The best bars and cafés Midi-Pyrénées

Prescilla went back to school and took her CAP pastry diploma as an independent candidate to open this cosy, elegant tearoom in Millau town center. The menu at Les Gourmandises de Jules, named after her son, includes homemade cakes, tarts and cookies, accompanied by a good cup of coffee, organic tea, lemonade or homemade fruit juice. At lunchtime, the menu is simple, but as tasty as it is affordable: salad, buddha bowl and main course (hake with mushroom and cream sauce...).

The Biergarten evokes those emblematic places of popular Germany, those vast outdoor spaces where people sit down at a big table to gulp down beer and comforting solids. The spirit is one of simplicity, conviviality and celebration. So it's in an establishment with a beautiful outdoor space that this "beer garden" awaits you. With its rustic decor, live entertainment, a choice of nearly 100 beers and charcuterie straight from Munich, it's the perfect place to spend a warm evening. Wondering what the lockers at the entrance are for? They contain the personalized mugs of our most loyal customers! Will you be one of them?

Maître Renard or the success of a wine bar that makes you happy! Promise kept for this establishment installed in our habits for warm and greedy evenings. The place is very small, animated by a mural paying homage to the Fables of La Fontaine, we feel good there and we share easily with the neighbors of table or counter. Conviviality and tasting moments are combined here to perfection. More than 150 references of French and Spanish wines, red, rosé, white, bubbly, preferably from short circuit. And to accompany your glass, plates worked around local products, that we propose to serve you even late. Perfect!

At the foot of the cathedral, this store combines bakery, tea room and small grocery store. Breads, viennoiseries and delicious pastries are featured, as well as a fine range of local products (fruit and vegetables, armagnac, beers, wines, cheeses, jams, juices...). In a country-style atmosphere, take a break with a breathtaking view of the majestic Sainte-Marie and enjoy a hot or cold drink, accompanied by an excellent gluten-free brownie, cookie or brioche... all homemade, of course!

V and B takes you to the discovery of many wines and beers in a setting divided into two spaces, one part wine cellar and the other in an Irish pub atmosphere. At the tasting, nearly 700 references of wines, beers and 400 of spirits. The idea is to offer a menu for all tastes and all audiences, including a selection of beers and non-alcoholic wines (to test, the Petit Chavin Merlot Rouge). The address is well known among after-workers and on match days, the indisputable Guinness is always flowing!

Sylvain Raynard-Lloan has recently transformed the former "Poulailler décalé" into a new tearoom and loose tea boutique. Here you can enjoy delicious teas, carefully selected and recommended by Sylvain, as well as coffees and hot chocolates, and homemade syrups and iced teas. On the sweet side of the shop window, you can choose from traditional viennoiseries, home-made madeleines, crêpes and choux pastries with vanilla whipped cream. This lively place also sometimes hosts attractive exhibitions and small concerts.

A new venue for epicurean pleasures, a "place of artistic and culinary emotions" according to founders Laurent Cieutat and Magali Casier. There's no à la carte menu, and dishes change every week according to the workshops taking place in the dining room. At lunchtime, there's an all-you-can-eat buffet. The huge room is decorated in a chic, cosy style, and the atmosphere changes according to the evening's theme. Thursdays from 5pm, it's after-work, with music and delicious tapas. On Fridays and Saturdays, there's food and soft music until the evening starts at 10pm.

In this shady alleyway leading to the cathedral, this small tea room is quite discreet. However, it is very popular, especially for the lunchtime menus with their beautiful, copious and colourful dishes. Soups, pies and homemade breads make your mouth water. And of course, you can't go into Christine's without tasting one of her desserts: from cheesecake to chocolate raspberry crunch, not forgetting the lemon meringue pie, everything is appetising. Very nice decoration and cosy atmosphere with a friendly welcome.

This wine and tapas bar is an ideal place to share good times with friends over a drink and a board of cold cuts and cheeses. In a beautiful modern decoration, one comes for the inspired and unique cuisine. At noon, a menu entirely made in house with local and seasonal products is assured with a dish of the day but also grilled meats and big salads. In the evening, a nice selection of original tapas will delight you! Warm welcome, good atmosphere, affordable menu and homemade creations; not to be missed during your stay in Auch!

