Baud et Millet

Baud et Millet is both a cheese and wine cellar. Products are authentic, rare, and high-quality. The cheese can be chosen from a buffet of 100 different kinds and the wine wall will never leave you option-less. This family restaurant is the place to be if you want the full wine & cheese experience, and you can definitely count on the owners' knowledge on the subjects.

• Web:

  baudetmillet.com

• Address:

  19 Rue Huguerie, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 79 05 77

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat noon–2:30pm / 7pm–10pm; Sun & Mon closed

• Subway:

  Tram stop Quinconces

C'yusha

Nestled near Porte Cailhau in a delightful old building is C'yusha, a Michelin-starred restaurant serving delectable contemporary European cuisine. The open kitchen design offers a captivating view of the chef at work, turning dining into a truly immersive experience. With a meticulously crafted surprise menu on offer, every dish is a feast for both the eyes and the tastebuds — a culinary adventure awaits you here.

• Web:

  www.cyusha.com

• Address:

  12 Rue Ausone, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 69 89 70

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 7:30pm–9:30pm, Sun & Mon closed

• Subway:

  Tram stop Place du Palais

La Tupina

Honouring the traditions and gastronomic products of the South-West of France, La Tupina is an institution in Bordeaux, and perhaps the city's most famous restaurant. Opened in 1968 by Jean-Pierre Xiradakis, it has not stopped receiving praises for the quality and finesse of its food, its wines as well as the perfection of its service. The decor is what a textbook French restaurant should look like, with its open fire and farmhouse feel.

• Web:

  www.latupina.com

• Address:

  6 Rue Porte de la Monnaie, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 91 56 37

• Opening hours:

  Mon 7pm–11pm; Tue–Sun noon–2:30pm / 7pm–11pm

• Subway:

  Tram stop Sainte Croix or Saint Michel

Le Bar du Boucher

Paradise for meat eaters, Le Bar du Boucher — literally the butcher's bar — features a wide range of meat that you can choose directly and see it getting cut at the butcher's stand inside the restaurant. Communal tables, a friendly staff, and a rustic and warm atmosphere complete your dining experience.

• Web:

  www.barduboucherbordeaux.fr

• Address:

  5 Rue Parlement Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 81 37 37

• Subway:

  Tram stop Place de la Bourse

Le Café du Port

Le Café du Port is a sophisticated restaurant on the banks of the Garonne river featuring refined yet reasonably priced French cuisine in a lovely setting with a terrace offering the best sunset in Bordeaux.

• Web:

  www.lecafeduport.com

• E-mail:

  contact@lecafeduport.com

• Address:

  1 Quai Deschamps, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 77 81 18

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri noon–2pm / 7:30pm–10:30pm; Sat & Sun noon–2:30pm / 7:30pm–11pm

Restaurant Influences

Restaurant Influences serves a creative secret menu, which is only revealed when the food arrives to your table. You choose between 3 or 5 dishes, and for both menus, you will have an excellent wine pairing–undoubtedly, one of the best culinary experiences you'll have in Bordeaux.

• Web:

  en.restaurant-influences.com

• Address:

  36 Rue Saint-Sernin, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 81 01 05

• Opening hours:

  Lunch: Sun–Mon noon–1:15pm. Diner: Fri–Mon 7pm–9:15pm

Aux Quatre Coins du Vin

Near Place Saint-Pierre, Aux Quatre Coins du Vin offers you the perfect introduction to wine in Bordeaux. However, this is not your typical wine bar. Instead of being waited on, you tap your own wine from the bottle through a self-serve card system. It's a fun way to select and taste from their extensive library of both local and international wines. Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of choices available? Just ask the friendly and very knowledgeable staff to help you with your selection.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/aux4coinsduvin

• E-mail:

  closben@aux4coinsduvin.com

• Address:

  8 Rue de la Devise, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 57 34 37 29

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Wed 6pm–1am, Thu–Sat 6pm–2am, Sun closed

Calle Ocho Café Cubano

Always bustling with people, Calle Ocho is a lively Cuban-themed bar, a few minutes from Place de la Bourse, offering the best mojito in town along with two floors where you can enjoy some salsa, merengue, as well as some reggaeton.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/calleochocafecubano

• Address:

  24 Rue Piliers de Tutelle, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 48 08 68

• Opening hours:

  Daily 5pm–2am

IBOAT

This 687-square-meter ferry is home to a restaurant, cocktail bar, heated terrace, club and a concert hall. The IBoat is a scene for quality and independent productions, one of the cultural landmarks of Bordeaux, but also a great place to just have fun and dance all night long.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/iboatbordeaux

• Address:

  Bassin à Flot n°1, Cours Henri Brunet, Bordeaux

Le Bar à Vin

A classic wine bar, a few minutes from Place des Quinconces, offering a menu of around 30 local wines as well as food platters in an art-filled space.

