Fun and entertainment Nord-Pas-de-Calais

A flagship address in Cateau-Cambrésis, open until late at night on weekends and which has seen generations of young (and not so young) people come to dance to the sound of the regularly organized concerts. Recently reopened after a period of closure, the Saint Matthieu offers a nice selection of beers at reasonable prices and offers sports broadcasts during major events, which makes it an ideal place to support your favorite team. In short, a sure value of the Cateau's night life, that you just have to try.

With its beautiful terrace and its refined decoration, the Envers is a nice place to sip a cocktail at the time of the aperitif and have already seen some players from the VAFC. What's certain is that the big screen broadcasts Valenciennes matches live. 

A unique location reminiscent of the traditional Epinal atmosphere of our region. A good home fried, in a popular and symbolic setting! There are no longer very many gallodromes in the region, and it will offer you not only an incredible spectacle where the beaks together, but where tradition is highly respected. The rules are strict in this sport and you will see how well the federation is structured. The fighting is indeed very codified and takes the turn of real rites, and is of course only taking place in gallodromes. They are small rings from 2 to 3 m beside, surrounded by a metre-high mesh. In short, look, take part, listen, enjoy…

A very unusual museum, located in the beautiful village of Esquelbecq. Here, in a quirky and smiling universe, you will discover an improbable and fascinating collection of automatons all created on the spot: the Gigottos! You will be able to meet Ciboulette, a biquette who sings, tells stories and walks around, Félicifelle, the articulated Giant who belly dances, or attend the Gigottos Fanfare (who likes to walk around from festival to festival). In short, it's unexpected, great, surprising, ideal for families and well worth the detour!

He closes the walk. The Kof'ty lies at the end of the dike. He also has his own. A cosy and spacious bar at a time, offering a varied menu with several choices of Irish coffee. Theme evenings are regularly organized. It comes back and comes because the atmosphere is always friendly.

Before being a gourmet address, Chez Juliane is above all a story of Juliane's passion for pastry, and her decision to open her own natural pastry shop.

In her cosy, elegant, old-fashioned premises, she offers you recipes that are "just like home", comforting with their familiar tastes that are always a pleasure, especially when cooked with love. Come to Chez Juliane for a Sunday brunch that's as hearty as it is delicious, topped off with her undeniable specialty: tartelettes!

François and his team, the artisans of this unique place, have imagined a bar where cocktails are sublimated by an artisanal know-how. Moreover, the place has its own laboratory where these two enthusiasts work with high quality alcohols and fresh products to imagine seven new original combinations every day. It's not surprising that the Joker is now a starred restaurant in the Green Guide and won the title of "Best Mixology Bar" in France at the Trophées de la Nuit in Paris. And the design and elegance of the setting do not spoil anything!

AviaSim is a flight simulator that lets you fly an Airbus A320 as if you were there. After choosing your destination from among 24,000 airports worldwide, you're installed in the cockpit, with your hand on the throttle and a 180° view of the breathtaking scenery, for a totally immersive flying experience. AviaSim also offers "aeronautical anti-stress" courses. And to prolong the adventure, you can even take home a DVD of your exploits in the air.

Le Waf is a must-visit address in Lille: in fact, it's the first café in Europe dedicated to our canine companions. Ideal for those who love dogs but can't own one. You can sip your coffee or tea (self-service) while offering these affectionate companions a pat and a scratch. A portion of the proceeds is donated to partner associations. A great way to treat yourself while doing a good deed... With its original concept and relaxed atmosphere, this is a place for dogs! A good address to discover.

Just as you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, it's best to avoid forming preconceived ideas about certain places based on their names... You might be surprised, as you were with Bernadette..

Far from the tea-room atmosphere of checkered tablecloths and porcelain crockery, this establishment has a particularly surprising decor, made up of a bric-a-brac of objects of all kinds and from all eras, thanks to which Mehdi and Loïc's quirky establishment has a real soul. A real charm that attracts a significant clientele of regulars.

