Bordeaux Entertainment

  1. 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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  2. Café Brun

    This bar-bistro is a peaceful haven in a street that's bustling busy during the day. An old black piano, dark-wood panelling, lots of black-and-white photos and some cool jazz create the perfect atmosphere for an evening aperitif.

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  3. 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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  4. Grand Théâtre

    This 18th-century theatre stages operas, ballets and concerts of orchestral and chamber music. The schedule is diverse and if you fancy a night of culture, you'll have some high-class options to enjoy amid elegant surrounds.

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  5. 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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  6. Le Port de la Lune

    This jazz club and bistro is dark, smoky and atmospheric in the best jazz tradition. The large venue hosts live jazz virtually every night while the restaurant with tables either in the main room or in the quieter room next door offers seasonal menus.

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