LA GUIGNETTE
Wine cellar
16 rue Saint Nicolas - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46
Website:
Open: Year round except on Sundays.
From 10.00am til 12.00pm & from 4.00pm till 8.00pm.

Description: A lively atmosphere in this old wine cellar bar located in Saint Nicolas quarter. La Guignette is a real La Rochelle institution. A former seamen's bar which wears the patina of the years. It is now the youthfulness which really distinguishes this bar.
A unique gathering place.

 
 
 
LA CASA
Authentic night
48 bis rue Saint Jean du Pérot - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 50 26 35
Website:
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am except on Mondays.

Description: Lounge music during the week. House music at weekends. An old favourite of La Rochelle...at the weekends the place is exceptionally busy and there's not much room for manoeuvre.

 
 
 
LA FACTORY
Before clubbing
41 rue de la scierie "Les Minimes" - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 50 05 15
Website: lafactory.extra-flash.com
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am

Description:
The FacTorY is a nice place to have a drink before or after the cinema.
Happy hours daily from 6.00pm to 7.30pm...
Regular theme nights are organised.
Salsa every tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7.00pm to 10.00pm through the salsa dance association Salsa Pimente.
DJ nights at weekends.

 
 
 
LE HARLEM CAFE
Before clubbing
13bis rue de la chaîne - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 88 93
Website:
Open: From 8.00pm till 2.00am

Description: Two atmospheres: club and harlem. Karaoke nights, speed-dating, strip-tease...

 
 
 
LE BUTTERFLY
Cocktail Bar
27 Place Coureauleurs - Le Gabut- 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 29 02 55
Website:
Open: From 7.00pm til 2.00am

Description: Cosy atmosphere, lounge music, warm welcome...Dominico wil charm you with his Italian accent and his wonderful cocktails. This man is a real artist...surely the Prince of cocktails in la Rochelle.
Some of the cocktails are to die for, and are definitely worth a try!
An impressive choice of reasonably well-priced cocktails. Enjoy yourself!

 
 
 
 
AU BOUT DU MONDE
Rum Bar
Avenue de la Capitainerie Lazaret - Parc des Minimes
17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 52 23 64
Website:
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am

Description: Located on the Minimes harbour close to the Société des Régates Rochelaises yacht club...you'll consequently meet there sailormen, skippers and yachtmen.

   
 
 
LE SAOUFE
Rum Bar
12 rue du Port - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 46 96
Website:
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am

Description: Two-entry bar: yachting and rum specialties.

 
 
 
VIA BRASIL
Rum Bar
3 rue de la Chaîne - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 08 48
Site internet:
Ouverture: From 6.00pm til 2.00am

Description: A charming bar with terrace ideally located at the feet of the Chain Tower. A nice place to have a cocktail after a diner in one of the restaurants of the area.

 
 
 
 
LE PIANO
Australian Bar
12 Cour du temple - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 09 52
Site internet:
Open: From 8.00pm til 3.00am

Description: Pub (with terrace during summer time) Cour du temple.
Youthful atmosphere and Australian-style decor. Numerous student parties. Foster's drinkers will feel at ease!

 
 
 
 
UN AUTRE MONDE
Fashionable bars
9 rue Verdière - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 55 73 91
Website:
Open: Tuesday to Saturday 5.00pm to 2.00am.
Sunday from 7.00pm to 2.00am.
Description: Pop-art atmosphere, wines of the new world, beers and cocktails...
 
 
 
LES Z'ENDIMANCHES
Fashionable bars
26 rue Saint Nicolas - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 54 20
Website:
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am
Description: Welcoming atmosphere in this bar having a big community of regulars. Snacks for the "apéritif" time are nice...such as the coconut rum.
 
 
 
LA JAVA DES PALUCHES
Fashionable bars
12 rue Saint Nicolas - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 30 54 20
Website: http://www.lajavadespaluches.com
Open: From 5.00pm til 2.00am except on Sundays.
Description:
 
 
 
LES TÊTES BRULEES
Aperonautic bar
20 rue Verdière - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 50 57 73
Website:
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am
Description: Unusual decor...you feel like in a jet cockpit...Jérôme, the owner, is a former pilote. A relaxing place to have a quiet drink with friends during the week.
 
 
 
L'ACADEMIE DE LA BIERE
Bar with terrace
10 Cour du temple - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 42 43 78
Website:
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am
Description: An old La Rochelle venue. This bar is as small as the beer selection is wide. Nice terrace during summer time. Franck, the publican, is very welcoming.
 
 
 
LA VAGUE
Old harbour bar with terrace
16 Quai Duperré - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 30 53 19
Website:
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am
Description: Nice terrace facing the 2 towers. Perfect for lazying under the sun.
 
 
 
LE ZINC
Old harbour bar with terrace
12 Quai Duperré - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 24 27
Website:
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am
Description: The La Rochelle people meeting place on the Old harbour. The bar is crammed with an amazing collection of "French bistrot" memorabilia. Didier is a rugby fan and a 4-21 dice player... dice anyone?
 
