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Bar entertainment in Southwestern France

  1. A

    Red Bar

    You mightn't think a rugby bar would attract trendsetters, but this temple to Biarritz Olympique (their colours are red and white – hence the name), with reggae and '70s rock in the background, will make you think again.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Arena Café Bar

    Tucked into a tiny cove, this beachfront hang-out combines a style-conscious restaurant (mains €15 to €22) with a fuchsia- and violet-tinged bar with DJs on the turntables.

    reviewed

  3. C

    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.

    reviewed

  4. D

    La Maison

    You have to see it to believe this trip of a place, decorated room by room like a home furnished in bad 1970s taste, playing (what else?) house music.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Milk Bar

    If you're on the hunt for a surfer or a surfer at heart, then this place, just back from the beach, provides plenty of opportunities to get your sex wax out.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Le Bar du Coin

    This 'corner bar' in the heart of the medieval Bouffay quarter is where most Nantais nights out get started.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Chai Ramina

    In fine weather, rue Poissonnerie is completely blocked by the huge crowds spilling out of Chai Ramina.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Ventilo Caffé

    Dressed up like a boudoir, this fun and funky place continues its domination of the Biarritz bar scene.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Bar de l'Hôtel de Ville

    A mainly gay crowd kicks up its heels at this bar, which has outrageous shows on Sundays.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Chez Auguste

    Student hang-outs ring place de la Victoire, such as perennial favourite Chez Auguste.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Massaï Café

    The place to sip cocktails on rue des Cordeliers.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Café-Bar Le Patio

    Another lively night-time spot.

    reviewed