The best bars and cafés Midi-Toulousain

In the St Cyprien district, on the lively Place de l'Estrapade, the Cacahuète bar is a spot to discover if you haven't already done so. This bar offers you as many opportunities as the days of the week in your agenda. It's hard to choose between a breakfast on the terrace on sunny days, a beer with friends on relaxing afternoons, a concert evening on Thursday night, a blind test on Saturday, a dj set on funny sundays. The terribly friendly team does not lack ideas to liven up your life with an eclectic musical selection (jazz, afro-latino, soul, rock...) and ensure a friendly atmosphere around local beers, selected wines, delicious cocktails... Top.

Between Place Saint-Pierre and Place de la Daurade, Les Tricheurs have brought together over five hundred different games. With so much to choose from, there's sure to be something for everyone, whether you're a team player or a duo, whether you prefer reflection to speed, whether you want to exercise your dexterity rather than your management skills... The principle: one drink per hour per player gives access to all the games. Above all, you benefit from the explanations and good advice that go with them: smart, for those who don't feel like wasting thirty-five minutes reading an instruction manual! So as not to let the call of the stomach spoil your game, the house offers a variety of regressive nibbles: sausage boards, spreads, nachos and even small bowls of candy! Special evenings are regularly organized: tournaments, of course, but also quizzes and musical blind-tests.

Located in the heart of the Cartoucherie eco-district, Arcane is a modern coffee shop with a contemporary industrial style, combining concrete and natural materials such as wood. The bright, spacious room lets you enjoy your coffee while working in peace. Alternatively, you can sample one of the daily dishes/desserts and choose your own gourmet moment, as the menu is advertised (including on the Internet) along with the week's menu. Very practical and, above all, very smart. A young, dynamic team welcomes you with a smile. It's even better when you work in such a beautiful place... The quality is top-notch and the portions are adequate.

For a long time associated with its neighbour, the "République" cinema (now expatriated to the outskirts), this essential café in the town centre has seen generations of lager and dark beer lovers and happy night owls pass through. Indeed, the Flamand has always been one of the very few places that close late at night in Montauban. The beer list, mostly Belgian and impressive (about ten on draught, nearly 50 on the menu), pop-rock atmosphere, a few concerts, and the only place where you can have a bite to eat "after". Long live the institution!

The Crumble Tea is located in the passage of the Old Palace, linking the rue de la République and the place de la Cathédrale. In the heart of the passage, a wonderful patio (sheltered in winter and cool in summer) houses Crumble Tea. This is a tea room where you can eat particularly well. The home cooking, original and refined, is adapted every day to the mood of the time and to the market. 75 exceptional teas and coffees to accompany cakes and homemade sweets will also delight you for a relaxing snack. And for a very reasonable price for well prepared dishes.

Right in the heart of Auch, this is the place to be! This bar with its modern decor is the place to be for young people from the Gers. It's the place to be on Auch's nightlife scene, whether it's for sports or music. The musical program revisits standards from the 80s to today. Concerts are organized regularly, and themed evenings are frequent (ski night, 90s, Halloween, jungle...). This is the place to be for a relaxing moment around the pool table or sipping a house cocktail.

Le Petit Marché is versatile, like its neighbor Chez Tonin. This bar-café is also a grocery store! You can therefore come and do your food shopping, and then enjoy the terrace of this establishment, with a hot drink to warm you up in winter, or an artisanal beer from the region. To complete its offer, we also propose you to take away, pizzas. The welcome is warm and friendly. The breakfast is also practical and cheap. The diversity of the offer is thus complete here for all the day.

Recently opened in the Montaudran district, at the foot of the "piste des Géants", The Beer Social Club is successfully bringing life to the area around the "Halle des Machines". Mickael, a young man from the Ariège and a former rugby player, conceived the place as a convivial space to meet up with friends, colleagues or family. Conviviality in a warm, contemporary decor. This beer bar, but not only, offers twelve draught beers, home-made juices and sodas from Occitanie, wine and pretty boards to share. Festive evenings, concerts, quizzes, tasting workshops, beer & food workshops, events with brewers... What a program! And what a program!

