Baud et Millet

Part cheese shop, part wine cellar, Baud et Millet offers a serious selection of around 100 cheeses alongside a wine wall packed with options. It’s a family-run spot where the owners know their stuff and are happy to guide you through the pairings.

• Web:

  https://baudetmillet.com

• Address:

  19 Rue Huguerie, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 79 05 77

• Subway:

  Tram stop: Quinconces

C'yusha

Housed in a charming old building close to Porte Cailhau, C’yusha is a Michelin-starred spot serving modern European dishes. It features an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs at work and a surprise menu that changes regularly, with each dish carefully put together to catch your eye and your taste buds.

• 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

• E-mail:

  latupina@latupina.com

• Address:

  6 Rue Porte de la Monnaie, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 91 56 37

• Opening hours:

  Mon 7pm–10pm, Tue–Sun noon–2pm / 7pm–10pm

• 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 being 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

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Mon noon–midnight, Tue closed

• 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 serving 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

Les Drôles

Set in a stone-walled cellar, Les Drôles serves classic French fare with regional touches. The space has playful, mismatched decor, and everything’s made in-house using fresh, local ingredients.

• Web:

  www.restaurantlesdroles.fr

• Address:

  21 Rue Saint-Rémi, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 9 67 12 02 39

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 number of choices available? Just ask the friendly and very knowledgeable staff to help you with your selection.

• Web:

  www.auxquatrecoinsduvin.fr

• Address:

  8 Rue de la Devise, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 57 34 37 29

• Opening hours:

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

IBOAT

IBOAT is a former ferry turned multi-level cultural hub covering around 687 m² across three decks. The main level houses a bar-restaurant serving casual dishes and cocktails, while a heated terrace offers riverside views. Below decks is a concert hall/club and a lounge space featuring regular gigs, DJ sets, exhibitions, workshops and even kids’ events. In the summer, the adjacent Blonde Venus tent and large dock terrace transform into a vibrant open-air space with tapas, markets, DJ afternoons, outdoor cinema, and more.

• Web:

  www.iboat.eu/en

• Address:

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

La Calle Ocho

Always bustling with people, La 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:

  Mon–Sat 5pm–2am, Sun closed

Le Bar à Vin

Just a few steps from Place des Quinconces, this classic wine bar pours a rotating selection of local wines—usually around 30 by the glass—alongside cheese and charcuterie boards. The setting is calm, elegant, and filled with art.

• Web:

  https://baravin.bordeaux.com

• Address:

  3 Cours du 30 Juillet, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 556 00 43 47

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 11:30am–10pm, Sun closed

Le Lucifer

Despite its name, at Le Lucifer, you won't need to sell your soul to the devil 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

• Address:

  6-8 Rue de Mérignac, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 56 52 04 23

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 6pm–2am, Sun & Mon closed

Black List Café

Blacklist is a small and bohemian café with an open kitchen where they whip up fresh pancakes, eggs (even smoked trout Benedict), and wholesome brunch plates, alongside fresh juices and rotating filter coffees from French and local roasters. It’s right next to Cathédrale Saint-André and the Pey Berland Tower—easy to stop by after a visit.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/blacklistcafe

• Address:

  27 Place Pey Berland, Bordeaux

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–6pm

Books & Coffee

Right by the Grosse Cloche, this café draws a steady crowd with its brunches, homemade cakes, and all-day menu of sandwiches and salads. You’ll spot people queuing on weekends, but the slower pace is part of the vibe. The interior strikes the perfect balance between industrial edge and vintage charm. Outside, a few terrace tables offer one of the best street views in Bordeaux. Later in the day, the mood shifts from coffee to wine and tapas.

• Address:

  26 Rue Saint-James, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 5 35 54 24 90

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 8am–7pm, Sun 9:30am–7pm

Le Comptoir Des Chats

Bordeaux’s first cat café is a quiet little haven with eight resident felines and a gentle, homey vibe. The space is thoughtfully arranged for both cats and humans—low lighting, climbing paths overhead, and a hidden terrace out back. Children are welcome from age 10, but the mood is calm and cosy, better suited to slow afternoons than loud catch-ups. The menu focuses on homemade pastries to be enjoyed with a variety of teas, chocolate (both hot and cold), and coffee.

• Web:

  https://lecomptoirdeschats.com

• Address:

  8 Rue Pierre de Coubertin, Bordeaux

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 2pm–6:30pm, Sun & Mon closed

Peter Coffee Shop

Peter Coffee Shop is a cosy and colourful café serving Piha coffee from a Bordeaux roaster and a menu that changes with the seasons. Brunch runs daily, with veggie-friendly dishes like falafel pitas, halloumi burgers, and weekly street food specials, plus playful cakes and oversized cookies.

• Web:

  https://petercoffeeshop.com

• E-mail:

  hello@petercoffeeshop.com

• Address:

  3 Rue de Guienne, Bordeaux

• Phone:

  +33 7 85 91 87 27

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8:30am–4:30pm

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, SIP is one of those new generation coffee shops that only recruit passionate and talented baristas, so you can see that there's 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–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm, Sat & Sun 9am–4:30pm

• Subway:

  Tram stop: Hôtel de Ville