The best bars and cafés Aquitaine

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.

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.

A real institution in Pau, the Garage and its Irish pub spirit are a hit with everyone! The brasserie offers quality dishes. For some of the best fish and chips in town, this is the place to go! The burger menu is unbeatable. The Death Burger, with its 600 grams of meat, or the enormous three-steak burger will delight meat lovers, who will also find an excellent prime rib. Housed in a former garage, the pub's relaxed, festive atmosphere is a must. The menu of 100 whiskies and 80 rums is mind-boggling, and the beer and cocktail list very comprehensive. A top-notch team awaits you.

At Little Monkey, you'll find a different atmosphere throughout the day, as the place doubles up as a restaurant, tea room and bar! During the day, you can relax in the establishment with a coffee or one of the varieties of tea, including Théodor's, in a warm setting. This is a perfect address, decorated in contemporary wood and metal lines that harmonize with the taupe and black colors. The Little Monkey bar continues to evolve with new dishes, homemade burgers and tapas cocktail evenings. A complete and exquisite address to discover without moderation!

The Sunset Café definitely has it all. From morning to night, you can enjoy a coffee, lunch, dinner or aperitif with your feet in the sand, facing the ocean. The à la carte menu features cocktails (with or without alcohol), beers and wines from France and abroad, as well as hearty sharing platters, homemade tapas, poké bowls and tataki. For dessert, our favorite is the brioche perdue (spread with roasted hazelnuts and macadamia vanilla ice cream). A must-see spot to admire the sunset.

On Place Camille-Jullian, in the heart of Bordeaux, the Utopia terrace is the ideal place to relax. In the morning, enjoy a coffee or breakfast, and read in the warmth of the first rays of sunshine. Later in the day, share a drink in the lively, festive atmosphere of the Place Bordelaise. The former Saint-Siméon church, full of character, also has an indoor space. Here you can sample their gourmet pastries, accompanied by an organic tea or herbal tea.

A gourmet address par excellence, the French Coffee Shop is the palate of temptation! In the heart of a lively square, it welcomes you with its wooded and colourful decor. You are sure that it will bring you pleasant moments of relaxation and perhaps become the privileged place for your snacks... the hardest thing here is to choose! The hot and cold drinks menu is a festival: smoothies, fresh fruit juices, milkshakes, Viennese chocolate, cappuccino latte macchiato, toffee coffee, iced coffee... The original "coffee cookie" or "chocotella" recipes are variations of the cappuccino with toppings and whipped cream with pieces of cake or hazelnuts. This year, it is the Bubble Tea that is making a hit, an iced tea with small fruit balls whose aroma you choose, from kiwi to peach, it is according to taste, it is surprising because they burst in the mouth! On the pastry side, different varieties of muffins and cookies, classic pastries and the American range with plain, white chocolate or lemon cheesecakes, Carott Cake? We're salivating in advance!

It is easy to find, because next to the town hall, and very recognisable by its doors with etched windows and its green including trefoil... Was the bike hanging from the ceiling served to Lisdoonvarna, whose management is indicated on a sign on the post is set right in the middle of the room? Perhaps the boat even made it possible to cross the Ocean... A heterogeneous objects of alba, neon signs boasting Guinness and Beamish framed with the newspaper cuttings, remember that here, you are in Ireland. The service is therefore done at the bar: eleven pressure and about as many whiskies can be enjoyed in front of the giant screen, while nibbling, or listening to the concert given every weekend...

Not to be missed at mealtimes (see section), this bodega is also a must for aperitifs or in the evening. A real pleasure in this absolutely superb place, - rusty walls on the bar and the walls, bluish lighting... Gilles Lafitte, master restaurateur, is at the helm, with his tonic team. To make you live a good moment around a classic sangria or more sophisticated cocktails - Piña Colada, Caïpirinia, etc... - fresh fruit juices but also wines, especially by the glass, in an eloquent menu on which you can read this little sentence by Baudelaire, taken from the Fleurs du Mal, illustrating the Journal des vins, originally presented on a stand: "I feel immense joy when I fall into the throat of a man worn out by work and his warm chest is a sweet bomb where I enjoy myself much better... than in my cold cellars! ».

This is the place to be in the lively Halles district of Biarritz! You'll recognize it by the barrels on the sidewalk, around which the regulars sit to enjoy a glass of wine, a flute of champagne accompanied by tapas, sliced ham chiffonnade, foie gras toast - another house specialty - Basque charcuterie from both sides of the border, and oysters. A colorful place with the best recipes from the Basque country and dishes inspired by nearby Spain.

Kako and her team are still at the helm of this not-to-be-missed spot for gourmets who like to come for an aperitif before dining out. The convivial, subdued atmosphere along the large, pewter-covered wooden bar displays the rations: Basque blood sausage, calamari, veal sweetbreads, homemade foie gras, pintxos and more. And plates to share. An invitation to taste them over a sangria, a homemade Americano before a dessert...homemade.

