The best music and entertainment bars Route de la soie

Ten small tables placed tightly one against another, a bottom of terrace overlooking the Saône, a TV set connected on a sport event or a clip channel. Johnny is not very impressive, but it is one of the friendliest places in the district of Saint-Georges. You can sit here for hours in front of an empty glass, without any worry. You can come to crunch Jacket potatoes cosmopolitan at any time and without fuss, with Chile, Savoy, Bolognese or vegetarian. The beer flows abundantly in this Irish cave where green atmosphere prevails. With a bit of luck, you'll see a music group repeating in the free rehearsal room located in the basement, at the sound mixer, amplifier and battery. An advisable "kitchen".

Located on the lively Cours Notre-Dame-du-Mont, this is one of the liveliest nightclubs in town, where you can dance the night away. You enter the room along a long, elegant bar where the staff serve you beers, spirits and other cocktails. At the far end, a small room forms the dancefloor, with a warm, lively atmosphere, DJs with a variety of influences and a good sound system. The crowd is young, friendly and relaxed. In the early evening, happy hour allows you to enjoy an aperitif on the small terrace in front of the bar.

For the past seventeen years, they've been breaking our ears in a good way with good sound! A Lyon institution for lovers of rock in the broadest sense of the term (punk, indie, garage, post-punk, stoner, etc.), with an average of three concerts a week. The terrace is a godsend on long summer evenings, and the vaulted cellar room could tell a tale of its own. In short, the Trokson is a rock bar where you can meet unexpected people.

This is a trendy address in Trastevere that takes as much care in preparing its cocktails as it does in choosing its music, because here you can often attend concerts. The address is frequented by young Romans who appreciate the decoration of the place lined with posters of jazz and blues concerts and film references. The menu includes gourmet burgers, pasta, antipasti at low prices, and a classic cocktail menu. People come here to listen to live music and chat over a drink and a good plate.

Whoever does not know Docks 40 is not a Lyon inhabitant. At the forefront of district of Confluence, the Docks is part of these institutions that make the link between the activity of the day - large companies and institutions are established in the immediate vicinity - and the night life. Thus, Docks 40, which is constantly evolving, is also pleasant at the end of the day for a drink on a magnificent terrace facing the Saône in an ultra-contemporary urban setting, than during the evening for another drink in a more contemporary, more modern elegant setting. At Docks, we always feel good, calm (in the evening, the strict selection at the entrance makes it possible not to be disturbed, and in good company to drink or empty a bottle of champagne between friends while listening to good music with DJ Budd'ha (animator of 16/20 on Radio space) and many events, including the coming of the best DJs. A festive place where you can stop at any time of the day, Docks caters every desire.

A popular address for an aperitif from 6.30 pm to 9 pm, with free tapas! Located above the Bellevue Hotel and under the benevolent gaze of the Good Mother, the setting is just as appreciable as the menu, with its woodwork, engravings, and its balcony-terrace which is always full, and for good reason, the view of the port is delicious. Music lovers will be delighted on Wednesday and Friday evenings, when live concerts are organised with a cheese platter and a good glass of wine as a bonus! An address not to be missed in Marseille.

Here the atmosphere will take you directly to the dance trail. This Cuban restaurant offers salsa courses every Thursday evening (with Ingrid)… Many evenings are organized, South American or Antillean. Enjoy South American wines such as the Cafayate of Argentina or Chile's Casillero del Madre. Alongside pictures and pictures of Cuba, the by warm colors, you can sip a mojito or a caipirinha, sipping a few tapas and especially listening to the musica.

Opened in 2014 by Karim Kayrouz in the heart of the city. He wanted to create a warm and friendly meeting space where everyone finds themselves at home. The decoration was chosen with colourful sofas and soft lights for the lounge. Here you can discover local artists with concerts, theatre and also exhibitions, yoga sessions… A program to follow on the Facebook page. A room is also available at night or in the month.

Because music bars don't run through the streets of Lyon, let's turn the spotlight on La Grooverie. After climbing a few steps from Place Sathonay, you'll find this late-night bar for lovers of groove and jam sessions. The principle is simple: a fine list of spirits, including rum-based cocktails, and a stage to play good music with a live program featuring soul, swing (gypsy among others)... A swinging, groovy program to keep an eye on. Thursday: stand-up aperitif from 6pm before a jam session. A high level of conviviality for laughter, movement and a drink in good company.

