The best way to see
Lyon’s architectural heritage is by night, when over 100 sites
are illuminated. Like most international cities, the city has a
good selection of bars, clubs, café-theatres, a casino and
many other features. Old Lyon, the banks of the
Saône, the Presqu’île
and Croix Rousse are the liveliest districts at
night.
There is a wide variety of bars or pubs scattered all over Lyon
and it is not always easy to choose between Irish, English, Cuban,
Latino and the exotic among the range of watering holes available.
There are also many traditional Lyonnais bars. Cyber cafés
are becoming ever more popular in Lyon and these are generally open
until quite late.
There are many nightclubs in Lyon, catering for all tastes, although
smart dress is advised with no jeans or trainers.
Bars can serve alcohol until 0300 hrs and the minimum age
for drinking is 18 years. The average price for a draught
beer is about €3 and between €3 and €4 for a glass
of wine in most bars in Lyon.
Information on Lyon’s nightlife is available online (website:
www.webcity.com).
Having accessed the main pages, users then have to search under
‘Lyon’. Information in print is found in Lyon
Poche, Lyon Débrouille, Lyon Jour et Nuit and Le
Petit Paumé.
Bars
The Albion, 12 rue Ste-Catherine, is a popular
English-style bar with 2 giant screens for concerts and sporting
events, a dartboard and a wide selection of draught beers. There
are concerts on Wednesday, from 2130 hrs (jazz, soul, rhythm and
blues).
The Saint-James’s Pub,
19 rue St-Jean, is a traditional Irish tavern, with Irish music,
a dartboard and pool tables. Latin-style pubs, such as Le
Moana, 20 quai Pierre Scize, guarantee exotic decor and
drinks. For a more traditional Lyonnais feel, there is Le
110 Vins, rue Saint Georges, or Café du
Soleil, rue Saint Georges, a typical Lyonnais café,
with references to the famous local puppet, Guignol,
in its decor.
Casinos
There is only one casino in Lyon, Le Lyon Vert,
200 avenue du Casino. It is open every day 1000-0400 hrs and offers
about 400 fruit machines, as well as blackjack, stud poker tables
and roulette wheels. There are 3 restaurants and the luxurious surroundings
throughout require a smart dress code. The age restriction is 18
years and some form of identification, although not necessarily
a passport, is required for entrance.
Clubs
L’Alibi, 13 quai Romain Rolland, offers
disco music on Tuesday, ladies’ night on Wednesday and is
the place for those who want to party. The club is open from 1030
hrs until dawn. Another happening place is The Hot Club,
26 rue Lanterne, which is a music club set in an arched cellar.
Open Tuesday-Saturday 2100-0100 hrs, the club features jam sessions
and jazz concerts.
Live music
Le Bar de la Tour Rose, 22 rue du Boeuf, is
situated in an old Jeu de Paume (a type of 13th-century tennis court).
The venue has an authentic chimney, Renaissance panelling and comfortable
sofas. It holds jazz concerts and readings from October to May on
Friday and Saturday at 2130 hrs and Sunday at 1800 hrs, serving
traditional beverages, as well as cocktails and cigars.
Eden Rock Café, 68 rue Mercière,
is an American-style café with rock, blues, funk and country
concerts. There is also an excellent piano bar, Le Ciel
de Lyon, located on the 32nd floor of the Part Dieu Tower,
Hôtel Méridien, 129 rue Servient, which is open every
day from 1100-0130 hrs and features a pianist on Tuesday and Thursday,
as well as jazz every Wednesday. |