This tearoom is perfectly situated in the shadow of the cathedral. The delicious pastries are home-made by Marion, as are the crêpes, waffles, syrups and artisanal ice creams offered in summer. Accompanied by a 100% arabica coffee, Le Caramelo, their salted butter caramel and pecan cookie, is a big hit. For lunch, you can choose from daily specials, quiches, hot dogs and sandwiches. In the boutique, you'll find organic tea, roasted coffee and many other delicacies from carefully selected local producers.

Le Cosy nestles in the heart of the old Patus Crémat district. This wonderful address bears all the hallmarks of its owner, Malik: it's relaxed, festive, family-friendly and warm. In the two brick-walled dining rooms, or on the huge terrace backing onto the fountain, you can relax in total tranquillity. Here, sweetness reigns supreme, accompanied by beverages both soft and alcoholic. It's a place off the beaten track, a little corner of relaxation, so come and enjoy it, if there's still room...

At Kinito, you'll find the typical atmosphere of these English pubs, with branded sponge sets on the counter and dark wood decor. Lovers of the "little froth" will be able to sample the top brands of Irish and Scottish beers, from lager to dark, accompanied by a few tapas. Whisky also has its place, with nearly 60 references to be enjoyed in moderation. It's the place to be if there's a major sporting event, as soccer or rugby matches are broadcast on two giant screens.

The Folles Saisons Cultural café organizes exhibitions of artists (painters, sculptors, photographers…), concerts of the classics, DJ evenings, conferences, debates and various workshops! The hotel has a nice restaurant with a shady garden and terrace under the trees. And even if the place is intended for women, men are very welcome!

Café Ginette is a party place. Underneath its post-war bistro air, the place is attractive and charming, with its large room and wood-burning stove, Formica tables and schoolboy chairs, tree-lined courtyard and sunny terrace. Concerts, a good beer and a bite to eat... that's all it took to make Ginette the trendy bar of Toulouse's suburbs. Located just beyond the Canal du Midi, in the ever-changing Minimes district, it serves mackerel, pork belly and rice pudding.

No, you're not seeing double, the pair at the head of this establishment are linked by more than a passion: they're twin brothers. Benjamin and Nicolas set up this business together, in the discreet Rue Castelmoutou, a stone's throw from the Musée Jean Jaurès. On the premises, the duo serve gourmet dishes in which homemade ingredients take pride of place. In the evening, they focus on a tempting tapas menu. Conviviality and sharing are at the heart of this business. An extensive wine and spirits list from the region and the four corners of France (and the world) completes the picture.

The "boys" who treat us in the summer on the Ardus beach in Lamothe Capdeville, on the banks of the Aveyron, have opened a magnificent tapas cocktail bar opposite the Saint-Jacques church. Even if they are not noted on the slate, the cocktail classics like the mojito and the pina colada are still there. The same goes for the classic St. Jacques like the mango bay, the red press and the Hurricane passion. The idea is to change a little to make us taste new flavours by frequently varying the menu. A successful bet!

In her shop, Audrey offers a selection of nearly 150 different varieties, most of which are certified organic. Green, black, white, yellow... Grown in Nepal, Japan, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka or India... Natural or scented... The choice is dizzying. Audrey also offers all the necessary accessories for a proper tasting: teapots, kettles, cups... A corner in the shop allows you to sit down at any time of the day to enjoy a tea of course, but also a coffee or homemade lemonades.

The La Belle Brune team loves to play with words and tastes. Especially in the choice of specialty coffees prepared in a variety of ways: latte frappé, cold brew, cappuccino, americano, filter... The wide choice of teas will also satisfy tea lovers. For sustenance: the homemade bun with scrambled eggs and cow's tomme or the lunch bowl for savoury dishes; granola, pancakes, cookies and rolled brioche for sweet treats. The approach is based on local production, but with a commitment to quality. It's all happening at Les Carmes!

Coffee lovers, it's time to stop at Virgule to enjoy a specialty coffee. What the hell is this? This is a top-of-the-range, rather top-of-the-range coffee whose traceability, quality requirements and fair production make it a remarkable product... so you might as well take the time to appreciate it! Here, the vegan attitude is emphasized: no cow's milk in the milkshakes or chai teas. The cakes change according to the mood of Charles, the happy owner of the place! Throughout the day, you can treat yourself to a sweet and savoury break, on the spot or to take away. Don't forget to bring your cups because the approach is also eco-friendly!

