The best bars and cafés Bourgogne

The Comptoir des Négociants is not a bar like any other despite its institutional past as a PMU bar. It is a café, a store of good things and a place of exhibition. You can have a snack break with Daniel Le Poupon's pastries, or an aperitif break with a cheese and charcuterie board. Most of the drinks served, wines, beers, absinthes, lemonades, fruit juices and other mineral waters, are of regional production and mostly sold at the Comptoir. We love the expression of good taste that reigns at the Comptoir like a ray of sunshine!

In early 2024, La Billebaude, Givry's flagship address, closed its restaurant section to focus solely on its beer bar side. From now on, the entire establishment will become a beer and wine bar. Bruno Fabris, the owner, has decided to offer a small number of wines, but to rotate the references, partly from the Givry appellation. As for beers, a hundred or so mousses, mostly from Belgium, are still on the menu.

In the Antiques Quarter, the Brighton is the oldest pub in Dijon and the most authentic with its decoration so typical of the pubs across the Channel! The good atmosphere is always there. We like to meet in its hushed atmosphere or completely overheated, especially during sports evenings. As far as drinks are concerned, you will have the choice between traditional and regional beers, beers from all over the world, wines, champagnes, rare whiskies and even some cognacs. Between concerts and matches, the Brighton is an English pub not to be missed!

This is the rock bar in Dijon! The atmosphere is warm and noisy, the ideal to come to relax by listening to rock or metal with nice amateurs, young or younger, tattooed and/or bored for some… On the ground floor, the bar is rather dark with apparent stones, hanging chains, bidons which serve as tables; and in the basement, a cellar awaits you in a festive atmosphere! Finally, the place hosts many concerts with groups from here or elsewhere and which always offers a super dynamic show! In short, a special atmosphere and séduit the Dijonnais for many years.

"Chez La Louise", well known to Clunis locals, has become "Chez Louisette" since the summer of 2023, when Laurence Collaudin took over from Paris, where she worked for many years as a restaurateur in organic salons. On the edge of the abbey church, on the pretty square, this simple bistro-tea room rhymes with conviviality. Sweet and savoury waffles are always there, and the new owner also offers dishes exploring a wide range of products and cereals rarely found on the à la carte menu. Kombucha, artisanal ice creams and homemade beverages are also well represented.

Located in the heart of Montreal, this friendly country brasserie is a great opportunity to take a gourmet break before or after your visit to this beautiful medieval village. On the terrace or in the dining room, you will enjoy a simple and tasty cuisine, made of fresh and seasonal products. Here, conviviality reigns supreme, and the welcome is always warm. As for the quality-price ratio, we assure you, it is absolutely without equal. Attention, the regulars being faithful and numerous, it is more careful to reserve.

A unique place in Dijon, secluded and fantastic in the first sense of the word. You enter a medieval tavern with the simply impressive and imaginative decoration that propelling you in the lobby of another world: swords, skulls, medieval coats of arms… The inspiration fluctuates between a fantastic medieval spirit and a very dark trend underlined by goth sounds, heavy, metal, electro, death… Likely you will be dragged into role games or Soirées soirées evenings… Enjoy a map of atypical drinks such as mead or hypocras (home made!). The Bière, the Donjon beer or the milk of Brebiphant are served in the beer side. And if you have a little creux, you'll find all sorts of gueules here. For an aperitif, choose a cheese and cheese board or a genuine sausage from Auvergne. Moreover, you will have the choice of terrine (from the liver of grapes to grapes, wild boar, duck ducks), the still-based dishes of the hunter's meat (pork, chicken, beef, deer civet, chicken gizzards), omelettes, large salads, sprinkled toast, and rather classic desserts. In the evening, the tavern is transformed into a metal, rock and Gothic pub. Rest assured, don't have to have the blafard face, long hair and black clothes from head to foot to be welcomed by the boss. Another advantage of this bar for which we have a real heart: its excellent value for money. Pre-listening evenings of albums, conferences, exhibitions, dedications… are often organized. Finally, among the theme evenings that are very successful, the jack and roll or the steam punk, two costumed events not to miss!

