Bar André

In the old harbour, decorated in a nautical theme, André is best known for its large fish and seafood platters at reasonable prices, including the wine. Here you can try oysters, sea bass in “beurre blanc charentais”, turbot with artichokes or crabs. We'll let you take your pick!

• Web:

  www.barandre.com

• E-mail:

  barandre@blanc.net

• Address:

  5 Rue St Jean du Pérot, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 41 28 24

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 12–3pm, 6:30–9pm, Sat–Sun 12–9pm

Christopher Coutanceau

Christopher Coutanceau is one of La Rochelle’s finest restaurants and a starred venue on the sea front. It offers several delicate specialties like the tartar of prawns in oyster jelly or the curried turbot with coriander. This is the right venue for demanding gourmets!

• Web:

  www.coutanceaularochelle.com

• E-mail:

  contact@coutanceaularochelle.com

• Address:

  Plage de la Concurrence, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 41 48 19

Coquillages et Crustacés

This is a popular restaurant located outside the city centre, but people rarely hesitate to take the detour. Enjoy your dinner outdoors and watch the sun set over the sea and towards the horizon. Choose between dishes like stuffed clams, salmon tartar, and cod.

• Web:

  www.coquillagesetcrustaces.com

• E-mail:

  contact@coquillagesetcrustaces.com

• Address:

  Rue du Port, L'Houmeau

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 45 32 52

Le Comptoir Italien

Specialist in Italian cuisine, Le Comptoir Italien serves different types of well prepared dishes along with an astonishing wine list. This popular restaurant will make you discover flavors from all around Italy, from pasta to tiramisu.

• Address:

  22 rue Saint-Jean-du-Pérot, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 50 62 60

• Opening hours:

  Open every day

Le Thiers Temps

In this restaurant you can enjoy an innovative cuisine for a dinner in a warm atmosphere. Le Thiers Temps is popular among its guest and on the menu you will find classic French courses such as fois gras, cod or more original desert such as the Nutella crème brulée.

• Web:

  www.le-thiers-temps.com

• Address:

  26 Rue Thiers, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 34 31 81

• Opening hours:

  Tue-Sat: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Les 4 Sergents

With so many seafood eateries in la Rochelle, you might need a change and want to try this restaurant that offers a great regional cuisine with an extensive variety of wines. The duck breast in honey and lime at Les 4 Sergents is claimed to be just perfect!

• Web:

  www.les4sergents.com

• E-mail:

  contact@les4sergents.com

• Address:

  49 rue St Jean du Pérot, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 41 35 80

Corrigan’s

Always filled with a melting pot of people, you can be sure there is always something going on at the Corrigan’s. This is a typical Irish pub where you can enjoy, in good company, a good beer and a great atmosphere, where the rhythm is given by a huge jukebox.

• Web:

  www.corrigans.fr

• Address:

  20 rue des Cloutiers, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 28 91 39

La Guignette

This wine bar is an amazing place to have a good old subtly flavoured wine. Its short opening hours make this place feel rare and the customers privileged. The ambiance is great and really special, and the managers organize several games, such as a tombola and others.

• Address:

  8 Rue Saint-Nicolas, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 41 05 75

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Wed 11am–1:30pm, 5–9pm, Thu–Sat 11am–9pm

Le Mayflower

Next to the Piano Pub you can find Le Mayflower, also a very popular and busy venue. You can come here for many different occasions to have fun with friends in a loud and happy atmosphere.

• E-mail:

  contacts.mayflower@gmail.com

• Address:

  14 bis Cours du Temple, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 9 73 24 58 08

• Opening hours:

  Tue - Sun: 6pm-2am

Le Piano Pub

This is one of the most popular venues among the youth for its regular rock concerts that certainly keep everyone entertained. Le Piano Pub has a nice English wood and leather décor.

• Address:

  12 Cour du Temple, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 6 72 46 45 82

Le Triolet Club

Le Triolet Club is one of the most iconic nightclubs in La Rochelle. It hosts numerous events such as its emblematic "Christmas at the Triolet" celebrating... the beginning of the Summer! The club has its own signature drink, the Trio Drink and a patio where you can mingle with other tourists and with locals.

• Address:

  8 Rue des Carmes, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 05 46 41 11 88

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 11pm–7am

Oxford Club

The Oxford Club is a trendy club located close to the sea that has not stopped attracting clientele since its creation. The DJs play all kind of music such as latin sounds, zouk (dancing music coming from the French Isles), disco and all other styles you'd like to bust a move on.

• Address:

  Promenade de la Concurrence, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 41 51 81

164 Espresso Bar

This coffee shop, located right in front of the train station, is great for one last coffee and a French pastry before you embark on a train to a new adventure. The place is truly small but the staff are very friendly.

• Address:

  164 Boulevard Joffre, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 9 80 87 61 00

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 8am–7:30pm, Sun 10am–7:30pm

Aux Delices de Vero

Halfway between a bakery and a coffee shop, Aux Delices de Vero sells coffees and other beverages, bread, sandwiches and some sweet treats. Great for a breakfast or a quick lunch. They recently opened a salad bar where you can compose your own salad by choosing the ingredients.

• Address:

  8 Rue de la Grosse Horloge, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 30 60 60

Bistrot Des Pêcheurs

Bistrot Des Pêcheurs is an ordinary French café and crêperie, yet popular for its typical fishermen breakfast: six oysters and a glass of wine! With this local fashion of having breakfast, you will get plenty of energy to start your day and visit the city.

• Address:

  2 rue de la Chaîne, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 41 25 16

Café De La Corniche

At Café De La Corniche you can sit with a good cup of coffee and get some food while enjoying the nice view of La Rochelle bay in the sun. Unbeatable on a summer day or a sunny winter afternoon! There are also concerts hosted here during the warm days.

• Web:

  www.la-corniche.com

• Address:

  2 boulevard Winston Churchill, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 43 77 77

Café de la Paix

This café has a lovely atmosphere and an elegant decor with Napoleon-style woodwork including chandeliers and large wall mirrors. Created in 1793, Café de la Paix is one of the favourite old town cafés where you can enjoy a delicious Cognac made locally in the Poitou-Charentes region.

• Address:

  54 Rue Chaudrier, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 41 39 79

Café Du Bassin

The Café du Bassin is the perfect mix where you can find the relaxed atmosphere of a coffee place but also the offerings of a bar and several food platters (a great delicatessen plate but also oysters and sea food). The location and view are also amazing.

• E-mail:

  cafedubassin@hotmail.fr

• Address:

  53 Quai Valin, La Rochelle

• Phone:

  +33 5 46 50 81 77