• Web:

  baravin.bordeaux.com/en

• Address:

  3 Cours du 30 Juillet, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 556 00 43 47

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun closed

Le Lucifer

Despite its name, at Le Lucifer, you won't need to sell your soul to the devil in order to enjoy their large selection of beers, some of which you might not have heard of but should really try.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/leluciferbordeaux

• Address:

  35 Rue de Pessac, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 99 09 02

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6pm–2am

Levrette Café Bordeaux

With its underground bar with a big dance floor and even a separate space dedicated to smokers, the Levrette Café hosts theme parties, sports events, live music, DJs, pole dance shows, and many more. The menu at the Levrette offers some tapas to share as well as a great selection of beers, wines, spirits, and many original cocktails.

• Web:

  www.levrettecafe.fr/cafes/bordeaux-33

• Address:

  6-8 Rue de Mérignac, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 52 04 23

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 5pm–2am, Sun 5pm–midnight, Mon closed

Bread Storming

Bread Storming is just the right spot for a healthy small lunch or a quick snack. The staff here are really welcoming and always with a smile on. You can choose between the recipes of few chosen fresh ingredients and have them composed either as a salad or a sandwich. They also serve homemade cakes.

• Web:

  www.bread-storming.com

• E-mail:

  breadstorming1@gmail.com

• Address:

  27 Rue Notre Dame, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 33 05 57 06

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 11:15am–2:30pm

KURO espresso bar

Hidden in a side street right next to Place de la Comédie, you'll find this quaint little cafe serving one of the best coffees in Bordeaux as well as sandwiches, quiches, soups, and delicious homemade pastries. Special mention to their pecan and coffee cake.

• Web:

  kuroespressobar.wixsite.com/website

• Address:

  5 Rue Mautrec, Bordeaux

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 9am–3pm, Sun closed

• Subway:

  Tram stop Grand Théâtre

L'Autre Salon de Thé

As you can expect from its name, L'Autre Salon de Thé offers a wide variety of teas, along with tasty cakes as well as a few savoury options, which are served in a cosy and elegant setting near Place Gambetta. Great spot for lunch, tea, and Sunday brunch.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/lautre_salon_de_the

• Address:

  11 Rue des Remparts, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 48 55 43

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–7pm

Le Grand Café

Le Grand Café is a chic and very pleasant café located in the elegant Cours de l’Intendance. Perfect spot for a morning coffee, an afternoon pick me up, or a night cap after a day of non-stop walking and sight-seeing around town.

• Web:

  legrandcafebordeaux.fr

• Address:

  65 Cours de l'Intendance, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 52 61 10

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7:30am–2am

Pâtisserie Mi Cielo

Despite being located outside of Bordeaux's city centre, the trip to this award-winning pastry shop is well worth your time. Chef Patissier Diego Cervantes prepares some of the most delicate and almost couture-looking pastries, which are a treat for both the eyes and your taste buds. Lightness, tastefulness, and finesse are only a few adjectives to describe these true pieces of art.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/micielopatisserie

• Address:

  13 Boulevard Pierre 1er, Le Bouscat

• Phone:

  +33 5 33 48 94 49

• Opening hours:

  Thu–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–1pm, Mon–Wed closed

SIP Coffee Bar

If you're a specialty coffee lover or you're just looking for a place to get your caffeine fix, head over to the SIP Coffee Bar. Located in the heart of Bordeaux, near Saint-André Cathedral, the SIP is one of those new generation coffee shops that only recruit passionate and talented baristas, so you can see that there is real care and attention placed into making each coffee. The food menu features cookies, cakes, banana bread as well as some savoury options.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/sip_coffeebar

• Address:

  69 Bis Rue des Trois-Conils, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 9 81 91 91 80

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 8:30am–6:30pm, Sun closed

• Subway:

  Tram stop: Hôtel de Ville