Fun and entertainment Bourgogne

Gay and lesbian bar, mixed clientele. The room is a little small to the tastes of some, but when it is populated with beautiful creatures, where is the problem?

This former village restaurant, which became a performance hall in 2008, remains the liveliest place in Beauvoir. Under the impulse of the Tournlesol association, two festivals are organized there twice a year: the summer Bello and the winter Bello. And a wide variety of live shows are presented: theater, dance, music... A rich and varied program, full of curiosities, with representations which are made according to the seasons and desires, in the cabaret room or on the village square.

A rural theatre led by Gérard André, this former village school is now a place of exchange and sharing. Nicknamed the "Campaign Olympia", the old classrooms see a lot of performances, from theatre to songs, poetry or even humor and exhibitions, everyone finds themselves there and appreciates this showroom living in the heart of the countryside.

Very early in the morning, even before you go to the work, click Déclic welcomes you for a espresso or a full breakfast which includes a hot drink, fruit juice, pastries, bread, butter and jam. How to start the day! During the day, the wine invites to the bar and table, warm in winter, at room temperature the rest of the year or fresh in summer. Rosé, white, red, it is Burgundy and all France. Whatever it is, it's perfect accompaniment to the charcuterie planches boards. Accoudez you at the bar without restraint, the boss will not formalise until you spend a good time! Note that Click is also a brewery that offers homemade cuisine every noon.

Since 1985, the Jamaica Rum Store has been frequented by all age groups. The Jam, as the people of Dijon like to call it, is managed by Gilles Jarant who guarantees a festive and warm atmosphere. Here, people meet in a secure environment to share a musical moment. At the bar with a glass of wine or a cocktail, in the nightclub in the cellar, or on the occasion of a concert, this club with its chic and baroque decoration offers three atmospheres to meet all the dynamics. Note also that you can privatize the place.

Whether it's after the market, after work or just a weekend away, the Jacquemart on rue Musette is the place to be! We love its terrace, where you can enjoy a drink in a friendly atmosphere! In true café style, all generations mingle. We love the unbeatable value for money right in the heart of town. Le Jacquemart is also a place to enjoy tapas, cocktails, entertainment and a warm welcome.

The Comptoir des Colonies is an institution in Dijon. On market days, places are expensive, so much so that it is a popular tea room! In the summer, the large terrace welcomes you to stroll and watch the passers-by get restless. In the winter, the crowded room and the smell of coffee have something comforting. You can choose from about 20 different types of coffee and it is roasted by hand a few steps away. Le Comptoir also has many teas from the famous house "Mariage Frères", and all are served with a nice slice of pound cake. Finally, the Comptoir des Colonies offers a few aperitifs and some very good rums. An address to visit!

From the outset, the name of the establishment recalls Michel Audiard, Gabin and the French spirit of yesteryear, when one liked to take his time at table, taste good wines with good local dishes! And that's exactly what you're proposing this wine bar, which is also a guest table. In a modern and vintage decoration, wooden tables welcome you to discover the wonders of the house. Wine is put to the honor, be it large names or wine growers, wine from the corner or vintage wines, whether organic, artisanal or in a rational culture… The selection is wide and has no weak point thanks to the nose of the taulier. And because in Burgundy, the dishes accompany wines, you can taste the good home dish proposed by the boss! While listening to the air of jazz… Nice address.

The rue Jean-Jaurès is on its end and the green valleys are already visible. The pub terrace takes the midday sun: the coffee break goes hand in hand with sunshine. In the room you can find the freshness of traditional pubs, blue tones and wood. Counter all along, seven varieties of beer at pressure, about fifteen different whiskies. Brasserie service (salads, tender, mudflap, omelet…) every lunchtime except Saturdays.

Game of darts to test its power. Nearby discos flyers, posters announcing rugby games and concerts at the moment.

Gone is the Black Cat, the nightclub managed by Christophe and Vanessa Le Mesnil. After a major transformation and refurbishment, the owners have reopened a festive bar with a new name and decoration. Welcome to the Melkior (as an evidence with its neighbor the Bal'tazar!) which welcomes you from 6:30 pm to 2 am to take a glass (or several!) accompanied by tapas or a board (or several!) of cooked pork meats and to benefit from musical live the Fridays and Saturdays. For this, the space has been completely renovated and now presents a bright and green space where you feel good. It also has a covered terrace that allows you to chat more quietly while sipping your drink. The place can even be totally or partially privatized for private or professional events. No doubt about it, the Melkior is the place where you will have a great time!