The former Strong Pub has changed ownership and it is now Jean-Luc, known as Lucky, who holds the helm of Monbadon HQ, accompanied by Alix. The pub, whose identity is gay, wants to be a friendly friend. Very good music and a good kid's atmosphere are in the program in a frame inspired by English pubs! A good plan for Sunday's aperitif: tapas is offered in addition to your drinks!

This magical place, run by the Famose family, has been a must-see since its creation, with its terrace overlooking the beach, its bistronomic restaurant inspired by local gastronomy, its tapas bar that comes to life at sunset, and the beach that transforms into a dancefloor with its podium tables. The festive sounds and rhythms of today's top DJs will light up your evenings on the beach at Ilbarritz! And let's not forget the quality of our seasonal dishes: grilled fish, chipirons, blue baba...

Located in Bassins à Flot, Café Oz is an Australian bar. On the walls, mosaic frescoes by artist Emma Simon are an eye-catching reminder of Aboriginal pointillism. A friendly, sporty place, Café Oz boasts giant screens so you won't miss any of the sports broadcasts. On the drinks front, you'll find a wide choice of wines, cocktails and beers, some imported directly from Australia. Docked just opposite the café, the Oz Boat offers catering, afterworks and event privatization. Cheers mate!

The adjective that doesn't fit this tapas bar and restaurant is static. The terrace has been enlarged to accommodate all fans of Iberian cuisine, including the famous pintxos (from 3 euros). Here, the produce is fresh and the cooking "home-made". Alex and Vivian also concoct the famous plato combinado with lomo or chipirons, fried egg, piperade, potatoes, salad and sheep's cheese. At lunchtime on weekdays, the full lunch menu costs 16.90 euros. Entertainment is also provided.

In this new bar located on the Cours d'Alsace Lorraine, the cocktails change from the ordinary and are really worth the trip. Every evening, enjoy the Happy Hour, enjoying a few pints of blonde at 3 euros or Jägermeister's shooters at 4 euros. Attractive prices in a very good atmosphere. The Sputnik also has a dance floor because techno evenings are regularly organized, starting at 9:30 pm (admission is free). A clubbing atmosphere guaranteed!

Here is a unique place in the heart of the Cap Ferret peninsula for a tapas aperitif with friends, for dinner and to enjoy good family cuisine (couscous, fish, rib steak or prime rib for two with its salad and chips.... but beware here the fries are homemade and cut with a knife) or simply to spend a good evening around a glass of wine or a cocktail, the menu is rich and inventive, with a choice of mojitos that leaves you dreaming: Virgin Mojito, Basque Mojito, raspberry Mojito.... or a French coffee at Grand Marnier... that you can enjoy in a pretty lounge designed for this purpose or on the terrace, and all this in a vintage decor like a brocante house where antique furniture, paintings, mirrors and windsurfing boards go together very well! You can also enjoy the garden and pool table... In this Cape Ferrian atmosphere, almost with your feet in the water, you will spend a very long time and have only one desire when you leave... come back!

The 400 m² space is full of surprises! On one side is the full-length bar, with its small tile roofs, beams and cartwheel, and next to it, a few barrels on which to enjoy a beer from an exceptional selection - 250 including 18 on draught - to accompany a plancha of foie gras, boudin, pâté, cheese.... The wine cellar has been expanded into a beautiful space: you can taste wines from the ⁵⁰ bottles on offer, with concerts once a month... In another area opposite the bar, a number of pallets and crates on the floor are ready to be taken away. On sale from single bottles to assorted beers.

The local students have made their headquarters, especially those of medicine, in the atmosphere of an old pharmacy, decorated with woodwork, jars, medicines and anatomy boards. The interior room is very beautiful and spacious, ideal for eating some of their dishes: ballottine of chicken, stuffing to goat and mint, andouillette from Troyes or risotto to salmon and green asparagus. If the dishes of the brasserie are worth a visit, you can only settle there for a drink. Its terrace on Victory Square is ideal for student evenings.

Chic, British decor for this tea and restaurant. Two rooms for an impressive atmosphere: Victorian portraits watch you with a fun eye while the tables are decorated with silverware cooking objects. In the middle of the room, on a beautiful and long marble table, all the pastries are made home, beautiful to look and very tempting… To eat on site or to take away, you can only choose between chocolate, lemon pie or pistachios… And to accompany all these wonders, a rich selection of teas. But lovers of salt can rejoice as full pies are served, chef's bread, light salads… so that you can break down on the fabulous desserts! A so delicious address! It is better to book.