 
 
LE JOHEY PUB
Bar
27 rue Saint Nicolas - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 43 35 31
Website:
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am
Description: The Johey pub is one of the newest bars on the block. The atmosphere is very cool and relaxed such as the Saint Nicolas quarter. The two brothers owning the place will welcome you to make sure you enjoy yourself. This is a popular and unpretentious local and well-worth a visit.
 
 
 
LA CALHUTTE
Bar
5 place de la Fourche - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 27 37 13
Website:
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am
Description: Youthful atmosphere, music tends to be varied with a mix of salsa, rock..! Home specialties: la Jacqueline (red fruits, violet...) and the cervoise!
Sofas, long tables, tea-light candles...
   
 
 
LE LITTLE PUB
Bar
5 rue Verdière - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 29 07 06
Website:
Ouverture: From 6.00pm til 2.00am
Description:
 
 
 
LE LOU'FOC
Bar
9 place petite sirène - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 12 16
Website:
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am
Description: Student bar of the Gabut area.
 
 
 
L'HARMATTAN
Bar
28 rue Bletterie - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 12 81
Website:
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am
Description: Bar cocktail and lounge music.
 
 
 
LE SEA WORLD CAFE
Old harbour bar with terrace
28 Quai Duperré - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 80 22
Website:
Open: From 6.00pm til 2.00am
Description: Welcoming bar with terrace on the Old harbour with navy-style decor.
 
 
 
 
LE CAFE DE LA PAIX
Typical French café - style 1900
54 rue Chaudrier - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 39 79
Website:
Open: From 8.00am til 9.00pm daily.

Description: A French Café historical monument! "1900 Belle époque" atmosphere, golden bulb lights & mirrors. Food served. Le Café de la Paix is a great place for lunch and a coffee during the day.

 
 
CAFE DE L'AQUARIUM
Panoramic Bar
Quai Louis Prunier - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 50 17 17
Website:
Open: From 9.00am til 10.00pm.
Description: One of La Rochelle nicest views from the inside such as the outside. Nice Terrace with a commanding view overlooking the Trawlers dock (des grands yachts). It's well-worth a visit.
   
 
 
CAFE DES DEUX TOURS
Old harbour bar with terrace
1 Quai Valin - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 81 55
Website:
Open: From 8.00am til 10.00pm.
Description: Discover their "live music" apéritifs with light bar food.
 
 
 
LE CAFE DU BASSIN
Old harbour bar with terrace
53 Quai Valin - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 30 36
Website:
Open: From 8.00am til 10.00pm.
Description: Just going at GéGé's for a small coffee is definitely memorable. A real character of La Rochelle's life. Comfortable terrace during summer facing the "Bassin à flots".
 
 
 
LA RENOMMEE
Chez Christelle
3 rue de la Fabrique - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 45 12 02
Website:
Open: From 8.00am til 10.00pm.
Description: Another La Rochelle character worth-well visiting: Christelle at La Renommée. A real neighbourhood boozer as in the past. It really feels at the heart of the Saint Nicolas community.
 
 
 
LE DUPERRE
Old hardour Bar & Food with terrace
38 Quai Duperré - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 27 37 13
Website:
Open: 8.00am til late in the evening.
Description: Bar food is served throughout the day and in the evenings until late at night. The only one on the Old harbour to serve food right in the middle of the afternoon! You can enjoy the dishes of the day, nice salads or toasted sandwiches. Your hosts are Mr&Mrs Rotureau and a more charming hosts would be hard to find. The best place to enjoy an early breakfast on the Old harbour!
 
 
 
LA MARINE
Old hardour Bar & Food with terrace
30 Quai Duperré - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 36 43
Website: www.brasserie-lamarine.com
Open: 8.00am til late in the evening.
Description: La Marine serves a wide choice of drinks and food, with plenty of fresh seafood dishes.
 
 
 
LES REGATES
Old hardour Bar & Food with terrace
20 Quai Duperré - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 42 55
Website:
Open: 8.00am til late in the evening.
Description:
 
 
 
LE CONCORDE
Bar
6 rue Grosse Horloge - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 06 62
Website:
Open: 8.00am til late in the evening.
Description:
   
 
 
LE POIDS DU ROI
Old harbour bar with terrace
10 Bis Quai Duperré - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 14 23
Website:
Open: 8.00am til late in the evening.
Description: Nice old little bar on the Old harbour. An old traditional venue of La Rochelle people.
 
 
 
LA Grand' Rive
Old hardour Bar & Food with terrace
24 Quai Duperré - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 41 44 53
Website: lagrandrive.com
Open: 8.00am til late in the evening.
Description: La Grand' Rive is a great place for lunch and a coffee during the day. The leather couches inside are a relaxing place to have a quiet drink with friends when the outside terrace facing the two towers is excellent for lazying on sunny afternoons. The restaurant serves a nice selection of authentic French cuisine.
 
 
 
Le Quai 22
Bar & Restaurant
22 Quai Duperré - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 50 66 08
Website: quai22.com
Open: 9.OOam till late in the evening - 7 days a week.
Description: Nice selection of bar food & pizzas.
Outside terrace facing the two towers.