What to order at Atomic's Café

Signature drink
Cocktails and draught beer
Editor tip
It opens from noon, so it works as a daytime terrace as well as a late one; check what is programmed before you go.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeBar with live music
Price€€
NeighborhoodBouffay
HoursMon-Tue 12:00-00:00; Wed 12:00-01:00; Thu-Sat 12:00-02:00; Sun 12:00-00:00
Signature drinkCocktails and draught beer
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Food program: Food served through the day

Tip: It opens from noon, so it works as a daytime terrace as well as a late one; check what is programmed before you go.

Location

Address: 6 Cours Olivier de Clisson, 44000 Nantes

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