The 10 Best Bars And Cafés In Clermont-Ferrand, France
The 30,000 students from Clermont-Ferrand’s two universities contribute to the city’s busy nightlife, but there are plenty of places away from the student scene in which to enjoy a quick bite and a cup of coffee (or something a tad stronger). For those who need to take the weight off their feet after exploring the city’s attractions, here are the 10 best bars and cafés to visit in this corner of France.
1. Café Pascal
Bar, Brasserie, Cafe, Pub, Pub Grub, French, Beer, Coffee
2. Le Comptoir Viking Pub
Pub, Pub Grub, Italian, Fast Food
3. The Still Irish Bar
Bar, Pub, Irish, Pub Grub
4. Cave Des Beaux-Arts
Bar, Wine Bar, Wine Seller, French, Wine
5. Le Sisisi
Bar, Bistro, Restaurant, Wine Bar, French, European
6. Los Dos Hermanos
Bar, Tapas, Mediterranean, Spanish, Vegetarian
7. L'Appart
Bar, Beer, French
8. Café-Lecture Les Augustes
Café-Lecture Les Augustes
A unique venture in Clermont-Ferrand, the Café-Lecture les Augustes is a non-profit managed by an association that pushes for the advancement of social causes, like the eradication of inequality and illiteracy, while providing organic, locally sourced produce for its customers. Beer, wine, tea, fruit, and pastries can be purchased to enjoy alongside a book, newspaper, or magazine. A passion for language and the written and spoken word are the driving forces of this establishment, and ideas are exchanged in the frequent writing workshops, concerts, readings, debates, and author meet-and-greets that are organized.
Address & telephone number: 5 Rue sous les Augustins, Clermont-Ferrand, France, +33 4 73 37 07 94
9. Délirium Café
Délirium Café
An offshoot of the Huyghes Brewery in East Flanders, Belgium, the Délirium Café specializes in craft beer, offering 20 on draught and over 250 in bottles. In stock are blonde, brown, amber, and fruity varieties, including Mongozo, which comes flavored with coconut, banana, or mango, and their own range of high alcohol content Délirium ales. Whatever you choose from the mouth-watering options here, be sure to accompany your selection with one of the café’s generously portioned plates of cold cuts and cheeses.
Address & telephone number: 20 Rue de la Tour D’Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France, +33 9 54 66 54 47
10. Cafés Thomas Cafés Sympas
Cafés Thomas Cafés Sympas
Coffees, teas, pastries, syrups, jams, cakes, chocolate, olive oil, vinegar, caramel, nougat, and terrine, this café deals in them all. The flavors and aromas of this family-run business are something to behold, but despite the range of goods, tea is the main attraction here. All manner of boxes and bags of the stuff, white, black, green, red, smoked, are on sale, as are herbal infusions and cast iron or porcelain teapots. Their delightful little tasting tables are just waiting for the next caffeine connoisseur to wander in.
Address & telephone number: 7 Rue Ballainvilliers, Clermont-Ferrand, France, +33 4 73 91 42 81
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