Cocktail barBavarian-themed cocktail bar€€€1er
Black Forest Society on Rue de l'Arbre Sec near Hotel de Ville is the Bavarian-themed cocktail bar where bartenders in lederhosen pour schnapps.
Signature drink: Schnapps-led cocktails and hunter liqueurs
Food: Charcuterie boards
Tip: Open Monday to Saturday from 18:00; Thursday-Saturday until 02:00 or 03:00.
Cocktail barSpeakeasy cocktail bar€€€1er
Le Passage on Rue du Platre in the 1er is the speakeasy down a secret passageway, with velvet seats, inlaid woodwork and a jazzy soundtrack.
Signature drink: Classic and signature cocktails
Food: Bar snacks
Tip: Open Tuesday-Saturday from 18:00 until 03:00; closed Sunday-Monday.
Cocktail barGin bar and cocktail counter€€€5e
Cigale on Rue de la Loge in Vieux Lyon is the gintoneria with what's likely Lyon's largest gin cellar at 100+ references, warm wood and dim lighting.
Signature drink: Gin and tonic flights
Food: Tapas
Tip: The gin and tonic of the day is the order; open Tue-Sun from 18:00, closed Monday.
Cocktail barCocktail bar€€€
L'Antiquaire in Lyon's 1er on Rue Hippolyte Flandrin is the classic-cocktail room with a long mahogany bar and an old-fashioned that defines.
Signature drink: Old fashioned
Food: Bar snacks
Tip: Walk-in only; arrive at 19:00 for a seat at the bar; closed Sunday.
Cocktail barCocktail bar€€€
Bar Pelican in Lyon's 1er on Rue Terme is the mixology cocktail bar with a long-list of seasonal signatures and a counter that fills weeknights.
Signature drink: Mixology-led signature cocktails
Food: Snacks
Tip: Reserve a counter seat after 21:00; closed Sunday-Monday Standing room when busy.
Cocktail barSpeakeasy cocktail bar€€€
Bar Sauvage in Lyon's 7e on Rue Montesquieu is the speakeasy cocktail bar tucked behind an unmarked door, with classic-cocktail menu and last orders at 02:00.
Signature drink: Speakeasy classics
Food: Cheese boards
Tip: Ring the bell; book a booth ahead by Instagram DM.