You'll want to curl up on the sofas in this tastefully decorated tearoom in downtown Mâcon. You'll enjoy coffee, chocolate, tea and a number of highly original drinks, such as an iced apple-cucumber timut infusion and a mandarin-grapefruit maté. All served in charming cups. As an afternoon snack, you can indulge in home-made pastries, while a savoury menu is available for lunch. In fine weather, the large terrace at the foot of Saint-Pierre church almost makes you lose track of time.

A totally unusual and unique place in Dijon: a coffee game! At the origin of the project, there is an association that has later in ideas. In order to be able to enjoy the Dé, you must join the eponymous association. The amount of contributions is small so that everyone, whatever their means, can benefit from the device. Rendez Street, in the city centre, in a very beautiful area of three rooms, nothing but that! Each has been decorated with great taste and care. By setting up a table, look at the apparent stones, the characters painted on the walls and the many boxes of games. The volunteers warmly welcome you and explain everything on site. They show you all the available games and inform you of afternoons and theme evenings organized every week. For your part to be even better, a small beverage card (obviously without alcohol) awaits you as well as sweet and salty snacks. In order to make the coffee work, the association is looking for more volunteers, do not hesitate to propose.

Linked to the Premium universe of the Hôtel de Beaune, welcome to The American Bar. More than 400 references of whiskeys, rums, tequilas and signature cocktails for this cocktail and spirits bar. The woodwork, club chairs and atmosphere give this bar an English club feel. Regular jazz and cocktail evenings are organized (entrance fee around 20 €), a relaxed jazz evening in a beautiful setting to sip a cocktail, pick up some snacks. Wine is a big thing in Burgundy, cocktails are even more. You should definitely try!

Café Charbon is a fixture on the Nevers cultural scene. It boasts two concert halls, with capacity for 500 and 200 people respectively, where contemporary music (rock, rap, electro, punk, etc.) always takes pride of place. In addition, a rehearsal studio (where the Tambours du Bronx used to rehearse) is also present in this beautiful venue, which is also an artists' residence. Last but not least, a foodtruck located in the forecourt of the concert hall offers a range of catering options on concert evenings.

Bruno is a well-known character in Dijon and one can certainly say that the history of this wine bar is his! A place as atypical, rustic and friendly as its truculent owner. In this authentic wine bar, the decoration is only composed of gourmet products to be tasted on the spot, in other words hams, sausages, cheese and bottles of wine... And what wines! Here, one comes to discover the wonders of nectars among 850 references, of which 250 are organic, biodynamic and natural, with names of famous vintages and others much less. Let yourself go, Bruno the epicurean is an outstanding adviser, he knows the French vineyards by heart as well as all their subtleties. Here, it's all about good food, settle down at the bar or around a barrel and enjoy a divine platter of cold cuts and cheeses with a good glass of wine that you will remember for a long time. Simply an absolute must.

More than just a bar, the Black Market is an association bar, a record shop and a bookshop... In short, it's a complete venue, an extension of the activities organized by the Moloka association at Les Tanneries. In this establishment, the doors are wide open to the public of punk and skin culture, but rest assured there are no troublemakers! You can chat over coffee, and find cultural products unique to the independent and militant bookshop: ecology, feminism, the economy, employment, trade unionism and more. The record shop sells vinyl as well as CDs: 1960s American jazz, rock, indie music, not-so-indie music... Something for everyone! The store also takes part in the annual Record Store Day, which is a great place to find the most vinyl! And don't forget the conferences and debates organized on site. So, to all those who have ideals to defend and values to pass on, you've come to the right place!

To say that after years of dormancy, this small town in eastern Yonne is coming back to life is an understatement. The "Tour par Tour", located right next to the town hall, is another example of the town's rejuvenation. Since mid-August 2022, Thomas Leblond and Erik Dumas have been running a games bar. Their aim? To bring together all generations to play board games, card games and board games. And there's no shortage of them! Events and tournaments are also organized on a regular basis.

