Guidebook for Bordeaux
Drinks & Nightlife
Really cosy English pub with a great atmosphere, especially on the Monday during the pub quiz and match days!
16 locals recommend
Sweeney Todd's
2 Cr d'Alsace-et-LorraineReally cosy English pub with a great atmosphere, especially on the Monday during the pub quiz and match days!
Always full and always welcoming! This place is good to go on a Sunday night when most places are closed.
13 locals recommend
The Cock And Bull
23 Rue Duffour DubergierAlways full and always welcoming! This place is good to go on a Sunday night when most places are closed.
Hipster, but in a good way, bar with retro arcade games and a cool edge about it.
154 locals recommend
L'apollo bar
19 Pl. Fernand LafargueHipster, but in a good way, bar with retro arcade games and a cool edge about it.
Very Southern West French bar with interesting interior design, worth going or a sangria or two.
134 locals recommend
Café Brun
45 Rue Saint-RémiVery Southern West French bar with interesting interior design, worth going or a sangria or two.
Arts & Culture
Stunning cathedral which is undergoing renovation but s still accessible by the North Entrance.
263 locals recommend
Bordeaux Cathedral
Place Pey BerlandStunning cathedral which is undergoing renovation but s still accessible by the North Entrance.
Even if you can't get tickets to see anything, it's worth going inside to see the interior which is fabulously opulent!
232 locals recommend
Grand Théâtre
Even if you can't get tickets to see anything, it's worth going inside to see the interior which is fabulously opulent!
Everything Else
Incredible views across the city of Bordeaux and the Garonne river. You have to climb 231 steps to get to the top so I'd say that it's not ideal attraction for those with a fear of heights!
164 locals recommend
Tour Pey-Berland
Place Pey BerlandIncredible views across the city of Bordeaux and the Garonne river. You have to climb 231 steps to get to the top so I'd say that it's not ideal attraction for those with a fear of heights!
Place de la Victoire
Place de la VictoireGood flea market on Sunday morning!
This museum is catered for all ages, with various interactive exhibitions which allow you to step back in time to see ancient Bordeaux. My favourite room is the Roman villa recreation!
435 locals recommend
Musée d'Aquitaine
This museum is catered for all ages, with various interactive exhibitions which allow you to step back in time to see ancient Bordeaux. My favourite room is the Roman villa recreation!
This newly renovated square is a must-see! The Flèche St Michel is the tallest tower in Bordeaux and has the best views across the city.
207 locals recommend
Basilica of St. Michael
16 Place MeynardThis newly renovated square is a must-see! The Flèche St Michel is the tallest tower in Bordeaux and has the best views across the city.
Incredible bell tower, with an adorable little road behind it with lovely little independent boutiques.
215 locals recommend
The Grosse Cloche
45 Rue Saint-JamesIncredible bell tower, with an adorable little road behind it with lovely little independent boutiques.
If you can get tickets to see UBB or les Girondins play definitely go. The atmosphere is fantastic and the stadium is just the right size so you can feel part of the action.
34 locals recommend
Stade Chaban-Delmas
5 Pl. JohnstonIf you can get tickets to see UBB or les Girondins play definitely go. The atmosphere is fantastic and the stadium is just the right size so you can feel part of the action.
Food Scene
Full English Breakfast, every day if you want. Mmmm baked beans...
33 locals recommend
The Breakfast Club
27 Rue des AyresFull English Breakfast, every day if you want. Mmmm baked beans...
Delicious menu that changes regularly, but always a bit unusual and always tasty! Really French, with exposed walls, big wooden tables and beautiful detailing.
90 locals recommend
PLUME
32 Rue de CheverusDelicious menu that changes regularly, but always a bit unusual and always tasty! Really French, with exposed walls, big wooden tables and beautiful detailing.
So so good! Really recommend it for the authentic Argentinian atmosphere and the delicious food. The waiters are pretty easy on the eye too.
El Chivito
19 Rue du Cerf VolantSo so good! Really recommend it for the authentic Argentinian atmosphere and the delicious food. The waiters are pretty easy on the eye too.
Essentials
AMAZING croissants and other french pattiseries. They do really tasty sandwiches too.
118 locals recommend
La Boulangerie
51 Rue des FauresAMAZING croissants and other french pattiseries. They do really tasty sandwiches too.