Located in the heart of the Village Gastronomique, Dijon's food court opening in May 2022, La Gloriette has nothing to envy other boutiques. This sweet bar will take you back to childhood with its multitude of sweet treats, all imagined and created by Meilleures Ouvriers de France. Homemade ice creams, traditional sweets, chocolate sweets, innovative pastries, all accompanied by a coffee, a local lemonade or a good tea... La Gloriette is the ideal place to treat yourself to a regressive snack.

Escape to the Casino Joa de Santenay in a very modern world. Nearly 150 machines invite you to try and win the jackpot. The table games are numerous: black jack, English roulette, electronic roulette, poker and the new Ultimate Texas Holdem Poker. The building, a rich bourgeois residence reminiscent of Deauville, with an interior that combines refinement and luxury in a hushed atmosphere. A discovery area is dedicated to beginners. The restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, with a view of the vineyards, extends the escape. Dinner-shows organized.

The large exits of the box office, not forgetting other French productions or elsewhere, which do not enjoy the same media coverage. In addition, each week, a new short film will begin the session. A formula for toddlers, Cin'mischievous: animated cartoons, animation films and great classics. All public!

To take a break, enjoy a glass of wine or sip an iced tea, the Bistrot Bourguignon is a warm and intimate place in the heart of a pedestrian and shopping street in Beaune. The new refined and trendy decoration makes it a very pleasant place. Quality snacks and platters can accompany this moment. The Bistrot bourguignon also has a cellar with more than 500 references of wine, many of which are offered for consumption by the glass on the advice of the sommelier. In summer, yellow chairs are available on the terrace.

Notice to amateurs of luxury and elegance, this bar is made for you. In a very design design, where the luminous light games break harmoniously with the very bright red of the armchairs and accessories, you will be comfortable in a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere. Music lounge, large plasma screen to follow in real time the topicality, discreet service and very professional, attentive and welcoming, everything is considered for the comfort and well-being of the clientele. After an aperitif, you can dine in the restaurant part of the Gallery 412 and enjoy the delicious gourmet preparations of Chef Gaël Sanchez. See "Restaurants" section.

The M21 is the lounge bar of the Mercure Hotel Dijon Clemenceau. Like the restaurant Château Bourgogne, the new chic and contemporary decoration gives it a warm atmosphere. Velvet armchairs and benches invite you to relax over a glass of wine or a cocktail. Its wide schedule and setting are good reasons to do an afterwork with colleagues or a romantic date and it's perfect for a last drink after a concert in the auditorium. The proposed drinks are of high quality and the wine list makes us pale! A small formula served with slate allows you to eat in thirty minutes. The most? On sunny days, take advantage of the terrace and even the swimming pool to have a quiet drink or a plancha. All this in a good mood with a professional and warm service at the level of a four-star hotel!

. paintball club. As a team, you will be the first to bring the flag back to your opponents'departure area. Paint logs are sent by a marker, take care not to be affected for immediate disposal. Show tactics, tricks, so that you don't get to know. Half way between the strategy game and a ball to the prisoner, the paintball is small and big. A little physical, you will have to run and communicate with your partners to win. It is convenient on all the grounds for a sports game or in the small fir wood for a paintball nature. The structure is installed everywhere and is included in the price: protective masks, markers, terrain, individual insurance and logs.

This mythical venue for Dijon concerts, founded in 1995 and completely renovated in 2018, offers the public two rooms, with 230 and 1,200 seats, as well as a dining area. In addition, it offers 7 rehearsal and musical creation studios for amateurs and professionals. You will inevitably find your happiness among the eclectic programming of the concerts: hip hop, punk rock, funk, electro, song... Young audience shows and film concerts are also offered. Since May 2019 a new free appointment is offered at 6pm, once a month on sunny days, Vapéro. On the menu: music, games, a bar and snack boards to start the evening off right.

The Théâtre Dijon-Bourgogne is one of the 33 national drama centres and offers, each year, a rich programme of plays to watch at the Salle Jacques Fornier or at Parvis Saint-Jean, an old church no longer dedicated to worship but which offers a majestic setting for classical plays and creations. From September to June, two performances are held each month for several days, allowing everyone to attend. This year, the program promises to be rich and varied again, ranging from classic plays, dramatic comedies, burlesque and contemporary comedies. Feel free to take a look at the program as well as the Theatre Festival in May organized by the TDB.

Entertainment and good humor are the key words of Game Factory, a leisure complex that you should know. If bowling is still present, the place promises many other emotions thanks to Prison Island. This fun activity is played in teams and plunges participants into the heart of a prison environment from which they must escape. The challenge: to pass through different cells housing a tactical, technical or physical test, within a given time. Notice to Fort Boyard fans.

