LYON : THE 5 BEST COCKTAIL BARS

LYON : THE 5 BEST COCKTAIL BARS

Our favorite cocktail bars in Lyon

A few years ago, cocktail bars in Lyon could be counted on the fingers of one hand and the term mixology was unknown to ordinary people. But, in a few years, things have changed and the places have multiplied. There are now so many establishments that the subject deserves a TOP 5.

Here are our 5 favorite addresses in Lyon to drink good cocktails

The best bar!

L’ANTIQUAIRE

20 Rue Hippolyte Flandrin, Lyon 1

They were there a little before everyone else. With its wooded and hushed atmosphere and its well-dressed bartenders, L'Antiquaire immerses you in a delectable retro chic universe. As for the cocktail menu, it is flawless, with inventive and cutting edge recipes executed to perfection. In short, we LOVE it!

Another one of the best bars

BLACK FOREST SOCIETY

29 Rue de l´Arbre Sec, Lyon 1

A Bavarian cocktail bar… that's a fun concept! But it is enough to push the door of the Black Forest Society to be conquered by the place. Admittedly, it is not very big, but the decor is quite awesome, the staff look great and the cocktails are explosive and superbly presented. We just want the place to be a little bigger so that we can once have the chance to find a seat.

Number 3 in the best bar category goes to:

MONKEY CLUB 

19 place Tolozan, Lyon 1

The decor of the Monkey Club alone is worth the detour. With its stuffed animals, its quirky display cases and its shady things hanging on the walls, it feels like a cabinet of curiosities. The cocktails, on the other hand, are nothing strange but inventive and delicious. 

Another winner 

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 

19 rue Royale, Lyon 1

The cozy setting immediately puts you at ease and the cocktail menu mixing classics and original recipes will delight all throats. The big plus is the presentation of the cocktails which is super unique each time.

Last but not least

SAUVAGE 

3 rue Montesquieu, Lyon 7

With its tropical-bohemian-chic decor and “cocktail parties” made from old soft drinks, you can't help but fall in love. The little extra: the not too busy cocktails which allow you to attack hostilities from the aperitif without ending up in the gutter at nightfall.