Strasbourg Entertainment

Entertainment in Strasbourg

  1. A

    Irish Times

    A congenial and genuinely Irish pub that attracts a very international crowd. There's live music (including lots that's Irish) from about 21:30 to 00:30 on Friday and Saturday; Thursday may be karaoke night; and Sunday features a trivia quiz with prizes (21:00). Major sports events - shown on the two wide screens - often push Saturday and Sunday opening back to kick-off time.

    reviewed

  2. Théâtre de la CHOUC'routerie

    In 1984 Roger Siffer, a singer, comedian, actor and producer known for his biting satire, set up this intimate theatre in a former sauerkraut factory. Performances are fun, experimental and trilingual (Alsatian, French and German). The theatre is a five-minute walk west of Porte de l'Hôpital tram stop, on the opposite side of the river to Grand Île.

    reviewed

  3. B

    La Laiterie

    Reggae, metal, punk, chanson, blues – Strasbourg's premier concert venue covers the entire musical spectrum and stages some 200 gigs a year. Tickets are available at the door and online. La Laiterie is just a five-minute walk (500m) south of Petite France along rue de Molsheim. Trams B and C stop close by.

    reviewed

  4. C

    La Taverne Française

    A mellow café favoured by actors from the national theatre, musicians from the opera house and students. A mixture of the old-fashioned and the endearingly tacky creates the ideal atmosphere for stimulating conversation. Bring along some fresh salmon and by the end of the evening you'll have lox.

    reviewed

  5. D

    La Java

    A lively bar-dansant with a stylish saloon on the ground-floor and a grungy cellar - decorated like an old mine and the hold of a sailing ship - where you can boogy. Popular with the university crowd, especially on Sunday, when international students start gathering at 21:00.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Zanzibar

    A laid-back bar in the heart of the Grande Île's student quarter. On most nights at 21:30 or 22:00, local groups (plus a few from abroad) play classics from the repertoires of garage trash, noisefuzz, sleaze punk, glam rock and psychobilly in the Dantesque cellar.

    reviewed

  7. F

    La Salamandre

    Billed as a bar-club-spectacles, this discotheque - warmly lit, friendly and with a marble fountain in the middle - has theme nights each Friday (salsa, 1980s etc). Wednesday and Thursday events are often sponsored by student groups (open to all).

    reviewed

  8. G

    Le Seven

    Hip hop, R&B and house dominate the decks at this central club. Though crowds teeter on prepubescent and drinks are pricey, it still throws a decent party and, as its name suggests, stays open until 7am.

    reviewed

  9. H

    Jeannette et les Cycleux

    Elvis lives on, baby, at this swinging '50s-themed haunt, where classic motorbikes dangle from the chilli-red walls. We dig the good vibes, retro decor and music from rockabilly to Motown.

    reviewed

  10. I

    L'Artichaut

    The 'artichoke' is the city's quirkiest arts and culture café, hosting free exhibitions, first-rate jazz concerts and jam sessions. The line-up is posted on the door and on the website.

    reviewed

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  12. Le Chalet

    This mammoth entertainment complex, a 15-minute taxi ride north of town, has themed bars and two clubs. DJs crank out everything from techno to retro and club classics.

    reviewed

  13. J

    Académie de la Bière

    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 cherry-laced krieks.

    reviewed

  14. K

    Bar Exils

    This is student central, with darts and billiards, well-worn sofas and plenty of cheap beer on tap.

    reviewed

  15. L

    Cinéma Star

    Cinema with nondubbed films, some in English.

    reviewed

  16. M
  17. N

    Le Star

    A nondubbed film venue.

    reviewed

  18. O

    Odyssée

    An art-house cinema.

    reviewed