Bar à Huîtres

Located at the heart of Rouen's central market is the Bar à Huîtres, a casual bar serving up some fantastic fresh seafood and oysters at extremely reasonable prices.

• Address:

  Place du Vieux Marché, Rouen

Brasserie Paul

The oldest brasserie in Rouen, Brasserie Paul still opens its doors daily in the historical part of town. This cosy restaurant offers classical dishes of the French cuisine, down to snails and foie gras.

• Web:

  www.brasserie-paul.com

• E-mail:

  brasseriepaul@wanadoo.fr

• Address:

  1 Place de la Cathédrale, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 235 718 607

Gill

Claimed to be one of Rouen’s best kept gourmet secrets, Gill offers splendid food in a stylish setting. Food lovers and gourmands can sit back and enjoy a selection of tasting menu dishes in the Norman gastronomic tradition. This reputable establishment was awarded 2 Michelin stars for culinary excellence.

• Web:

  www.gill.fr

• E-mail:

  gill@gill.fr

• Address:

  9 Quai de la Bourse, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 235 711 614

• Opening hours:

  12pm-1.45pm and 7.30pm-9.45pm. Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Ho Lamian

Tucked away in one of Rouen's historic streets is this beloved Chinese eatery serving up noodles (lamian) made fresh on-site with a traditional accompaniment of meat or vegetables, served as a soup, curry or regular main.

• E-mail:

  contact@holamian.fr

• Address:

  243 Rue Eau de Robec, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 276 285 087

La Petite Auberge

Snails in different types of sauces are the speciality of La Petite Auberge. If you are interested in trying these French delights and many more, you can do so at this traditional cosy restaurant, offering a selection of set menus at different price points (starting at €20).

• Web:

  www.restaurant-petite-auberge.fr

• Address:

  164 Rue Martainville, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 235 708 018

La Rose des Vents

At La Rose des Vents you can have a great meal in a relaxed atmosphere that will make you feel just like home – if your home happens to be packed with vintage memorabilia, that is: this restaurant used to be a vintage store, and little has changed in its decor. Worth a visit!

• Address:

  37 Rue Saint-Nicolas, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 235 702 978

Delirium Café

The international franchise has recently beaten the world record for the sheer number of beer varieties on offer, boasting a total of 3162. The Rouen instalment doesn't quite offer the same variety, and yet still plenty of tap and bottled beers to last you well into the night. Located right next to the Gros Horloge.

• Web:

  www.deliriumcafe.be

• Address:

  30 Rue des Vergetiers, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 2 32 12 05 95

La Boîte à bières

If you are a beer devotee, you will probably love La Boîte à bières. This bar has a wide range of imported beers and whiskeys, to choose from. You can also grab a snack if you are hungry and join in on the quiz and karaoke nights.

• Web:

  www.laboiteabieres.fr

• Address:

  35 Rue Cauchoise, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 235 077 647

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 5pm-2am

Le Saxo

Le Saxo tops the list of Rouen's music bars. Here you can enjoy some great drinks while listening to live music of various genres. Live jazz is played on some Thrusdays, and most Friday & Saturday nights see further live performances.

• Address:

  11 Place Saint-Marc, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 2 35 98 24 92

Le Vicomté

Spread over five different floors, this cool bar also offers dancing and dining. Here you can have a few drinks in a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere while listening to some soft tunes.

• Web:

  www.levicomte-rouen.com

• Address:

  70 Rue de la Vicomte, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 235 712 411

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Sat 6pm-2am

Les BerThoM

With its location in close proximity to the old market square, Les BerThoM is hard to miss, and it would have been a shame – with its regular rotation of tap beers and jovial vibe, its an easy nightlife favourite for a night of casual fun.

• Web:

  www.lesberthom.com

• Address:

  60 rue de la Vicomté, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 2 35 70 31 77

Citizen Coffee

Citizen Coffee is a cool, hip café located right in the middle of Rouen. Here you can rest your legs after a day’s touring while sipping on a good cup of coffee and having something to eat (they offer light snacks for breakfast and lunch). The outdoor seating are is a summer favourite.

• Address:

  4 Rue Ecureuil, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 235 714 942

Dame Cakes

The café Dame Cakes is housed in a historic building dating back over a century. Here you can have a great afternoon tea with cakes and other small goodies in an elegant setting.

• Web:

  www.damecakes.fr

• Address:

  70 Rue Saint-Romain, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 235 074 931

La Cornaelle

This tiny creperie serves an extensive amount of galettes (buckwheat crepes) with sweet and savoury fillings, from the classic egg, cheese and ham combination to calvados dessert flambees. The tiny outdoor terrace gets packed very frequently.

• Address:

  174 Rue Eau de Robec, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 2 35 08 53 75

Maison Yvonne

An artisan cafe with a wide selection of baked goodies, pastries and cakes in close proximity to the main train station. It's excellent for grabbing a coffee and pastry on-the-go, or even treating yourself to a little something refined, like a macaron or miniature eclair.

• Web:

  www.maisonyvonne.fr

• E-mail:

  hello@maisonyvonne.fr

• Address:

  119 Rue Jeanne d'Arc, Rouen

• Phone:

  +33 235 716 733

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 6am–8:30pm