The best bars and cafés Dijonnais

La Causerie des Mondes is a delightfully vintage place where nostalgic diners flock, for here there's an air of breakfast at Grandma's. Disparate wooden tables, books on shelves, knick-knacks here and there, alongside a slate displaying the day's pastries. Mismatched wooden tables, books on shelves, knick-knacks here and there, alongside a slate displaying the day's pastries. You come for a homemade soup, a clafoutis, a warming dish, a French toast or simply to have a cup of tea. In short, to warm your heart and body, relax and even recharge your batteries, La Causerie des Mondes is the place to go.

May-Line, a dynamic young woman and heiress of a family of winegrowers from a Vosne-Romanée estate, was in charge of the Caveau de la Chouette before the place was taken over in April 2019 by Brian Verpeaux. While keeping the identity of the establishment, its new owner, who has made his mark in London and Paris, has adapted the concept to a wine and cocktail bar, refocusing its menu on 100% Burgundy wines. A la carte: Gevrey Chambertin, Pommard, Saint-Véran, Hautes Côtes de Nuits, or Saint-Romain, from 6 to 24 euros per glass or from 26 to 300 euros per bottle. The house proposes you to accompany your tasting with gougères, bruschettas, a board of cheeses and charcuteries or even snails from Burgundy. The novelty lies in the mixology, where you can savour delicious cocktails. As proof, the winery came third in the Burgundy mixology competition in January 2020. The atmosphere is festive and sometimes even supportive, during the broadcasting of football matches. Some may also privatize the place for tailor-made evenings.

The Madeleine Café has been the must-see meeting place in the antique district since 2018. In a wooded decor, cool in the summer and warm in the winter, it is the place for those who like to take their time with a good book or chat with friends. If you don't come for a gourmet breakfast, hurry there at lunchtime and taste a proposal from the daily and seasonal menu. A tea and coffee room, the pleasure would not be complete without the pastries. Delicious nectars, pressed juices or smoothies will sweeten the beautiful days that are coming back.

Located in the heart of the historic center, on the first floor of the superb Aubriot hotel, is a bar as beautiful as it is surprising. Monsieur Moutarde is an elegant bar that offers several rooms with different atmospheres. Depending on whether you are in a group, with the desire to mingle with the effervescence, or on the contrary, in a secluded space for a more intimate moment, or in the open air in the superb interior courtyard. We love the neat and contemporary decoration where beautiful furniture, armchairs and velvet benches are mixed. We love the cocktail menu made with fresh products and an undeniable know-how. Nice drinks with funny or exotic names depending on whether they are classic or cleverly created by highly trained mixologists. A delicious place to discover!

Come discover the flavors of freshly ground coffee at Caffè Gufo. The owner, Jean-Baptiste Legouge, who is passionate about roasting, is happy to tell customers about the secrets of making coffee. Located on rue de la Chouette, a stone's throw from the Square des Ducs, it's an opportunity to take a short break on the terrace to taste local and natural coffees, like those found at the Caféothèque in Paris. The menu is renewed every three weeks and the espresso, whether lungo or ristretto, costs two euros. The icing on the cake is that the house offers green coffee and infusions made from coffee cherries. Jean-Baptiste is still inspired by his trips to Italy to compose his menu, with for example the delicious Bicerin from Turin. Finally, for those who are not convinced, you can enjoy Christine Dattner's tea or opt for a beer or a fruit juice.

In the Antiques Quarter, the Brighton is the oldest pub in Dijon and the most authentic with its decoration so typical of the pubs across the Channel! The good atmosphere is always there. We like to meet in its hushed atmosphere or completely overheated, especially during sports evenings. As far as drinks are concerned, you will have the choice between traditional and regional beers, beers from all over the world, wines, champagnes, rare whiskies and even some cognacs. Between concerts and matches, the Brighton is an English pub not to be missed!

This is the rock bar in Dijon! The atmosphere is warm and noisy, the ideal to come to relax by listening to rock or metal with nice amateurs, young or younger, tattooed and/or bored for some… On the ground floor, the bar is rather dark with apparent stones, hanging chains, bidons which serve as tables; and in the basement, a cellar awaits you in a festive atmosphere! Finally, the place hosts many concerts with groups from here or elsewhere and which always offers a super dynamic show! In short, a special atmosphere and séduit the Dijonnais for many years.