Want to spend an evening with friends or family in a warm, lively atmosphere, over a drink accompanied by a few tapas-style nibbles or (rather classic) dishes? The New Pub is definitely the place to be in Andernos-les-Bains. On the à la carte menu, you can choose from over 80 beers from all over the world! Even in low season, the entire New Pub team awaits you for themed evenings with DJs, soccer and rugby match broadcasts, happy hours... What's more? The view of the basin from the terrace.

Artistic and acoustic atmosphere for this pub with a ceiling decorated with vinyl that broadcasts different music: pop, rock, jazz and électro… All in Length, this bar features rows of ultra-comfortable leather benches and views of a 70 ' s. On the consumption side, note a well-velvety chocolate if you want to take a snack or a few simple but effective aperitifs. Let's finish with the delicious and just as warm welcome as the establishment. Smiling and communicative servers work largely with the place. In the end, Milo's is an unpretentious place that offers the opportunity to spend a good evening in a pleasant atmosphere. Ideal for a winter, a terrace in the middle of the life of the Saint-Pierre quarter or in the contact of the retro atmosphere, Milo's is an indispensable place to start the evening…

The Britishest bar is in Talence! The Stag & Loar is an authentic pub in the pure English tradition. It's run by the duo Samuel and Anne, and their team of English-speaking waiters are unanimously acclaimed. On the menu, you'll find a wide range of drinks, mainly beers of course, not forgetting a few nibbles for aperitifs. The pub's charm sets it apart from its competitors: the interior resembles a small British cottage, while the exterior has a garden atmosphere with a guinguette feel. An atypical, warm and friendly place.

This district bar, which is close to the employment economy area, offers the possibility of eating on the thumb, whether it is a oignons pie at 5,50 €, a home-to-home home at 6,50 € or a ceps omelet with French fries at € 10, all served with French fries and salad. 2,60 € sandwiches are crispy, preferably for the crickets of the country. But the map also offers meat, pasta, salads, etc., for those who have more time to settle. The suporters of the Sarlat F.C. are found there.

Inside, the counter takes pride of place in the middle of a room full of character, and we love the lounge area at the heart of a small, intimate stage with its leather club armchairs. It opens onto the terrace, which is another highlight of the place, as you're on boulevard des Pyrénées and the terrace faces you. A short fast-food menu offers you the chance to eat on the go! And if you've got a sweet tooth, waffles and crêpes are on the menu. The Café Russe is a real atmospheric bar, with a great range of drinks on offer, including an extensive whisky cellar, a well thought-out rum cellar and an impressive list of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.

The site is exceptional, with the ocean in full view. With a terrace on the ground floor, a pergola upstairs and a panoramic bar. A magical fusion of land and ocean, where you can enjoy a simple drink, a cocktail or even a gourmet break or dinner in the open air. Numerous themed evenings and events throughout the year. Every Sunday during the summer season is brunch time. Slates to share, featuring seasonal and mainly local produce: ham, Landaise and ewe's milk cheese. Entrecôte à la plancha....

Morning, noon, afternoon, evening... Monsieur Mouette is the place to be! Enjoying the view over Capbreton harbor, you'll meet here to share a few dishes and tapas. Yes, that's the concept! At Monsieur Mouette, in the evening, everyone is allowed to bite into the plates, including sliced beef and duck breast for convenience. And for the purists, there are the traditional planks to share. It's sure to be a gourmet aperitif! The musical ambience is provided by live bands on certain evenings.

The Marine Bear is intended, unlike all the institutions that target LGBT audiences with a tendency to ghettoize, an LGBT place that welcomes neighbours! A truly convivial area where it is possible to exchange, share his experiences, laugh and play together thanks to the Caesar 51 kit, composed of a card game and 4 glasses of pastis! The crew of this unlikely vessel is made up of the captain, also nicknamed "Madame Yvonne", creator of troquet and David, "Shrimp". If the bar's identity is bear, it is therefore very open to the smallest nature, as long as they share bear values: generosity, sincerity and rejection of superficiality.

L'Antre II has earned its stripes as the place to have fun and enjoy yourself in Aire-sur-l'Adour. L'Antre II is not only a bar with a great atmosphere(afterwork, concerts and DJs, dance evenings, karaoke...), it's also a tasting bar with over 70 wines and champagnes and as many craft beers! When it comes to dining, L'Antre II offers light dishes, hearty meals, a duo platter to share, tapas made with fresh produce, aperitif platters and gourmet desserts. The menu changes with the seasons and the chef's inspirations.

Nineties ambience and craft beer are the winning combination at the brand-new taproom opened by Brique House Brewery. Straight from the north, these hop-loving Ch'tis are making their first foray into the South-West, and have chosen Bordeaux to showcase their twenty or so craft beers with kick-ass names (La Bagarre comes to mind, a beefy double IPA). Somewhere between a brasserie and a restaurant, the drinks menu is accompanied by a qualitative street food-style menu, in a retro setting that takes us back 30 years!