The Théâtre Mansart, located in the heart of the Dijon campus, is a place dedicated to young creation. Throughout the school year, it welcomes young theatre companies, singers, musicians, orchestras... Whether you love dance, choreographic or trans-disciplinary experiences, music, you will find throughout the year a bold and varied program. Internships are also offered to perfect your artistic practice. It is therefore the ideal place if you are a young artist looking for a space to conduct your cultural and artistic experiences. A place to discover and follow!

Located at the entrance of rue Condorcet, a stone's throw from Place Darcy, this former cinema transformed into a theatre can accommodate about 500 people and hosts many shows. A sign inspired by the Roaring Twenties for a very eclectic programming throughout the year. French songs, jazz-inspired songs, comedians, plays: there's something for everyone. The Théâtre des Feuillants hosts many cultural events in conjunction with festivals such as À pas Contés, Tribu Jazz Festival, etc. In addition, the Association Bourguignonne Culturelle (ABC) has a programming priority and organises many long-awaited shows. At the theatre tonight!

In the 1930s, 210 rue d'Auxonne was a very popular dance hall, and since then, it has always been a success. For good reason: since 1987, the place has been offering an eclectic program that appeals to lovers of theatre, circus, humour, improvisation and music! In this human-sized venue, we are close to the artists and the emotions are palpable, and the audience is always there. The children have a program just for them and attractive prices allow all families to make the toddlers aware of the living culture. In short, a living room, with many local and regional artists to discover without fail!

The Grand Théâtre, together with the auditorium, composes the Opera Dijon ensemble. This hall, completed in 1828, is quite simply magnificent with a capacity of 1,000 spectators. Outside, eight majestic columns welcome you and invite you to enter this temple of the arts, which was last renovated in 2005. The chandelier that adorns the ceiling of the hall alone weighs 700 kg, and like all the chandeliers in the building, it is made of Murano crystal. The paintings are also superb, and the foyer is well worth a visit. The hall has been home to all the great works of the classical repertoire and French theatre. A magnificent place of Dijon's heritage!

With Les Volets Bleus, Bénigne Barbier gives new life to the village café of Gilly-les-Cîteaux, whose history dates back to 1910. A new look with a multicultural offer that brings together all profiles and all generations. Coffee at any time, wine and beer bar, small restaurants, oyster evenings, galette, ti-punch, improvised theater, coffee advice... And to be complete, new services are coming in, parcel relay point, Française des Jeux, bread deposit - from the neighboring bakery - or how to make oneself indispensable in the heart of a village with such a great reputation.

The Halles district has a newcomer in the shape of La Gobeleterie, on the corner of Rue Bannelier and Rue Quentin. Since summer 2022, owner Tristan Simon, a cocktail specialist, has been offering some twenty unique and original recipes worthy of shaker aficionados. And there's something for every taste: the fresh Loa Mota, mixing rum and fruit; the powerful White Trash Fashioned with bacon-infused whisky; and the chauvinistic Bourgogne Sour made with white Marc de Bourgogne. With aperitifs, non-alcoholic variations and the possibility of making classic cocktails on request, the world of mixology will soon hold no secrets for you!

This bar-brewery is located opposite the Dauphine centre, the old shopping mall dating from the 70s which is currently closed for major works. Entirely renovated, the benches of the old brewery have been preserved, in a set with exposed stones and modern lighting. People come here for a coffee, an aperitif, or to taste the dish of the day: poached Epoisses eggs, croque-monsieur, or Caesar salad. An address to remember for the quality of the service, the affordable prices and above all, to enjoy the good weather on the terrace in summer.

A culinary and cultural institution located in a former movie theater, La Comédie du Vin dresses up for the show. Painting exhibitions, concerts, cabarets, theater groups, musicians... the events follow one another from Ciné-Rétro, burlesque festival on giant screen to the Beaune Blues Boogie Festival. Everything is a pretext to put on a show and to spend a convivial moment in this historic place of sharing. Wine bar and Tapas are perfectly matched to the music and the show. Long live wine, food and commedia dell'arte.

Le Terrier is one of the liveliest bars in the heart of town. Léocadie and Emilien welcome you in the late afternoon, when the sun floods the ruelle Quentin. A festive place in the evening, with a dart board and an upstairs area where you can relax with a drink. You can enjoy crispy tenders all day long, and excellent cheeses such as chaource, soumaintrain and camembert, at affordable prices. The arcaded terrace is particularly charming, and concerts are held here all year round.

