Entertainment in Bordeaux
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Absolut Lounge
Absolut Lounge is a sophisticated joint serving good food and yummy cocktails along with plenty of room to chill to the electro-jazz wafting out of the sound system. Don't wear turquoise and red or you'll blend in with the decor.
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Bodega Bodega
Two floors of tapas, tunes and trendy types; this is the biggest and best Spanish bar in town. Mind your head on the giant hams hanging up above the bar when you order a drink. Downstairs is the boisterous bar area, while upstairs is more laidback. The food and drinks are good on either floor.
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Bar du Vin
When in Rome do like the Romans, and when in Bordeaux drink wine in wine’s Holy of Holies. The ultrastylish but very accessible Bar du Vin, inside the hallowed halls of the Maison du Vin de Bordeaux, is the place to come for a tipple with people who really know their wine from their beer.
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Grand Théâtre
Designed by Victor Louis (of Chartres Cathedral fame), the 18th-century Grand Théâtre stages operas, ballets and concerts of orchestral and chamber music. Guided behind-the-scenes tours of the building (€3) are possible on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm.
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Connemara
Popular with both locals and expats, this lively Irish bar gets absolutely packed during major sporting events. Get there early to bag a seat in front of the big screen. There's also darts, pool and regular live music as well as pub food.
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Café Pop
For a postmodern vibe and cool French tunes, pop into Café Pop or Café Populaire as it's formally known. They serve good food and drinks till the evening when the tables are cleared and moved to make a lively dance floor.
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Rock School Barbey
Catch regular live bands at the rock school, which has a regular stream of up-coming French and international indie bands playing as well as various exhibitions. It’s almost next door to the Auberge de Jeunesse.
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Le Calle Ocho
Le Calle Ocho (eighth street) is an institution in Bordeaux nightlife. This small bar draws fans of salsa and Latin music and the atmosphere is highly charged. On weekends, the crowd overflows onto the sidewalk.
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L’Autre Petit Bois
Decorated in an arresting ‘modern’ baroque and art deco style, this very popular wine bar full of curly-whirly sofas verges on the kitsch but pulls it off with style.
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L’Orangerie du Jardin Public
Bliss out with a drink, light lunch (menu €9) and the flowers in this colourful glass-fronted building on the edge of the Jardin Public.
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Bar de l’Hôtel de Ville
A mainly gay crowd kicks up its heels at this bar, which has outrageous shows on Sundays.
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Chez Auguste
Student hang-outs ring place de la Victoire, such as perennial favourite Chez Auguste.
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Café Brun
A warm atmosphere and cool jazz make this bar-bistro great for an evening aperitif.
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Le Port de la Lune
Gigs at this dark, atmospheric jazz club are posted on the website.
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