Speakeasy 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.
Hotel cocktail bar
L'Officine in Lyon's 2e is the InterContinental Lyon Hotel-Dieu bar on Place de l'Hopital, with botanical-led cocktails and a Belle Epoque dining room.
Signature drink: Botanical cocktails
Food: Hotel bar snacks
Tip: Hotel-bar pricing; the courtyard terrace is the order in summer.
Cocktail bar
Groom in Lyon's 1er on Rue Roger Violi is the late-night cocktail bar with DJs at the weekend and a seasonal cocktail list that runs past 02:00.
Signature drink: Long-list seasonal cocktails
Food: Small plates
Tip: After 23:00 turns into a club; arrive before for table service.
Neighbourhood bar
La Madone in Lyon's 1er on Place des Capucins is the working neighbourhood bar at the foot of the Croix-Rousse with Beaujolais pours, small plates and a pavement terrace.
Signature drink: Local Beaujolais by the glass
Food: Small plates
Tip: Daytime is for coffee; evenings shift to wine and bar plates.
Cocktail bar
Le Grisbi in Lyon's 1er on Rue Chavanne is the small classic-cocktail counter run on a focused menu of negronis, manhattans and house signature pours.
Signature drink: Classic cocktails and Negroni
Food: Snacks
Tip: 10-seat bar; arrive at 18:30 for a stool. Closed Sunday-Monday.
Cocktail bar
Super5 in Lyon's 1er on Rue de Savy is the small modern cocktail counter with a focused signature list and last orders at 01:00 Thu-Sat.
Signature drink: Modern cocktails
Food: Bar snacks
Tip: Tight room, 14 seats; book a corner table ahead via Instagram.