Fun and entertainment Aquitaine

" Sax Y Rock "is a beer bar that offers no less than 52 varieties of this hop-based beverage. Every Saturday, there are themed evenings and every month, concerts. On Sunday, place video games, tournaments and transmissions on large screen screens all sports combined.

An address with its feet in the sand! But be warned: people flock here in the morning for breakfast with a breathtaking view of the ocean, at midday for a fresh lunch, during the day for a well-deserved drink in the shade of the shade sails, but especially after a good day's surfing or sightseeing, and for the long-awaited moment of sunset. Cocktails are often accompanied by tapas and the smell of barbecue tickles the nostrils. DJ sets and other parties are scheduled throughout the summer.

What a variety of coffees and teas! For a snack break, it's hard not to find something you like... Here, coffee is available in a thousand and one ways (espresso, decaffeinated, organic...). On the menu, the Grand Cru coffees coexist with the exceptional coffees, the Café Latté, the Viennois or the Latté Macchiato. In this tea room and Barista café, the tea menu is also very extensive: more than 200 varieties of tea, herbal tea and rooibos. Enough to please tea lovers! Accompany your drink with a slice of home-made cake and enjoy!

This charming wooden shack perched on the Écureuils beach definitely lives up to its name: Rainbow Café, for a place full of color and flavor. A haven for surfers and gourmets alike, this beachside canteen caters for all tastes: detox juices, smoothies, buddha bowls, veggie bowls, avocado toast, vegetarian hot dogs... On the sweet side, you'll love the chia pudding, smoothie bowl, acai bowl or fruit salad in a half-melon. Everything is fresh, vitamin-packed and delicious. Who could ask for a better gourmet break in the sunshine by the ocean?

Rue Notre-Dame is undoubtedly one of the most pleasant streets in Bordeaux. This is where Carlos and his team have settled. In this small establishment, coffee is in the spotlight. On the menu, different varieties and methods: espresso, americano, caffè latte, mocha, filter coffee, siphon, cold extraction, affogato al caffè (iced coffee)... You can also buy your coffee : the fruity-vanilla of Guatemala, the floral jasmine blackcurrant of Ethiopia... In addition to the grocery corner, the Pelle Café is equipped with a pretty corner dedicated to coffee machines and their accessories, as well as an imposing roaster, at the back of the shop! For lunch, the establishment transforms itself into a restaurant by offering affordable formulas and a few dishes, vegetarian or not, to enjoy on site or to take away. Be careful, some noontimes, the wait can be a little long. We recommend a generous brunch consisting of a poached egg and grilled bacon, salmon or deli meats, a vegetarian tart, a basket of cheese, seasonal vegetables, fresh fruit juice, a dessert and... a coffee!

Since 1903, the Casino, housed in the sumptuous Château Deganne, has been the hub of the seaside resort (free admission). This beautiful building is home to a feverish gambling frenzy, with 75 slot machines to indulge your passion, a blackjack table, a boule game and 12 electronic English roulette machines. There's also the Megapot, a progressive jackpot simultaneously linking 175 machines in 39 Partouche casinos. The O'Deganne restaurant is a pleasant, bright and spacious place to enjoy a good meal.

The Place de la Comédie is home to the Opéra national de Bordeaux. It's a central location where operas and ballets are performed every week, and which offers a highly eclectic program, mixing classical and contemporary, comedy and tragedy, by companies from Bordeaux and beyond. As soon as you enter this institution, the magic happens and you feel like you're in another world... Preferential rates of up to 50% off are reserved for young people.

Test converted! For many, Point Break is the address that Claouey has been missing. A canteen for some at lunchtime, with a highly attractive 18-euro lunch menu (starter, main course and dessert), an afterwork or bar for others... With its shaded terrace, Point Break is all at once. A gourmet spot where you can enjoy a drink and tapas prepared on site by Marine and Antoine's team. Open from morning till night, Point Break comes alive in summer and winter with themed evenings and sporting events.

Annex of the Iboat, this atypical place with a crazy program animates the Bassins à flot district with its numerous events. Under this curious tent, you can attend rock'n'roll concerts, film-club sessions, retro dances, rollerblading parties, children's parties, flea markets and designer markets... The decoration made of bricks and mortar and diverted objects plunges us in an atmosphere of cabinet of curiosities very second degree. On sunny days, the place becomes a guinguette and we love to have a drink between two events.

Le Baryton is an incredibly dynamic community café. Every weekend, concerts and performances in a wide variety of styles are on offer: jazz, rock, reggae, blues, tango and theater... The rich program allows local artists and amateurs to perform in excellent conditions. The walls of the Café Baryton are also transformed into an art gallery for photo and painting exhibitions. Reservations essential for dinner! Prices are unbeatable and the tasty meal is prepared and served by volunteers.

Located in the pleasant Rue Saint-James, the Vintage Bar boasts a small terrace overlooking the Grosse Cloche. Prefer to sit inside? There's no shortage of space! In this lively, subdued pub, you'll find a warm yet intimate atmosphere, ideal for a cocktail for two or a draught beer with friends. Popular with young Bordeaux locals, this bar-restaurant organizes regular evening events and offers interesting happy hours at the end of the day. Find out all the latest pub news on their social networks.