A unique place in Dijon, secluded and fantastic in the first sense of the word. You enter a medieval tavern with the simply impressive and imaginative decoration that propelling you in the lobby of another world: swords, skulls, medieval coats of arms… The inspiration fluctuates between a fantastic medieval spirit and a very dark trend underlined by goth sounds, heavy, metal, electro, death… Likely you will be dragged into role games or Soirées soirées evenings… Enjoy a map of atypical drinks such as mead or hypocras (home made!). The Bière, the Donjon beer or the milk of Brebiphant are served in the beer side. And if you have a little creux, you'll find all sorts of gueules here. For an aperitif, choose a cheese and cheese board or a genuine sausage from Auvergne. Moreover, you will have the choice of terrine (from the liver of grapes to grapes, wild boar, duck ducks), the still-based dishes of the hunter's meat (pork, chicken, beef, deer civet, chicken gizzards), omelettes, large salads, sprinkled toast, and rather classic desserts. In the evening, the tavern is transformed into a metal, rock and Gothic pub. Rest assured, don't have to have the blafard face, long hair and black clothes from head to foot to be welcomed by the boss. Another advantage of this bar for which we have a real heart: its excellent value for money. Pre-listening evenings of albums, conferences, exhibitions, dedications… are often organized. Finally, among the theme evenings that are very successful, the jack and roll or the steam punk, two costumed events not to miss!

A totally unusual and unique place in Dijon: a coffee game! At the origin of the project, there is an association that has later in ideas. In order to be able to enjoy the Dé, you must join the eponymous association. The amount of contributions is small so that everyone, whatever their means, can benefit from the device. Rendez Street, in the city centre, in a very beautiful area of three rooms, nothing but that! Each has been decorated with great taste and care. By setting up a table, look at the apparent stones, the characters painted on the walls and the many boxes of games. The volunteers warmly welcome you and explain everything on site. They show you all the available games and inform you of afternoons and theme evenings organized every week. For your part to be even better, a small beverage card (obviously without alcohol) awaits you as well as sweet and salty snacks. In order to make the coffee work, the association is looking for more volunteers, do not hesitate to propose.

Bruno is a well-known character in Dijon and one can certainly say that the history of this wine bar is his! A place as atypical, rustic and friendly as its truculent owner. In this authentic wine bar, the decoration is only composed of gourmet products to be tasted on the spot, in other words hams, sausages, cheese and bottles of wine... And what wines! Here, one comes to discover the wonders of nectars among 850 references, of which 250 are organic, biodynamic and natural, with names of famous vintages and others much less. Let yourself go, Bruno the epicurean is an outstanding adviser, he knows the French vineyards by heart as well as all their subtleties. Here, it's all about good food, settle down at the bar or around a barrel and enjoy a divine platter of cold cuts and cheeses with a good glass of wine that you will remember for a long time. Simply an absolute must.

More than just a bar, the Black Market is an association bar, a record shop and a bookshop... In short, it's a complete venue, an extension of the activities organized by the Moloka association at Les Tanneries. In this establishment, the doors are wide open to the public of punk and skin culture, but rest assured there are no troublemakers! You can chat over coffee, and find cultural products unique to the independent and militant bookshop: ecology, feminism, the economy, employment, trade unionism and more. The record shop sells vinyl as well as CDs: 1960s American jazz, rock, indie music, not-so-indie music... Something for everyone! The store also takes part in the annual Record Store Day, which is a great place to find the most vinyl! And don't forget the conferences and debates organized on site. So, to all those who have ideals to defend and values to pass on, you've come to the right place!

Located just a stone's throw from Place de la République and Place du Théâtre, Bam Jam is a café you can recognize by its blue paintwork, large bay window and the many posters on the walls. If you come early in the evening, you'll be able to satisfy your hunger (plates of French fries, galettes,...) and whatever the time of day, you'll be able to have a drink with friends while listening to music and, from time to time, attending a concert (agenda on the Bam Jam Facebook page). Finally, a word of advice: the punch is excellent!