Passing under a porch, a discreet gallows announces this hidden and intimate place. You'll love it. A wine bar by day, it becomes cosy and warm in the evening. The decor is meticulous, using noble materials. Félix and Romain are behind this beautiful place where you can close your eyes and let Eliott, the sommelier, advise you. With over a thousand wine references, here you can tour the planet and make fine discoveries without breaking the bank. Plates and tapas are also available. In fine weather, the terrace is top-notch. You'll want to stay...

Valentin Merlot, vice-champion of the world maitre d' 2019, after many years spent in hotels and starred restaurants offers his services for the organization of your private and professional events. Your reception is designed à la carte with a proposal of providers according to the place, date and time, your menus, your drinks. One of the components of the service is the aperitif bar and innovative proposals of cocktails and beverage combinations. Wooden bar, luminous bar according to the chosen theme to decorate the party.

Virginie and Marc welcome you to their cosy bistro, where you can enjoy authentic cuisine and discover a fine selection of local wines. The restaurant's menu is regularly renewed according to the seasons, offering fresh, tasty dishes. The team will be delighted to take you on a journey through the various bottles in the restaurant's cellar, or offer you a wine tasting by the glass. You can also take advantage of the slate of dishes available in the afternoon or as an aperitif.

Enter the pirate hold of Le Barberousse, located on Vannerie Street. This rum bar plunges you into a wooden decor, with warm and subdued lights. Be ready to capsize, ascetics and reserved refrain! Here you are served by authentic pirates who don't hesitate to cross the sword behind the counter. Blind tests are regularly organized here as well as beer-pong tournaments. Whether you're a fan of drinking games or demanding when it comes to rum, you're bound to find what you're looking for among the many planters, cocktails and shooters.

Direction Quetigny, in the beautiful Caffé Vergnano 1882 and its terrace. A contemporary style for a spacious room. Discover the panel of Italian products on the shelves and a space to sit and consume on the spot. Behind the bar, the chrome coffee maker transports us into the world of baristas. Everything here is an invitation to travel through the coffee tradition, between its different beans and tastes, whether full-bodied, sweet or fruity. The young and dynamic team welcomes you with a frank smile and enthusiastically takes you on a journey to the Italy they love.

If you're an enigma-lover with a detective's soul, come and play Sherlock Holmes. Your mission: find a way out in less than an hour, after solving the mystery in the room. The escape game program includes Jack the Ripper, The Curse of the Pharaoh, The Alchemist on the Orient Express, Mystery and Spell and Moriarty's Robbery, not forgetting the children'sescape game. Then enjoy a quiet debriefing in the bar.

Blandine Bourlier's small restaurant serves afternoon tea, it organizes theme evenings, cooperative company games. There is always something to be tasted, including the desserts of the day. Side drinks, the map is generous with a dozen teas, some infusions, good coffee and a nice beer card, Tiger Bock, Thomas Becket, Alésia, Altiplano… to judge. There is also a small selection of wines from our regions, including the Auxois, Du, Champagne… The inner room, with stones and beams, smells good Burgundy, the terrace runs around the house. Once again, it was a small shop for the products consumed. Above all, it's a great place to stop at the really soft prices.

If Trinidad is also a brewery, it is a bar that is an integral part of the aperitifs! A bar that you will find quickly on the theater square thanks to its colorful terrace and powerful music… Here you will have a good time among friends by tasting fruit juices, beers, wine, cocktails and of course mojitos! A bar with Cuban looks and atmosphere that also offers concerts and other entertainment. A rough place, cool that won't lash you!

Le Speakeasy is a restaurant located in the heart of downtown Dijon, on the Place du Marché. Since 2015, it offers a sumptuous setting, renovated by local artisans, with a modernized Napoleon III decor. The restaurant offers homemade cuisine, revisiting the great classics of Burgundian cuisine with creativity. It is open every day of the week, with lunch and dinner service. In addition to its cuisine, Speakeasy boasts an elevated terrace with a breathtaking view of Les Halles de Dijon. It also offers a cocktail menu and a selection of wines, mainly from small Burgundy estates. The restaurant is accessible to people with reduced mobility and is gay-friendly.

Facing Darcy Park and in a building with remarkable architecture, the bar of the hotel La Cloche offers a hushed, chic and lounge atmosphere, enhanced by the electric blue of the leather sofas. A setting that is as close to exceptional as possible, whether for tea time, after work, or at the end of the week with a DJ lounge atmosphere. At any time of the day, the superb cocktail menu as well as the small fooding will amaze all the palates. On sunny days, the indoor garden is to be discovered while cigar lovers can enjoy the elegant smoking room.

