The best bars and cafés Les volcans d'Auvergne

Mathieu, son of Fabienne and Christophe Girard, has been running Le Distil for a year now. As expected, the regulars have returned to the evenings and the atmosphere we love: festive and convivial. So much so that on some evenings, the bar is so full that it's difficult to get to the counter. The musical program is top-notch. Theme evenings are regularly organized: fluo night, full black night... A variety of platters, including charcuterie and cheese, are also available to make your evening perfect. We love the terrace in front of the establishment, where you can enjoy the mild spring and summer evenings.

When the Empire du Malt opens a bar, it gives Le Brew. It is in a hangar in the Brézet area that Dominique Thomas has installed this establishment. A bar, but not only: the place has a store and a parking lot. You can discover the Californian flavors of Justin Lott's beers: his microbrewery Grizzly has taken up residence here. The brewery can be visited. Other drafts and a wide selection of bottled beers complete the menu. At cocktail hour, charcuterie and cheese are served as well as pizzas and poutines.

Right next door to Restaurant Alfred is the Les Libellules wine bar. The two establishments share the same owner but also a pronounced taste for meticulous decoration. The atmosphere is subdued, the background music perfectly matched and the wine list varied. Cocktails are sipped over a plank or other small nibbles. But it's the concerts and "Apéro Mixes" that make the house afterworks such a success. Not to mention the highly coveted "Apérostreicoles" for Oleron oyster lovers. A little less neglected service and it would be perfect... Attractive terrace away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Kerry's is one of the region's most popular Irish pubs. Whether you come for the pub or the brasserie, you'll fall under its spell! In fine weather, the outdoor terrace is particularly popular. Every week, a different concert is programmed on Thursday evenings. Service is at the bar. You'll have to elbow your way in on certain evenings, especially during ASM broadcasts. A wide range of beers is on offer, as well as dozens of different bottles. Whiskies and rums are also on offer, as are cocktails.

Over the years, Bell's has continued to ride the Australian wave. Surfboards, yellow signs, vintage colors... the decor sets the tone. For lunch or a quick bite in the evening, the menu offers a few classics (burgers, salads) and a selection of meats. Bell's is easily identifiable by its vast terrace at the entrance to the Jaude center. It's an ideal location on which to build your success. Numerous theme evenings are organized: djs, concerts, salsa and batchada initiations...

A nice sunny terrace on one of the most beautiful places of Clermont-Ferrand? It's at Le Derrière that we'll meet you. Whether it's for lunch, coffee, tea or an aperitif, it's a safe bet in the Place de la Victoire. The reception reserved by the team is always nice and very dynamic. The brasserie service offers salads, daily dishes prepared with fruits and vegetables from Murol and Cébazat. Even the eggs are from Puy-de-Dôme. The establishment is committed to using seasonal products, from short circuits and also from sustainable agriculture. Summer and winter, the terrace is always full and it is easy to understand why!

After the success of Australian Coffee, Gaëtan and his wife Bronwyn had the good idea of taking over La Perdrix and changing its name. It's all about hops and malt. The establishment is brimming with original beers from all over the world, all tested before being put on the menu. A selection of spirits, rums and whiskies is also on offer. The ovens have been rekindled to offer dishes such as fish and chips. Evening concerts, matches and quizzes are held regularly. Service is provided at the bar. The basement bar is well worth a visit. Fifteen taffy machines spread over two counters!

If you want to set the track on fire with salsa or bachata tunes, it is at the end of rue Saint-Dominique that you must go. You will then find the Mojito Bar, lying on its terrace, a real headquarters for lovers and dancers of Latin music. In this cocktail bar, the festivities continue in after mode to welcome night owls from 5am to 10am on Sunday mornings. Theme evenings are regularly organized and with Mamour on the turntables, the atmosphere is guaranteed, joyful, you almost feel like a family. Aperitif dinner, group meal or birthday, the establishment takes care of everything at a reasonable price. On Tuesdays, kizomba classes from 8pm!

A small, old-style tobacco bar in the heart of the central plateau. Perhaps it's a neighborhood bistrot that will rebuke some but seduce others. It is nice to come here to make a coffee break or drink an aperitif among friends. It's quiet, we're received properly, without ways. In summer, the terrace is very pleasant. Guests who hold shop or work around the corner make an appointment without hesitation. It is also the ideal spot to see and be seen, comment on the gossip of the clerical butte, and not to mention that the establishment remains one of the last streets of the neighborhood, that sometimes some paintings are hung on the walls and you can read the newspaper.

