The best bars and cafés 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. 

The first bar found in the Liberation stadium, this PMU café held by two FANS fans is also the seat of the Ch'tis boulonnais, one of the three supporters'associations. This is one of the rallying points on the match days before the meeting for the forecast and after the débrief '.

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!

The temple of Belgian beer has been present in Arras for 6 years and deserves your full attention. Here, initiates and novices alike will find over 80 references of this beverage. Follow the advice of Mickaël, the owner, Belgian by birth, and let him sing his love of the product with his very own philosophy: "We'll drink milk the day the cows eat hops! To accompany your mousse, you can choose from a platter of Chimay beer-flavoured sausages or cheeses.

Studio 54 has several atmospheres: on sunny days, a superb terrace on a magnificent square, inside you will be seduced by the hushed atmosphere of a cellar bar with a plethora of cocktails made on demand before your eyes. You will be surprised by the inventiveness of the bartenders. Test their creativity with the surprise cocktail "As you like it" and let us know what you think. And finally, upstairs a secret room has been renovated for your evenings with friends. The bar also offers delicious tapas and platters.

Boasting a prime location, just opposite the Arras belfry, Notting Hill Coffee is the very type of American-style café where you can enjoy a cappuccino and a muffin from the comfort of your armchair. At lunchtime, the café offers a variety of sandwiches, soups, quiches, pastas and salads to choose from and eat in or take away. Although not concocted on the premises, the snacks are made from locally sourced produce, produced the same day less than 10 km from Arras.

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!

This wine bar, in the heart of Arras, offers its clientele a range of carefully selected wines: all of them come from independent winemakers who respect the environment. Your glass can be accompanied by a cheese or charcuterie board, and why not the famous roasted camembert with honey and chorizo... The establishment also offers oenology courses and blind tasting evenings, open to both beginners and initiated. Céline and Bertrand frame these events with their passion and their rich knowledge.

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!

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.

What a beautiful and well justified name for this establishment adjacent to the Hôtel des Arts! This lounge bar welcomes you in an elegant Art Nouveau decor. Each hour has its own atmosphere, in the morning for breakfast, in the afternoon for tea time and then an aperitif with nice plates or seafood to share. It is the only wine bar in town. The decoration is both modern and precious and a stylized Mona Lisa watches over the gustatory pleasures of the customers. The bar already has its regulars, especially for the Sunday brunch!

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.

Just next to the Aqualud, the bar La Plage opens its doors to summer visitors. It is not to say that it is pleasant to sip a cocktail or enjoy an ice cream, with your feet in the hot sand, while the children have a great time in the nearby aquatic complex. The sea faces you, the sun shines, all you have to do is relax and enjoy it. Have a nice holiday in Le Touquet!

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).

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.

As the name suggests, the truth is in the wine. Philippe, the owner, welcomes you for wine and cheese tastings in a warm atmosphere. In summer, it is pleasant to enjoy the terrace. The wines come from all regions of France and even from all over the world. This bar-cave also offers a good dozen choices of whiskies and rums. If you wish, it is possible to book a blind tasting evening for groups. Theme evenings are organised at weekends throughout the year.

A tenacious fame. Come and enjoy a trendy atmosphere in a cosy setting and in the centre of the seaside resort of Le Touquet. Le Barding Club offers evenings provided by the cream of the DJ. They will make you dance the whole night and until dawn! Quietest people can enjoy in a corner of the bar one of the many and delicious cocktails. It is a friendly place to relax and have fun. A stylish and trendy place.

L'Entrée de Digue is the bar on the first floor of the La Dérive restaurant. Come and sip a drink on the terrace of L'Entrée de Digue, facing the sea, from the wide choice of cocktails on the menu. The bar is open seven days a week, giving you the opportunity to spend time with family, friends or colleagues over a good drink... And if you're ever feeling a little hungry, you can make a reservation at the La Dérive restaurant on the bar's upper floor to enjoy delicious dishes cooked with fresh produce.

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.

First of all, it is a bar where friends love meeting around a good beer. The owner proposes seven draft beers and between 12 and 15 in bottles. Its beer cellar includes white, blue and red Chimay, Delirium Tremens, Kwak, Cuvée des Trolls ... The weekend, those from 20-25 years who love tubes of the years 1980-1990 do meet here. It serves the best mojito of Calais in a menu of fifteen cocktails and shooters with forty flavours. Television screens broadcast football or rugby matches to be seen among friends.

The bar was launched by a regular of the Calaisian evenings, Yannick Loyer. The style of the decoration of the place is industrial. Many events are organized throughout the year. The scene, visible at the back of the room, hosts different music styles concerts cafés every weekend. The atmosphere is pleasant and people come with friends to spend a good evening. Ssometimes, creators also come to display their work on Sunday afternoon.

This rum bar with its dimmed lights and colorful decoration will immerse you in a warm Latin atmosphere. Are you a connoisseur? Then you will be delighted by the collection of old rums from the West Indies. Feel like enjoying a cocktail or a Ti Punch? Discover a menu of drinks concocted with infused agricultural rums, white, amber or old rums. Want to buy a good bottle? Go to the Trou à Rhum, the store next to the establishment.

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!

We love it! This beautiful establishment facing the fishing port was created by a former wine merchant who has been living in the Deux Caps region for several years. Here, one sips a glass of wine from among the 25 references duly selected by our specialist. Sancerre, Chinon or Châblis are among the ones you should not miss, but other references are also offered depending on the season and the bargains made by the owner. Quai 42 is also a wine shop: you can choose your bottle and drink it on the spot in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere on the ground floor or more intimate upstairs, sitting in one of the armchairs facing the bay window opening onto the port quays. Quai 42 also satisfies small appetites: oysters, shellfish and crustaceans, as well as seafood platters, also available to take away. Platters of charcuterie and cheeses will enchant the most gourmets.

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..

The Getaway offers a variety of services: tobacco, press, lottery, coffee and small catering at noon (pizza, dessert and sandwiches). A few steps away, this café, which looks like many others, is characterised by the warm and personalised welcome of the patrons.

The Flash is still a popular tobacco flow by the pilgrims on the pedestrian street, but fills its popular, bistro style coffee office. The reception is warm and frills. Some customers spend their days trying desperately to win a large lot in a silver layer with pennies slices. Small sandwiches, croques, pasta, salads or soups in winter. Pleasant terrace.

Apart from the very interesting walk part, this bar, slacker in an alley adjacent to the Grand Place, deserves the attention and respect due to its rank. Ah! These evenings to play typical games, to carom or darts, to listen to the blues by drinking chouchen with moderation, or not… which quiet but lively evenings, and that good memories between lovers of love and music lovers are carried by the uninterrupted flow of notes. We would like to hear more about it; it is done.

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.