Do beautiful family stories appeal to you? The Three Sisters is sure to delight you. Once upon a time, Claire, Albane and Maud were fed up with their boring jobs. Seduced by the beautiful placette Ste-Scarbes, they threw themselves wholeheartedly into the adventure of this tea salon, the aptly named Trois soeurs. It's in the timelessly charming St-Etienne district that they welcome you for your morning coffee, lunch break or afternoon snack. The room is small, the tables tightly packed, voices buzzing around you, it can be noisy at times, but the welcome is smiling, the plates generous and the family spirit... the key to their success.

Le Zinc is a lounge bar offering varied cuisine and original cocktails. Dishes range from rib-eye steak to simmental steak and the Zinc burger. The bar also offers a selection of tapas to share, as well as a dessert and drinks menu. Whether for a meal with friends or an evening drink, Le Zinc is a friendly, lively place to discover in Montauban.

Sol y sombra! Sun or shade, that's the question aficionados in southern Spain ask themselves as they take to the arena. Here in Toulouse, opposite the Canal du Midi, there are no toros, just the festive spirit of Andalusian férias. It's all there! The azulejos, the pinned posters, the color of the walls, the bar and the raciones. You'll settle in with good company in a setting that invites you to travel, and you won't leave until nightfall, after a cerveza or sangria! Tapas, paella, pata negra or bellota ham, generous tortillas... iberian specialties and para bailar shows: flamenco, tango, gypsy jazz... There's never a dull moment!

A franchisee, certainly, but one that loves its cosy atmosphere under the arcades of the Place Nationale. A nice concept, around coffee, of course, but not only. Tea is also in the spotlight, as well as chocolate and drinks made from fresh fruit juice. The terrace in summer is incredibly inviting, a real outdoor lounge under the sun of this splendid, almost Florentine square, like a whiff of Italy. "Espresso". On the spot or to take away, you won't be able to resist the Choco Cookie with its whipped cream or a Frio Oreo, a frozen delight.

Historically, this niche under the stairs of the Daurade was home to... drowned people recovered from the Garonne! The old morgue is now a bar, the Pêcheurs de Sable, named after the men who used to collect sand from the river bed to build Toulouse. A beautiful menu highlights the local products. As for drinks, don't miss the basil wine! In the evening, with garlands of lights and musicians, it's a guinguette moment with an unforgettable view on the Grave illuminated and the sun setting the city on fire.

Twenty-five years already that Toulousan night owls have been pushing open the door of this cosy bar. Comfortable armchairs around small tables in the sobritish lounge upstairs, a large sofa facing the beautiful fireplace that made the place famous on the first floor, subdued lighting, soulful, groovy music, brick walls, floral murals... In short, a decor that makes you feel right at home! To drink: creative, carefully-crafted, seasonal cocktails and a fine selection of natural wines to discover. To eat: tapas with a focus on quality. On the terrace, between the red ochre façade and the planted window boxes, there's a whiff of vacation...

100% Occitan, supported by the Fasèm de Bruch association, this cultural café revisits tapas in Occitan style. Cheeses, sausages, vegetables and fruit come from short, local circuits, preferably labelled organic and ethical. For example, Topina works with the collective Oc per l'occitan, a group of producers concerned with maintaining the cultural specificity of their products. But at Topina, culture is not limited to the plate! Many activities around the Occitan language are organized: shows, conferences, aperitifs, concerts or even the broadcasting of rugby matches... An address to remember to experience Occitan culture in a festive setting.

Between Esquirol and Les Carmes, smart people who like to combine the pleasure of a beer with that of discovery are in for a treat at Le Bièrographe! The Bièrographe offers a wide range of local, Belgian and northern beers on draught, regularly renewed to allow you to try out the team's new discoveries, along with a number of bottled beers. All are handcrafted, straight from independent producers! Suffice it to say, you're in the home of beer fanatics! The spirit of the place is to celebrate with local products, and it's not just about hops: you can also sip artisanal wines and juices, accompanied by carefully selected charcuterie and other regional delights. Special evenings are organized for you to meet the brewers who treat you, and concerts are also scheduled. So, are you coming for a foam party?

The Monkey Hour has struck. Time to sip your favorite cocktail. Which will it be? The Mysterious Milk Punch or Marius est marié? If you're not familiar with it, let Nicolas guide you, as he never tires of shaking his shaker behind the counter... or carving ice cubes into original shapes. You'll love the cheerful atmosphere, the colorful decor and the cool little terrace. If you're a people person, you won't be disappointed! The program is both eclectic and accessible. Different evenings are organized with DJs on the decks. If you're feeling blue or depressed, you'll soon be pressed, infused, mixed and... liquidated!

