 |
| 
|
| |
Our
following suggestions are just a quick and easy route to find out what
the HotSpots are in La Rochelle. Whatever you want to do, wherever you
want to do it, then we also suggest you have look further than our Top
10s.
This section purpose is to provide you with a list of some of our favourite
establishments. These places benefit from a positive image and great fame
in La Rochelle, and are therefore well-known by the La Rochelle public
while bringing an original touch either in their style, atmosphere, decor,
or history...
It does not consist of a performance rating... it is more a choice of
the heart because in the end the bar business is a highly human activity...
|
 |
| 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.
|
|
|
| |
 |
| |
| 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.
|
|
|
| |
 |
| |
| 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.
|
|
|
| |
| LE MAC EWAN'S |
| Pub |
| 7 Rue de La Chaîne- 17000 La
Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 41 18 94 |
| Website: |
| Ouverture: 6.00pm
til 2.00am |
Open: Pub
with terrace close to the Tower chain. Specialty of flaming beers.
|
|
|
| |
 |
| |
| LE BUTTERFLY |
| Cocktail Bars |
| 27 Place Coureauleurs - Le Gabut- 17000 La Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 29 02 55 |
| Website: |
| Open: From
7.00pm til 2.00am. |
Description: Why
stick with boring beers and wines when you can mix the finest
of spirits to great effect with cocktails? The Butterfly is not
only La Rochelle’s first cocktail lounge bar but also a
cut above the rest. Elegant and definitely very cool The Butterfly
is a very relaxing place... Dominico, both friendly and a real
artist, will be more than happy to guide you through the large
array of cocktails available. Cocktails on offer are excellent
and served at reasonable prices.
|
|
|
| |
 |
| |
| MOJITO |
| Cafe Cubano |
| Calle n°2 des Canards - 17000 La Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 30 15 84 |
| Website: |
| Open: 9.00pm
to 2.00am |
Description:
Le Mojito rum bar is dedicated to celebrating
the great Cuban heritage. Le Mojito is widely known as being La
Rochelle's authentic Cuban bar featuring traditional Cuban cocktails,
music, cigar smokers and salsa dancers. It offers a truly authentic
Cuban experience blending the Cuban lifestyle with the buzz of La
Rochelle. |
|
|
| |
 |
| |
| 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.
|
|
|
| |
 |
| |
| Le Mattaï |
| Lounge Bar |
| 12 rue Bletterie - 17000 La Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 41 45 23 |
| Website: |
Open: Tues-Sat
from 4.00pm to 2.00am.
Sundays from 6.00pm to 2.00am. Closed on Mondays. |
| Description:
The Mattaï is one of the newest
bars on the block and has immediately become one of the most fashionable.
Popular for after-work drinks, especially on a Friday night, this
lounge bar is definitely worth a try during the before-diner hours. |
|
|
| |
 |
| |
| LE JULES ET JIM |
| Cabaret |
| 18 rue Rambaud - 17000 La Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 67 00 55 |
| Website: |
Open: Wed.
to Sat 9.30pm til 2.00am.
Sundays from 4.30 til 9.00pm. |
| Description:
Regular live gigs and shows. Happy Hours
from 9.30pm to 10.00pm. |
|
|
| |
