Grenoble Entertainment

  1. Barberousse

    There are 70-odd types of aromatic rum (think cherry, apple, papaya etc) to try - many fermenting in giant pirate-style glass flasks behind the counter - at this superbly hip shooter bar hidden down an alley. Down a shot of cherry, apple, papaya or other fruit-flavoured liqueurs. Note that a planteur is fruitier than a shooter ,and backpacks must be left in the wardrobe (around €1 ).

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  2. La Nef

    La Nef shows a great selection of art-house and independent films.

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  3. La Soup aux Choux

    This very adult 25-year-old venue is the tip-top address for live jazz in Grenoble. Even if you're not an aficionado of blues, swing, New Orleans or contemporary jazz it's an atmospheric late-night spot to down a drink - that is if you're up for the cover charge.

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  4. Le 365

    This Pandora's box of knick-knacks oozes an atmosphere so relaxed it really is difficult to leave whatever the time of day. Hang out around low tables on comfy leather chairs and sip a hot chocolat Chartreuse (which comes with whipped cream, spiced bread, chocolate and dried fruit!) or something stronger. Look for the Michelin rubber-tyre man outside.

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  5. Le Code Bar

    Le Code Bar is a hip gay bar.

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  7. Le Couche Tard

    This grungy pub is another busy late-night drinking spot, but there are loads more to discover: Rue Brocherie, place St-André, tiny place de Gordes and the streets around rue Thiers are made for late-night exploring.

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  8. Le Georges V

    Le Georges V is a happening gay nightclub.

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  9. Les 3 Canards

    A studenty in-the-know set favours this candle-lit bar with violet tables and a decor that seriously distracts. Locals call it 'Les 3C' ('the three ducks').

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  10. Les 6 Rex

    For new releases try Les 6 Rex . Find programmes (in French) at www.cine-loisirs.com.

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  11. MC2

    MC2 is Grenoble's most exciting all-rounder for theatre, dance, opera, and jazz - this is where syncopators swing at the Grenoble Jazz Festival every March. Entertainment aside, the complex itself is worth a visit - the Maison de la Culture (House of Culture) is a fine example of the contemporary French architecture dotted around Grenoble.

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  13. momento

    Steel and neon mingle with a well-dressed set at this trendy lounge bar (no capital M please) where tapas whets appetites and DJs set toes tapping from .

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  14. Styx

    The air is vodka heavy at hip, chic and steely Styx where a cooler-than-cool clientele sip shots and cocktails beneath a vaulted stone ceiling. Designer bites include beef and salmon carpaccio.

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  15. Subway

    Seeking out fellow drink-happy students? Hit this rough-cut student bar where DJs mix live some nights.

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