This bar on the lively Rue des Sarrazins has an atypical atmosphere. At the helm of this "old-fashioned" bistro, which has become a veritable institution, is a colorful character: the emblematic Monique! With a style all her own, she has made the Cheval Blanc one of the most popular bars in Wazemmes (despite stiff competition!). The place is so famous that Monique organizes the annual Bal du Cheval Blanc, which attracts over 2,000 people to Lille Sud! A real institution, we tell you!

Here is a nice spot to sip a drink and enjoy good tapas, almost with your feet in the water! The Merveilleux Hotel in Malo-les-Bains has a nice beach bar with deckchairs to lounge in the sun and enjoy the view on the sea. For lunch and/or dinner, you can enjoy delicious dishes made from fresh products, such as a charcuterie board, oysters or a salmon plate. A great spot not to be missed!

The time is long gone when the large Place du Barlet vibrated to the cries of the animal merchants and the girls of joy. Today, it vibrates to the rhythm of the national stage of Douai. Formerly a municipal circus, then a cultural action centre, the Hippodrome is now a place where you can come and enjoy the best of contemporary creation (theatre, music, dance, circus). But the Hippodrome hides another exceptional place, the Cinéma Paul Desmarets, where you can see a variety of films.

A cooperative, participatory and civic-minded café-cantine set up in the heart of the popular Bois-Blancs district. Since then, the place has continued to attract new enthusiasts. It has to be said that the atmosphere and good spirits of this little neighborhood café are second to none, and it regularly hosts concerts and other events. The team is extremely friendly and knows how to share its joie de vivre. As well as a choice of local and craft beers, you can enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal made from fresh, seasonal produce.

La Bonne Aventure is a unique event on the coast. The program features artists such as Juliette Armanet, Lorenzo, Lujipeka, Adé, Voyou, Irène Drésel and many more. The festival also offers secret routes where spectators can attend performances by artists whose names are kept secret until the last moment. Beach Arts also feature prominently, offering intriguing artistic experiences and encounters.

Sommelier de France, Betty will convince you with a large wine list and a nice selection mixing prestigious labels and wines from small owners. After a visit to the bar with a board, it's time for an authentic meal with quality products. The warm and relaxed atmosphere of this bar-resto, as well as its delicious gins, make it a real institution in the Dunkirk area. The Apéro Bistrot is open on the Apéro Resto, a rotisserie.

But who are the Pinard brothers, settled in the most charming alley of Old Lille? Germain and Geoffroy, two childhood friends with a passion for wine and local produce! Far from the subdued, elitist image of wine bars, the address has been designed as a cosy, no-frills grocery bar. The star here is the wine, of course, but also the accompaniments: the menu, divided into five French regions, offers five wines, charcuterie and cheese by the slice for each region, carefully selected from small producers. A gustatory Tour de France!

The Babe, worthy baby of the famous Mother, definitely honours the lineage! Here, always the same hype atmosphere that made the Mother's success, but a menu based on exceptional meat. With its huge room in the spirit of industrial butchery, its large tables and its 20 draught beers to enjoy and to accompany with generous boards, the place is packed at aperitif time. Deli meats and cheeses are selected from passionate producers and from sustainable livestock farming, mainly in France and the North. Their beer, Lil Babe, is even brewed at 800 m! A happy hour headquarters in the heart of the city not to be missed.

La Mouss Touch' is a family and entrepreneurial challenge. Adrien and Bertrand Villert are brothers. After business school, they opened this beer bar. In their beer library, they promote regional production and present dozens of beers from the North and Pas-de-Calais. Their father, Jean-Charles, is also involved in the adventure, because the Mouss Touch' is also and above all a micro-brewery. Jean-Charles had been brewing as an amateur for several years... Now he brews like a pro and the Daron's beer bears his name well. And to accompany these delicious hopped nectars, the Mouss Touch offers boards of delicatessen and cheese. A warm and friendly family bar.

