Colmar
This new, bottle-lined wine bar is a drop of sophistication. Here you can sample and quaff wines from Alsace and elsewhere (from €3 per glass), and there…
Must-see nightlife in Alsace & Lorraine
Strasbourg
Emerging urban artists from various countries showcase their edgy work at this gallery, wine bar and concert venue. There are regular free gigs, including…
Strasbourg
Huddled away in Petite France, this chilled-out haunt has Italian coffee worth raving about – served with an artistic flourish – relaxed vibes and good…
Strasbourg
At the top of the cocktail bar pile, the intimate, backlit Code Bar knows its mixology, with creative, attractively presented concoctions that reach from …
Alsace
Crammed with crime novels and mismatched furniture, this quirky hole-in-the-wall bookshop also does a fine line in breakfasts, coffee, tea and two-course…
Metz
Retro-chic bar with red walls, vintage sofas, a relaxed vibe and old-school music. Check the website for details of gigs, exhibitions and DJ nights.
Nancy
'The hardware store' is more kid-in-a-candy-shop stuff for anyone into their flavoured rums, which reach from bergamot to mint and basil here. The windows…
Strasbourg
Get the beers in at this chilled Petite France pub before a boogie in the cellar disco. There are hundreds of brews on offer, from Kronenbourg to krieks …
Strasbourg
Copper vats shine at this easygoing microbrewery, which is perfect for a pint. It has been a boozer in some shape or form since 1746. Today, there's a…
Metz
This 13th-century watering hole oozes history from every Gothic window, fresco and beam. The soundtrack skips from Gainsbourg to classical, and there’s…
Colmar
This cafe-bar's raison d'être is its stellar selection of board games, which customers are welcome to play to their heart's content. It's a laid-back hang…
Nancy
The mixologists sure know their stuff at this upbeat, backlit bar, especially when they are shaking speciality rums into creative cocktails. The vibe is…
Nancy
With a word play nod to Laurel and Hardy in its name, this convivial bookstore cafe is a winner, with its secondhand books (particularly strong on music…
Strasbourg
Snuggled away in a courtyard, this bottle-lined, softly lit wine bar doubles as a deli – with some excellent cheeses, pâtés, gourmet oils, preserves,…
Strasbourg
The ‘artichoke’ is the city’s quirkiest arts and culture cafe-bar, hosting free exhibitions, first-rate jazz concerts and jam sessions. The line-up is…
Nancy
A blast from a more elegant art-deco past, this pipsqueak of a corner cafe – all done out in polished wood and globe lights – is an inviting and…
Strasbourg
Elvis lives on, baby, at this swinging 1950s-themed haunt, where classic motorbikes dangle from the chilli-red walls. We dig the good vibes, retro decor…
Colmar
Look out for the three monkeys that watch over this cool bar-cum-craft-beer shop. It's a chilled spot for ales that hail from Alsace, Germany, Belgium,…
Strasbourg
For a swift beer right in the centre of Strasbourg, no-nonsense Les BerThoM fits the bill nicely. There are loads of beers to choose from, from IPAs to…
Nancy
On three brick-and-stone levels, Le Ch’timi is the place to go for beer. It’s a beloved haunt of students, who come for the 200 brews, 16 of them on tap.
Metz
Les Berthom is a fine, central boozer for a swift beer or two after taking in the sights. There's an exhaustive list to choose from, including some great…
Metz
Le Troubadour packs 'em into its low-lit, vaulted stone interior, with good vibes, cheap beer and a regular line-up of events from DJ nights to indie-rock…
Metz
Cosy bar for a coffee or glass of wine, with a terrace under the arcades for summer drinks.
Nancy
A young and lively crowd props up the bar and fills the pavement terrace at super-central Les Artistes. It's a chilled hang-out for an afternoon coffee or…
Strasbourg
Ready to play bartender? You can serve yourself directly from the beer pumps, strategically placed at the tables, at this industro-cool bar in the heart…
Nancy
This fun-focused bar has a roster of events, from flamenco nights to gigs. The mojito list features its own creations laced with raspberry, melon and mint.
Strasbourg
This is student central, with darts and billiards, well-worn sofas and plenty of cheap beer on tap.