Facing the Garonne River on Bordeaux's quayside, the Rockwood has been one of the city's must-visit pubs since 2015. The superb heated terrace offers a breathtaking view of the Left Bank. The festive atmosphere is also one of the highlights of this spot. Here, the atmosphere is playground-style, with table soccer and darts. The menu features a wide range of cocktails, draught beers, gin, rum and whiskies, as well as boards to share. And don't forget to tryHappy Hour on the terrace at the end of the day!

At Seb et Peyo's, you immediately feel the love of good wine and tapas. On the menu, you will find a wide choice of wines, mostly from organic agriculture. On the food side, they serve planks of cold cuts and cheeses, eggplant caviar, roasted camembert... The little extra? Seb and Peyo buy directly from local producers: a Medoc delicatessen in Saint-Estèphe, a Catalan in Figuères, the Jean d'Alos cheese factory in Bordeaux, the Bordier creamery in Saint-Malo... A nice address to discover.

To experience a typical Neko café, head for Nekomata, where everything has been designed to fit in with this concept, which is all the rage in Japan. Welcomed by 9 adorable cats, you slip into comfortable slippers and choose your drink, which is included in the formula: here, you pay according to the time you spend there. Afterwards, you're free to settle down on a sofa or in the cool courtyard. You can pick from the mango library, nibble a Japanese snack(onigiris, mochis...), hand out some croquettes, and get your fill of purrs!

What a wonderful discovery this little tearoom is, with an atmosphere and decor as delicate and refined as the pastries! At Bergamote, the sweetness is as much in the welcome as in the gourmet offerings: macaroons, chocolates and marshmallows, golden pastries (including the famous New York roll that's all the rage), and superbly crafted pastries. The tartelettes fleurs, the signature dessert that changes with the seasons, are so beautiful you almost hesitate to eat them... But it would be wrong not to!

Café Populaire has been around for three decades, and it's still the same friendly place, nestled between the Capucins and Place de la Victoire, where conviviality and good humor are the order of the day. A French brasserie-style restaurant, the establishment transforms into a dance floor from 10pm onwards, with live concerts and DJ sets all week long. A festive atmosphere is guaranteed at this Bordeaux party institution, where the credo remains: eat, drink and dance! All ages are represented, the only prerogative being to have fun...

Since 1998, the Théâtre privé des Salinières has been entertaining the Bordelais in the heart of the old town. Nearly 25 years of history, 280 red seats, 30,000 spectators every year, some twenty plays per season... The Théâtre des Salinières is also a troupe of actors who regularly go on tour to present the greatest successful French comedies. During the school vacations, shows for children aged 4 to 12 are offered during the day: an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy themselves and share a passion for theater.

Facing the ocean, between blue waves and gaming rooms, enjoy the full range of games at this casino, ranked first on the Côte d'Azur, spread over 1,500 m² lit by an impressive central chandelier. A huge aisle distributes the various areas, with more intimate corners: the slot machine room, poker, table games (2 Texas Hold'em tables, 2 English roulette tables, 3 blackjack tables), 18 electronic English roulette stations and 7 electronic blackjack stations. Shows and entertainment throughout the year.

Located in the heart of Cenon's Palmer Park, the Rocher de Palmer opens its doors to world music and culture. This cultural facility comprises three concert halls and offers programming centered on jazz and world music, with detours into hip-hop, electronic music, classical and dance. In addition to a resource center dedicated to world music, the Rocher de Palmer offers a wide range of discovery activities, including workshops, masterclasses and meetings with artists. A unique cultural space!

At La Bodega Bodega, all Spain is on your plate! This establishment on Rue des Piliers de Tutelle is one of those Bordeaux restaurants that everyone knows! Take a seat in this Bordeaux bodega with tapas, Iberian ham, glasses of mojito and sangria, all set to danceable music and a summery ambience. In short, come and party like you're in Spain! Located just a stone's throw from the Place de la Comédie, the place attracts customers who want their morning coffee as much as those who come to have a drink with friends.

Since October 2022, the Le Méliès cinema has offered 3 cinemas with 80 to 300 seats dedicated to the 7th art, located in the Foirail cultural center. Certified art house, it programs national releases, retrospectives, heritage films, art house films and screenings for young audiences. Its excellent and eclectic programming, punctuated by previews and meetings with directors, will delight all cinephiles. Online ticket terminals are available at the cinema reception desk. There's also a convivial area with tapas and local drinks. Le Méliès is the place to be for lovers of cinema in all its forms.

