Le Night Beach Darwin ★ 4.0
€€bacalanJun-Sep Thu-Sat 18:00-02:00
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 ★ 4.5
€€€chartronsTue-Sat 19:00-01:00
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 ★ 4.2
€€€saint-pierreWed-Sat 19:00-01:30
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 ★ 4.3
€€€saint-pierreTue-Sat 18:00-01:30
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 ★ 4.2
€€saint-pierreDaily 18:00-02:00
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.
Coco Loko ★ 4.1
€€saint-pierreDaily 18:00-02:00
Coco Loko in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the two-floor LGBT bar on Rue de l'Equerre, with pop downstairs and electronic upstairs, and resident host Mlle Coco.
Tip: Drag nights typically Thursday and Saturday; upstairs floor only opens after 22:00.