One comes to this pub to drink a beer with friends, to follow with passion a rugby match on the giant screen or the broadcasting of a rock concert, the tavern atmosphere is friendly and warm. The service is done at the bar, with a smile, and the choice is large between a dozen of draught beers, cocktails with or without alcohol, specialities like hypocras and cervoise. And if the guests are a little hungry, the menu offers some snacks to share: chicken nuggets, pizzas... to be enjoyed on the barrels that serve as tables. Special evenings are regularly offered: rum tasting or rock concerts, there is always something to share.

Perfectly situated between the Jardin Lecoq, Place de Jaude and Place de la Victoire, this bar is a veritable living space. Although it doesn't offer food, people from all over Clermont-Ferrand come here in the mornings before work for a coffee or lunch. The owner lets customers bring their own snacks, and is happy to share a few kind words. The terrace is packed on sunny days. Inside, a few regulars discuss current affairs at the bar. The waiters are friendly.

Head to the Baraka games to have fun with friends or family, around a drink! The team, composed of real enthusiasts, is there to advise you on the games that will please you. To recharge your batteries: cocktails, beers and tapas can be enjoyed indoors or on the terrace in fine weather. As a bonus, an 8-pool billiard table and darts targets allow you to vary the pleasures. Theme nights or quizzes are organized. If you like a game, it is possible to buy it directly on the spot or by going to their store on rue du 11-Novembre.

Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Languedoc-Roussillon, Bordeaux... all the wines proposed by Lionel Salis and his team are finely selected for their quality and their flavors. How to choose once you have the menu in your hands? Don't panic, the team is there to advise novices and experts alike. The proposal of cocktails and beers is just as interesting. The drinks are accompanied by tapas... home made! We fall for the patatas bravas and frog legs. Comfortably installed, we really taste the good life here! The small +: the terrace which opens as of the first beautiful days to benefit from the sun and the cocktails.

Nestled in the narrow rue du Cheval-Blanc, this tea salon imagined by Eliane Bourdet has been opened since 2004. It consists of 2 levels and offers over 300 varieties of teas: green from China, Japan, Ceylon or Darjeeling, white teas, black, smoked, perfumed, without theine… they are complemented by infusions, hot old chocolate and home pastries. Different spaces and small lounges travel to India, China or Japan. The boutique also displays fine accessories and refined furniture, which gives the address an even more exotic and refined atmosphere. The hostess also created his own tea brand. Ideal for a quiet and discreet meeting.

Craft beer, rock, hard rock, heavy metal, this is the winning formula proposed by Hops'n'roll. The selection of beers offered on draught is wide enough to satisfy the finest palates, amateurs and novices alike. Some beers are even brewed on site, you will find them under the name of the microbrewery Midnight Brewing. Behind this address, which immediately found its public, we find Marc and Aziade. Do they ring a bell? You probably met them at the old Beerland where they used to work. On sunny days, we like to sit on the terrace and enjoy a good beer with a view on the emblematic cathedral.

Le Chapelier Toqué has nestled its long counter under beautiful stone vaults, opposite the Saint-Pierre market. This cracked lair, intended for those who love the arts and music, is sold out at each of its concerts or exhibitions. The program is varied, local and specific, with beautiful concerts by groups who are happy to be there. The atmosphere at the counter is friendly, just like at home, and conversations are going well. It's very easy to get to know each other. Regulars, young and old young people sip beer, wine and soft drinks in the late afternoon. The large terrace is pleasant, far from the cars, so is the staff. It quickly feels like a party at a friend's house!

We appreciate to settle down in this wine bistro of the place du Mazet. On the cellar side, a singular menu with about sixty references of wines coming exclusively from small producers. We can't recommend enough that you accompany your glass with a delicious plate of local products... and of quality of course. The mixed charcuteries/cheeses is a must which knows how to seduce all the people at the time of the aperitif or for a small hunger during the evening. One of the best terraces of the city, sunny and without car, a warm welcome, a friendly atmosphere, make it an address of which one cannot get tired.

Vintage decoration, antique furniture, Beatles songs in the background... behind this new address we find Roch Chonion. You think you've met him before? He used to run a tobacco bar downtown a few years ago. For this new adventure, he has created a unique atmosphere. We like to come and share an aperitif or settle in for an evening. The most famous aperitifs, and a bit vintage, are served. You can also taste some beers on draught. A menu of different cocktails completes the offer. Nibbles accompany the drinks on the tables. And if you wonder who Marguerite is: Roch Chonion's grandmother.

