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Grenoble

Entertainment in Grenoble

  1. A

    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).

    reviewed

  2. B

    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.

    reviewed

  3. C

    MC2

    Grenoble's most dynamic all-rounder for theatre, dance, opera, jazz and other music. It's 2km south of the centre on tram line A, stop MC2.

    reviewed

  4. D

    La Soupe aux Choux

    Going strong for some 25 years, 'cabbage soup' stirs live jazz from swing to blues into Grenoble's after-dark mix. Find it a five-minute walk west of the Musée Dauphinois.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Le Couche Tard

    If you're too cool for school, check out the 'go to bed late', a grungy pub that actively encourages you to graffiti its walls. The merrier you become during happy hour (until 10pm daily), the more imaginative those doodles become...

    reviewed

  6. F

    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.

    reviewed

  7. G

    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 22:30.

    reviewed

  8. H

    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').

    reviewed

  9. I

    Subway

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

    reviewed

  10. J

    Les 6 Rex

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

    reviewed

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  12. K

    La Nef

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

    reviewed

  13. Le Georges V

    Le Georges V is a happening gay nightclub.

    reviewed

  14. L

    Le Code Bar

    Le Code Bar is a hip gay bar.

    reviewed

  15. M

    Styx

    Designer cocktails, DJs, soft red light and attitude by the shakerload. The terrace is a favourite hang-out on warm evenings.

    reviewed

  16. N

    Le Tord Boyaux

    More than 30 flavoured wines, some of them quite extravagant (violet, chestnut, Génépi, fig), and a blind test every Tuesday night to see how many your taste buds can recognise.

    reviewed

  17. O

    Le 365

    If Dionysus (god of wine) had a house, this is surely what it would look like: an irresistible clutter of bottles, oil paintings and candles that create an ultrarelaxed setting for quaffing one of the wines on offer.

    reviewed