KaraFun Bar is ideal for a fun night out with friends. This karaoke bar offers several private rooms, where you can party and sip bar snacks and delicious cocktails. With 20 themed rooms, fans of rock, dance or pop music are sure to find one to suit their tastes. There's also a room called BIG STAGE, which can accommodate up to 50 people, perfect for corporate events or large groups. It's equipped with a stage and risers, where you can let loose and sing at the top of your lungs.

La Canopée, a unique cultural venue, has set up shop in a colorful, natural setting. On the bar side, excellent local beers and tasty cocktails to sip under the canopy. On the food side, juicy burgers and finger food just the way we like it. And when it comes to culture, it's a festival. Street artist Meda's frescoes color the walls, which host exhibitions by local artists, concerts, markets and workshops and, on Sundays, transform into an intimate jazz club. Not to be missed!

If you're desperate to drink a local beer, then step into the Beer Chope on Rue de Gand! The concept of this bar is to offer "all the beers of our region" and to pay homage to beer! The concept is the brainchild of owner Jonathan Nouchy, a great lover of the region... and of craft beers. On the first floor, discover the beers and admire the showcase of bottles, with all the big names from the area. Upstairs, extend your evening by playing the wooden games, or just chatting with friends.

Saveurs et Découvertes is THE tea room in Valenciennes. On the menu, more than 200 varieties of teas, infusions and rooibos to taste on the spot or to take away. Do you want a stronger beverage? Saveurs et Découvertes is also a coffee bar! You can taste pure Arabica coffees that will take you to the four corners of the world. To accompany these tasty nectars, succumb to jams, honeys, chocolates and other cocoa almonds. Finally, you can also make baskets from local products (terrines, foie gras, Lucullus).

For 9 years now, Popcup Café Céramique has been delighting lovers of unusual places! Here, you can develop your talents by learning about ceramics. It's simple and fun. You choose your piece (cup, plate, figurine...), personalize it as you wish with paints, stencils and other accessories, the team then takes care of firing it for you (at 1,000°C, it's best to leave it to the pros!), and you pick up your creation a few days later. And while you're at it, you can enjoy homemade sweets and tasty drinks. So book your slot now for two warm, creative hours!

The main delicacy is the sweet pancake, but also savory! Prepared according to a Breton recipe, the pancakes of the Café du Nord are a delight for gourmets. The establishment also offers a fast food menu, including a croque-monsieur with maroilles cheese or salads with fresh seasonal products. The real plus of the Café du Nord? Its exceptional location at the foot of the belfry, its welcoming team and its affordable prices.

Le Coke has built up a solid reputation as a chic, quality establishment offering an original triple concept based around a restaurant, eight appart-hotels and a bar. Located on the first floor of a superb listed building, formerly the headquarters of the Compagnie minière de Lens (hence the name, a reference to coal!), the bar welcomes you in an atmosphere that is both chic and cosy. Cocktails come in all shapes and sizes, and for those with a small appetite, the bar offers delicious charcuterie boards and mini burgers!

A trendy place where you can sip your resolutely modern cocktail glasses by accompanying the movement of dancers. The Seven Club offers you a warm welcome and an intimate setting to listen to pop music and dive in the middle of the night and party. Take advantage of the dancers to better enter the dance and smile, you are at the place to be!

If you've got an hour to spare, or need to meet up with a friend, why not grab a drink at the Civette Jean Bart? The atmosphere is simple and relaxed, and you're sure to have a good time. Regulars go there to get their cigarettes, or to play the lottery or PMU... There's always a good reason to drop in!

A favourite area by the Dunkerquois who come to buy their newspapers or tobacco, drink a drink, play the lottery, the PMU… It is a friendly, warm, lively and welcoming place where you will not be protected from an old meeting. But that is not everything: you can also order a sandwich if you have a little hunger while connecting to the Internet with the wifi network… A place of used.