More than just a delicious drink or a soft cake, it's something else that you'll find at AIGO CAFE: the advice we offer to accompany your sweets. Baristas are human resources professionals hidden behind a pretty apron, ready to accompany you in a personalized career diagnosis. Seven people are thus at your service, all coming from a consulting firm, they wanted to offer their skills to individuals. In the place, superbly decorated, there are 6 spaces for all needs, all privatizable, including a brainstorming room (where you can write on the walls) and a siesta room. So innovative!

The Long John Silver has given way to the Grizzly Tap House. If the managers and the decoration have changed, the beer remains the star of the place. Clément Regnauld and Quentin Guillaume-Petit, who used to work at the Délirium Café, have opted for the Clermont-Ferrand brewery Grizzly. 14 beers are served on draught, most of them Grizzly. Cans complete the proposal. You don't know anything about beer? Looking for a particular one? Don't worry, the team will inform you and advise you. To complete the evening, boards are proposed. Concerts are also programmed. The atmosphere is nice, relaxed and friendly, everything is gathered to spend a good moment.

La Bamboche is never empty, and for good reason: the concept is innovative and conviviality is king! It's a bar, where you can discover local beers on draught, wines from producers, cocktails, boards... It's also a place dedicated to music, with live performances organized regularly and 3 private karaoke rooms that take place in the establishment. Each one has its own musical style, with 42,000 titles, there is sure to be one that you will want to hum. The Bamboche is also a place to play games with darts, quiz nights, not to mention match broadcasts. One thing is sure: the Bamboche has only just begun in Clermont-Ferrand!

More than a pub, Potinga is also a brewery, which Arnaud Roblet is happy to show you around. It is with Raphaël Paillé of the Cocotte maltée, that he set up this place. What makes Potinga beers special? They contain plants. On the menu, 7 beers are served on draught. Every month, a contest is organized to reward the beer of an amateur brewer. The prize is the brewing of the recipe and its presentation on the menu. "I would have liked to have had this, so I did," says Arnaud Roblet. Why Potinga? In ancient Auvergne this word would mean remedy..

Bienvenidos amigos! Embark on a Mexican evening! Tequila, mezcal, rum, cocktails (creations or classics), shooters, beers, wines... can be accompanied by enchiladas or other Mexican specialties. A good atmosphere is the order of the day. Beware, the space fills up fast once the evening begins. Entertainment is provided on a regular basis. Have you been won over by the products? Andréa and Valentin have opened an online store based on the click & collect concept. Beans, tortillas, peppers, sauces: you'll find around fifty references. Ordering and payment are done online, and pick-up is at the bar. The Mexican journey continues at home!

Le Coq Argenté is an institution in the Place Saint-Pierre. It's the ideal place to find out what's going on in the market and in the heart of Clermont-Ferrand. Don't be fooled, if the place seems ordinary, it inspires confidence in the regulars and conversations are going well. Bruno and his waiters are quick, efficient, friendly and considerate. The establishment is really pleasant during market hours or on sunny days. Each hour sees its regulars come and go, from the morning coffee to the evening aperitif. The terrace is a nice place to enjoy the beautiful days. A little extra, it is possible to eat waffles and pancakes accompanied by cider.

After more than 30 years of existence, the Captain's Cabin has grown again. The recipe for its longevity? A wide variety of alcohols and cocktails, the kindness of the team and a very extensive repertoire of songs for its karaoke! Music from the 80's or hot tracks liven up the evenings. On the ground floor, the lounge, open to the outside, is also a wine bar. Upstairs, the room can accommodate a hundred people around its dance floor and its screens. If the speakers need to be adjusted, the atmosphere never disappoints!

Gay, lesbian and very friendly music bar, with a dance track - hétéroclite musical programming - a show scene, a giant video screen, a darker lounge to make cachoteries at all discretion. Not far from the top place of the clermontoise dredge, the Place des Des, it's a place that is really devoted to encounters between guys and girls, like the announcement of the window with rainbow flag and as confirmed by the photos of the sexys'attached to the walls. The first Sunday of the month is 100% guys and the last 100% girls!

Les Deux Comptoirs continues to operate... without Nadège and her infectious aplomb and good humor. Here, regulars gather for aperitifs, coffees or evenings out in the small, retro-decorated room, at the bar or on the terrace. A real rendez-vous for lovers of music, second degree and friendship. Exhibitions by local artists, themed evenings and concerts bring the place to life. The retro ambience is a delight for forty and fifty-somethings who gather around a cheese board or a local beer. The tiny terrace is the perfect place to catch up with friends!

