an exotic and colourful journey. Fun and exotic atmosphere guaranteed.

Opened in the summer of 2018, The Spot is a bar that has it all: space for intimate conversation, as well as a kids' corner and a cozy couch. Add generous boards, terrines, sardines, and rum babas or panna cotta to snack on, and a menu that displays good wines, varied beers, spirits and cocktails... We are delighted! And a few more details make the place stand out. Here, you can play ukulele, guitar or cajon, or play the piano, or enjoy the exhibitions and concerts offered. The Bibliovore's neighbors also offer books at low prices. A cultural spot!

A beautiful address that combines a cookie factory and a tearoom. Taken over in June 2022 by Mathilde and Mickaël, daughter and son-in-law of the former manager, the store sells cookies made on the premises. The welcome is pleasant, the range of teas on offer extensive, and the confectionery very tasty. On the savoury side, you'll find a range of snacks, including focaccia with a new filling every week. A delicious sweet and savory brunch is offered with a different menu every weekend. When the weather's fine, come and enjoy a delicious meal on the terrace!

When two passionate winemakers share their love of good things and good local products, it gives a friendly address not to be missed in Montlouis-sur-Loire. Especially since the wine bar is located on the route of the Loire à Vélo, in an authentic place, in the heart of a charming village. On the terrace, you will be able to taste local or foreign wine, with good planks or plates of local products. Finally, the welcome is warm.

The brainchild of Sébastien and Wendy from the restaurant L'Epine, and managed by Antoine and Benjamin, this dining bar offers a fine wine list (120 references) from a variety of regions, as well as a selection of beers. It's a welcoming place, and it doesn't take long to settle in for a toast over a platter of charcuterie and cheeses (from MOF Rodolphe Lemeunier). You can also opt for andouillette or beef tartare with beef fat fries. A friendly welcome and "good bowling" are a winning combo, and we love it!

Orléans yearns, Orléans looks impatient! It must be said that there is a major event: the opening of a Piano Bar! Orleans dreamed, we dreamed, he did! He? Pierre Mathyss, an author-songwriter, revealed at the "Star Ac ' 2005", a passionate artist who does not forget to sow on his path beautiful projects such as that of Oop's, by love for a city he has endorsed: Orléans. To do this, it has restored its original original to a beautiful building in the city centre, with beautiful beams that highlight the charm of the old stones. The place has regained all its soul and beauty. You will have to wait until September 2012 to join those who will have fun, sing or play an instrument. One to two times a week, a pianist will accompany these artists, amateurs or professionals (perhaps you?) who will be improviseront for a evening singer or musician. Bass and bassist will sometimes be the party. Here the interaction will prevail, the show will be everyone's business and the sharing of notes and rhythms will take place in a friendly complicity. In the absence of the pianist, the mechanical piano will take the time of the aperitif only a few tunes, before leaving room for an atmosphere of music. Pierre will honour us with some happenings! Sunday afternoons will be tea dance, around a brunch.

Opened in 2018, this bar never deviates from its guiding principle: ten beers on draught, so... ten kegs, of course! A branch of the Orléans chain of the same name, this Touraine bar has made a name for itself among lovers of good beers. Local vintages take pride of place, but other craft beers from France and abroad are also on the menu, in bottle or draught. Sitting at the counter, on the terrace or in the cosy room at the back, you can savour these hop-flavoured treasures, advised by Tinos behind the bar. An essential stop-off on a stroll down Rue Colbert, if you like to discover and enjoy good beers.

Mathilde, sommelier, and Wolfgang, chef, have opened this superb wine barge in one of the city's most beautiful locations. On one side, the Quai des Carmes and its charming mansions. On the other, the river Maine and the emblematic château. Mathilde and Wolfgang offer a superb selection of wines, either on the terrace or in the cellar. With over 300 references of organic, biodynamic and natural wines from France and beyond, you're sure to find what you're looking for! With a gourmet board to boot, you're sure to have a great time on the water.

Here is the good address full of vitamins! In this juice bar, you can drink good fruit mixes blended under your eyes. Fresh fruits on the counter, to make you want to mix them, sometimes in a surprising way thanks to the team's suggestions. Of course, the menu evolves according to the season, and the names of the juices and their puns are promising: stop virus, revitalizer, carpediem! And for the greediest, milkshakes and hot drinks complete the menu next to sandwiches, salads, soups for the small hungers. Everything is home-made!

Opened in about twenty cities, this coffee shop franchise offers a really remarkable menu of hot and cold drinks, with 140 references of teas, about fifteen freshly roasted coffees and multiple recipes of Viennese chocolates, smoothies, milkshakes, fruit juices and lemonades, in normal or XL version. Of course, all this is even better accompanied by some sweets such as brownies, cheesecakes, cookies, pancakes, waffles, macaroons... The place is also very pleasant with its vast room with red and black furniture.

Bubble Bubble in national exclusivity in Orléans? And if! Cha + tea bar did it! Originally from the region, Yao and his companion decided to breathe an originality of originality into the pause. There is a bulles, light and sweet bubble that can be filled in many ways. A fragrance of ice in choice, fruit, chocolate grout, strawberry or caramel, coloured candies… your imagination has no limits, and these well-rounded compositions are already unanimous. The hotel also offers delicious teas, fresh fruit and another Asian speciality: Bubble Tea. This refreshing and playful drink is characterized by its tea (black, green, oolong) with an aroma (strawberry, mango, litchi, fishing…) and is complemented by pearls that burst into mouth, tapioca or red beans. Whether you are just curious or interested in the unusual Asian specialties, you will surely find yourself in this establishment, which has taken all our attention thanks to its innovative concept and the quality of the reception.