A place to experience a change of scenery moment? Do you want to feel in the sun, dance to wild rhythms? Go to Rue Marceau, near Place de la République, and welcome to the Salsapelpa, a restaurant-bar-club that Dijon residents commonly call "Salsa" because everyone at least remembers a party in this address opened 17 years ago. In this large vaulted room made of exposed stones, the atmosphere is festive thanks to the music of DJ Carlos, which combines Latin music and current trends! In addition to being a popular club, Salsapelpa is also a bar that offers wines from all over the world and tapas, tortillas, fresh chorizo, cod acras.... Homemade tasty dishes since Salsa is also a restaurant that welcomes you for lunch and dinner. Many activities, stay informed through the Facebook page.

The Smart is the chameleon of dijonnaise animation. Indeed, not only is it an excellent table and evening where the kitchen is fully made home, as evidenced by its label as Master Restaurant, but it is also an atmosphere bar and a discotheque. A complete establishment that looks at every client, regardless of age and state of mind. Even the interior decoration is half way between several styles: Stone walls, chandeliers and stone columns are accompanied by zébrés bar stools and contemporary art paintings. All the personality of Smart is summarized in this original atmosphere. Between the ground floor and the basement, you sail from one atmosphere to another. Cabaret evenings and concerts in clubbing evenings during which the Djs ignite the track with the tubes from 1980 to 2000, there is only one staircase. You can dance, drink a glass of good local wine on the map, enjoy a concert, you wiggle… everything depends on your desire of the moment. For those who would like to organize a private event, Smart also offers its turnkey privatization offers. Unavoidable!

Elegant look for l'Edito, the great brewery on Place Darcy. A world map above the central bar welcomes customers as soon as they enter the establishment. A huge space that can accommodate both inside and on the shaded terrace. Bar, ice-cream parlour or brasserie, the benches are ideal for lounging at any time of the day. A capacity of reception both inside and on the terrace can cause some waiting time, it's good to know if you're in a hurry. The young staff is friendly and dynamic, but may be insufficient at peak times. A place that offers everything that makes up the charm of French-style brasseries, from small black coffee to digestives and classic brewery formulas. An ideal place to get together in a group.

Kent is above all a neighborhood bar and the atmosphere that goes with it. Far from the sophisticated, trendy, Kent we have rather a meeting with simplicity and casual for lunch or drink. The chef offers a different dish every day of the week. He concocts tasty plates and is ready for their presentation: soaring beef, roast pork roast old mustard, chicken wok… You can also choose from the unmissable map such as the butcher's room and its fries or salads. Not forgetting home desserts, a real treat like its tiramisu, red fruit crumble and profit. And all this at a very sweet price!

Welcome to an authentic pub! With its flags, its wooden decor and... its many beers! No less than ten references are offered in draught and forty in bottles, enough to make great discoveries! We love the Bombardier! You can also let yourself be tempted by spirits with the fine choice of whiskies; and if you don't know what to choose, trust the barman who will give you the best advice. To spice up your evening, sporting events are broadcast on the big screen, and a pool table and darts game are available. May the best man win! Finally, Barbarian's also organises concerts. Keep yourself informed!

In the heart of the Antiquaires district, a special gallery awaits you and you will enjoy! There, things are to be seen, but also to be tasted. At this wine bar, the high tables are sometimes abandoned for the benefit of the barrels which, although decorative, also serve to be used for an evening among friends. The catalogue of this taste exhibition offers a generous wine list which includes, among other things, a beautiful selection of bourgognes: wines from the Yonne, Côte-de-nuits, côtes-de-beaune… The best! It is accompanied by cheese boards and cold meats. And if you don't know what to choose, Hugo, the boss, will be happy to advise you!

We love the immense terrace on the Place de la Libération as much as we love the interior decoration, worked out to the smallest detail. Velvet armchairs, giant cage chairs, Art Deco chandeliers: a refinement that we owe to Guillaume Bertolussi who wanted for his establishment the must of elegance. As for drinks, you will appreciate the choice of wines by the glass, in white, rosé and red, and the mixed planks of cold cuts and cheeses, and other appetizing proposals.