LieU'topie is a new cultural and solidarity place, created and animated for and by students, but not only. At the counter you can sip tea or coffee, drink a beer. Café and grocery store, meeting place, shared kitchen with a free washing machine, piano... Tomorrow is invented here, LieU'topie creates social links. The program of activities is varied and allows to explore many themes. It's the perfect place to reflect on the world and to exchange ideas about social and solidarity economy projects. A real third place with evenings around various initiations, like roller derby, culture and gender themes, concerts, conferences... and wifi.

Here is a gourmet address to discover on rue Saint-Gènes: the Waffle and Café. On the program, coffee, of course, but not just any coffee, a barista's coffee, served according to the rules of the art, that you can accompany with a Bubble waffle, a concept that came from Hong Kong via the United States, and that Marlène and Gaspard have decided to import to Clermont-Ferrand. Delicious waffles with gourmet bubbles served in a cone with different gourmet toppings (fruits, candies, home-made ice cream...). A pure delight! To vary the pleasures, pastries are prepared on the floor. Everything is homemade and can be taken away or tasted on the spot in this bright and warm café.

Keystone opened in early December 2017, instead of the old Moma. A very large bar welcomes us in this bar which still has a room in the back. It offers quite successful cocktails, beers, different wines, etc. To accompany the drink, the slate displays bruschettas and plates of charcuterie or cheese. Choose between one and the other because the house does not make mixed boards. The team is sympathetic and will convince the ferus of aperos among friends.

The Oval has become the place to be for rugby fans. Indeed, it is installed on the square in front of the Marcel-Michelin stadium. What more could you ask for! Taken by storm on ASM meeting days, this brewery provides an efficient and fast service all year round for a very good quality-price ratio. The ideal place to have a drink at the counter, indoors or on the terrace, in the tradition of sports breweries. Soundtrack and decor of circumstance. Its very large terrace is a great asset when the weather is nice. You can meet there for lunch (local cuisine) but also for a drink: wine, cocktail or beer.

A strong place of clermontois rock, Bikini is the place where members of auvergne groups regularly fall. Not just for concerts. The atmosphere is as lively as drums are emptied. The map offers many drinks prepared at the same time. The bar and terrace promise quiet, happy evenings and guests wonder, laugh, recreate the world again. Here's no shichi, no frime, just good music, and beatings. The Bikini has long found its genre and visitors. In the summer there is even a small market of early on the terrace a few nights a week.

Located close to universities, notably Blaise-Pascal, "les 3 singes", as it's nicknamed, offers a wide range of beers that can be sipped in front of the many matches broadcast on the bar's two screens, including on the terrace when the weather permits. With its red-and-black decor, the establishment is one of the favorite spots for student warm-ups, especially as prices are quite affordable. A lunch menu is also available, and it's worth noting that Thursday lunchtime is truffle day!

A must see place near the shopping centres of Place de Jaude, Le Viennois is one of the few friendly gay addresses to be open all day long. Deco lounge and trendy atmosphere are on the agenda. On the catering side, prices are accessible and the choice remains wide between daily menu, snack and burgers. The plates are well filled, made of fresh produce and the service is done in a good mood. Whether for a morning coffee, a break at midday or a glass of wine in the evening, the Viennese is a good quiet address, a well-kept house, in the heart of the city. The terrace is nice, so is the boss, and it is sometimes even possible to see the games!

You dreamed of a place where beer is brewed and ready to be tasted, where you can have lunch or share tapas during the aperitif and where you can buy beers from all over the world? Bertrand Guillaume has created it for you! The Brasserie Clermont is first of all a brew pub. The beer of the brewery is proposed to the pressure, with others. If they are to be tasted on the spot, they can also be served by the bottle and taken away. In the cellar, there are more than 300 references on the shelves, just waiting to be discovered. At lunchtime, the brasserie offers daily specials, sandwiches, salads... Beer lovers have found their HQ!

Michel Izoulet and his wife have retired and sold the Bar d'O. At the head of the establishment we now find Sylvain Gimel, who has been in charge of the place for 4 years, and the trio of La Table au plafond: Yoann Cadez, Ugo Cadez, Pierre Zamengo. After some work, including the kitchen which is now open, the regulars can rest assured that the institution that is the Bar d'O keeps its proposal: brasserie at noon and in the evening, cheese boards, delicatessen, etc. On Saturday mornings, there will be snacks available, during which the local cuisine will be honored: tripe, coq au vin, stuffed cabbage... to be shared without moderation!

