The LoireEntertainment

Entertainment in The Loire

  1. A

    Inishmore

    A genuine Irish bar (the patron hails from Roscommon) with football and rugby on the telly and live traditional Irish music on most Fridays at 21:00 or 22:00. A favoured hangout of English-speaking students.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Art's Café

    A modern, arty place that attracts a pretty cool crowd.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Bar du Centre

    A very popular bar with comfy leather sofas.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Les Quatre-Cents Coups

    Arts cinema showing nondubbed films.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Le Kifé du Jour

    Laid-back little wine bar with lots of local wines by the glass or pichet (jug; €3).

    reviewed

  6. L'Autrement

    Jazz troupes, roots bands and local acts grace the stage at Angers' smoothest venue, about 100m west of Abbaye du Ronceray.

    reviewed

  7. Velvet Jazz Lounge

    Lodged under artful lights, 13th-century vaults and contemplative Buddhas, Blois' funkiest bar hosts regular jazz acts after dark, and in winter offers a selection of 30 (count 'em) hot chocolates in its alternative guise as an afternoon salon de thé.

    reviewed

  8. Loch Ness Pub

    The Scottish theme isn't convincing, but the boozing students and late-night drinkers don't seem to mind. Big-screen sports, karaoke and occasional gigs pack 'em in.

    reviewed