Colmar
This new, bottle-lined wine bar is a drop of sophistication. Here you can sample and quaff wines from Alsace and elsewhere (from €3 per glass), and there…
Must-see nightlife in Alsace & Lorraine
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Strasbourg
Emerging urban artists from various countries showcase their edgy work at this gallery, wine bar and concert venue. There are regular free gigs, including…
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Strasbourg
Huddled away in Petite France, this chilled-out haunt has Italian coffee worth raving about – served with an artistic flourish – relaxed vibes and good…
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Strasbourg
At the top of the cocktail bar pile, the intimate, backlit Code Bar knows its mixology, with creative, attractively presented concoctions that reach from …
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Alsace
Crammed with crime novels and mismatched furniture, this quirky hole-in-the-wall bookshop also does a fine line in breakfasts, coffee, tea and two-course…
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Metz
Retro-chic bar with red walls, vintage sofas, a relaxed vibe and old-school music. Check the website for details of gigs, exhibitions and DJ nights.
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Nancy
'The hardware store' is more kid-in-a-candy-shop stuff for anyone into their flavoured rums, which reach from bergamot to mint and basil here. The windows…
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Strasbourg
Get the beers in at this chilled Petite France pub before a boogie in the cellar disco. There are hundreds of brews on offer, from Kronenbourg to krieks …
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Strasbourg
Copper vats shine at this easygoing microbrewery, which is perfect for a pint. It has been a boozer in some shape or form since 1746. Today, there's a…
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Metz
This 13th-century watering hole oozes history from every Gothic window, fresco and beam. The soundtrack skips from Gainsbourg to classical, and there’s…
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Colmar
This cafe-bar's raison d'être is its stellar selection of board games, which customers are welcome to play to their heart's content. It's a laid-back hang…
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Nancy
The mixologists sure know their stuff at this upbeat, backlit bar, especially when they are shaking speciality rums into creative cocktails. The vibe is…
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Nancy
With a word play nod to Laurel and Hardy in its name, this convivial bookstore cafe is a winner, with its secondhand books (particularly strong on music…
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Strasbourg
Snuggled away in a courtyard, this bottle-lined, softly lit wine bar doubles as a deli – with some excellent cheeses, pâtés, gourmet oils, preserves,…
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Strasbourg
The ‘artichoke’ is the city’s quirkiest arts and culture cafe-bar, hosting free exhibitions, first-rate jazz concerts and jam sessions. The line-up is…
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Nancy
A blast from a more elegant art-deco past, this pipsqueak of a corner cafe – all done out in polished wood and globe lights – is an inviting and…
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Strasbourg
Elvis lives on, baby, at this swinging 1950s-themed haunt, where classic motorbikes dangle from the chilli-red walls. We dig the good vibes, retro decor…
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Colmar
Look out for the three monkeys that watch over this cool bar-cum-craft-beer shop. It's a chilled spot for ales that hail from Alsace, Germany, Belgium,…
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Strasbourg
For a swift beer right in the centre of Strasbourg, no-nonsense Les BerThoM fits the bill nicely. There are loads of beers to choose from, from IPAs to…
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Nancy
On three brick-and-stone levels, Le Ch’timi is the place to go for beer. It’s a beloved haunt of students, who come for the 200 brews, 16 of them on tap.
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Metz
Les Berthom is a fine, central boozer for a swift beer or two after taking in the sights. There's an exhaustive list to choose from, including some great…
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Metz
Le Troubadour packs 'em into its low-lit, vaulted stone interior, with good vibes, cheap beer and a regular line-up of events from DJ nights to indie-rock…
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Metz
Cosy bar for a coffee or glass of wine, with a terrace under the arcades for summer drinks.
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Nancy
A young and lively crowd props up the bar and fills the pavement terrace at super-central Les Artistes. It's a chilled hang-out for an afternoon coffee or…
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Strasbourg
Ready to play bartender? You can serve yourself directly from the beer pumps, strategically placed at the tables, at this industro-cool bar in the heart…
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Nancy
This fun-focused bar has a roster of events, from flamenco nights to gigs. The mojito list features its own creations laced with raspberry, melon and mint.
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Strasbourg
This is student central, with darts and billiards, well-worn sofas and plenty of cheap beer on tap.