Barney's stone would be embedded in the castle tower of the same name and would allow him to embrace the gift of eloquence. The Victor Hugo lecture is named after this beautiful Irish legend. A large indoor room and a terrace await you at any time of the day to enjoy a drink or to eat some of the country's specialities. Will you taste beef pie and onions to Guinness or the famous Fish & Chips, then a slice of cheese cake? To start the day, we recommend the Full Irish Breakfast, a rich breakfast made of sausages, bacon, egg, mushrooms, tomatoes, white beans, breads of toasté and fries! The Blarney Stone also offers a few recipes of stuffed potatoes, a selection of hamburgers, giant salads and sandwiches. Beer is at the pressure or in bottles, in a pint or a pitcher for the grandes. The pub offers retransmissions of football or rugby matches on large screen. Don't forget to order the bar before you install and enjoy your pint of Guinness!

In Ireland, pubs are places for sharing and conviviality. Beer, music, laughter... In the heart of Bordeaux, you'll find this cheerful, festive spirit in an authentic Irish establishment that has been on the quayside since 2004. At any time of day, you can enjoy a good suds: Molly Malone's (a soft blonde with character), Guinness (a dark stout), O'Haras Irish Red, O'Haras IPA, Carlsberg or even white Grimbergen. And on Sunday evenings, there's an "apéro-jazz".

The UGC in Talence offers 11 digital cinemas, 6 of which are equipped with 3D. Here, space is at a premium: easy parking, spacious theatres and access for people with reduced mobility. Previews are regularly organised, in the presence of the film team: an opportunity to meet your favourite stars! You can also enjoy opera broadcasts with the Viva l'Opéra programme. Finally, every Friday and Tuesday, there are subtitled screenings for the hearing impaired.

At the heart of the Bordeaux-Lac business center, the Casino Barrière Bordeaux is a multi-leisure space that combines fun and festivities, with its 340 slot machines and 40 tables of traditional and electronic games. It's also a business space with a catering offer, a 718-seat theater and a reception area for up to 550 people. The casino has a restaurant, the Café Barrière, and two bars. Easily accessible by streetcar or car, just a few minutes from downtown Bordeaux...

This cinema, right in the center of Biarritz and a stone's throw from the Grande Plage, has been around since 1918! It has three screens, two small ones on the first floor and one large one upstairs, with capacities of 69, 96 and 286 seats respectively. The theaters are equipped with a modern digital sound system (Dolby Digital). Classified as an Art et Essai cinema, and also with the Europa Cinémas label, this perfectly updated structure has a fine cruising speed, with ciné-conférences. The cinema will undergo a facelift in the first half of 2024, with a planned reopening in June.

For a drink in the heart of Bordeaux, the Saint-Pierre district is the most charming and lively. It's here that La Comtesse proudly stands, and the first thing that catches your eye is its original, and admittedly kitschy, storefront. Inside, antique armchairs, cinema benches, chandeliers, portraits of old-timers... We're plunged into another time! We love the friendly, unusual, retro and baroque atmosphere. In short, an ideal setting for a Mojito before dinner or to finish off the evening.

Paillettes, dazzling costumes, crazy spectacle, bare dancers, magicians, comedy, to Blue Angel, more than 50 artists stand in the purest tradition of Music Hall. Nevertheless, this Bordeaux cabaret differs from his Parisian colleagues, because he is speaking to French and non-foreign clients, he is amused by the history of the evening to finally offer him a final bouquet that has nothing to envy the Lido. With its new 1200-seat room complete the old 400, Blue Angel is now Part of the largest French Music Hall. Lunch and dinner on background of 3 performances dancing with the choice: The 80 s, the Tropical Fiesta and the Evening Revue revue. The troupe moves and also offers live shows (contact: 05 57 68 71 32 and e-mail: [email protected]).

The nine cats of the Comptoir des Chats open the doors of their cozy refuge: installed on the colored sofas or in the inner courtyard, come and enjoy the soothing purrs of Molly, Garfield, Mignon, Marlow (our favorite!) and their friends... The welcome is adorable, and the pastries delicious: everything is cooked on the spot, from organic ingredients. As for drinks, the choice is hard between the thirty or so Mariage Frères teas and infusions, smoothies and bubble tea, or the very tasty hot chocolate, the house specialty.

As you enter, you'll find yourself immersed in the world of Irish bars. The dining room, tea room and terrace overlooking the riverside garden below are all in a row. For comfort? Chairs and poufs on the grass, and high tables under the sheltered pergola. Outside, you'll find a bowling alley and a stage for concerts, DJs, theater and stand-up comedy. On the à la carte menu, you'll find a fine selection of French, Belgian, American, English and Irish beers, as well as snacks. A must in Mont-de-Marsan!

Connemara is arguably one of the most emblematic bars in the city, with its typical décor and friendly atmosphere. Irish Pub par excellence, it was the place to meet fans during the euro 2016! Here you can drink bottled of Guinness before rugby and football matches, broadcast on one of the screens. Draught draught beers and prices are attractive. Accompany your blonde with a few tapas, fish and chips or Irish stew (the Irish lamb stew).

On the animation side, the venue offers weekly evenings, open scenes and concerts, Irish, Celtic or rock! Attention, the terrace is very often packed, especially the evenings of sports meetings. A lively pub like you love them.