The Café de l'Orme is a very old café, run many years ago by a well-known family of the village, which only the oldest will be able to tell you about. Closed for decades, it was reopened a few years ago. Today, it is the only point of commerce in the village. There is bread, a very small grocery department (a convenience store for walkers on the Way of St. James) but it is above all a place to meet for a coffee. You will find it in front of the church, on a very small square.

A real Irish pub in Montauban! Inspired by its Dublin counterpart, O Temple Bar is a must for Montauban parties! Bar games, billiards, typical pub decoration, we are undeniably in the temple of Anglo-Saxon and Irish pleasures. The bar offers a nice selection of beers, but also English dishes like fish and chips. Equipped with beautiful flat screens, the bar broadcasts all the major sporting events in all disciplines. So don't be desperate to find a friendly place, it's here!

Florent and Mélanie Troublé offer 4 draught beers and 39 by the bottle. They make us travel around the world to the Lot. Their references are local beers like Ratz, abbey beers and beers of the world. Other curiosities are explored by these amateurs like a beer flavored with nettle, a passion-mango or quinoa. On the food side, the bar also serves breakfasts in the morning and platters of local charcuterie for lunch. Not to mention concert evenings on sunny days, and a warm atmosphere.

Clever address for this super-nice bar in old Tarascon. Very easy to park. The place boasts a vast selection of local beers, and Floria, the hostess, will prepare delicious platters of charcuterie and/or cheeses, all from quality local producers. An excellent atmosphere in this old building, totally renovated with taste and eclecticism. The superb terrace overlooks the rooftops of the old town. Theme evenings, concerts, games room (table soccer, darts and board games).

In the Saint-Etienne district, a fresh and colorful address, with wood here and there and industrial furniture. Ash is open for lunch and snacks. The menu is renewed daily. Desserts are a little less common than in other tea rooms. Revisited, often garnished with fantasy and very much influenced by the "Strawberry Shortcake" generation! Like Ash's Chacha, a charlotte (sic!) with madeleines and strawberries as garnish. The Napolitain with its vanilla-chocolate stripes. The Montebello, made entirely with pistachios and a few raspberries... Saturday is brunch!

Opening in May 2019, Syrius's House offers more than 850 references in its catalog: with 10 drafts, this beer bar knows how to renew its menu for all tastes and desires. And even according to the season: in winter, the choice is for a black beer, while summer lends itself to génépi beer. Enthusiasts come from all over the world to taste these unusual beers. On the 80m² terrace or in the spacious dining room, you can accompany them with a charcuterie and cheese board. Concerts and entertainment are often organized.

Caroline welcomes you to her warm, colorful and flower-filled tea room. You can choose from a wide range of teas, as well as herbal teas, coffees or hot chocolates, fruit juices or artisanal syrups... Of course, those with a sweet tooth can accompany their drink with a home-made pastry or two. The vast majority of products are organic. Whether on the terrace overlooking the beautiful Place Gambetta and its arcades, or indoors, with a view over the valley, you're sure to enjoy a relaxed, gourmet moment.

This new convivial space in the countryside has opened in La Romieu! This third-living space brings together reading enthusiasts in a warm and inviting place where you can also take a coffee break. Come and have a drink and meet the locals, browse the shelves for a book, read while drinking a coffee, work in the shared coworking space or enjoy a show. It's also an artists' home where artists can come to work, exhibit their work and stay. A very pleasant intergenerational place.

It all starts with a love story, Charlotte, Loïc and beer! Our two lovebirds love travel, local produce and gastronomy. After a trip around the world and many discoveries, here they are in Ariège. Their concept is both ingenious and beneficial for the environment. The beers are brewed every week and sold on site. No bottles. You come and go with the growler, which is returned and provided by the house. Charlotte's cooking is healthy and based on organic or natural products. Lunch menu, tapas to taste in the evening.

