Mama Shelter Rooftop is a nightlife spot in Saint Pierre, Bordeaux.
Mama Shelter Rooftop in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the seventh-floor terrace of the Philippe Starck-designed hotel, with one of the only working rooftop.
Editorially verified May 21, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Opens April to October; no reservations on the deck, only at the indoor bar.
Address: 19 Rue Poquelin Moliere, 33000 Bordeaux
Yndo Rooftop on Rue Abbe de l'Epee is the boutique hotel's small summer rooftop, with a tight cocktail list, charcuterie and an elevated view.
Tip: Reservation only; the rooftop opens in May and runs through September with weather permitting.
Houdini in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the reservation-only magic-themed cocktail bar on Rue Saint-Sernin, with magician-bartenders performing during.
Tip: Reservation only by phone; performances run during 90-minute slots, two slots per evening.
ApOthEk in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the dim-lit cocktail bar on Rue du Cancera with a menu of refined creations, a strict no-Mojito posture.
Tip: Strong dress code; book a back-room table for the quietest setting.
BHV in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the gay and lesbian bar on Rue des Trois Conils, with weekly theme nights, drag shows and the longest-running LGBT-led.
Tip: Theme nights run Thursday through Saturday from 22:00; drag shows usually on the first Saturday of the month.
Yndo Rooftop on Rue Abbe de l'Epee is the boutique hotel's small summer rooftop, with a tight cocktail list, charcuterie and an elevated view.
Tip: Reservation only; the rooftop opens in May and runs through September with weather permitting.
Le Night Beach at Darwin Ecosysteme is the summer outdoor bar on the Garonne quays in Bordeaux's Bacalan, with a sand floor, DJ sets and a young alternative.
Tip: Open June through September; tram A to Stalingrad then walk over the Pont de Pierre.
Symbiose Speakeasy in Bordeaux's Chartrons is the hidden cocktail bar behind the bookshelf at Symbiose, with homemade syrups, forgotten ingredients.
Tip: No reservations on the speakeasy side; arrive 19:00 to claim a stool or stay through dinner for a guaranteed seat.
Houdini in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the reservation-only magic-themed cocktail bar on Rue Saint-Sernin, with magician-bartenders performing during.
Tip: Reservation only by phone; performances run during 90-minute slots, two slots per evening.
ApOthEk in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the dim-lit cocktail bar on Rue du Cancera with a menu of refined creations, a strict no-Mojito posture.
Tip: Strong dress code; book a back-room table for the quietest setting.
BHV in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the gay and lesbian bar on Rue des Trois Conils, with weekly theme nights, drag shows and the longest-running LGBT-led.
Tip: Theme nights run Thursday through Saturday from 22:00; drag shows usually on the first Saturday of the month.