A huge terrace on the beach street promenade and a large and long room, at the lecture of the impressive mural mural. It represents many characters, almost as much as the mignonnettes collection at the end of the counter. This is an example of a "inhabited" establishment - of those who live and attract life beyond September 15. But in season, it's the spot where you get nibble-boy - dawn - and until now, depending on the envy of the moment: ice or dessert, fresh pasta in choice sauce, Landes salad, pepper magret, or home-made specialities at 11 € such as lentils or rabbit rabbit, unveiling of a siesta on the beach. The reception is smiling and the ideal location to wait for a return from the market (hall just opposite), or for a stopover on the beach road. The staff were very friendly and helpful. User friendly.

Just a stone's throw from the beaches, ideal for enjoying the authenticity of a coffee roasted in Hossegor. Volt Café offers a wide variety of artisanal coffees, to enjoy on site or to take away. Green coffees, mainly from sustainable and fair-trade agriculture, with a rating of over 84/100... Producers and suppliers include Ethiopia, Brazil, Guatemala, etc. A unique savoir-faire where the roasted green coffee is followed by the roaster whose mission is to offer a unique, artisanal coffee. And you can enjoy the moment with a home-made pastry.

Successful trial run! The Dé Caféiné is a board game bar with more than 400 references. And there is something for every taste and age. Families can come and have fun with their young children. For large groups of friends, the best thing to do is to make a reservation. The team is on all fronts: the bar, the preparation of snacks, the choice and explanation of games, the organization of events... And +1 for the loyalty card that stays in the theme. The Dé Caféiné is easily accessible by public transport (streetcar and bus).

Brushed steel walls, design lighting, chic and comfortable sofas, techno music, eccentric but connected public: We'll have understood it, it's not here that we'll carve out the singing Come poupoule. Despite the qualifier of the lounge served in all the sauces to qualify a little bar, here you are served in all kindness and without snobbery. Cocktails based on rum, champagne, gin, cognac, vodka but also fruit juice for those driving, are shakés with art and way by the bartender. Enough to dream at Tom Cruise in Cocktail! We decide for the velvet: vodka, champagne and mandarin liquor. B-Noyt - Benoît? - Players all with a mix of house and electro music. Despite all these mixtures, no headache. Music has a perfect volume. And the light game is soft and Nice— we also talk about lounge. Pleasant.

You can easily find Columbus Café by visiting your Fnac on St. Catherine Street. This is the restoration area installed in the space «Fnac café». A convenient way to grab a little bit before or after the races, Columbus offers as many salted products as sweet. If the Sandwiches can satisfy you, the choice is even more impressive in the area of drinks. Teas, coffees, chocolates, the choice of aroma and texture is quite remarkable and especially noticed. The customer takes the game and it is not uncommon for us to take his usual pomme apple-banane or Viennese chocolate. The proposed pastries are also delicious (muffin, cookies), most of which are prepared on the ground in the morning (as all the sandwiches proposed). In addition to this, the reception provided is of pleasant regularity in the mood and useless to say that you are soon conquered. A real area of relaxation and pleasure that perfectly fits the Fnac universe.

The storefront is so pretty, we didn't hesitate for a second to enter and discover this downtown Libourne address with an interior patio. What's more, all the products are homemade and come from the Fabrique à Desserts. A sure bet! Gingerbread, chocolate marble, carrot cake... For larger sizes (6 to 8 portions), simply place your order. On the spot or to take away, Pépite also offers a wide range of savoury tarts. Fresh smoothies, homemade hot chocolate... And a fine selection of loose tea that varies with the season.

Here, place music in all its forms, piano bar, concerts, open to musicians for "horse" but also karaoke every Thursday. On Friday, it's open stage and on Saturday the stage turns into a dance trail. A simple place where the atmosphere is really good. Arranged rums, like there, are to fall. An address that should become indispensable in Agen.

La Cage comes all the way from Quebec, for the first time in France! The concept is crazy: a sports brasserie with 220 seats inside and 140 on the terrace. And above all, plenty of screens showing matches. The giant 40 m² screen (the largest in France) is impressive, and so is the bar! Even the tables are arranged in tiers, just like at the movies. The over-trained team serves Blitz burgers, poutines, ribs, Québec Mule, maple syrup Spritz... The menu is clearly on the Canadian bench!

In Mérignac center, L'Eden Garden is a cocktail bar that brings together all generations at the end of the day to enjoy a drink and share a board, tapas or pizza, as well as themed evenings (quizzes, tastings, blind-tests, DJ sets...) or sing along with friends in a private karaoke room. The place is much appreciated for its tropical garden, with pallet benches covered with colorful cushions, lush plants and barrels. A real change of scenery!