The Belle de Mai district does not stop at the Friche. A little further on, a sort of festive echo, that of the Chapiteau. An amazing place that unfolds behind the walls of a former bowling alley. A hybrid space of 2,700 m² dedicated to your pleasure! A complete place to relax, shoot iron, eat, listen to music and dance in the open air, in the afternoon and in the evening. A cultural and artistic place, popular and inclusive. In the middle of the huge field, on recycled pallets, stands a small marquee under which DJs and performers take turns. Around it: tables to sit at, an organic bar, a pizza counter and a bowling green. With friends or family, you can have fun, sip a craft beer or a glass of organic and local wine, in short, have a good time! The indoor room and its bar allow you to prolong the pleasure in clubbing mode. Varied program of local and international DJs. Electronic and dub music. A modern guinguette in a good spirit where respect for the body and nature are a must. The Chapiteau is a creative, modern, friendly and frankly endearing place!

Between Saint-Pierre and Saint-Ange castle, a trendy place, both bar, restaurant and club. Jazz concerts, rythm'n'blues or Latin music to enjoy with a glass of wine accompanied by tapas or dinner. Excellent international programming.

A club such as we did more at one time in Yerevan, dedicated to jazz, as its sign points out, and whose owner, Levon Malkhazian, himself a pianist, is a fan. The biggest names in Armenian jazz, such as the now famous Armenian Navy band, have performed in this club, where it is also possible to eat mezze or other Armenian or international dishes. Atmosphere guaranteed... and not only to the sound of jazz, until very late at night when the clientele, often numerous, is late to go to bed!

This café in the foliage of the Opera esplanade is distinguished by its terrace, the largest, which has a "VIP" square that attracts great success. Fast food, ice creams and various desserts are on the menu of this establishment, which is available in its closed version, or "indoor" under the same name "Djazve" (the container in which Armenian coffee is prepared) in other parts of Yerevan. A coffee therefore, without ambition, but an address to start the day or end it in a cool place with a certain comfort.

Did you grow up in the '90s and are eternally nostalgic for that era? Then this brand-new bar, opening in September 2023, is for you. With a guaranteed fluorescent atmosphere and themed decor featuring posters, goodies and retro video games, you're in for a real childhood experience, and we have to say it's a real success. Totally unique in the region and unheard of in France, the famous living room from the American series The Simpsons has been recreated. There's a great atmosphere at the bar, with sports broadcasts and a fine selection of tapas in the evening. You won't soon be able to do without it.

Numbs is a trendy bar open all day. This makes it perfect for a light lunch on the outdoor patio or a nice dinner with a cocktail afterwards. But this place is best known for its aperitif. From 7pm to 9pm, a mixed crowd frequents this place to enjoy a drink in the cool atmosphere and with an abundant buffet. But it is the lounge effect and the music that make the difference. Two other addresses in Rome: piazza Campo de' Fiori and in the shopping mall of Tiburtina station.

A Super 5 that runs on electro to transport our Lyon parties. A hybrid venue, as they say today. Just a stone's throw from Place Sathonay, an unconventional bar-club that can be modulated, transformed (and even privatized) according to your desires. What's certain is that you'll be able to listen to great music - in almost any genre, depending on the band of the moment, with a preference for electro - in a cool, friendly club atmosphere. DJ sets, blind tests, a selection of beers, a fine cocktail menu and platters of local produce to keep you from drinking and tapping your foot on an empty stomach. A place to meet and share, the Super 5 is the place to be.

A stone's throw from the lively streets of the capital, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle to avoid the inconvenience, the café's terrace, welcoming and crowded in the evenings, is a perfect place to come and listen to gypsy jazz. Concerts take place every night. The configuration of the place is original. It is an old tram station (a wagon is still parked in front of the terrace). This café is constantly reinventing itself in terms of concerts, highlighting the beautiful music that is jazz. Atmosphere guaranteed.

In the heart of Vaké Park. Two stages host an eclectic line-up of pop, rock or hip-hop bands and occasionally jazz or folk groups. A good address to get an idea of the Georgian music scene. Concerts usually start at 8 pm. The on-site restaurant offers tapas and Mediterranean cuisine. You will enjoy a fine wine list and excellent cocktails. The creativity of the program is remarkable, with superb jazz bands and a truly varied music. Documentaries every Tuesday.