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1. Cinéma Utopia
- What used to be the St-Siméon church, is today a cinema hall Cinéma Utopia, showcasing films. The special architecture of this building just adds... read more
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2. Calle Ocho
- Walking into the Calle Ocho is like traveling from France to Cuba. It is an amazing place filled with latino vibes, dancing and Mojitos. The Calle... read more
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3. Dream Beach Club
- The Dream Beach Club, located near the Garonne, is a popular Bordeaux nightlife destination, with video screens and DJs spinning the best of dancehall... read more
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4. Lucifer (Le)
- One of the best bars for beer in town, Le Lucifer offers a choice of more than 200 bottled beers and 11 drafts. Real connoisseurs and the merely... read more
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5. Méga-Macumba
- This club is now one of the biggest night-life complexes in the Aquitaine region. It has several dance halls, all playing music of different genres... read more
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6. Au Boeuf Sur Le Toit
- This is one of the many night bars in the student district with a giant screen for its customers. On Wednesdays rock or reggae artists put on concerts... read more
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7. Bodega Bodega
- Don't try to get in here on Thursday night, because that's when this tapas bar really draws in the crowds of night revelers of all kinds, looking... read more
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8. Connemara (Le)
- This is perhaps Bordeaux's best-known Irish pub, where you can taste one of the 50 different whiskies or the five draft beers-including, of course,... read more
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9. Fiacre (Le)
- Le Fiacre is a bar and music venue dedicated to showcasing some of the best up-and-coming rock acts to pass through Bordeaux. Concert tickets are... read more
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10. Café Théâtre des Beaux Arts
- The Café Théâtre des Beaux Arts features a number of theatrical productions and comedy shows throughout the year. Touring shows are sometimes granted... read more
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Whilst by day Bordeaux feigns a serene and at times provincial scene, as night falls the city really comes to life. It is at this time that the maze of hidden squares and secret alleyways become imbued with vibrancy, chatting and music. Bordeaux certainly knows how to do cafe culture in style, and streets are lined with bustling bars and cafe, in which a young trendy crowd can be found united over a bottle of red, or swigging aperitifs, until the early hours of the morning. Look out for Place Camille Julian, a charming open square in the heart of the old city, which is home to the fantastic Utopia Cinema. This cinema is actually an old church, and is a beautiful setting to watch an international arthouse flic, which can then be discussed at length in the Cinema's quirky bar and restaurant.
Although the bar buzz is seductive enough to pass a whole night, there are plenty of places to go for a good dance too, especially from Thursday night on through the weekend. Along the Quay de Paludate, there is a strip of clubs and bars that are open until five in the morning, full of dynamic students and energetic party-goers alike. For a latin vibe, the Cuban Calle Ocho provides killer mojitos, a playful crowd and a full dance floor, with the opportunity to pick up some salsa steps.
There are also several live music options. Bordeaux has several jazz bars with seminal concerts and performances, Le Comptoir du Jazz being one of the best places to enjoy some sweet blues tunes. If you are after a funkier club scene, Le 4 Sans club is a trendy venue which prides itself on an alternative sound and atmosphere. Up and coming artists perform regularly, as well as internationally acclaimed djs, making it the best hangout in Bordeaux for music lovers.
