Rock School Barbey is a nightlife spot in Saint Croix, Bordeaux.
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.
Editorially verified May 21, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Tickets typically €18 to €35 on the venue site; the upper balcony is the easier sightline for tall bands.
Address: 18 Cours Barbey, 33800 Bordeaux
Le Comptoir du Jazz in Bordeaux's Saint-Croix is the long-running live-music bar on Quai de Paludate, with nightly jazz sets from 21:30, a working dinner.
Tip: No cover most weeknights; the front stools fill by 21:00 for the first set so arrive early.
Le Comptoir du Jazz in Bordeaux's Saint-Croix is the long-running live-music bar on Quai de Paludate, with nightly jazz sets from 21:30, a working dinner.
Tip: No cover most weeknights; the front stools fill by 21:00 for the first set so arrive early.
Le Caillou Jazz in Bordeaux's Bastide is the bistro and jazz club at the Botanical Garden, with concerts Wednesday to Saturday, a working dinner menu.
Tip: Music is free with a drink or meal purchase; sit on the terrace in summer for the garden setting.
Krakatoa in Merignac, just west of Bordeaux, is the 1,000-capacity indie and alt-rock venue with a serious touring programme of European and American acts.
Tip: Tram A from central Bordeaux to Pin Galant takes 25 minutes; last tram back is around 00:30.
Le Cesar Piano Bar in Bordeaux's Golden Triangle is the Allees de Tourny piano bar with nightly piano jazz and chanson programmes, a serious cocktail list.
Tip: No cover most weeknights; cocktails from €14, the front banquette gets the best view of the piano.
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.
Tip: Opens April to October; no reservations on the deck, only at the indoor bar.
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.