Manga-T is a Japanese tea room offering a variety of teas, drinks and Japanese pastries, some of which are unique and/or original in France, combined with a store selling sweet and savory snacks and goodies, and of course a manga library with over 5,000 volumes! All this in a unique, tailor-made decor reminiscent of both the traditional spirit and the madness of manga and pop culture. When you step through the doors of Manga-T, you're instantly transported to Japan! You'll be able to make the most of the different areas, with the manga library reading service billed according to time spent, and drinks and pastries according to consumption. Package deals will be available for the most fervent readers, and seasonal beverages will be available to discover new flavors on a regular basis! Immerse yourself in the Land of the Rising Sun!

The Le Cadran Bar welcomes you all year long to enjoy coffee, beer or a glass of wine. This open place on the city is situated in the middle of the great place de la Résistance. The boss, Eric Girardot, resumed this case in 2007. After having proposed a small catering service for several years, he now refocused on the trade in drinks. His craft, he simply does it and the attention he brings to his clients makes the Dial a pleasant place where one feels good. The decoration reminds the English pubs with wallpaper that mimics the red brick and a wooden counter of the most classic. A pinball is at your disposal as well as a beautiful terrace with a dozen tables. At Châtillon-sur-Seine, the Dial is known from generation to generation and as in all the real bars, the atmosphere varies according to time.

The Bareuzai cellar, recently taken over by the Charousset, has an ideal environment to allow its guests to take over the time of a lunch, pause for aperitif, or bring a large cru. The wine wine list changes regularly but you still find a selection of rosés, white, red and effervescent. Of course, the establishment can highlight its Burgundy wines, the pride of the region. The areas, large and small, known or unknown, come together. To accompany your drink, count on the house to serve a cutoff and cheese board, or even a ice cut. The products that are served are local, from the charcuterie Vernet and the Hess cheese factory in Beaune. Possibility of privatization.

After only one visit to this bar, we sympathize fairly quickly with the "bistrotier": Alex. A true lover of friendly atmosphere among friends, he always receives a smile. The clientele has a lot of visitors, but especially wine lovers and not any of them. Here the least known areas have their place. Whether in white or red, the Corner Bistro always offers suggestions to make you. The objective: surprise you and make you discover the true taste of the vine. All in a relaxed atmosphere and with a charcuterie or cheese board. Let's try, you won't regret it…

The Fabrique des Anis de Flavigny offers a place of welcome installed in the back store and in the heart of its museum, the Café des Anis. The muffled atmosphere of the vaulted room of the abbey is unique with its woodwork and the shelves of the bookshop. We change century. A large choice of products is proposed to you, coffees, teas and infusions of great quality. A wide range of aniseed-flavored liqueurs is also offered as well as craft beers. In addition to a selection of wines served by the glass and cold drinks, Le Café des Anis also offers a choice of sweet and savory treats as well as homemade ice cream. Charming, exotic with the sweet scent of aniseed.

Julian Gouverd, also manager of the Biz'tro next door, gives a nod to his history. His grandfather created the Javel Barbizier cleaning products company in Besançon in 1938. Subdued atmosphere, pastel decoration with a wall covered with polaroids of the year's parties. The magazine-style menu is extensive: excellent wines, whiskies, gins, mojitos. The Mocktails, tasty cocktails, intense and without alcohol, are to be tried! An amuse-bouche is offered, if you are still hungry, charcuterie boards, sandwiches, burgers and tapas are excellent snacks.

The Kilkenny, a well-known Irish pub in Dijon, closed its doors some time ago... And Le Cellier has taken its place! Le Cellier invites you to share a good beer with friends in its cellar... A good beer from an artisanal brewery that will go perfectly with one of the sausages or the dish of the day that will allow you to end the day on a high note! As well as its usual great atmosphere, Le Cellier also offers a wide range of entertainment. On Sunday evenings, role-playing enthusiasts are more than welcome! Enjoy!

If Burgundy is the region of wine and even good wine, Burgundy-Franche-Comté also produces very good craft beers! To prove it to you, go to The Craft Beer. The first Locavore pub in Dijon, it offers only regional alcohols: wines, liqueurs... and beers! Beers from all over the region and beers for all tastes: blonde, amber, white, flavoured, gluten-free, light, strong, draught, bottled... Perfect with a small board! In short, beer is the queen of this bar where you can have a good time playing darts or, more calmly, enjoying a board that will, once again, only be made up of local products!