Formerly after hours, this pub has kept its intimate and warm dimension in a wooded atmosphere. Very popular with young people, this place will make you spend a good time among friends, because everything is gathered to make you feel good: music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, tea and coffee. A neighborhood café that unites the regulars is well attended. There is always a very good atmosphere and there are hours left.

Set off on a voyage of discovery of the best beers from the North and Belgium! The friendly atmosphere of the café makes this establishment a must in Dunkirk. In addition to the excellent choice of beers, rums and cocktails, the team offers aperitif boards as well as croque-monsieur and a few small Flemish dishes for the greatest appetites. Don't forget to take advantage of the happy hours on Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm! For the amateurs, poker evening on Wednesday. A rock'n'roll bar and no headache in the maritime district of the Citadel.

No, naughty drive, don't laugh. There is a creative behind this bar name. The Pourquoi is therefore an ideal meeting place for students. Understand, over 22 years, escaping! In general, the map of this type of establishment does not shine by its originality. Yet it seems that the evenings here are memorable. Either return. First point, if you don't like noise, in Why Kiki you won't go. Secondly, if you want to eat high quality food, it is not the right place. Tomato shrimp, maroilles mudflap, lemon cream. Nothing exceptional, but young people in the room appreciate. The staff were very friendly and helpful. A snack pub only advises our youngest readers.

A great film in Maubeuge, on the edge of the water. Multiplexes at the attractive facade, Ociné receives you in nine rooms equipped 3 D, on nearly 1700 places. The lobby is pleasant, with plenty of POP. Red well in Cinema, there's no say! The staff were friendly and helpful. In front of the film, sound is powerful, without being aggressive. The price is affordable even at the right rate. Ociné also offers 100% girls and avant evenings. Another beautiful initiative, passionate evenings, with bold authors'movies.

A superb room in the region, able to compete with a Paris Bercy. 13 000 fans can come and applaud their idols in ideal conditions. The sound is warm and does not stop at all corners of this infrastructure. Many events animate the town of Douai: concerts, fairs, exhibitions, exhibitions, sporting events. Finally, some great names that took place at the Gayant Expo: Marilyn Manson, Indochina, Mylène Farmer, etc.

Le Carbone is the new spot on the Place Saint-Hubert, a stone's throw from the Lille Flandres train station, in an old house with a typical Lille style. Hubert and his team have opened this cocktail bar which also offers catering. The cocktails are elaborated with care and expertise, and one can taste them with pleasure on the sunny terrace in front of the establishment. If you have the opportunity, come on Sundays to taste the brunch, served from 11 am to 3 pm, you won't be disappointed. In short, a lively and sparkling address as we like them.

Plan B is "The place to B" for lunch or a gourmet break in Tourcoing. This sandwich shop/tea room has more than one trick up its sleeve to delight your taste buds.

For savory snacks, the brigade offers sandwiches, paninis, quiches, salads and pokes. And when it's time to indulge in a sweet treat, enjoy tarts, entremets, layer cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies, brookies and more!

All comfortably installed in a cosy setting, with a 90's hip-hop atmosphere and great music!

Here, you can let off steam by smashing anything you can get your hands on! Analgesics, antidepressants, psychotropic drugs: the choice of formula depends on the number of objects you want to smash. With the "no prescription" formula, you can bring your own box of items to smash to bits. And with the neuroleptic formula, you can even spend your nerves on... a car!

Once you've chosen your weapon (bat, golf club, hammer), it's off to 25 minutes of mass destruction!

More than just a bar, Les Sarrazins is a collective adventure based on sharing and solidarity, which animates the heart of Wazemmes with its cultural program (conferences, shows, workshops, exhibitions...) and the hosting of various associative meetings. The bar is a warm meeting place, where you can enjoy organic, local and affordable products. During the day, the calm of this spot makes it an ideal place to relax and/or work. In the evening, its lively atmosphere and activities may just make it your favorite address..

