Among the most recommended pubs and bars in La Rochelle, the Irish Pubs have a unique charm of their very own. Rock up, order a Guinness, prop up the bar till the early hours and then don't be surprised if you end up singing at the top of your voice before the end of the night.
The Irish pubs and bars all use the element of surprise to their advantage and are all the better for it.

 
 
The General Humbert's
Irish Pub
14 rue Saint Nicolas - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 37 01 08
Website: www.generalhumbert.com
Open: 6.00pm til 2.00am - Closed on Mondays
Description: A La Rochelle institution, The General Humbert’s is a lively Irish pub located on Saint Nicolas street in the historic heart of the city, close to the old harbour. The walls are adorned with outstanding historical, sports, music and political memorabilia. This pub is one of the main meeting places for the locals and a place you don't want to miss when in La Rochelle.
At the weekends the place is exceptionally busy and there's not much room for manoeuvre.
Famous for its great craic, popular with rugby pros at the weekends, The General Humbert’s is also a reputed sports bars broadcasting major sporting events.
 
Corrigans
Irish Pub
20 rue des Cloutiers - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 28 91 39
Website: www.corrigansirishpub.com
Open: 6.00pm til 2.00am - Closed on Mondays

Description: Corrigans is everyone's idea of a classic Irish country-style pub and this little gem is for real. This is a charming and characterful pub worth visiting for its music sessions which are played every Sunday nights by some great local talent, but sessions are informal and travelling musicians are welcome to join in. The pub has a policy of no amplification, just good live traditional sessions.

 
 
 
FITZPATRICK'S
Irish Pub
14 Quai Duperré - 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 05 46 07 77 37
Website:
Open: From 9.00am til 2.00am

Description:
Pub with terrace on the Old harbour.
Food served.