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 Café de La Paix |
| Typical French café - style 1900 |
| 54 rue Chaudrier - 17000 La Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 41 39 79 |
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| 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. |
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| La Guignette |
| Wine cellar |
| 16 rue Saint Nicolas - 17000 La Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 |
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| 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. |
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| The General Humbert's |
| Irish Pub |
| 14 rue Saint Nicolas - 17000 La Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 37 01 08 |
| Website: www.generalhumbert.com |
Opening times:
Open 7 days a week - Sunday to Thursday
6.OOpm till 2.00am - Friday 6.00pm till 4.00am - Saturday 2.00pm
till 4.00am. Clubbing hours at weekends until 4.00am (no admittance
after 1.30am). |
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. |
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| 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. |
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| Le Mac Ewan's |
| Pub |
| 7 Rue de La Chaîne- 17000 La Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 41 18 94 |
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| Ouverture: 6.00pm til 2.00am |
| Open: Pub with terrace close to the Tower chain. Specialty of flaming beers. |
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| VIA BRASIL |
| Cocktail Bar |
| 3 rue de la Chaîne - 17000 La Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 41 08 48 |
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| Open: Monday to Frdiday 4.30pm till 1.15am - Saturday 2.30pm till 1.15am - Sunday and Bank Holidays 12.30pm till 1.15am. |
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Description: Why stick with boring beers and wines when you can mix the finest of spirits to great effect with cocktails? Via Brasil is not only La Rochelle’s first cocktail bar but also a cut above the rest. Elegant and definitely very cool Via Brasil is a very relaxing place... The barmen 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. |
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| Mojito |
| Cafe Cubano |
| Calle n°2 des Canards - 17000 La Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 30 15 84 |
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| 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. |
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| La Casa |
| Authentic night |
| 48 bis rue Saint Jean du Pérot - 17000 La Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 50 26 35 |
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| 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. |
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| Le Mattaï |
| Lounge Bar |
| 12 rue Bletterie - 17000 La Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 41 45 23 |
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| 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. |
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| La Sirène |
| Salle de concert - Musiques actuelles |
| 111 Boulevard Emile Delmas - 17000 La Rochelle |
| Tel: 05 46 56 46 62 |
| Website: www.la-sirene.fr |
| Opening times:
Usual working hours 9.00am till 6.00pm
- Rehearsals : Tuesday to Saturday from 2.00pm up to midnight / Sunday
from 2.00pm till 10.00pm. Shop : Open from 7.30pm on gig nights. |
| Description:
Every gig night, the balcony opens from
7.30pm for a "before gig" drink with an open view on the
harbor. |
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