Entertainment in Burgundy & The Rhône
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Furib'Arts
A jumble of second-hand objects strewn around the place (many for sale), changing art by local artists and a cellar that hosts local up-and-coming bands make for a refreshing change at this small arts-driven bar. Bio products - micro-brewery bottled beer, organic Coteaux du Lyonnais wine and fresh juice - served are equally refreshing.
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Bistro Fait Sa Broc'
A hip lime-green and candyfloss-pink façade greets punters at this retro wine bar where no two chairs match and the furniture is constantly rearranged. Pick from floppy sofa seating or an eclectic sun umbrella-topped table. Bands occasionally play here and regional cheese, meat and other light snacks are served.
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Le Cercle Rhumerie Jamaïque
Decked out like a bordello, with bold-red walls and gilded mirrors, this club has live music (Cuban, jazz, rock 'n' roll) nightly from 11pm to 3am. The downstairs disco has a blue galactic ceiling and music that's as mixed as the clients' ages (mostly 20 to 40). Located 1km north of the Palais des Ducs.
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Ninkasi Gerland
Spilling over with a fun, frenetic crowd, this microbrewery near the stadium is one of several Ninkasi establishments around town, each with their own entertainment programs, ranging from DJs and bands to film projections and more, and sustaining food like fish and chips and build-your-own burgers.
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La Chapelle
'Open-minded' and 'a garden of Eden' are labels the Chapel wears. Set in the chapel of a 16th-century chateau surrounded by a vast green park (in which the drinking 'n' dancing spills), the setting is unique. Décor: Art Deco and age-old. Music: house and techno.
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Café de l'Univers
This ground-floor bar, with walls covered in mirrors and beer ads, has its menu on a chalkboard. In the cellar there's live music from 9pm to 1am on Friday and Saturday. Popular with students but ages are varied.
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Ké Pêcherie
Seemingly open all hours and very trendy, this Saône-side space spans the whole spectrum of drinking: daytime café drifts into lounge bar come late afternoon, followed by heaving music venue after dark.
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Hangar du Premier Film
Next to the Musée Lumière, this former factory and birthplace of cinema now screens films of all genres and eras in their original languages. From approximately June to September, the big screen moves outside.
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Le Bar
Its name is a pallid reflection of the striking minimalist interior and imaginative cocktails shaken with panache at this cocktail bar, one of Lyon's most chic. Plastic curtains add a surreal touch.
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Pickwick's Pub & Wine Bar
A convincingly English-style pub with leather armchairs, an open fireplace and lots of whiskies behind the counter. Serves nine fine wines by the glass. There's live music two Saturdays a month.
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Albion
Rue Ste-Catherine was Lyon's rue de la soif (thirst street), but the scene has largely shifted to Vieux Lyon. Bars that are still good for a pint here, however, include this cosy spot.
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Le Transbordeur
In an old industrial building, Lyon's prime concert venue draws international acts on the European concert-tour circuit. Take bus 59 from metro Part-Dieu to the Cité Inter Transbordeur stop.
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F&G Bar
Both filles and garçons (girls and boys – or more specifically filles who like filles and garçons who like garçons) enjoy F&G Bar.
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Modernartcafé
Retro furnishings, changing art on the walls, weekend brunch and various photography-, music- and video-driven events make this art bar a lynchpin of Croix Rousse's creative community.
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O Kil
Under stone cellar vaulting, this cosy pub hosts live music once a month. Fans of English and other languages gather to converse at their 'Café Polyglotte' at 7.30pm on Wednesday.
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Le Cappuccino
Coffee isn't even served at this often-packed bar, but wine by the glass and 80 beers are, including Mandubienne, the only beer brewed in Dijon. Occasionally hosts live music.
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Bauhaus Bar
Pocket-sized and overwhelmingly hip is the overriding feel of this chic little bar, a tad alternative, where a cool crowd hangs out between authentic Bauhaus furnishings.
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Oblik
Warm ochre and rust tones quietly frame low retro lighting at this stylish lounge bar with wi-fi, a stone stumble from the Saône. The set here is nearer 30.
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Atmosphère Internationale
A spacious student-oriented bar and disco that's long been a favourite with international students. Has a comfy lounge area for chatting and a billiard hall.
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Stade de Gerland
The 1920s-built, 40,000-seater stadium Stade de Gerland is a home ground for multichampionship-winning football (ie soccer) team Olympique Lyonnais.
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La Fée Verte
You guessed it, the green-bedecked Green Fairy specialises in devilish old absinthe. There's usually electro and hip-hop a couple of nights a week.
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Le Kiosque Théâtre
Tickets are sold at Fnac Billetterie . For half-price same-day theatre tickets, try Le Kiosque Théâtre .
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Harmonie des Vins
Find out all about French wine at this charm-laden wine bar replete with old stone walls, contemporary furnishings, strong coffee and tasty food.
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Le Cube
The Cube is just that - a glass box where the Lyonnais jet set flock to eat, drink and jive the night away. House reigns at this trend temple.
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Le Wine Bar d'à Côté
Hidden in a tiny alleyway, this cultured wine bar is furnished like a rustic English gentlemen's club with leather sofa seating and library.
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