A staple of Toulouse parties, the Fat Cat is a benchmark. Step through the door and you've just stepped back into the 20s. In this sophisticated, jazzy bar, cocktails are not taken lightly. The house regularly competes for the best cocktail award with some rather original recipes. How about a vodka infused with Japanese herbs served in an oyster shell? Wednesday evenings are piano-bar evenings. Cozy armchairs, delicious cocktails, pleasant company and music in the air: Fat is bath!

Mercure Saint-Georges revives the tradition of hotel bars. The Mahogany Club is open to all. At the counter, Mady and her shakers prepare no fewer than thirty cocktails to order, including many exclusive creations. Try L'art Madygnac: armagnac, apricot liqueur, peach juice and milk foam. Something new and 100% local. Or the more exotic Chili Litchee Martini: vodka, soho, Laotian chili, litchee purée! The clever icing on the cocktail cake: when the weather's nice, you can enjoy it on the terrace beside a swim lane!

A punk-rock reference in the South of France, this den dedicated to alternative currents swears by excellence and originality. The annual program of its live shows is highly anticipated, so don't hesitate to follow it closely. The small stage of the Celtic welcomes punk, ska, rap, but also poetry, slam, or Occitan singing. Very lively, the atmosphere is supported by Jean-Louis who welcomes you every night and also offers you a nice beer menu.

Its decoration with hundreds of posters is also unique and worth a look.

In the heart of the city's Irish Corner, it's not really surprising to find this typically Irish pub. Everything here is Irish, from the beer to the decoration and the waitresses. It's like an enclave, one of those where you can speak English while watching the Premier League games on big screens. A small drawback however: the music is really loud (it seems to us). Just next door is The Dubliner, another pub no less Irish, absolutely packed with young people on Fridays and Saturdays.

Bet won for the managers of the establishment. They succeeded in making their restaurant-bar-dancefloor THE place to be in Foix at night. The numerous animated theme evenings bring a young and trendy clientele to the 200^m2 of the upper room and the basement fitted out to party. Good to know, the place can be privatized and welcome about sixty people seated or a hundred standing. Perfect for birthdays, private parties, sports clubs, etc. Animations, live concerts, really nice atmosphere.

A warm and typical atmosphere wakes up Varennes on weekends. Charly and Danielle welcome you to their restaurant-grill for themed evenings and dance parties to latino music. Dance floor, exotic summer terrace, meat and fish grilled on a giant barbecue. A gypsy atmosphere, a cuisine rich in taste and character are enough for our happiness. Every Friday evening a musical or equestrian show enlivens the evening of this atypical cabaret restaurant, ideal for summer evenings.

Sandy and Linda have taken over this famous restaurant for its festive and family atmosphere: afterworks, concerts, thematic evenings like Oktoberfest or St Patrick's Day. The space is now clearer and more airy. From now on it is possible to order delicious cocktails and other spirits at the bar. You can enjoy a nice plate of local products. Animations with brewers or wine growers. A great novelty on Friday noon, a food truck in front of the bar. Isn't that smart?

The Mecoën house offers four addresses, one of which is opposite the abbey church and another in La Mégère. In this family-run establishment with a friendly atmosphere, you can buy bread and cakes but also taste them on the spot! Mecoën's chocolates are available in bags or in boxes and have a unique and refined taste. The house is also a tea room, inviting you to sit down in the beautiful sofas, unless you prefer the terrace, to have a cup of tea or a coffee, to be accompanied by a piece of quiche or pizza, a pie, a crêpe or an ice cream.

La Maison Baudequin is much more than a tea room, it is also a family pastry shop and a chocolate maker. You can stop in for a delicious breakfast, a snack or an afternoon snack, accompanied by a creamy hot chocolate, the house specialty. The cakes, served in generous portions, have pride of place: cheesecake, carrot cake, fruit pies, chocolate pies... you will be spoilt for choice! Some tables are installed on the terrace in summer. A highly recommendable address, and appreciated by the Lecturers.

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...

In a small street perpendicular to the main shopping and pedestrian street of the city, this small pub does not look like much at first glance. And yet, you would almost think you were in England: the impressive collection of whiskies and the typically British decoration create the illusion, notwithstanding the singing accent of our hosts and the lightness of the beer. It's impossible not to spot its terrace, which generally welcomes a rather festive crowd chatting happily while toasting. A simple place where you feel good!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!