This is an address not to be missed for lovers of natural wines and craft beers. This is indeed the specialty of this bar opened in 2019. Behind the counter, the owner makes it a point of honor to offer products made with the love of nature and work well done. The menu features a fine selection of natural wines from Touraine and elsewhere, as well as craft beers and soft drinks. It is not rare that wine growers come to taste their latest creations. All this in a relaxed atmosphere. We hope that summer will be synonymous with the return of small rustic dishes for snacking or lunch.

For the compulsive bruncheurs, it is the address not to be missed since the brunch is proposed à la carte every day of opening between 10 am and 1:30 pm. But that's not all! Generous croque-monsieur, filled pancakes, soup, and of course everything needed for a hearty snack are offered every day. The room with a view of the kitchen gives access to a quiet back terrace, ideal for enjoying pastries, a small lunch dish or a brunch. The selection of teas is varied, and we don't say no to a homemade hot chocolate. A little friendly advice: remember to book for the weekend brunch, as it is very popular and places are limited.

A bar reserved for insiders, or for lunch visitors. Behind a simple and efficient front are hidden nearly 750 wine references, tasting boards and other small dishes. Every lunchtime, the bosses offer wines, in a cellar style, tastings, meals and slates, according to the desires of the customers. The place seems discreet, but it is a recognized address, where quality is at the rendezvous, and friendliness too. White, red, pink or sparkling, for everyday life or major events, it is the right place for wine lovers, and a place where individuals and companies can find gifts in the shape of bottles. Always effective!

Maison Gaspard is a warm and inviting tearoom where you can also enjoy a quick lunch. The menu, simple and based on local produce, changes regularly to reflect the seasons (boards to share, tartines, croques, tarts, soups, homemade pastries). Brunches, every first Sunday of the month, are a rendez-vous for gourmets, with quality hot drinks and homemade pastries. Olivier and Stéphanie offer a warm welcome, with a special mention for their mouth-watering hot chocolate.

Do you love bubble teas, coffee and can't say no to the pleasure of a pastry? Welcome to Elephan Tea! This is definitely the place to be for all Angevins who love a little gourmet break. In a spacious setting, freshly renovated to give way to modernity, you'll have the opportunity to savor bubble teas made according to the rules of the art, accompanied by delicious homemade treats, of course! It's the perfect place to unwind after a hard day's work.

François, Sylvain and their cohorts have long dreamed of opening their own cultural and gaming bar. The dream came true in 2019. To offer a bar where you can drink, eat (brunch on weekends) and play. Hot and cold drinks are served, with or without alcohol. In the evening, the kitchen prepares a variety of tapas, from patatas bravas for sharing to burgers for the hungrier. But most of all: we're dipping into the stock of board games on offer! A "game sommelier" will even come and explain the rules to you if you need to. It's your turn to play!

Le Chat Lon de Thé is a beautiful idea, from the head of the sympathetic Sarah and Marylou. In the heart of the Saint-Aubin street, they created a tea room where nice little fur balls are wandering around. What a pleasure to warm up with a hot chocolate or to enjoy a rougail or a croque-monsieur in the ambient purring of little cats. Our two managers have a great pleasure to share the history of their little companions and discuss their respective characters. In partnership with several associations, these cats are available for adoption with a symbolic payment of the pupping and vaccination fees. Beware, a crush happens very quickly!

Café, bar, grocery store, accommodation... it is difficult to summarize LocaLuna as this project is a place for meeting and sharing. This was Lucile Cuvier's ambition for this old stone building, ideally located between Amboise and Chenonceau. In this entirely renovated space, you will find a store of Loire products with more than 300 references. You can do your shopping but also have a meal: drinks and aperitif boards are proposed. A place of life which is animated by exhibitions and concerts. It is necessary to linger there!

Adjacent to the cellar of the same name, take a moment to relax at the bar of La Tonnelle and enjoy the countless bottles ready to be uncorked and savored. With over 1,000 different references in the adjoining cellar, you're sure to find the nectar of your dreams. Wines from all horizons, as well as beers and whiskies, there's something for everyone here. And because we know you're gourmets, the tasting boards, garnished with local produce of course, are the perfect accompaniment. An ideal place to unwind.

Installed in Tours in the summer of 2020, the pink elephant of the Belgian beer Delirium has seduced a young public fond of warm atmospheres, burgers and good beers. In a large room, warm thanks to its red brick style decoration, you can sit at a small or large table to order a drink from an endless list of beers. It is the specialty of the place! Fruity beers (banana, mango, really?), brown, blond, red or amber, the amateurs will have the embarrassment of the choice. Aperitif boards in the evening and generous burgers at lunchtime will delight the gourmets. Be careful! Here, we speak loudly and we drink (in moderation).

Tucked away in a corner of the Place de la Résistance is this haven for craft beer lovers. Beers concocted here or expertly selected from brewers in France and beyond. Since the summer of 2018, the Crafty Brew Pub has offered a vast choice all year round, which you can find your way around thanks to the staff's good advice. Enjoy your beer on the terrace or in one of the large rooms, with a generous board of charcuterie and tapenades. A big screen for match nights, darts tournaments and themed entertainment punctuate the year.

Restaurant Le Commerce is a French restaurant. It offers on-site dining, but does not offer a delivery service. Restaurant Le Commerce offers a varied menu including French dishes, cheeses, desserts and a buffet. Guests can also take advantage of an on-site bar. The restaurant is conveniently located near the Université Collégiale.