Bordeaux: 5 top guinguettes for festive evenings

People come here alone, as a couple, with friends or family for dinner but also to attend concerts. An essential Bordeaux address that vibrates to the rhythm of world music, this guinguette located on the right bank of the Garonne was founded in 1990 thanks to Rose and Alriq, before being taken over in 2014. Located in the heart of the Parc aux Angéliques, the establishment welcomes customers of all ages who appreciate its eclectic musical program.

At Alriq, ZA quai des Queyries, Port Bastide. Tel. 05 56 86 58 49. Tram Line A, Stalingrad stop. Buses 45, 91, 92, Hortense stop.

Gargalou

Located at the foot of the Chaban-Delmas bridge, the Gargalou is a stone's throw from the Cité du Vin. Customers go there to enjoy a glass of wine or a local beer like that of the Mérignac brewery Effet Papillon . In a warm atmosphere, it is possible to sit around standing tables or on pallet deckchairs. Wine lovers will appreciate the terrace, whose southwest exposure allows them to enjoy the sun with an aperitif and a few snacks, before sitting down to a table or not in the restaurant.

Gargalou, a roguish bar open all year round. 118, Quai de Bacalan. 05 56 04 74 56. Tram B, buses 32, 4, 45, 7.

Last summer, the Ephemeral Boards set up at the Bouscat racecourse and its 56 hectares of greenery were much talked about. It's back again this year in a chic, wooded location, on the edge of the exhibition center's lake. The space is even larger and promises some great festive evenings ahead. You can have a drink, eat, and dance. On the menu, sharing boards, salads, seafood, or prime rib. A relaxing and exotic experience featuring pétanque courts and Mölkky games, two bars, and daily DJ sets.

Temporary Boardwalks at the exhibition center. Open daily until September 30. Tram C, buses 15 and 7.

Ideal for a waterfront aperitif with colleagues or friends, La Belle Saison has transformed its cabin adjacent to the restaurant into a chalet-like setting that can be privatized. The venue features a vast terrace in a garden along the natural banks of the Garonne. The menu changes with the seasons. Cocktails, refreshing beers, and an extensive wine list will complement your meals with panoramic views of historic Bordeaux.

La Belle Saison, 75, quai des Queyries. Open year-round. Tram A, stop at Stalingrad or Jardin botanique. Buses 91 and 92, stop at Hortense or Maréchal-Niel and bus 45, stop at Hortense.

The Rooster Guinguette

Located in the old town of Villenave-d'Ornon, the Guinguette du Coq is open year-round. Surrounded by lanterns and checkered tablecloths, you can sit down at the restaurant to enjoy market-fresh cuisine, play pétanque while nibbling on pizzetas, or share barbecued meat.