Lokarria ★ 4.1
WazemmesSun-Wed 17:00-01:00; Thu-Sat 17:00-02:00
Lokarria on Rue des Postes in Lille is an inclusive cultural bar in Wazemmes, running concerts, exhibitions, DJ sets and queer nights.
Tip: Check the programme before you go. The room changes character completely on a gig night.
Maloot ★ 4.4
Vieux-LilleTue-Wed 18:00-01:00; Thu-Sat 18:00-02:00; closed Sunday and Monday
Maloot on Rue de la Barre in Lille is a Japanese-inspired hi-fi bar over two floors, vinyl and DJ sets played through a custom Palladium Audio system with craft cocktails.
Tip: It opened in February 2024 and DJ sets run Tuesday to Saturday, so arrive early for a seat in the upstairs lounge near the system.
La Capsule ★ 4.4
Vieux-LilleMon-Wed 17:30-01:00; Thu-Fri 17:30-02:00; Sat 16:00-01:00; Sun 17:00-00:00
La Capsule on Rue des Trois Mollettes in Lille sells no mainstream lager, running 28 taps of lambics, sours and small-brewery beer instead.
Tip: The operator counts more than 300 different beers across a year, so the taps change constantly.
Le Network ★ 3.8
Lille-CentreTue-Sun 23:00-07:00
Le Network on Rue du Faisan is a big generalist club in central Lille, an immense room under a mezzanine playing pop, electro, reggaeton and rap.
Le Baron ★ 4.0
Lille-CentreThu-Sat 00:00-07:00
Le Baron on Rue Pierre Mauroy is Lille's underground room, techno, house and electro from midnight until seven, three nights a week.
The Room ★ 3.7
GambettaThu-Sat 23:00-07:00
The Room on Rue Léon Gambetta in Lille runs hip-hop, RnB and rap three nights a week, the city's main address for that sound.