Of all the escape games in Lille, Get Out is one of our favorites for its particularly well-crafted settings and well-tried puzzles. Step into the shoes of members of the US government trapped in a panic room just after JFK's assassination, or play a series of games of skill and riddles in a medieval-style room with "Le Fort". Your team has 60 minutes to rack their brains, move furniture, find keys and codes... And if you're a bit stumped, the staff will be sure to provide you with a few clues to help you out.

The concept is well known by now: for one hour you are immersed in one of four field missions. Depending on the mission, you'll have to escape from Blue Castle prison, defuse the bomb in the Black Rock mine, investigate the Casino Magnifico or unravel the mysteries of a Buddhist temple in the Temple of Infinity. Be efficient secret agents and solve puzzles using all your resources within the countdown timer. On the program: observation, search, logic games and team challenges, from 2 to 6 agents.

At Starship Laser, young and old alike can let off steam in the guise of their favorite video game characters! Plunged into an extraordinary futuristic atmosphere, deafened by eerie music and armed with laser pistols, they follow a succession of concealments, ambushes and frontal attacks in this 550 m² maze with 3 levels and 4 access ramps. What's more, PODs conferring various advantages are hidden throughout the Starship Laser's universes, so they can have a lot of fun. So, why not join in?

Small tea room with a flowery decoration, really nice! When you enter, you will be amazed by the incredible choice of homemade cakes, each one more appetizing than the other. The reception is particularly pleasant, they explain you with care the composition of the delights of the day... Good luck to decide ! The proposed hot drinks are full of flavor. We especially like the latte and the hot chocolate! From noon to 2pm, they serve very fine and well prepared dishes, in accordance with the seasons. On Sundays, it is possible to have brunch, with reservation.

A bar where people come to play games. A store where people come to buy games and then sit down to play them. A shop where parents come to buy the latest desires of their children. A place where it's good to rest: the Bar'Jeu is a bit of all this (and much more)! Here, Étienne is the one who rules with a smile and passion. He guides, informs, advises, prepares an appetizer, serves a draft beer, a fruit juice, an espresso or a croque-monsieur. In short, he is everywhere! A recent address to discover without further delay.

Very gay and lesbian night bar and night bar, as well as hetero-friendly. Vice Versa's general atmosphere changes every year. Regular evenings with DJ's on Friday and Saturday evening. In the afternoon, the atmosphere is rather lounge while the evening is electro-house.

La Condition Publique is the living proof of Roubaix's revival, of a will to go forward and to shake up the norm by upsetting the urban landscape. A versatile, polymorphic place, at the confluence of trends, the Condition Publique is, at the same time, an open-air street-art gallery, a place of exhibitions, of artistic happening but also a creator of social link, which unites and gathers the locals around festive and popular events. In short, if you come to Roubaix, no negotiation possible: go to the Condition Publique!

Created by Victor, Théo and Kamil, three childhood friends, La Pépite is a very nice bar-cantine. As for the bar, the three friends only offer local beers (although there are some Belgian beers!) and cocktails imagined by them, such as this thyme-infused gin...: strange at first but really tasty! As for the canteen, there is nothing but quality and above all, only local. The sweet and savoury delicacies are prepared by the best pastry-caterers in the area and put the region in the spotlight. As for the atmosphere, local DJs often come to thrill the ever-growing number of customers. A real success for this very nice address!

Located on the Grand'Place, this modern place gathers all the codes of an urban bar of the North: wooden furniture, steel and iron frames, and brick, of course! Everything is gathered to spend a convivial moment with friends: many beers, a rich wine list, a large choice of cocktails and boards for those who are a little hungry. The bar has a program according to the events of the year. Note that it is also one of the rare bars in the city to close late. Convenient to start and why not finish your evening!

Emilie and the Cool Kids specializes in cookies, but not only! This small chain of cafés plays the conviviality card, with a colorful interior and playfully designed cards or trays. Of course, there's no shortage of delicious homemade cookies, but you can also treat yourself to a milkshake, bagel or salad. Sunday brunch is also available. All in all, a great place to have lunch or a snack, even if it doesn't displace some of our favorite Lille tea rooms.