Mangez-Moi ★ 3.4
€saint-pierreDaily 11:00-02:00
Mangez-Moi in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the late-night kebab and burger counter on Rue Sainte-Catherine, with €6 menus that have kept students fed.
Tip: Kitchen runs until 02:00; cards accepted but the queue at 23:00 is the longest.
Le Bar du Coin ★ 3.4
€saint-michelDaily 17:00-02:00
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.
Tip: Pints are some of the cheapest in central Bordeaux; the terrace looks straight at the basilica.
Auberge Espagnole ★ 3.9
€€saint-pierreThu-Sat 18:00-24:00
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 ★ 4.5
€€bacalanThu-Sat 23:00-06:00, terrace from 18:00
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 ★ 4.0
€€saint-pierreThu-Sat 23:00-05:00
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 ★ 3.9
€€saint-croixWed-Sat 22:00-04:00
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.