At the foot of the slopes, the Bocadillo leaves a pleasant musical atmosphere: Jazz in all its forms, lounge, funk, but also pop-rock, electro-rock… there are for all tastes! The site is held by Philippe, one of the flagship characters of La Mongie, whose philosophy is simple: everything he does, he does well. A recipe that works because we come here for the atmosphere and for "the fine team" behind the bar! At the same time as seasonal QG, who find themselves here after the job, and guests from all walks of life, this relaxed and urban lounge frame is perfect for a mountain-shaped evening. Here you can find a few tapas with a good glass of wine or a great salad. Modern and original garden (suspended coffee bags at the ceiling), the "Boca" is intimate with small spaces but the room in L makes it always close to the bar! Theme nights with DJ are regularly of the game, so this address is more than recommended!

Right in the center of town, Le Six invites you on a journey with its Spanish-style tapas and pintxos (patatas bravas, garlic mushrooms, cheese or ham croquettes, tortillas...), as well as Thai vegetable or chicken curries, and every Thursday, spicy evenings with Indian dishes. It's also the place to eat meat and fish cooked with hot stones. The service is efficient, the welcome warm and the place charming. The terrace in particular invites you to enjoy evenings out with friends. If you're a vegetarian, you'll easily find what you're looking for.

It is between the church and the newspaper kiosk in the town centre that Fabrice opens the doors of his café to you. Whether it is on the terrace of about thirty places or in the small room located upstairs, he welcomes you with a smile, as if you were part of the house. In one corner, you can regularly observe belote and tarot players in full game, as well as rugby fans. But here it's the foodies who dominate. They come to discover the chef's dishes of the day and specialities, mostly made with fresh products.

Cahors Youth Hostel inaugurated its rooftop bar, Ô Per Chai, in 2023, and it's been a great success: it's now possible for everyone to enjoy the magnificent view of Pont Valentré and the surrounding hills, while sipping their house cocktails, wines, beers, as well as cheese and charcuterie boards with local produce, tapas or ice creams. The bar organizes lively evenings: blind-tests, DJ or theme nights, and even live entertainment. The ideal spot to enjoy summer evenings in Cadurcia...

Before and after your visit to the remarkable Ingres Bourdelle Museum, a sweet break is a must at the "Chez Madeleine" tea room on the ground floor. In a cosy and hushed atmosphere, you will appreciate a pastry made in Montauban, a tea, a coffee or a refreshment with a breathtaking view of the Tarn... Discover also the specialities conceived for the museum by Montauban's pastry chefs and, in the heart of the exhibition, the space dedicated to the bookshop-boutique. An epicurean way to enrich your culture and your stomach!

Perched on the top floor of the Midica store, Gigi Land is a nice, unexpected place. Divided into successive small spaces, some are convivial, others more cosy. The overall atmosphere is quite girly, cute and cheerful. During the day, it's a tea room with appetizing pastries. At lunchtime, homemade, seasonal and organic preparations are mixed and matched according to your inspiration. You can also enjoy breakfast or brunch here. A flower-filled roof-top full of charm, protected from the hustle and bustle of the city.

"Bicicleta" means "bicycle" in Occitan - the signature of places designed for cyclists, whether they are bicycle travelers, enthusiasts, occasional riders, tourists passing through or locals. Push the door of La Bicicleta to discover a unique place, at the crossroads of roads and paths. Cycling café, store and workshop, departure and arrival point for cycling trips, bike rental, but also accommodation (rooms, dormitory, camp...)! Discover now the café, the tapas boards and the cycling atmosphere! We love it!

The "caliente" spot of the moment in Foix, created by Xavier Contassot! Top-notch ambience for a loco's delight. Karaoke evenings for the courageous who dare to sing with humor and passion, concert evenings, entertainment (casino night, you order, throw the dice, double 6 is free), disco... dance the night away. This is the place to party in friendship and conviviality. The bar serves delicious tapas and platters, made with care. Prices are reasonable, so there are no nasty surprises at the "Barrio"

Stéphanie and Stéphane Corticchiato are true epicureans. After transforming the 13th-century château into the Domaine de la Tour, offering cosy guest rooms and table d'hôtes in a haven of peace, they have now embarked on another adventure, that of a wine bar that also serves as a cultural venue with regular musical events, concerts, festive meals and wine tasting. It's a new family business (son, brother and sister-in-law) where you'll feel welcome and at home, combining festivities and gastronomy.

