Normandy
Equal parts gallery, wine bar and taxidermy shop, this bohemian outpost near the waterfront embodies Cherbourg's most creative side. Stop in for a look at…
Must-see nightlife in Brittany & Normandy
St-Malo
Mellow tunes fill this magical and alluring place lined with old books. Take a seat at the bar draped on the wall behind with a red-tasselled theatre…
Finistère
Hipsters, musicians and students make a beeline for this hulking and vibrant Celtic pub, one of the town's bonnes adresses for listening to traditional…
La Cafe du Coin d'en Bas de la Rue du Bout de la Ville d'en Face du Port... La Java
St-Malo
This extraordinary and rather deranged cafe is a splendid experience. Think part museum, part toyshop and part work of art from an ever-so-slightly…
Golfe du Morbihan
A mature, in-the-know set favours this pearl of a place just beyond the ramparts. Snag a seat on the terrace to soak up the street atmosphere or snuggle…
Rouen
Beer-lovers should pay a visit to this sleek brewpub near the Vieux Marché. You'll find a terrific, changing selection of beers on tap (nine or so at a…
Rennes
This inviting bar is a good place for getting a bit of local vibe. It fills up at night, when students and young hipsters stream in for the music events –…
Rennes
Locals habitually turn up with instruments for impromptu Celtic jam sessions at this cosy cave-like, stone-walled pub with Brittany-brewed Coreff beer on…
Rouen
Le Saxo swings from jazz, to blues, rock, reggae and world music, with free concerts by local bands on Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 1.30am (except in…
Finistère
This blue-shuttered and friendly cafe/bar right at the heart of Locronan (opposite the church and next to the small post office) is always full of locals…
Rouen
This friendly, good-looking and half-timbered establishment has walls plastered with memorabilia. Affectionately known as BAB, it's often crowded, serving…
Golfe du Morbihan
Get the beers in at this popular pub overlooking the harbour. The terrace is a chilled spot for summertime imbibing. Arrive late for a truly eclectic…
Finistère
A spacious, bright and welcoming bar-brasserie overlooking the boats and the harbour, Le Tempo has a blackboard full of brasserie staples and plenty of…
St-Malo
This cosy place with jazzy tunes in the air serves more than 300 beers, mostly from Brittany and Belgium, with more than 10 – including two Breton beers –…
Honfleur
Drunken sailors, students, philosophers and layabouts are all equally at home at this cafe-bar facing the Vieux Bassin. It gets lively on summer weekends,…
Rennes
The favoured haunt of arty and intellectual types in Rennes, this charming wine bar is a great place for an evening drink in buzzing surroundings. Feeling…
Honfleur
The brick-vaulted 'Green Parrot' has a selection of over 60 beers from all four corners of Europe and a fine terrace for people-watching. Serves breakfast…
Finistère
This legendary spot is a beauty – part Irish pub, part French bar, furnished in rich burnished wood and nautical bits-and-bobs, with billiards upstairs.
