This was my favorite bar in Lyon by far. Checks all the boxes. Great menu , service, quality and…read moreambiance. The bartenders we interacted with while we sat at the bar were so cool and happy to talk to us about drinks and their knowledge which in France if your a bartender it's an actual profession. A job taken Seriously. They know their stuff! We came here a couple of nights and had Kir Royales and espresso martinis and some of their signature creations off the menu as well. Lloyd made me a mezcal drink which he created based on on my likes so that was kinda cool. Loved this bar and everyone needs to try it if your a cocktail drinker. It's not huge inside so get there early or make reservations. We got lucky both times with finding bar seating. Fabulous drinks and amazing service from Emma, Lloyd and Laura! Definitely a gem in Lyon.

Sultry is the vibe here and the cocktails are well made. Come for the espresso martini and cozy…read moreambiance. Seating is booth style but can get a little tight and there are a few stools for bar seating. Jazz was the music playlist on my night and it was perfect with the vibe.

Upscale, beautiful, and a guaranteed good time. It has delicious drinks, and a magnificent view of…read morethe Rhone. A word of warning: it is a little expensive, and after an hour or so of the drinks and the view it is definitely time to move on. But it's certainly worth a visit with friends - a good "1st stop" of the night. Just be sure to get a table near the window!

From the owner: Niché au 8ème étage de l'hôtel Sofitel, le Melhor vous offre une vue panoramique sur la ville de…read moreLyon. Dans une ambiance feutrée, venez vous délecter des cocktails de la carte ou laissez-vous surprendre par les créations inédites de nos habiles barmen...

This was such an amazing bar everything was on point, drinks, music, cozy atmosphere and the people…read morewho work here were fabulous . Jessica who was behind the bar shaking things up was one of the owners I believe and her other right hand was the fab Jean Baptiste. Both were so nice and great to chat with. They had a great story. The drinks! Negronis, boulevardiers, Cab franc wine and Vieux carre. We had some pretty fabulous cocktails. The playlist they were playing was outstanding ! Some great oldies and just great music. Whoever does that part deserves recognition. We definitely closed this place down, but had the best time.

On my first visit to Lyon, I convinced my friend for us to make a stop at Le Fantôme, so we did and…read morewe were both very confused because although the menu items matched those in the pictures, we felt like we were in the wrong bar. I say this because in one of the pictures we saw a rooftop view but when we arrived it was just a two story, house-like ambiance, which at the end of the day worked out anyway as we were very comfortable and it wasn't noisy at all, but still very confusing. The drinks were out of this world! I got the shark in a bikini or something along those lines and it was served in a Tiki cup while my friend's was served in this little stout looking jar. My drink wasn't too strong which is exactly how I like my cocktails so I was very impressed. All in all I would definitely come back here if ever in Lyon again :)

This cocktail bar is a wonderful place to stop before or after dinner for drinks, or to grab a…read moresnack. The vibe is cozy, relaxing and is conducive to taking your time with a friend or two. We loved that it's lots of locals and not overly hyped like some Parisian bars. If you're in Lyon, definitely don't miss it... it's a great cocktail scene here.

We went into this place with no expectations, just wanted to make a stop on the way home. We were…read morewarmly greeted by the bartender Lionel. We were feeling adventurous after spending almost 2 weeks in wine country and decided to ask him for a suggestion in the cocktails. He prepared a ginger beer and rum one for me, it was very good. We then decided to order a cheese and charcuterie plate, and switched to red, also very good. As we chatted with him and his colleague we discussed the merits of the American cocktail known as the Martini and how it is not a French thing at all. Once we finished our food and a few glasses of wine, he insisted on making and buying us a Martini, we were a little more than tipsy by this time and decided we could share one. Result: we now know where to get the best Dry Gin Martini, straight up with olives in all of France, it was so good that the hubby sang them a little Singing in the rain ditty with his umbrella, and we all parted with big smiles on our faces. Thanks and see you next time.

This was that bar we passed and then walked back to to have the last drink of the night or early…read moremorning that you probably shouldn't have had.....they were in closing mode at 2am but let us in for one last drink. They have all the basic cocktails, and popcorn! Very velvety in decor! We had good service considering they were about to close, the place was a bit of a mess and needed a good clean but they cleared a table for us. Had a cocktail, can't Remember what it was ! Good spot close to our air bnb. Was a very place earlier when we passed it. Drinks were good!

Great outdoor spot for lunch - waiter was excellent! Shared a spicy chicken sandwich & couple of…read moreglasses of wine . All was good . Perfect send off before a riverboat cruise !

From the owner: Tapas (charcuterie, fromage ou fruits de mer), cocktails, belle carte de vins et de champagnes…read more Ambiance lounge avec soirées à thème tout au long de la semaine.

One of the best hookah places I have been to in my life. The environment is very trendy and it is…read moreunderground. The best flavor is mint cream (menthel creme) and it is only €13 The hookah was smooth and the staff are friendly and speak good English If you are in town and want a unique hookah experience. This is the place to go!

Traditional Hookah&Tea cafe, set up in almost a cave-like hole in the middle of Vieux-Lyon…read more The hookah was good! Not the best but smokable without any burn. What made it was the friendly staff. Despite my disgraceful French the two spoke their best English to make me feel at home among the regulars. Pipe up first to let them know you're in a alkative mood (many like to smoke in peace & quiet so that's understandable.) If you're in town and hankering for a shisha/hookah/nargihle/chicha in a traditional, friendly (non-alcoholic) cafe then you're in for a treat.

We drank here rather than ate here…read more But our one visit definitely made me want to come back for a real meal. * * * The Cafe Charmant is a visuals play. It is probably the most artistically decorated cafe we encountered in Lyon, short of the great grand Art Deco of Brasserie Georges. This is more intimate and more striking. The motif is lush vegetation, painted on to an olive green background. Green on green. The vegetation swirls in every direction in graceful curls. Cafe Charmant is in a not very charmant neighborhood, the immediate environs of Gare Oullins, a functional boxy modern train station with all the architectural beauty of a highway intersection. The buildings around it are uninspired modern apartments or somewhat industrial looking offices. In this grim suburban setting, Cafe Charmant is an oasis for the eyes and for the soul. My suspicion is that the food is just as good as the decor, But you will have to find that out for yourself.

From the owner: Du Lundi au Samedi, de 12h à 14h30, nous vous proposons notre plat du jour et notre carte…read moreVous pouvez retrouver sur notre page Facebook, à partir de 10h30, le plat du jour. Tout nos plats et desserts sont faits maison, avec des produits de saison. Service également le soir à partir de 19h (voir la carte)