Eating, drinking and dancing
We've tracked down the best cafés for people-watching, the bars with the coolest cocktails, the most accomplished restaurants and the liveliest local nightlife in Beaujolais.
Restaurants
Maison Troisgros
Run by one of France’s thrice-Michelin-starred chefs, the magical food, monastically calm kitchen and immaculate cellars make this an unmissable destination.
Place Jean Troisgros, Roanne
+33 (0)4 77 71 66 97
Troisgros
This bistro prepares simple food with a touch of glamour.
Place Jean Troisgros, Roanne
La Rotonde
This art deco restaurant (closed Sunday and Monday) has fine formal dining.
Avenue du Casino, La Tour-de-Salvagny
+33 (0)4 78 87 00 97
Léon de Lyon
A celebrated restaurant, this venue is a century-old temple to haute cuisine. Its bistro is ideal for lunch.
Rue Pleney, Lyon
+33 (0)4 72 10 11 12
Nicolas le Bec
Minimalist and Asian-inspired, this restaurant is the new-wave in French cooking and offers all the latest foams and froths.
Rue Grolée, Lyon
+33 (0)4 78 42 15 00
Grand Café des Négociants
A decidedly grand establishment, this restaurant has fine food in plush gilt-and-mirror surroundings.
Place Francisque Régaud
+33 (0)4 78 42 50 05
Bars and clubs
Victoria Hall
Ths urbane cocktail bar wouldn’t be out of place in Manhattan.
Rue de Repos
Le Boudoir
The clubby, informal atmosphere of this place is great for late-night drinks.
Jules Ferry