The oldest bar in Clermont-Ferrand, founded in 1877, has remained over the years and through the various managers, an ideal meeting place to spend a nice moment. The authentic establishment, with the air of a Parisian brasserie, has a beautiful sheltered terrace. At noon, the coffee is replaced by formulas and copious plates. The menu, which changes daily, features only dishes prepared with fresh products. Pig's head marinated in honey, lasagna, filet of saithe and lentils: the cooking of the chef Blandine goes perfectly with the atmosphere.

A historic place in a historic district. Hidden in the small streets behind the cathedral, the tea room Les goûters de Justine welcomes you in a brocante universe made of antique furniture and decoration. Cakes, pies, crumbles... everything is home-made and delicious. Hot drinks are served in mismatched cups and pretty teapots. We recommend the old-fashioned hot chocolate, made in a pan. At Justine's, you feel at home. She always welcomes you as if you were her own grandchildren, even if you are older than her. The place is courted by students and retirees alike.

Its name refers to that of the ancient city of Clermont, according to Strabo. It's a charming little place where you can enjoy a gourmet break, brunch at weekends, and especially enjoy the excellent artisanal Sancy ice creams on hot summer days. The flavors are varied and sometimes original: figs/honey, cinnamon, blueberries, verbena liqueur, etc. Pastries, crêpes and chocolates are also available. Some regional products and souvenirs are also on sale if you'd like to take a slice of Auvergne home with you!

It is in a modern and warm decor that Valérie Nachez and Marine Desaulty welcome wine lovers with a smile. Here, one feels good immediately. Mother and daughter are both passionate about wine, so in their cellar they finely choose the products. "We work with independent producers, they are organic or biodynamic wines," Valerie explains to customers. To make your choice, let their precious advice guide you. To accompany the beverages, boards are proposed. Charcuterie, cheese, bread: the selection is local and of quality. An address that leaves no one indifferent and where one would spend many evenings.

When you walk through the door of the tavern, you are transported to another universe. When you arrive, you are given your character sheet (dwarf, elf, bard...). The Zug, Grom and Lambic are at the origin of this original concept. Fans of role-playing games will be happy here, as well as others, because the atmosphere is warm and the drinks are original: mead, hypocras or moretum (a treat!). The Zug also concocts stews regularly announced on the Facebook page.

Facing L'Ostrog, in which Danilo Bakic presents wines from Serbia, Montenegro and elsewhere as well as Auvergne or traditional Serbian specialities, including excellent smoked cheeses, the young man worked like a madman to create a unique, magical place in what was once a shop for dragées and a clothing store! Here his teams serve perfect cocktails, with a smile. In addition to the classic cocktails, the menu offers some fine innovations. The musical atmosphere and decoration have nothing to envy to a nightclub and the terrace adjoins that of L'ostrog! An ideal spot for lively evenings, both inside and out.

Settling down on the waterside terrace, you're ready to enjoy a dish or a pastry... maybe both. Marie-Elizabeth Crozet and Stéphanie Rousselot offer entirely home-cooked cuisine, using mostly local produce. Their specialties? Tourte au saint-nectaire and pâté aux pommes de terre. And, as we're in a tearoom, as the Belle Époque room reminds us, it's the perfect opportunity to discover the pastries: macaroons, strawberry eclairs, blueberry tarts... also all homemade.

Pépé Joe is the perfect place to take a break between runs. You can access the wooden terrace with your skis on. Hungry? The burgers or other quick dishes to prepare will satisfy the hungriest before going back on the skis! The interior allows you to enjoy the warmth when it's cold, but when the weather is good, lunch on the terrace in the sun is a real pleasure. Jazz concerts are sometimes proposed and DJ animations also come to liven up the afternoons. A bistro at the foot of the slopes as we like them!

Bol & Bagel is back! This is doubly good news, as the address is shared with BBC 2. The concept is the same (without the beds), but the menu is more varied. In addition to the classic cereal cocktails (the great return of the P.nut!), you'll be able to vary the pleasures with avocado toast, miniburgers or seasonal salads. The bagels are always there: salmon and cream cheese, four cheeses, or more original, warm goat's cheese, pear and honey. The perfect place for Sunday brunch or an original lunch break.