It has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. L'Escale is an institution! A concert hall which was originally the dance hall of the Hotel de la Réunion destroyed during the Second World War. Great names of the music-hall have passed through here: Trenet, Aznavour, Sydney Bechet... It is also where Johnny Hallyday honored his first contract, and where Jacques Brel made his debut. The line-up is such that it is often called the "Little Olympia". From now on, beginners and confirmed artists follow one another in this place dedicated to current music. And to jazz.

Before or after your visit to the castle just next door, don't hesitate to stop off at this very friendly bistro with its two pretty terraces. On the menu, beers and wines from the region, but also home-made pastries and a small restaurant with an unquestionable quality-price ratio. La Basse-cour also regularly offers afterworks, aperitif-dinners and pop, rock or even classical music concerts. A perfect combination of culture and taste. Moreover, guest rooms are also available. A must-see!

In the heart of the Pays d'Othe and the Vallée de la Vanne, Le Maquis de Vareilles is first and foremost a bar where you can consume the drinks of the region: wines, beers, apple juice, cider or the little-known Pays d'Othe whisky, and house specialities such as nOsTHalgiE (hazelnut liqueur and cider). But more than a bistro, it's a grocery store that offers local products, but also abookshop and a really original flea market: here almost all the furniture is for sale! Finally, concerts, meetings, games evenings and exhibitions are organized. We love it!

Originally a wine and tapas bar, this beautiful address also offers gourmet cuisine with a daily menu and an a la carte menu. Here everything is home-made. Also a wine cellar, Le Vingt heures vins offers some 90 wines for sale and tasting and 45 wines by the glass, which are accompanied by charcuterie or cheese boards and other spreads. As for the welcome, it is always warm and passionate. Moreover, the establishment regularly animates the Avallone nights with concerts and other animations. A big favorite!

At the entrance of the historic center of Joigny, La Station is an art-broc-café. It is a bar, a flea market, an exhibition place, but also a bistro that offers quality food, all in a charming setting full of character. We also like the shaded terrace which, in good weather, is a nice break in our walks in Jovin. And the board games proposed inside. A real jewel that this place as atypical as friendly. It's simple: having been there once, we only dream of one thing: coming back quickly! A favorite.

The team at Le Galopin, just a stone's throw away, has just taken over this beautiful location in the heart of the pedestrian district. An emblematic downtown location, and a café where you can also enjoy tasty guédilles, typically North American sandwiches made with hot dog bread. The best-known? The lobster roll. But shrimp, egg or chicken rolls are also available. It's also worth noting that Epicerie du Galopin has been relocated here at the same time. A delicatessen with a very varied and often original offer. We love it!

Located just a stone's throw from Place de la République and Place du Théâtre, Bam Jam is a café you can recognize by its blue paintwork, large bay window and the many posters on the walls. If you come early in the evening, you'll be able to satisfy your hunger (plates of French fries, galettes,...) and whatever the time of day, you'll be able to have a drink with friends while listening to music and, from time to time, attending a concert (agenda on the Bam Jam Facebook page). Finally, a word of advice: the punch is excellent!

Britons Anna Mac Queen and Charles Masters, who have lived in France for 25 years, have taken over the premises of a former bakery and turned it into a temple to cycling. At Café Vélo, you'll find both a catering area and cycling equipment. It's a trendy place, designed as a space for sharing around the theme of two wheels. Tearoom, brunch, home-cooked meals - everything here is English-style. What's more, 3 charming bedrooms and a loft are available above the café. We love this original, friendly place!

A place to experience a change of scenery moment? Do you want to feel in the sun, dance to wild rhythms? Go to Rue Marceau, near Place de la République, and welcome to the Salsapelpa, a restaurant-bar-club that Dijon residents commonly call "Salsa" because everyone at least remembers a party in this address opened 17 years ago. In this large vaulted room made of exposed stones, the atmosphere is festive thanks to the music of DJ Carlos, which combines Latin music and current trends! In addition to being a popular club, Salsapelpa is also a bar that offers wines from all over the world and tapas, tortillas, fresh chorizo, cod acras.... Homemade tasty dishes since Salsa is also a restaurant that welcomes you for lunch and dinner. Many activities, stay informed through the Facebook page.

