Auberge Espagnole ★ 3.9
Auberge Espagnole in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the Rue Buhan late-night Spanish bar near Porte Cailhau, with paella, pintxos and Spanish wines.
Tip: Last orders at 23:30; the paella for two takes 25 minutes so order early.
Le Bar du Coin is a nightlife spot in Saint Michel, Bordeaux.
Le Bar du Coin in Bordeaux's Saint-Michel is the cheap neighbourhood dive on Place Saint-Michel, with €3 pints, a jukebox in the corner and a regulars-only.
Editorially verified May 21, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Pints are some of the cheapest in central Bordeaux; the terrace looks straight at the basilica.
Address: 12 Place Saint-Michel, 33000 Bordeaux
Auberge Espagnole in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the Rue Buhan late-night Spanish bar near Porte Cailhau, with paella, pintxos and Spanish wines.
Tip: Last orders at 23:30; the paella for two takes 25 minutes so order early.
I.Boat in Bordeaux's Bacalan is the converted-ferry techno club anchored on the Bassin a flot, with a vibrating hold, a summer rooftop and a regular.
Tip: Tickets €10 to €30 on Shotgun; the terrace opens at 18:00 from May to September for sunset DJ sets.
Le Bootleg in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the small-room electronic club on Rue des Boucheries, with a dark dancefloor, a regular emerging-French-DJ programme.
Tip: Tickets €8 to €15 on Shotgun; the venue is small, so book ahead for headline nights.
Fiesta Latina in Bordeaux's Saint-Croix is the Quai de Paludate salsa club, with free salsa lessons before the floor opens and a regular Latin-American DJ.
Tip: Free salsa class from 21:00 every Friday; entry from 22:00, drinks from €8.
Calle Ocho in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the Rue des Piliers de Tutelle Cuban club, with mojitos, live salsa lessons on Wednesdays and a small dance floor.
Tip: Wednesday and Thursday are the salsa-lesson nights; the floor is most crowded Friday from midnight.
Rock School Barbey in Bordeaux's Saint-Croix is the 700-capacity standing-room venue on Cours Barbey that has booked touring rock, indie and electronic acts.
Tip: Tickets typically €18 to €35 on the venue site; the upper balcony is the easier sightline for tall bands.