It's an address that some regulars would like to keep to themselves, like a secret spot where you can take refuge when you're tired of the hustle and bustle of the city. Tea or coffee? The choice is yours, with a dozen proposals in each category. Or how about a hot chocolate? Voluptuous, generous, comforting when the first chill sets in. If you're in the mood for freshness, you can also opt for granités. Pastries? Of course you can! And if you're an early riser, you can even opt for an authentic English breakfast . A friendly atmosphere, a refined but cosy setting, authenticity, a pleasant welcome - this coffee shop is much appreciated.

Earthly and spiritual nourishment for this restaurant-café-show located in the corner of a house on Rue Astrié. Leeloo and Clément are the masters of the place, and have made L'Antre Deux a very pleasant place to socialize. Whether on your own or in moderation, you can enjoy a glass of one of the many local, French or Spanish wines selected for their quality, while enjoying a variety of shows (jazz concerts, theater...). There's also a wide choice of succulent tapas. The welcome is friendly, simple and cosy.

After numerous trips, notably to South America and the Caribbean, Patty and Tcheka settled in Ax-les-Thermes to open this super bodega bar-restaurant-tapas, etc. Their gamble paid off: the place is cosy and friendly, with an excellent atmosphere. The decor is essentially warm wood. You can eat delicious tapas, burgers and even a tartiflette with porcini mushrooms! The evenings continue with DJ entertainment, music... In summer, our two lovebirds return to their native Basque country to entertain summer guests at a campsite on the ocean coast.

In June 2021, Philippe opened his friends' bar, In Vin'Oh. And it's a success, the gangs of friends meet around a good glass of wine and a board of local charcuterie, cheese from Franche-Comté or both, and even seafood from Paimpol. The wines come from the Lot of course, but also from all over France. The beer is from Picardy, the owner's home region. Located on the city tour, the bar is spacious, completely renovated, and allows to welcome concerts regularly.

Restaurant but also (and above all) beer bar in Pamiers, in the former intermarché at La Cavalerie. Opened in early February by Jérôme Chrestia and Gregory Lacoste. Large boi room, barrel tables, large tables for friends. At lunchtime, the restaurant offers a simple, tasty menu (tartare, burger, magret....), and in the evening, a fine tapas menu that goes well with the wide choice of Belgian and German beers. Theme evenings, parties, sports broadcasts. A great new place for a fun evening out.

Martin and his team are known on the square for the delicious organic and ethical cookies of the Oie gourmande. A gosling has just been born in the form of this Scop. It is this new and vast space of life, at the same time friendly tea room, bakery, pastry shop, snacking which are added to the space of sale and the manufacture of the cookies. Also small-scale catering with an ethic of food transition and only local producers. Pleasant patio and its olive tree.

The associative café of Tarbes has just celebrated its 5th anniversary. Solidarity and citizenship, it welcomes you for small meals at lunchtime, workshops during the day, events in the evening (concert, theater, movie-debate, reading...) or simply for a coffee and a chat. In this warm and welcoming place, you will also find a solidarity fridge, a computer corner, travel books, games... With the youth and popular education approval, it is a real model of social and solidarity actions but also cultural, where it is good to live!

After a long hike or a walk in the village, La Buvette welcomes you on its small terrace for a refreshment. The only night bar in Argelès-Gazost, the place is both a café by day, a neighborhood bar and a party place. The owner welcomes you very warmly and very quickly you speak with the regulars or the tourists of the terrace. Several beers on draught are proposed to you, and a TV for the sports matches completes the offer. A place to come at least once to feel Argelesian or Argelesian!

The ocean in the mountains? It is possible! Thanks to this new bar in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Chez Pif. Eating oysters in Toy country is now easy. These magnificent shellfish come from Hossegor, directly from the producer. You can also taste whelks, shrimps and other shellfish according to the arrivals. A beautiful wine list accompanies these products of the sea. The setting is friendly and warm, and the welcome is smiling. Enjoy the small terrace in summer. You can also order take-away trays.

In a street parallel to the main streets, quieter, you discover this very nice bar. You can enjoy the sun on the large terrace which has just been redone. The Café du Commerce welcomes you to relax during the day with a hot drink, or to enjoy its nice beer menu and its tapas in the evening. The establishment also sometimes organizes concerts. The atmosphere is warm and cheerful, as the bar's motto says: "May you always have laughter to make us happy"!