Damien Gelot and his wife Mélanie have created an original concept of wine bar and wine shop. Here you can drink, eat and play. 2 rooms, a courtyard and a barn offer a variety of atmospheres where you can savor the moment to the sound of the Lauve. Wines from the 11 wine growers of Ladoix, regional selections, local beers, homemade rum cocktails, an oenomatics allows to taste 8 wines. To accompany the meal, Damien prepares burgers with breads from the village baker, planks, makis and brunches. You can play board games. And it's close to the bicycle route!

The Smart is the chameleon of dijonnaise animation. Indeed, not only is it an excellent table and evening where the kitchen is fully made home, as evidenced by its label as Master Restaurant, but it is also an atmosphere bar and a discotheque. A complete establishment that looks at every client, regardless of age and state of mind. Even the interior decoration is half way between several styles: Stone walls, chandeliers and stone columns are accompanied by zébrés bar stools and contemporary art paintings. All the personality of Smart is summarized in this original atmosphere. Between the ground floor and the basement, you sail from one atmosphere to another. Cabaret evenings and concerts in clubbing evenings during which the Djs ignite the track with the tubes from 1980 to 2000, there is only one staircase. You can dance, drink a glass of good local wine on the map, enjoy a concert, you wiggle… everything depends on your desire of the moment. For those who would like to organize a private event, Smart also offers its turnkey privatization offers. Unavoidable!

Purgatory doors open for you all week and welcome you for themed evenings every Friday. The bosses, Yves and Hervé, are lovely and make this place damnation a little corner of paradise!

Elegant look for l'Edito, the great brewery on Place Darcy. A world map above the central bar welcomes customers as soon as they enter the establishment. A huge space that can accommodate both inside and on the shaded terrace. Bar, ice-cream parlour or brasserie, the benches are ideal for lounging at any time of the day. A capacity of reception both inside and on the terrace can cause some waiting time, it's good to know if you're in a hurry. The young staff is friendly and dynamic, but may be insufficient at peak times. A place that offers everything that makes up the charm of French-style brasseries, from small black coffee to digestives and classic brewery formulas. An ideal place to get together in a group.

Kent is above all a neighborhood bar and the atmosphere that goes with it. Far from the sophisticated, trendy, Kent we have rather a meeting with simplicity and casual for lunch or drink. The chef offers a different dish every day of the week. He concocts tasty plates and is ready for their presentation: soaring beef, roast pork roast old mustard, chicken wok… You can also choose from the unmissable map such as the butcher's room and its fries or salads. Not forgetting home desserts, a real treat like its tiramisu, red fruit crumble and profit. And all this at a very sweet price!

To discover Le Pub, you have to go to the left bank and take an alley near the Ibis Budget. Hidden, but very well known by the Auxerrois, this address is the temple of beer and rum! A good atmosphere with several spaces including a heated terrace which also allows to host concerts regularly. We like to sit on a barrel, chat with friends and taste the tapas plates in an always warm and relaxed atmosphere. The young people of Auxerre love this bar at night, and we know why! Run to it.

Welcome to an authentic pub! With its flags, its wooden decor and... its many beers! No less than ten references are offered in draught and forty in bottles, enough to make great discoveries! We love the Bombardier! You can also let yourself be tempted by spirits with the fine choice of whiskies; and if you don't know what to choose, trust the barman who will give you the best advice. To spice up your evening, sporting events are broadcast on the big screen, and a pool table and darts game are available. May the best man win! Finally, Barbarian's also organises concerts. Keep yourself informed!

In the heart of the Antiquaires district, a special gallery awaits you and you will enjoy! There, things are to be seen, but also to be tasted. At this wine bar, the high tables are sometimes abandoned for the benefit of the barrels which, although decorative, also serve to be used for an evening among friends. The catalogue of this taste exhibition offers a generous wine list which includes, among other things, a beautiful selection of bourgognes: wines from the Yonne, Côte-de-nuits, côtes-de-beaune… The best! It is accompanied by cheese boards and cold meats. And if you don't know what to choose, Hugo, the boss, will be happy to advise you!

