Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. It’s known for its Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th- to 19th-century mansions and notable art museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. Public gardens line the curving river quays. The grand Place de la Bourse, centered on the Three Graces fountain, overlooks the Miroir d’Eau reflecting pool. For more information check out the Tourism site;
There are 2 brewpubs in town as of Feb 2022.
The Frog and Rosbif, 23 rue Ausone
Open: Mon - Fri 17.00 - 01.00 Sat -Sun 12.00 - 02.00
A welcoming variation from all the French style pubs and bistros in the area. Part of Frog’s network of brewpubs. They have 6 taps, with 2 different from Paris line? No surprises though. It's quite spacious and rather typical British town pub. It seem's to be rather popular among the younger crowd, but all range of of age seems to visit. The beer itself isn’t outstanding or particular impressing, but not bad at all. There is a few other, perhaps better alternatives for abeer geek visiting in town, but this is by far the most centrally located one and perfect for a quick afternoon, early evening pint before dinner.
Azimut Brasserie, 5 av. du Dr Schinazi
Open: Mon -Fri 09.30 - 16.30 Sat -Sun Closed
A great brewery located a bit out of town but easily reachable as the last tram stop is right in front of the brewery. Inside its a working brewery with a "tap-room" space so you can have a few beers at source, sharing emotions and a unique moment! The team are a set of amazing brewers that are curious and inventive. They also have a Microcan CL5 canning machine and sell cans from the brewery. If you have the opportunity, do not hesitate to go to the brewery where you will be very well received and advised. Excellent value for money on the go. I highly recommend.
Au Nouveau Monde, 2 Rue des Boucheries
Open: Tues -Say - 12.00 - 01.00 Sun 11.00 - 00.00 Mon - 18.00 -00.00
Good beers! After all that is what matters! Beers are brewed in the basement. They have 10 beers on tap. The 1833 black IPA (pretty good) and The Fair Black Lady (very good). They are also a restaurant serving tajines. They do an excellent chocolate and stout cake. Overall it is a very nice spot to eat and drink.
Jaqen, 5 rue Beaubadat
Open: Tues - Sat 16.00 23.30 Sun - Mon Closed
A great beer bar/shop with several beers on draught served from 6 taps and a lot of approx 75 bottled beers. It is a trendy place on the western side of the city centre. The service is friendly and they have a good acknowledge of the beers. Also some nice things to eat. They stock a lot of Beers form a small French Micro Brewery La Debauche. The prices asre all right if you compare them with other Pubs.
Le Zytho, 28 rue latour
Open: Tues - Sat 17.30 - 01.00 Sun - Mon Closed
A great selection of 18 taps with only craft beers, which are change quite regulaly. There are always a very good representation of French breweries (Debauchery, Corrézienne, Pépie ...) and a mix of English, Danish, American, etc Also a good but small selection of bottles. A warm welcome and wise advice from the staff. Inside it quite modern and open plan they do charcuterie and pizza's. Definatly one of the best bars in town.
Le Lucifer, 35 Rue de Pessac
Open: Daily 18.00 - 02.00
This bar is the Le Lucifer brewery tap. located outside the touristic area. But a great surprise. The owners are a very hippie family, it seems that they all live in the same estate of the pub, and there they are all: grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren ... and yes, they are very hippies, it comes out! It seems that this place has a long tradition of serving great beers? You will find 18 beers on draught and also an interesting bottle selection of over 250? In addition, the pub is large, with billiards, and occasional live music, the charcuterie are made fresh plus cheese boards, sausage, foie grass ... The service is very frendly and you can easily have a chat with other visitors and locals.
Le Titi Twister, 76, rue Leyteire
Open: Mon - Sat 17.00 - 02.00 Closed Sun
The Belgian beer bar "Le Titi Twister" is a short 5 minute walk from the Place De La Victoire in the centre of Bordeaux. Unlike its Tarantino inspired namesake, it’s a small but welcoming bar on a quiet side street. They have several taps and a relatively extensive beer menu. From the few french reviews I’ve managed to find, they appear to also stock some non-Belgian options from around the world. I wouldn’t expect too many finds or surprises but it is a well worth a visit in a city that is understandably more wine-centric.
L’Amirale Biere - La Cave, 5-7 rue Saint James
Open: Mon - 15.00 - 19.30 Tues - Sat 11.00 - 13.30 & 15.00 - 19.30 Sun Closed
This is a great store. The people are kind, knowledgable and take their time. The shelftags are very helpfull as well, listing beer style, country, primary flavours, etc. They have beers from all over Europe: English, Belgian, Dutch, but also Polish and other East European, some Nordic breweries as well, and of course a whole range of French beers, half of them from Bordeaux and the surroundings. Only downside are the prices: everything is expensive, so you could end up paying a lot for average beers.
La Cave des Moines, 57 Cours Victor Hugo
Open: Mon - Closed Tues, Wed Thurs, Sun 16.00 - 21.00 Fri - Sat 11.00 - 14.00 & 16.00 - 22.00
A cool shop/bar with vaulted stone wall's and an old eclectic selection of furnature. They play 80's music and they have a very well stocked bar, with a wide selection of Belgian beers and other artisanal and local beers. Interesting prices at the happy hours? Very friendly and knowlagable staff, well worth seeking out.
L’Oiseau Cabosse. 30 Rue Sainte-Colombe
Open: Daily
More of a coffee shop and cafe than a bar. Right in the heart of Bordeaux and only notable because they carry bottles of almost every variation from Naufrageurs for roughly 5E a piece. Good staff. and great cookies. Mostly just a spot for ticking Naufrageurs.
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