We love the immense terrace on the Place de la Libération as much as we love the interior decoration, worked out to the smallest detail. Velvet armchairs, giant cage chairs, Art Deco chandeliers: a refinement that we owe to Guillaume Bertolussi who wanted for his establishment the must of elegance. As for drinks, you will appreciate the choice of wines by the glass, in white, rosé and red, and the mixed planks of cold cuts and cheeses, and other appetizing proposals.

Whether it's before or after a performance at the Théâtre des Feuillants or because you're going through there, Les Trois Coups café awaits you and proposes to drink, among other things, aromas of aromatised white wine in a friendly decor made of distorted chairs and light guirlanks. In addition, Les Trois Coups offers games, especially chess trays… Vincent, the boss, organizes tournaments. Prices are soft and the atmosphere friendly. What a good time to spend with friends!

D is still in the middle of the dijonnais landscape but he has already blends. In this small space filled with a dozen wooden tables, the Tolix chairs and stools, with walls covered with posters and whose light bulbs fall from the ceiling, you can drink a beer, a glass of wine and eat a little sandwich and finish a cheesecake. It's very nice, especially since D is also a recognized cultural space. Indeed, many photo and painting exhibitions are organized as well as concerts and artistic performances. There is always something happening! Very nice hotel. To try.

Lovers and lovers of beer, here is a place for you. Berthom, present in many cities, is also present in Dijon. The decoration is rough and authentic with wood and brick walls. But once well installed, the choice of beers that offer you almost turns the… You will therefore find the beer you like. Accompany all this cheese or sausage and the evening will be perfect. In summer, the terrace with its large round tables and high stools welcomes you to smoke or breathe. Finally, a little smart advice: Don't come too late because the room is fast filled!

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?

An inescapable night of night. The pub is, it is true, elegant, spacious, decorated with noble wood, with a counter with generous curves. The week has its scheduled appointments: Monday and Tuesday, "Ambiance" evenings; Wednesday, "Clubs" evenings; Thursday, "Singles" evenings and Friday and Saturday evenings "DJ".

It's a little bit the bar where you have to be seen. Which party dijonnais never organized a party among colleagues at Septime? You can remember his fashionable look: raw ground and apparent stones, the clear dominant gray dominated by mauve and orange touches, the elegant alignment of glasses and champagne leaks behind the counter… The same lounge trend in the magnificent cellar, where group evenings are frequent. One of the great wines put on the map (the choice of red wines is impressive); A dozen names of champagnes are also presented. Events are regularly organized (concerts, thematic evenings, disguised…): Think about booking because the bar is very popular. The temperature rises quickly, so we're happy to taste the handcrafted sorbets, or we're taking a pina-colada smoothie with its coco rock. A setting of choice, a unique atmosphere, welcome to the cream of the creams of dijonnaise nights!

The Market Drinker has changed ownership! Romain Lochen will now welcome you in a drink that has restored a beauty… Discover or rediscover this central point of the dijonnaise halles! In the middle of the market, in the festive and colorful atmosphere of the lagoons, the beautiful facilities of the drink will attract you and especially the superb coffee machine. But if hot drinks are offered to you, the flagship product of this nice bar is undoubtedly wine whose majority is of course Burgundy. What to do with beautiful discoveries by taking a break in its purchases… Nice!

Rue d'Auxonne, the mood is hard rock. Cyril and Caroline open an original establishment in the dijonnais cultural landscape, a bar-shop dedicated to music lovers, especially rock and metal, but also jazz, blues… On the one hand, you can enjoy a coffee or a beer accompanied by a cheese gourmande or charcuterie by listening to music. On the other hand, a shop space where vinyl associates itself with derivatives, AC/DC beers to thematic society games. In future, the managers'couple also want to make it a place of expression for local groups and artists. Follow!

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.

Estelle and Pierre Molin, the owners, have set up the superb bar Le 19 alongside the Maison Philippe Le Bon. A cocooning setting between velvet and raw materials, a trendy atmosphere provided by a resident DJ, a food & drink menu, everything is there to spend a delicious moment. As for the drinks, the menu will seduce the amateurs of quality beverages. A big surprise hidden in the basement will please the adventurers who will discover... a bowling alley! An unusual place which promises beautiful moments of relaxation.

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.